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May 22, 2012

STAFF CONTACT: Cindy Simmons, Assistant Executive Director, 503.682.6722 x227, cindys@osaa.org

2012 Softball Plan Book

» 2012 Softball Plan Book
Contains the season schedule, championship locations and qualifications, NFHS rule changes, and OSAA policies

Important Season Dates

» First Practice Date	February 27
» First Contest Date	March 12
» Cutoff (6A)	May 17
» Cutoff (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A/1A)	May 19
» 1st Round (6A)	May 21
» 1st Round (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A/1A)	May 23
» 2nd Round (6A)	May 23
» Quarterfinals	May 25
» Semifinals	May 29
» Finals (3A, 2A/1A)	June 1
» Finals (6A, 5A, 4A)	June 2

Resources / Forms

» NFHS Rules Information
» Health and Safety Information
» NFHS Bat FAQs
» ASA Bat Certification List
» NFHS Field Diagram
» Order OSAA Line-up Cards
» OSAA Playoff Reimbursement Formula
» OSAA Member School Ticket Policy
» Special District Committees

Softball Lineup Cards

Order here

AD/Coach Information

» AD/Coach Information - PLAYOFFS
Includes information regarding admission/tickets, expenses, lodging, spectator conduct, official softballs, umpires, 10-run rule, interrupted contests, rainouts, and souvenirs.

Event Management Information (EMI)

» Event Management Information (EMI)
Information for host schools including pre and post event reminders, Event Management Checklist, Event Management & Ticket Report, ticket booth signage, public address script

Reminders / Memos

» 2012 Softball Reminders Memo, March 6
Outlines reminders regarding legal/illegal bats, field markings, batting practice during games, host school responsibilities, lightning safety, courtesy runners, ejections, line-up cards and the OSAA ScoreCenter.

» Athletic Events for a Charitable Cause
Outlines OSAA policy when holding an athletic event in the name of a charitable cause

OSAA Official Softball

Wilson A9016 B-SST (COR .47 max) cork
center, compression 375 lbs. max
*NOTE* Softballs must include NFHS,
COR and Compression stamps to be legal.

OSAA Rankings

» Softball Rankings
» Board Policy #74 State Championships - Rankings
» Rankings - Frequently Asked Questions
These rankings are updated hourly throughout the season; once teams have qualified for the OSAA Playoffs, the rankings will be used to place them on their classification's bracket

Playoff Qualification

» Softball Playoff Qualification
Outlines how teams will qualify for the OSAA Playoffs at each
classification, including the 6A, 5A, 4A Play-In models