HAWG BALL RULES

 ONE PITCH STYLE OF PLAY

o EACH TEAM PROVIDES A PITCHER TO THEIR OWN BATTERS. THE BATTER GETS ONE PITCH AND HAS TO
HIT IT. IF YOU SWING AND MISS, HIT THE BALL FOUL OR DON’T SWING AT ALL, THE BATTER IS OUT!!
o ONCE THE BALL LEAVES THE PITCHERS HAND, THE PITCHER THEN CAN NOT PLAY THE FIELD, HE IS A
DEAD PLAYER, IF THE BALL OFF THE BAT STRIKES HIM, THE BATTER IS OUT!! THE PITCHER CAN NOT PLAY
THE BALL UNTIL TIME IS CALLED WHEN THE BALL ENTERS THE INFIELD.
o THE FIELDING TEAM CAN ONLY HAVE 9 PLAYERS ON THE FIELD AT ONE TIME.
o GAMES ARE 9 INNINGS LONG OR 55 MINUTES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
 HOMERUNS
o EACH TEAM WILL GET A TOTAL OF 2 HOMERUNS PER GAME.
o THE 3RD HOME RUN HIT, IS THEN A DOUBLE.
o ANY AFTER THAT, IS AN OUT.
 USSSA RULES
o USSSA BALLS AND BATS (ASA BATS ARE OK IF FALL UNDER USSSA BAT STANDARDS)
o BATS MUST FOLLOW USSSA STANDARDS
 TOURNAMENT RULES
o 4 GAME GUARANTEE.
o EACH TEAM WILL BE IN POOL PLAY FOR THE FIRST 4 GAMES.
o THE TEAM WITH THE BEST RECORD FROM EACH POOL WILL MOVE ON TO BRACKET PLAY, IN WHICH
CASE WILL BE SINGLE ELIMINATION.

JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE PARK

 THIS IS A CITY AND FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK, SO PLEASE USE ALL RESPECT WHILE USING THE FACILITIES.
 THE PARK DOES ALLOW ALCOHOL, BUT PLEASE NO GLASS BOTTLES!
 THERE WILL BE A FULL CASH CONCESSION STAND AVAILABLE FOR FOOD, WATER AND SODA.

REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEES

*ENTRY FEE: $125 PER TEAM. *$100 IF SIGNED UP BY APRIL 1ST**
*TEAMS MUST HAVE AT LEAST 8 PLAYERS TO PLAY*
*THE TEAM ROSTER, LIABILITY WAIVER MUST BE FULLY FILLED OUT AND SIGNED PRIOR TO FIRST GAME*
*PLEASE SHOW UP AT LEAST 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST GAME TO SIGN IN*
*GAME TIMES WILL BE SENT/CALLED TO TEAM MANAGER WEDNESDAY APRIL 27TH, 2011*
*IF YOUR TEAM CANCELS WITHIN 24 HRS PRIOR TO EVENT, YOU FOREFIT YOUR ENTRY FEE*
*IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLING THE TOURNAMENT DUE TO BAD WEATHER (DETERMINED BY THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
YOUR WHOLE OR PART OF YOUR ENTRY FEE WILL BE REFUNDED, DUE TO AMOUNT OF GAMES PLAYED*
*ONLY SLOTS FOR 40 TEAMS*

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PLEASE DETACH AND SEND WITH PAYMENT, CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MATTHEW JACKSON
MAIL TO: 16090 FOLIAGE AVE, ROSEMOUNT MN 55068
TEAM NAME: ___________________________________
MANAGER’S NAME: _________________E-MAIL________________________
ADDRESS: ____________CITY: _______________ZIP: ___________
PHONE NUMBER: (CELL)____________________________(HOME/WORK)__________________________
 TEAM NAME:_____________________________________________MANAGER’S NAME:__________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________CITY:__________________________ZIP:_______________________
PHONE: (CELL)___________________________________(HOME/WORK)_______________________________________
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As lawful consideration for being permitted to participate in the adult athletic program of the City of Apple Valley’s Parks and Recreation
Department and Hawg Ball, I on behalf of myself agree that the City of Apple Valley and Hawg Ball shall be held harmless and will not be liable for
any injury or disability which I or any member, employee or participant of the said program incur as the result of the use of the said facility and
program, due to the passive or active negligence of the City or Hawg Ball, its agents or employees. This release of liability of the City of Apple
Valley or Hawg Ball does not include any injuries that I or any member, employee or participant of the said program, incur as the result of willful,
wanton or intentional misconduct by the City of Apple Valley, Hawg Ball, its agents or employees. This agreement is specifically binding on my
spouse, heirs and assigns of any member, employee or participant of the said program. Thank You, Have fun and play safe!!

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*JUST MAKE ADDITIONAL COPY OF THIS FORM IF YOU HAVE MORE PLAYERS THAN THE ABOVE AMOUNT*