Umpire Notes

WFC NON APPROVED BAT LIST as of May 27, 2008 MANUFACTURER MODEL Anderson Techzilla Reborn Anderson Rocketech reloaded Boombah Cannon Combat Anaconda Original Combat B1 Da Bomb Combat B1 Da Bomb COMBAT Combat Gear Virus Combat Uncensored Combat VIRSP3 Lady Virus Combat Virus Combat Virus Enhanced Combat Virus Players Series Demarini Dark Demarini DXEVO-Yellow Barrel EVO Demarini Juggernaut "OTC" Demarini Juice Easton SCN2 Synergy + CNT Easton SCN10BH Synergy+ Helmer Model Easton SCX2 Synergy Easton SCX23 Synergy Plus Easton SCN4 Stealth Comp CNT+ Easton SCN6 Stealth Comp CNT+ Easton SCX22 Synergy 2 Louisville Slugger FPC305 Catalyst (-8) Louisville Slugger SB34 Genesis Louisville Slugger SB72N TPS Nexus Louisville Slugger SB105 Catalyst ASA Non-Approved Bat List Manufacturer Bat Name Louisville Slugger SB304 Louisville Slugger SB305 Warrior XXL Balanced Louisville Slugger SB404 Louisville Slugger SB405 Warrior XXL End Load Louisville Slugger SB82N TPS Nexus Mattingly Beast Unleashed Miken Freak Limited Edition Miken Freak Plus Miken MSF Freak Miken MSMM Maniac 585 Miken MSTC T22C6 Miken NRG600 Pro-Series 600 Maxload-MSNRGM-6 Miken NRG600 Pro-Series 600 MSNRGM-6 Miken Orange Recoil DFR 180 Miken Orange Recoil DFR 250 Miken Ultra Miken Ultra(Maxload) Miken Ultra II Miken Ultra II Advanced Mizuno Blur Advanced Series Mizuno Frenzy 120 Mizuno Frenzy 120 RB 500 Mizuno Original Techfire Orange Crush Mizuno Wrath-120 Mizuno Wrath 2 120 Nokona Tomahawk Rawlings Liquidmetal Plasma Fusion 120 SBLMPFU Rawlings Plasma SBLMP 120 Rawlings Rush 120 Rip-It Elite Senior RESR1 (SP Version Only) Schutt Schutt+ Schutt Red/Silver Schutt Bat Worth ASY 120(Asylum) Worth EST9 Worth Launch 510 Worth MAX 120 Worth MAY 120(Mayhem) Worth Mayhem M7 120(M7120) Worth Mayhem M75 120 Worth Mayhem M7JH Worth M7JH Worth Mayhem Reload(JH120) Worth Mutant 120 Worth Mutant JH 120 Worth PST 120 Worth PSTOC(PST) Worth QESTFP Worth SBWK(Wicked) Worth SBWKA Worth WIC 120(Wicked) Worth Wicked (Wicked SP Version Only) Worth WWSC Wicked Composite (SP Version Only) Worth WWSCA Worth XEST9X Worth XGold Worth XPST4 ASA Non-Approved Bat List Manufacturer Bat Name Worth XRed Worth XWICKX (Wicked SP Version Only) Easton Synthesis Illegal Bat Challenge Rule It is extremely difficult to keep our bat list up to date, and it is possible that a bat may be illegal for league play but not yet on our list. Since safety is the primary reason for our bat policies, the use of questionable bats will not be allowed. Just because a bat isnot on the list doesnot mean that it is not illegal. To address this issue, we have initiated the bat challenge rule. This rule allows a team or an umpire to challenge the legality of a bat, even if it doesnot appear on the list. This does not means, coaches can use this to delay the game or generally cause disturvance of play knowing the bats is legal. Once a bat is challenged, if the umpire deems it illegal, it cannot be used. If the umpire deems the bat legal, it will be allowed and play will continue. If the umpire isnot sure of the legality of the bat, it can be removed from the game at the umpires discretion. In this case, the automatic out call is waived, and the player is allowed to get another bat and continue her at-bat. The challenged bat is then disqualified for the rest of the game, and must be cleared through the league office before it can be used again in a game. It is the players or managers responsibility to contact the league office to have a bat declared legal for league play. Bringing an identified