Pool Play and Gift Exchange

2008 ASA GIRLS' 14-UNDER
CLASS "A" FAST PITCH NORTHERN NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP

Frequently Asked Questions

Pool Play and Gift Exchange

What will be the format for pool play?
When will pool play start?
When an how will the gift exchange be conducted?
How many gifts should a team bring for the gift exchange?
What should the monetary limit be for each gift?
Does the Tournament Committee have any suggestions as to type of gift?

What will be the format for pool play?
Ans. Pools will consist of either 3 or 4 teams. Each team will play 2 games in pool play. In the four (4) team pool the winners of the first two games play each other for first and second and losers play each other for third and fourth. In a three (3) team format the teams will play each other in a round robin format to determine first, second and third This link presents examples of both the four (4) and three (3) team pool format. The pool play will determine where a team will draw into the Championship Play. This will be explained in detail at the manager's meeting on Tuesday, 29 July 2008.

When will pool play start?
Ans. Pool play is presently scheduled to start on Wednesday (07/30/08) morning at 8:00AM. All teams will know when their first pool game willbe played since pool play and championship play draws will take place on or about 23 July 2008.

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When and how will the gift exchange be conducted?
Ans. For team participating in a four (4) team pool the gift exchange will occur prior to their first pool game. For all teams participating in a three (3) team pool the gift exchange for ALL teams will occur prior to the start of the first pool game. Note: The team that is NOT scheduled to play in the first game of a three (3) team pool will have player photo identification validated and player sign-in following the gift exchange.

How many gifts should a team bring for the gift exchange?
Ans. Teams should plan on 16 player gifts since it's better to have too many than not enough. If a team has some gifts left over, offer them to the opposing team's manager and suggest the gifts be given to other youth that accompanied the team to the tournament.

What should the monetary limit be for each gift?
Ans. The total cost for each player's gift should not exceed $12.00. This is a guideline and in may cases gifts cost more if purchased outright and much less if made by team members as a team project.

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Does the Tournament Committee have any suggestions as to type of gift?
Ans. This is a team decision and this answer should serve as a guideline. Ask your team players what they would like to receive as a gift to remember their experience of participating in a national tournament. Here are some suggestions: some unique idea that is representative of the tournament, team's home state, softball items and team related items. One unique idea that a team had was putting together scrapbooks that had a message from each player and coach including: a picture, information about the team, information about each player and a comment wishing the other team to have a safe and fun time at the tournament. Obviously this was a team project that involved all family members of the team. Just remember that your team gifts should be something special that is representative of the event you're attending When the final decision is made see if your team players would be happy receiving something similar as a gift.

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