The Project UpdateMay 16, 2012
Grass is down on all fields.
The concession and maintenance building should arrive in the next few days.
Work Days are fast approaching for us. Several different types of effort are needed over the next few months. We will walk the grass to remove any rocks that the filter did not get. We will assemble the benches in the dugouts come time. We can help improve the grounds outside the fields during the summer. Most work days will be on the weekends, but some will be in the afternoons during the week. Once we have our lights, then some will be in the evening. We put down some base in the bullpens. Our contractor needs this base removed since he will shape our bullpens with his crew. Shovels and wheelbarrows along with some bodies are requested in the afternoons beginning Wednesday, May 16. Call 302-8228 to offer help. A return call will confirm the help.
The funds for this project came from the visitor's tax. This tax is paid by visitors to our city who rent the hotels and cars while here. Bexar County collects this tax and directs its use through the Visitor's Tax Venue. The purpose of this project is to bring in more visitors who will rent more hotels and cars over the long haul.
Several people have expressed an interest in advertising at the site. Eight (8) signs of 8' x 20' will be offered on each field. The cost will be between $3,000 and $3,200, depending on the colors.
Teams or individual player businesses are initial targets for these banners. If you want excellent advertising for yourself, there is no better place than on a new baseball fence.
Make Checks payable to Missions Baseball Care Foundation.
We will create a few special signs that highlight the individuals who contribute of $100 or more. These signs would be placed in a section of the property where everyone can view the names of the contributors. All SAMSBL members will be offered the opportunity to put your name on site, somewhere.
Full ScheduleMay 16, 2012
Everyone should play this weekend at least one game. Many will play two games. We will be off the Memorial Day Weekend. Father's Day is Sunday June 17. Managers, if you are scheduled to play that day and wish not to, then "well-in-advance" notice is required. Otherwise, it will be treated as a forfeit. Call the rainout number if you wish not to play.
The last weekend of June will be attached to the July schedule as June 29, 30, & July 1. There is no scheduled activity for the July 4th holiday since it is a single day this year. Expect to play July 6, 7, 8.
COLLEGE TEAM FORMED
May 16, 2012
We have formed a new team with about 15 players. Money is due at the next practice, Monday May 21.
Call 302-8228 to register.
One or two more spots might be available.
Cost will be about $250.00 for each player for about 10-12 games starting June 4.
POINTS of Clarification
May 16, 2012
Collapsing or Condensing the Batting Order
SAMSBL Rule 3.10 explains the options.
The purpose of the rule is to allow the Manager some flexibility during an unexpected situation such as an injury, an ejection, or an early player departure from the game.
The first priority is NOT to condense the batting order, but rather to substitute a player not in the hitting lineup. If 15 players are at the game, and you are batting only 10, then 5 others are available to fill the "vacancy", and must be done.
Only when all hitters are in the order, and someone must leave the game is condensing allowed. From 12 hitter down to 11, no penalty. From 12 to 10, one out. From 12 to 9, two outs.
If only batting 9, then a collapse to 8 triggers one out when the "hole" comes to the plate. Less than 8 is a forfeit.
Check out Rule 3.10 to ensure you use the rule properly. You can NOT condense just to remove a hitter you no longer want in the order. You can substitute. Know your options.
REMEMBER PLEASE
ZERO TOLERANCE of any Bad Behavior.
NO CHEWING TOBACCO is allowed at any of our ball fields.
NO SMOKING on any campus. Remove the scene from the ball field.
You can find our rules on the Information Link. Do read Chapter 10, please. Ejections and Fines are not wanted, but will occur if one does not think prior to acting.
SAMSBL Night
May 16, 2012
SAMSBL Night at Wolff Stadium will the Friday night, June 8.
Tickets are $5.00 on a first come, first served basis. There are about 20 tickets left.
LEAGUE RULES REMINDERMarch 15, 2012
National Tournaments are on the horizon. To attend the National World Series, a player or team needs to have participated in a regional or local tournament. The SAMSBL has a strict policy regarding tournament players. All League Members sign their respective waivers agreeing to the policy. All tournament players are expected to support the local teams participating. Any player needs a release from me to play on any other team in the nation. Do not expect one.
If you play in the SAMSBL, then support the SAMSBL with your talents on the tournament teams at all times. Even pool players need a release. We send over a dozen teams to state and national tournaments. There is room for all who wish to go.
The 2012 National World Series
May 16, 2012
The 2012 World Series is October 15 - November 3, 2012.
We will have a Managers' Meeting next month for only those Managers who are expected to commit to take a team to Phoenix or Florida. Deposits are expected at this meeting for the national commitment. The site and time are TBA in this space.
This effort is to ensure all teams that are going to have ample time to put together their rosters. It will also be a time to select practice sites and dates.
We expect 13 teams from the local league to participate in the national tournaments this fall. The SAMSBL players are expected to support the local teams as a priority. Do not expect to play on another team against us.
The list of teams will be published here as they commit.
2012 TEXAS CUP
May 16, 2012
There will be no 2012 July 4th Tournament around Texas this year since that holiday is only one day, a Wednesday. The same is true 2013. Both Texas Cup tournaments will be held Labor Day Weekend in San Antonio.
18TH ANNUAL ALAMO CLASSIC TEXAS CUPMay 16, 2012
The 18th Alamo Classic Texas Cup will be hosted by the SAMSBL during Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 3, 2012. The age divisions will be 18 & over as well as 35+, 45+, and 55+. The entire tournament will be WOOD BAT ONLY. Composites bats are allowed as long as the barrel end is wood.
Each team must have a minimum of 15 players. The youngest player dictates which age group a team enters.
The cost will be $85.00 (early) and $100.00 (late) per player. LATE is after MAY 2012. Only two weeks left to ensure the lower price. Simply call and commit your team this month. Deposits can come in June for those teams that call in May.
Balances will be paid by July 31. Make Checks payable to SAMSBL. No Credit cards nor pay pal accounts, please. Non-refundable Deposits of $500.00 (or more) are due beginning April 1, 2012. Mail to PO Box 690093, San Antonio, Texas, 78269
A Managers' Meeting will be held on August 31 at 7:00 PM at the Double Tree Hotel on McCullough and Loop 410. Yolanda Martinez at 210-321-2424, of the Double Tree is our main contact for room reservations. They has a block set of rooms for us until the deadline expires in early August. It is an excellent place to stay during the tournament.
Expect four (4) games (weather permitting) with 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Through a series of Tie-Breakers, two teams from each age division will be determined to advance to the final game on Monday. The Championship Games for each division will be on Monday, September 3.
