This SEASON may begin in 2012

 

           All participants must sign the proper forms before playing. 
THE FORMS ARE FOUND HERE: Ground Rules & Announcements page

 Balls: ONLY TEXAS SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME BALLS GURU cor. 44 
We play ASA with rule modifications.

BAT POLICIES for all Leagues beginning June 29, 2010

Banned Bats are the 1. Miken Ultra 2. Miken Ultra II  3. All Titanium bats 4. All bats over 1.20, to be specifically named later. 5. DeMarini Geezer (FOR PLAYERS UNDER 50 YEARS OLD). 6. Senior Combat (FOR PLAYERS UNDER 50 YEARS OLD). 7. Toxic XXX (FOR PLAYERS UNDER 50 YEARS OLD). 8. Worth Launch (FOR PLAYERS UNDER 50 YEARS OLD). Neither men or women may not hit with any banned bats. The consequence of entering the batters box with any of these bats is ejection of the bat and the batter is called out. Also, if the bat is used, the batter is out, a dead ball is declared, and all base runners return to their bases. Ejection of the batter from the game is required, if in the judgment of the umpire, he or she argues excessively or comes to the plate a second time with a banned bat. Additional suspensions or consequences may be added by the Director. Safety is more important than winning and cheating by using any illegal, altered, or banned equipment is unsportsmanlike and unacceptable. All Texas Softball Hall Of Fame events play on the Recreational level and not the Championship level of play.

ALL 1.20 Bats or less are approved for use in Texas Softball Hall of Fame Recreational League play.

It is recommended that pitchers or other defenders wear shin guards or helmets if they feel the need to do so. Face masks are allowed for the pitchers. They are not mandatory, but are recommended.

Other rule changes in 2011: 1. The height limit on a pitch is 10 feet. 2. The pitcher may deliver a pitch from up to 6 feet behind the rubber. 3. 3. Any line drive which hits the pitcher or in the judgment of the umpire the pitcher uses his glove as a shield to protect himself from a ball that would hit him, is a dead ball, batter is out, and no runners may advance. As a clarification, this means that any ball hit close to, near, or nearby, the pitcher is always a live ball, even if he steps out of the way.  4. If a hard hit ball hits the ground or the pitching plate before hitting the pitcher or his glove used as a shield, it is a dead ball, batter is out. 5. When a player comes out of the game because of a batted ball, the bat may also be confiscated by the umpires, the Director, or the Director’s representative for testing purposes. Failure to surrender the bat when requested to do so will immediately disqualify the player from eligibility to participate and may cause a forfeit of any win for his or her team.

The League line is 281-342-0789-1 The Weather line is 281-342-0789-6.

Tiebreakers: 1.Record 2. Head to head 3.Playoffs for identical records with even splits on head to head.

Parents need to watch their children at all times.
No alcohol is allowed on Texas Instruments property.
 Please do not bring any PETS, except guide dogs, to the fields during warm ups or the games.

 2011 League Payment Policies & FEES: ASA Sanction Fee is $30

The Softball League Entry Fee for League - $380.00

Umpires: $12 per game (10 Games Per Season)

ALL ENTRY AND SANCTION FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL ON OR BEFORE THE 1ST LEAGUE NIGHT. Teams who do not pay in full on Week one risk being removed from the schedule or paying a late fee.

Click here Ground Rules & Announcements page for Altered or Illegal Bat Policy Effective: November 2, 2008

 "If you respect our history and if you care about our presence,
 you may  wear the TROPHY OF HONOR in our future." 
                                               Ralph Hall

"WE WORK - YOU PLAY. ONE AND DONE IS NOT AS MUCH FUN!" RALPH HALL

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