From Ike Pursell of the Central California ASA:
Gentlemen,
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ike Pursell and I was the Fresno Metro ASA Commissioner from 1973 to 1984. I have been the President of the Fresno Senior Softball league from 1999 to 2003. I have plenty of experience in running leagues and organizations. Many of you might remember the old travel league were we actually played home & home doubleheaders between teams from Chowchilla to Bakersfield and from San Louis Obispo and Atascadero.
Things have really change this past year what with no qualifiers for National tournaments and the fact that anyone wishing to go can do so. This means that it is important for each team to get the best possible competition during the season to prepare themselves for the Nationals. I have accepted the position as CCASA Travel League director.
We are opening the league up to a maximum of 14 teams, running two divisions with 23 games guaranteed. The top two teams will have their entry fee paid to the National and the winning team will receive a $50 per team travel money. The league is opened to the Central California teams first and then to first come first serve from out of our metro.
Ike Pursell
Travel League Director
For More Info:
CCASA TRAVEL LEAGUE 2007
POLICY FOR MEN’S FAST PITCH
The Central California Men’s Fast Pitch Travel League is designed to offer teams within Central California and other approved areas the opportunity to play a highly competitive league.
The Travel League games will be played on scheduled weekends and selection of each weekend host will be based on facilities and location. Travel League numbers shall be restricted to as least a four-diamond complex that can handle the league on a weekend. The Travel League Board will make the final selection.
The CCASA UIC along with the Travel League Board Members will act as the protest committee. Their decision shall be final and may be reviewed by the CCASA Commissioner if protest is filed. A fee of $20.00 must accompany the protest. Protest fee will be returned if the protest is upheld.
LEAGUE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Based upon the amount of teams eleven (11) minimum and fourteen (14) maximum, most teams will play five (5) games each weekend over the five-month schedule unless otherwise scheduled.
2. Travel League Director will provide each team, site host and CCASA UIC copies of the Travel League schedule or any changes.
3. INSURANCE: All fields used must have ASA Field Owners Liability Insurance.
4. Teams and Players must sign the Player Waiver, release of Liability and Indemnification agreement before they can play. The form must be on file with the Travel League Director before Travel League play.
5. FORFEIT FEE: A $50.00 per game fee will be charge with less the 15-day notice. Travel League Board may waive at their discretion. ASA suspension is possible if fees are not paid.
6. The Travel League is considered Championship Play with the winner and runner up receiving berths to the ASA National. Team must complete the schedule to obtain the berth and travel money.
7. If there is a tie at the end of Travel League play then the ASA Article 210, Rules of Championship play (D. Official order of finish shall be used to break the tie).
8. Travel money: $50.00 of Travel League fees from each team will be given to the winning team, provided they attend the ASA National Tournament.
9. The 1st place team will have their entry fee paid to the ASA National.
o 1st place team will receive individual awards.
o An MVP will be selected monthly and presented with an award.
o At the end of the season, a League MVP and a MVP pitcher will be selected and provided an award at the Associations Hall of Fame Dinner.
10. Two ASA approved (2 balls per game) softballs will be provided by the CCASA to each site Host.
11. League will be opened to the first 11 or 14 teams to enter. At least 20 games will be provided with no more then 25 being played. League will be opened to returning teams first, local association second, and others on first come first serve after deadline of January 13, 2007. Final deadline for entry will be January 20, 2007.
12. CCASA 2007 TRAVEL LEAGUE FEES:
o Total fee for 2007 will be $1,750.00.
o The 1st payment of $300.00 (non-refundable) will be due January 13, 2007.
o 2nd payment of $350.00 due by March 24th.
o 3rd payment of $350.00 due by April 7th.
o Final payment of $750.00 due by May 12th.
13. CCASA 2007 Travel League Schedule:
o Mach 31, April 1, 2007 ——– Paso Robles, CA.
o April 21-22, 2007 ————– Tulare, CA.
o May 19-20, 2007 ————– Fresno, CA.
o June 23-24, 2007 ————– Tulare, CA
o July 14-15, 2007 ————– Tulare, CA ???
o Or July 21-22, 2007 ———— Moro Bay, CA.
14- Questions should be directed to Ike Pursell 559-251-3704 or Email to Brikman@aol.com with fees being mailed to Ike Pursell, 5562 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA. 93727