61 Vaughn road , Akron, Ohio 44319

7TH ANNUAL

2017 FURY FAST PITCH “EARLYBIRD”

USSSA WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER

MAY 5-7, 2017

INGLESIDE PARK

LOGAN FIELD

FIRESTONE STADIUM

· 4 Game Guarantee – 75 minute pool play and 75 minute bracket play.

· More information available at www.Furyfastpitchsoftball.com

Tournament Director:

Dan Peterson 330-815-0861

7th Annual

2017 Fury Fastpitch Early Bird

May 5-7, 2017

Tournament Rules

1)The tournament director reserves the rights to change the tournament format at any time due to weather or any unforeseen circumstances. No rain date or make up date is planned for this tournament.

2)The tournament fee for thisfour (4) gameguarantee tournament is $430.00. The planned format is for three pool games and an elimination bracket. This format could change in accordance with the team registration or the discretion of the tournament director. All teams will have to play Friday; however, we will give special consideration to out of area teams when possible.

3)This is an USSSA sanctioned event. Teams must be sanctioned with the USSSA in order to participate.

4) Map, directions, lodging, and area attractions can be found at www.Furyfastpitchsoftball.com.

5)Cancellation Policy: Registration fee will be refunded with the exception of $75.00 prior to April 1st. After April 1st. there will be no refund. Rain Out Refund Policy: fees will be refunded on a prorated basis. — No Games played- 70% refund, One Game played 40% refund, two or more games played – no refund. Again- Prorated after all bills have been paid out.

6)  In case of rain, managers are responsible for contacting Dan Peterson to confirm game times and rescheduling.

7)  Pool play and bracket play will utilize double umpire systems.

8) Registration is limited to a total of 12 teams per division. Deadline April 1st at 5pm. We are accepting teams in the 10u, 12u, 14u, divisions.

9) Team trophies and individual awards will be given to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each age group.

10) USSSA Rules will govern all play.

11) A coin flip will determine the home and visitor for each game in pool play. The higher seed will be the home team for bracket play. The home team is responsible for keeping the official scorebook.

12) Scheduled time is forfeit time (no grace period). All teams must be at the field and prepared to play 30 minutes prior to their scheduled game time.

13) All pool games will have a time limit with no new inning starting after an hour and fifteen minutes. Finish the inning! In pool play, if the score is tied and time has expired then the game will end in a tie. An inning that begins before the expiration of the time limit will be completed and be official. Any team playing 4 pool games will drop the 4th game played. In bracket play, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play or at the expiration of the time limit, the USSSA International tiebreaker rules for Ohio apply until an official winner is declared. All bracket games will be 75 minutes.

14) A mercy rule will apply to all games as outlined by the USSSA.

15) There is a no protest.

16)Fury Fast pitch or the City of Akron or Coventry Township, and the USSSA will not be held responsible for any accident or injury during the tournament.

Tournament Registration Form

7th Annual

2017 Fury Fastpitch Early Bird

Date: May 5-7, 2016

Cost: $430.00

Location: Logan Fields, and

Firestone Stadium

For more information, visit www.Furyfastpitchsoftball.com

Tournament filled on a first paid first entered basis. Tournament deadline is April 1st at 5pm.

You will be notified via email of your entry status when form is received.

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AGE / DIVISION (please circle one): 10u 12u 14u

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MANAGER’S NAME: ______

MANAGER’S ADDRESS: ______

CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP CODE ______

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

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Fury Fast pitch

596 Vaughn Trail

Akron, Ohio 44319