1.01      Official Championship Rosters for all teams, wishing to play in any NH ASA State Tournament, must be submitted at the state tournament draw meeting.  The dates and locations for the state tournament draw are listed on the NH ASA web site (www.asa-nh.org). 

   1.02      No additions to, or deletions from, the roster will be allowed after these dates.  Once a player has signed the roster, he may play with only that team, within a division, during state tournament play for that year. 

               NOTE:   1.      The State Commissioner may delete players deemed ineligible, having signed more than one roster, or for other  
                                     circumstances as deemed necessary.

   2.01      The sanctioning of all invitational, open and special tournaments will be done through the New Hampshire ASA State Commissioner only.

   2.02      To sanction a tournament, you must submit a "Local League Tournament Sanction Form" and verify that all teams entered are ASA
                registered in their respective states.

   2.03      All tournaments sanctioned by the New Hampshire ASA will adhere to the following provisions:

               A.   Conduct play in accordance with current ASA playing rules with all exceptions; i.e., special rain
                     out provisions, run rules, etc., to be submitted with the sanction request and to be announced
                     as part of the tournament sanctioning.  Once the tournament has been approved, all
                     information about the tournament must include that “Tournament is sanctioned by the
                     NH ASA”.  All press releases must also include this information.

               B.   You must use only umpires currently registered with the ASA.  A list of umpires being used
                     should be sent to the NH ASA prior to the start of the tournament.

               C.   Once the tournament is complete, a list of all teams and the final standings should be sent to
                      the NH ASA State Office.

 

   NOTE:  1.   The final decisions on all classifications will be made by the State Classification
                     Committee.

               2.   The prime purpose of all team classifications will be to promote equitable and
                     consistent competition in divisions of play within our State.  Of secondary
                     importance will be the relationship of these divisions to their counterparts in other
                     States within our Region.

                3.   Adult Independent Teams (Teams not associated with an ASA League) who want to play
                      in an ASA State Tournament must register by June 1.  They will be sent rosters and other
                      ASA info and must play in the highest division of play offered.  If there is no state tournament
                      held, then they can be granted a bid to the national in any division higher than one granted to
                      an ASA league member.  Team registrations will NOT be accepted at the State Draws.

                4.   The State Commissioners Council will meet on the dates of the state tournament
                      draw, in open session, for the following purposes:

                                    a.   Announce final classifications.

                                    b.   Hear appeals of a teams' classification.

                                    c.   Accept withdrawals from state tournament competition.

                                    d.   Award automatic state tournament byes, only to current defending champions.
                                          Other byes, if necessary, will be determined by draw.

                                    e.   Decide state tournament pairings by lot with the exception that, if possible, two
                                          teams from the same league will not meet in the first round.

                5.   Adult state tournaments will be conducted for any classification when needed to
                      determine advancing teams (i.e. to regional or nationals).

                6.   Awards for adult state tournament play will be as follows:

                                    a.   1st and 2nd place team trophies will be awarded in all tournaments.  3rd place
                                          team trophies will be awarded in tournaments consisting of 20 or more teams.
                                          4th place team trophies will be awarded in tournaments consisting of 30 or more
                                          teams.

                                    b.   Individual awards will be given to the 1st place team in all tournaments
                                         consisting of 5 or less teams.  Individual awards will be given to the 2nd place
                                          team in all tournaments consisting of 6 or more teams.

    3.01      Men's Slow Pitch Classifications

                NOTE: 1.  Men's slow pitch will be classified by the ASA home run rule as outlined in the ASA
                               Official Guide and Playing Rules.

               A.   Class A (Any team seeking a berth in the National Tournament must apply to the State Office, with roster, at the state tournament draw).

               B.   Class B (Any team seeking a berth in the National Tournament must apply to the State Office, with roster, at the state tournament draw).

                     NOTE:  1.    There are 3 berths available for A and B teams.

               C.   Class C and Class D (Number of teams eligible to go to the Nationals TBD on a yearly basis).

               D.   Class E Rec (Number of teams eligible to go to the Nationals TBD on a yearly basis).

   3.02      Men's 16 Inch Slow Pitch Classifications

               A.   Major, if held (1st place team goes to the Nationals).

   3.03      Women's Slow Pitch Classifications

               NOTE:  1.    Classification will be at the option of each team, however, if a team demonstrates
                                 during league and tournament play that it is superior to the classification it
                                 requested, the Commissioners Council may move them up to a classification which
                                 is deemed appropriate.

   3.04      Co-Ed Slow Pitch Classifications

               A.   Co-Ed Class A Slow Pitch (Any All-Star/Pick-up Co-Ed Team).

               B.   Co-Ed Class B Slow Pitch.

               NOTE:  1.    Teams must play in a Co-Ed ASA registered league (no pick-up/all-star teams).

   3.05      Men's Modified Pitch Classifications

               NOTE:  1.    The number of returning players needed to allow a defending champion to receive
                                  the at-large berth in a national tournament shall be in compliance with the definition
                                  of "Defending Champion" as written in the ASA Code (Article 106).

                           2.    The NH ASA Modified Rules Committee may choose to run a 9 man, 10 man or both in
                                  any modified classification.

                A.   Class B.

                B.   Class D.

                C.   Class E.

    3.06      Women's Modified Pitch Classifications

                A.   Class B.

                B.   Class C.

                C.   Class D.

    3.07      Co-Ed Modified Pitch Classifications

                A.   To be classified by the New Hampshire Modified Pitch Rules Committee.

    3.08      Men's and Women's Fast Pitch Classifications

                A.   Tournaments will be determined based on the number of registered teams.

    3.09      Junior Olympic Classifications

                A.   Tournaments will be based on the age groups as defined in the ASA Official Guide and Playing
                      Rules, and will be held dependent on the number of entries.

               B.   JO Girls Class B Fast Pitch:  Teams and players who participate in Class A tournaments, or
                     higher, that lead to a National Championship Final, including National Qualifiers, shall not be
                     eligible to participate in the Class B competition.  Girls Class B teams must be made up of
                     players who participate in the same league.

                     1.  What is a “league” and what is required to play in “B” state championship play:

                         a.  A league should have by-laws and league officers.

                         b.  A league must have multiple teams in the same age classifications (at least 3).

                         c.  The entire number of teams in the league must be registered with the NHASA to enter a
                             “B” team in state championship play.

                         d.  It is the responsibility of the team coach/manager to provide all proof needed to the
                              NHASA to classify as a “B” team.

 

   4.01      Adult teams must submit, in person, an Official Championship Roster Form, and a bank check, money order or sponsors check (no personal checks) at the state tournament draw meeting.

   4.02     Junior Olympic teams must submit, in person, an Official Championship Roster Form, and a bank check, money order or sponsors
              check (no personal checks) at the state tournament draw meeting.  Check the NH ASA web site for additional JO requirements.

   4.03      Mail any necessary correspondence to the following address:

                                                             NH ASA
                                                             PO Box 8178
                                                             Portsmouth, NH 03802

    4.04      Visit our Web Site at www.asa-nh.org for more information or send an e:mail to the NH ASA State
                Commissioner or any council member.