Softball: Fall Monday Co-Rec Adult League

Registration Information:

There are 2 ways to register your team:

1. Online – Manager creates or logs into their account on the City registration portal (www.coonrapidsmn.gov) and then registers for the appropriate league. You will be able to pay by credit card online. Team registration will not be accepted without payment

2. In Person – Once you have created an online account you may register at Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr. Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Civic Center accepts payment by money order, cash, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

Softball Frequently Asked Questions:

? When will we know what league we got into?

You will be emailed a confirmation of your registration.

? What do my fees pay for?

All fees include balls, scorebooks, rulebooks, officials, league sanctioning, administration, awards and state sales tax. All leagues will be sanctioned with the MRPA/USSSA.

? Do I need to send a team roster now?

ROSTERS ARE DUE by your first game by sending to the league director.

? What are the roster and eligibility requirements?

1. Minimum age for players is 18. (16 for Church Teams)

2. Players must be listed on the team roster in order to play in league and/or post season games.

3. Any team registering an ineligible player will be removed from the league prior to the start of the season. If ineligibility is determined after the season begins, the player will be removed from the league and the team will forfeit all games played to that point.

4. All players’ names must be printed or typed in addition to each player's address, phone number. All players MUST sign the roster before they are allowed to play.

5. The maximum number of players that may be on the roster is 18.

6. No roster changes may be made after June 1st .

7. In the event that a team disbands before the scheduled games are complete, all the remaining games will be credited to their scheduled opponent. No refund will be made.

8. The Parks Department reserves the right to place teams in leagues or divisions where there will be equalization of competition and/or allow teams opportunity to play.

? What are the game rules?

Coon Rapids league plays by house rules. USSSA sanctions umpires will be used and USSSA bat standards will be followed. Pitching will be house rule of a straight 3’ from release -10’ arc while the pitcher is allowed to pitch from a box up to 6’ feet behind the pitching rubber.

-Bats: All bats need the “new” USSSA logo (thumb print) above the handle. Old USSSA bats are illegal for all league and tournament play in Coon Rapids. For a list of legal bats visit the USSSA National Website at www.usssa.com.

? What times are games played and where?

1. Game times will be 6:15, 7:15, 8:15 & 9:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the schedule).

2. Games are played at Sand Creek Park fields 1-4. These fields are in the wheel on the south end of park. Please park by wheel.

? When will we get our schedules?

All of your information, including game schedules will be available two weeks prior to the start of league. Specific meeting, date and time, will be posted.

Schedules will also be posted on-line and emailed to managers two

? What are the Manager's Duties?

1. Make sure you have a full team and at least one reserve for every game.

2. You, the manager, must handle any dispute. Do not let one of your players face ejection by arguing a call.

3. You are responsible for taking charge of your team’s and your spectator’s conduct. Abusive language, improper drinking and smoking, litter and other irresponsible acts will not be tolerated.

4. Any schedule information, changes or other league information will be sent to you. Make sure we have your current address for the current season and next year. It is your responsibility to pass the information on to your players.

5. Know the rules. Tell your players the rules. This will help the game run smoothly and help your team concentrate on playing.

? What is the refund/cancellation policy?

1. If Coon Rapids Parks Department cancels a league due to low numbers, a full refund will be given.

2. If a team chooses to back out of the league after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.

3. If games are cancelled due to poor weather conditions and no make-up dates are available, a program credit will be issued for the amount of the official for that game.