So Cal Independent Fastpitch League

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To whom it may concern:

I have enclosed a copy of notes from our league meeting and our 2007 schedule. If you want a copy of our 2007 league constitution please email me and i can email one to you.

Keep in mind this is all new to me being a commissioner i am used to being a player and running my own team. In our meeting i made sure the managers had input and everyone had an equal vote on all issues. Not everything we do is going to perfect nor will everyone agree. I assure you we are trying to do what we think is best for the majority of fast pitch in Southern California. As always i welcome any input and will always try to impliment things i feel will be beneficial to the league.

 Fred Hanker

SCIFL Commissioner
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SCIFL LEAGUE MEETING JANUARY 14,2007
1) Fill Board of Director Positions
a) Vice Commissioner Unfilled Apply to Fred
b) Player Representative Chris Minogue
c) Tournament Supervisor Robert Hernandez
d) Role of the commissioner - I will not be responsible for putting up any money up front for anybody. Please get your money in on time. I have my on team to run and also play so I cannot be taking money out of my own pocket to cover for teams. I took this position to help keep fast pitch softball going and to be part of something new. I didn’t volunteer for this spot I was voted in and accepted because I knew nobody else was going to take on this responsibility. I am not getting any monetary compensation out of this so please cooperate and make my job easy. I will keep the league updated on league happenings and changes. I will also work on the website soon. I will do my best to serve the best interest of the league.

2) League Constitution
a) final revision made b) no age limit c) all in attendance given copy d) can email Fred if you need a copy fhanker@aol.com d) league needs to come up with league letterhead.

3) ASA of NAFA League?
a) League with unanimous vote decided to stay with NAFA after ASA made proposal and it was read to all in attendance.
b) USSSA also sent a representative and wants to host a league weekend
c) USSSA rep made his presentation and league will consider working with them d) 375.00 per tournament covers field, umpires, balls and scorekeepers.

4) Insurance
a) NAFA will insure all league weekends at minimal cost b) also got insurance proposal from USSA which league is considering c) talked about the possibility of incorporating.

6) League Schedule
a) schedule was finalized b) still have a few tentative dates c) USSSA offered date in Fallbrook March 31-April 1 league will consider it. d) schedule will be emailed and posted on Fast Pitch West.

7) Tournament day
a) fees will be around 325.00 again b) for the first weekend all teams entered will be expected to put 100.00 down a minimum of 2 weeks before the tournament so we can open a league account and have some funds to cover the first weekend. The remaining balance will be sent 1 week before the tournament or brought on tourney day. Vote was unanimous
b) first league weekend Norwalk Hollifield Park Feb 17-18
c) 100.00 due Feb 6 d) 225.00 due Feb 12 e) remember we have to pay umpires and scorekeepers so to make this work everyone has to be prompt. f) schedules will be available Wednesday before each tourney.
g) NO fences this year at Santa Fe Springs!!!

Rosters
a) each team was given a packet to register there team with NAFA.
b) roster and registration due before the 1st tournament
c) adding and deleting of players must be cleared with board of directors
d) you can email, fax, or phone in any changes to Fred
e) jumping from team to team will not be tolerated
f) player movement will also be emailed to all managers so there are no surprises.
g) if you need a packet email Fred fhanker@aol.com
h) guest teams also need to submit rosters

9) Pitchers List
a) NAFA pitchers list is currently being worked on and the updated list will be available in a week or so. Robert Hernandez will handle this
b) League members voted to allow A pitchers on Saturday but not on Sunday. This was debated for quite awhile. League decided we need a unanimous vote to allow A pitchers on Sunday also. Did not get the unanimous vote.
c) NAFA pitchers list will be strictly enforced.
d) If you want to try to get a pitcher dropped contact Fred and he will relay it to Robert.

10) Finances
a) want to open a league account soon b) need money in account to cover 1st weekend c) fees will be around 325.00 again d) for the first weekend all teams entered will be expected to put 100.00 down a minimum of 2 weeks before the tournament so we can open a league account and have some funds to cover the first weekend. The remaining balance will be sent 1 week before the tournament or brought on tourney day. Vote was unanimous
e) first league weekend Norwalk Hollifield Park Feb 17-18
f) 100.00 due Feb 6 g) 225.00 due Feb 12 h) remember we have to pay umpires and scorekeepers so to make this work everyone has to be prompt. i) schedules will be available Wednesday before each tourney.
j) league financial report will be available and emailed to managers after every tournament and after the 1st account is opened.

11) Bat List a) adhere to ASA and NAFA bat list b) league recommendation for each manager to keep copy with them available on ASA and NAFA websites. c) refer to league constitution for penalties of using an illegal bat


12) Standing and Point systems
a) standings and point system will be same format as last year.
b) will be available when I get a copy from Robert

13) Umpires
a) league is looking for umpires b) still need to decide what we will pay
c) if interested in umpiring contact Fred fhanker@aol.com
d) looking for local umpires to save cost on hotels

14) Guest Teams
a) good response on guest teams b) need rosters in before tournament
c) need to vote on guest teams traveling long distance bringing A pitcher if they can use them Sunday also. d) contact Fred if you want to be a guest team fhanker@aol.com

15) Rainouts and Weather concerns
a) will try to give at least a 48 hour notice on cancellations to accommodate teams that are traveling

16) Scorekeepers
a) league decided to use paid scorekeepers
b) contact Fred if you have interest in scorekeepers and know of any
c) cost for scorekeepers still to be determined

17) Post Season
a) will discuss at a later date the possibility of post season awards
b) all teams can go NAFA or ASA Nationals there are no more qualifiers.
c) try to give money to 1st and or 2nd place in the league for nationals
d) depends on what funds we have available.

All other items not listed here can be found in the league constitution. If you see something not covered here or in the constitution please email me and we can discuss it.

Fred Hanker SCIFL Commissioner