That's right! We are gearing up to play in the 29th Annual Snow Softball Tourney in Middleton, WI this coming weekend of January 16-17, 2010! This crazy tourney is played with an ASA Bat List, a Gold Dot that is painted ORANGE, Huge Feed sacks as bases, and a big 3'x3' piece of carpet as home plate. There is generally between 24-32teams in this and game are played on (3) diamonds that are not prepared in any way!Therefore, if there is a 3ft deep snow drift in the base path or in left field (which there usually is)you play through it. However, if you slide while running the bases, you're out!
Did I mention that the games are played on fields with fences that range from 250-275ft and no home run limits! It can be an all out HR derby at times. However, once the snow in the batters box is padded down and frozen, it can become VERY difficult to stand up while swinging! The base paths also turn to ice very quickly thus making it difficult to run.
We plan on bringing the video camera this year! So, keep your eyes peeled next week as I post what should be some entertaining footage at the very least!
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