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by blouderback
Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Thursday Evening Men's / Fall 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 4538

Re: Thursday Evening Men's / Fall 2018

Does this mean they're not going to be bringing donuts to Thursday's games anymore?
by blouderback
Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Abuse of the Courtesy Runner Rule
Replies: 3
Views: 4694

Re: Abuse of the Courtesy Runner Rule

I suppose you're right.
by blouderback
Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Abuse of the Courtesy Runner Rule
Replies: 3
Views: 4694

Abuse of the Courtesy Runner Rule

I'm tired of this rule being abused. How many times has a team used a courtesy runner for the old fat slow guy in late innings just to get a faster runner on the bases? It happens practically every game. The rule states that courtesy runners must be declared to the scorekeeper when giving the lineup...
by blouderback
Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:23 am
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Quarry HR Banners
Replies: 4
Views: 8974

Re: Quarry HR Banners

What do you get if you hit the Vertex sign on the backstop?
by blouderback
Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Hatfield School Road Ball Field
Replies: 3
Views: 4130

Re: Hatfield School Road Ball Field

I'm happy to report that the lighting at Hatfield is at 100%!
by blouderback
Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Friday Evening Men
Replies: 1
Views: 2354

Friday Evening Men

Since we are just starting Summer playoffs tonight, and Finals are scheduled for 9/14, opening day of the Fall league will be the 21st of September. That puts the finals for the Fall into late November. Any thoughts on how we can avoid that? Is Hatfield available so we can possibly do a couple of do...
by blouderback
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:51 am
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Hatfield School Road Ball Field
Replies: 3
Views: 4130

Re: Hatfield School Road Ball Field

Thanks, Les. It's at like 60% lighting in the outfield (only 8 out of 14 lights are working). If we lose any more, it's gomna start to get weird out there.
by blouderback
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:44 am
Forum: Softball Tournaments
Topic: Marsh Family 1-Pitch Tournament / Fall 2018
Replies: 26
Views: 22361

Re: Marsh Family 1-Pitch Tournament / Fall 2018

Good save. I think everyone will be happy.
by blouderback
Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: Softball Tournaments
Topic: Marsh Family 1-Pitch Tournament / Fall 2018
Replies: 26
Views: 22361

Re: Marsh Family 1-Pitch Tournament / Fall 2018

Go with 9 teams. Previous posters all have excellent points.
by blouderback
Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Rules when lightning is present
Replies: 1
Views: 2566

Rules when lightning is present

There is some confusion on the rules of suspending play when lightning is observed. Can you please clarify the.rules? 15 minute vs 30 minute waiting period? How long to delay before calling the game? Does "heat lightning" (air to ground lightning that is far enough away so that no thunder ...
by blouderback
Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Over 40 Men's League
Replies: 18
Views: 12609

Re: Over 40 Men's League

So, no electric scooters? I already carry O2 in my bag, but will there be defibrillators available?
by blouderback
Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Over 40 Men's League
Replies: 18
Views: 12609

Re: Over 40 Men's League

LOL
by blouderback
Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Over 40 Men's League
Replies: 18
Views: 12609

Re: Over 40 Men's League

Any special rules in mind? All plays at home are a force? No sliding, allow base overruns? Extra foul for eddies?
by blouderback
Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Over 40 Men's League
Replies: 18
Views: 12609

Re: Over 40 Men's League

This might be a good way to experiment with a draft type league instead of letting teams form on their own.
by blouderback
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Horsham Township Ball Fields
Replies: 25
Views: 24729

Re: Horsham Township Ball Fields

No worries, Les. 99.9% of us think you're doing a great job. You can't please everyone all the time.
by blouderback
Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Administrative
Topic: League MVP Candidates / Spring 2018
Replies: 9
Views: 9518

Re: League MVP Candidates / Spring 2018

Oooooohhhh.... OK.
by blouderback
Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Administrative
Topic: League MVP Candidates / Spring 2018
Replies: 9
Views: 9518

Re: League MVP Candidates / Spring 2018

Somewhat related: What does the asterisk mean next to a TEAM NAME in the stats pages?
by blouderback
Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:50 am
Forum: Softball Tournaments
Topic: Marsh Family 1-Pitch Tournament Intro
Replies: 5
Views: 7807

Re: The Marsh Family 1-Pitch Tournament 2018

There are other costs besides just the medical costs that are not covered by insurance or Medicare.
by blouderback
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:38 am
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Sunday Afternoon Coed / Summer 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 8819

Re: Sunday Afternoon Coed / Summer 2018

That makes sense too.