illegal bat to the plate will still result in an out being called, the bat being disqualified, and the player & head coach are immediately ejected from the game. It is also the responsibility of the manager to inform her team as to the rules and regulations of our league concerning bats. Managers may also contact the league office with any questions regarding legal or illegal bats. WFC Approved Bat List Anderson Bat Company 017011 TechZilla FP 2007 RocketTech FP 2007 RocketTech FP 2008 RocketTech FP RockeTech FP, Model #017011 2009 RocketTech FP Model #017014, FastTech,FlexTech, Matrix SP,Pyrotech PTFP Pyrotech FP, RKTCK05 Rocket Tech Composite Killer Brett Bros. SST-500 Combat B1 98,B1FP1,B1SP2,B1SP2 Signature Series,C4FP1 C4FP2,SX3SP2,SX3 Censored,Combat TFP1,Throttle FP,TSP1 Throttle,VIRFP1,Virus FP,VIRSP2 Easton S11,Easton S3 Smoker,Easton S5 Hammer Easton S6,Easton S60 Easton S80,Easton S9 Black Max,Easton SCN1 Synergy CNT,Easton SCN11BH Easton SCN1B Synergy Fast Pitch,Easton SCN2B Synergy CNT Fast Pitch,Easton SCN3 Synergy CNT Flex Easton SCN4B Stealth Comp CNT (-10) Easton SCN5 Stealth Comp CNT Easton SCN5 Stealth Comp CNT Easton SCN5B Stealth Comp CNT (-9) Easton SCN6B CNT Stealth Comp -10 Easton SCN7 CNT Stealth Comp Easton SCN7B CNT Stealth Comp -9 Easton SCN8 Synergy Flex Easton SCN8B Synergy CNT -10 These bats are now legal for WFC Tournament play and now can not be challenge. A complete list of WFC Aproved Bats will be posted too. Penalty for using an illegal bat: The player and coach will be ejected from the game and an out. If the team is caught a second time during the same event the player and coach will be disqualified and the coach will be suspended for entire tournament. Gloves:Mitts may be used by first baseman & catcher only. The pitcher's glove shall be of one solid color other than white,gray, or optic yellow. Multicolored gloves are acceptable for all other players.Gloves with white,gray,or yellow optic circles on the outside, giving the appearance of a ball are illegal for all players. ============================================================ Take Umpires to the high levels of officiating Have Umpires rated by coaches Top rate of Pay. (higher than any other softball association) DEMAND THE BEST. NOT HAVE COACHES FEEL UMPIRES WILL DECIDED OUTCOME OF GAMES. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN MET THESE GOALS. ============================================================ Ben Wofford BnWof@aol.com 843-236-8931 work no. 800-769-4651www.playwfc.org ============================================================ Jodi Wofford Jwofford613@aol.com 843-236-8931 ============================================================ Gene Epting Reginal Director eepting@fsd1.org 843-621-6903 ============================================================ Charlie McKnight World Umpire in Chief 803-468-2532 ============================================================ Kenny Fender Hendersonville,NC,Marion,NC,Boiling Springs,SC Area Director 828-460-9934 kennysandra@peoplepc.com ============================================================ Larry Stewart Greensboro,NC,Pleasant Gardens,NC,Danville,VA,Burlington,NC larrys70@hotmail.com Web sitewww.ncwfcsoftball.org 336-772-1758 ============================================================ JAMES CABBAGESTALK Regional (UIC) cabbage6358@aol.com 803-983-5550 ============================================================ Roland Kenny McKnight Area (UIC) 803-468-2532 We are all here to answer any questions you may have about any of our tournaments!