Q. Where is Sioux Falls?
A. Sioux Falls is in the very Southeastern corner of South Dakota - 4-hour drive
from Minneapolis, 2 1/2 hour drive from Omaha, 3-hour drive from Fargo
Q.
Where are the softball diamonds located in Sioux Falls?
A.
Harmodon Softball Complex is located in east Sioux Falls.
Q.
What hotel accommodations are there in Sioux Falls?
A. The Spring Classic
has 3 major hotel sponsors that are supporting our tournament and it would be very much appreciated if we supported their
business in return.
Ramada Inn and Suites, 1301 W. Russell St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 336-1020
or 1 (866) 336-1020
The Best Western Empire
Towers are located at 4100 W. Shirley Place, phone number (605) 361-3118 or 1-888-338-3118.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2501 S Shirley Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, phone number (605) 361-0122
Q. How much does it cost at the gate for our fans to get into the tournament?
A. Nothing.
Q.
What does our team need to do to get into the tournament?
A.
Your manager needs to fill out the online registration entry form (or register by mail) on this website and send
the appropriate entry fee to the Spring Classic Softball Tournament, 5523 S. Chuck Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. The
deadline for doing this is May 13, 2012. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!! You are not officially registered in the tournament
unless the registration form and fee are received by May 13, 2012.
Q.
Do we need to register our team before the tournament begins?
A. Yes,
you do need to register your team before you play your first game. You can either register Friday night, May 19,
2012 at tournament headquarters at Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM or you can register Saturday
morning, May 20, 2012 at the headquarters at Harmodon Softball Complex. Tournament headquarters will
be at the brick building between the two softball complexes. You will receive a briefcase bag containing tournament
information when you register.
Spring Classic
Tournament Rules:
1. All batters
start with a 1-1 count;
2. Home
Run Rule: Men's B/C Division - 5; Men's D Division - 3; Men's E Division - 1; Women's
Open - Unlimited; excess home runs will result in outs;
3. No-Trot Rule will be in effect for all divisions;
4. No Arguing of Balls and Strikes Rule will be in effect;
5. 15-Run Rule after 3 innings in all games;
6. 10-Run Rule after 5 innings in all games;
7. South Dakota Profanity Rule is in effect;
8. Home team is the official book;
9. No steel spikes are allowed;
10. Teams MUST be ready to play 30 minutes before scheduled game time
(game time is forfeit time);
11. Tournament
officials have the right to classify teams and all tournament officials' decisions are final;
12. Tournament officials and sponsors are NOT responsible for any injuries
occurring in anyway as a result of this tournament;
13. In case of inclement weather, team managers MUST keep in contact with the tournament directors at the headquarters
at Harmodon Softball Complex. It is YOUR responsibility to find out when you will play your next scheduled game;
14. Only ASA Sanctioned bats will be allowed;
15. ASA Stealing Rule will be in effect for all mens' divisions.
16. All games (men's and women's) will be played with 70' bases.
