POSTPONED | 6th Annual IBF Softball Tournament
With the recent loss of my mother-in-law (Pam’s mom), we are going to postpone this year’s IBF Tournament.
We are thrilled to announce the 6th annual IBF Softball Tournament, hosted by the Des Moines Softball Complex!
The softball tournament is comprised of a men’s tourney and co-ed tourney (8 team limit for each). The teams are made up of 10 - 12 players. Registration opens at 8:00am and concludes at 8:45am with the first games starting at 9:00am. You can purchase a $20 wristband for unlimited team Home Runs (see rules below). We will also be hosting a 50/50 raffle throughout the day. The award ceremony will immediately follow the championship game.
Online Cost: $150/team
Onsite Cost: $155/team
Please no outside food or drink and no pets.
ways to win
There will be a number of games leading up to the semi-finals and championship game! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
purpose
We will be supporting Camp Hertko Hollow again this year. Camp Hertko Hollow is dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth who have diabetes. The goals at camp are: Recreation, Education, Regulation and FUN! Campers enjoy the traditional camp activities while learning about living with diabetes. Meeting other youth and counselors who have diabetes is also a great benefit of the experience.
rules
Each game is 50-minutes in length.
Non-metal cleats only.
Bats must be USSSA or ASA approved. If personal bats are used, they must be available to all players in the game.
Bring your own 52/300 core balls, limited amount will be available.
Strike Zone is determined by 1) the arc of the pitch must reach at least three feet upon its release, but it should not rise any higher than 10 feet at any point during the pitch and 2) a mat is used to determine the strike zone.
Players may take a lead once the pitch is in the air. NO STEALING.
Runners may not slide legs up or with the intent to take out the defender. Interference will be called and the runner will be out.
Each team may hit three home runs per game, after three your team will receive automatic outs.
Teams are allowed unlimited pinch runners, as long as the pinch runner is the last out.
Any inappropriate actions or comments directed at players (of any team) or umpires will not be tolerated.
No drinking in the dugout.
The tournament is for Class E level players but mostly recreational players.
