Walworth County
4-H
2016
SOFTBALL
GUIDELINES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4-H Softball Commission ................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................1-2
1.0.0 Rules & Regulations .................................................................................................2-8
1.1.1 Objectives ........................................................................................................... 2
1.2.0 Entry/Insurance Fees .......................................................................................... 2
1.3.0 Rosters .................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.0 Eligibility .............................................................................................................2-3
1.5.0 Equipment ........................................................................................................3-4
1.6.0 Umpires ................................................................................................................ 4
1.7.0 Forfeits ...............................................................................................................4-5
1.8.0 Ejections ............................................................................................................... 5
1.9.0 Schedules ............................................................................................................ 5
1.10.0 Substitutions ....................................................................................................5-6
1.11.0 Reporting ........................................................................................................... 6
1.12.0 General Rules .................................................................................................6-7
1.13.0 Pitching Rules .................................................................................................... 7
1.14.0 Base Running..................................................................................................7-8
1.15.0 Batting ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1.1 Junior Division Coaches ............................................................................................ 8
2.1.2 Senior Division Coaches ............................................................................................ 9
3.1.0 Playing Field Locations .........................................................................................9-10
4.1.0 End of the Season Evaluation Meeting.................................................................. 10
5.1.0 Rosters......... ..........................................................................................................10-12
6.1.0 All Star and Tournament Game Schedule ............................................................ 13
7.1.0 Club Leaders ........................................................................................................13-14
8.1.0 Softball Commission Bylaws...............................................................................14-16
9.1.0 Game Schedules ...................................................................................................... 17
4-H SOFTBALL COMMISSION
Mark Worland, Chair………………..……………..………………………...……….275-5230
Email: mark.worland@charter.net.......................................................C (414) 690- 5230
Neil West, Vice-Chair………………………………………………………………….378-0774
Email: neilericwest@gmail.com
Barb Dowty, Treasurer……………..…………………………………..…………..C 903-5820
Email: barbdowty@gmail.com...........................................................................723-2861
Brenna Constable, Director……...…………………………..…………………..C 903-5707
Email: sbconstable@gmail.com
Lance Ellsworth, Director……...……………..………………………………..… H: 723-7910
Email: lance@cattlevisions.com……………..……………………….....C: (573) 819-3626
Nancy Lee, Senior Leaders Representative………………………………………724-5330
Email: tenofus.lees@gmail.com……………………………………...........….....C 729-5728
Mackenzie Constable, Junior Leaders Rep…………………………..............C 903-5707
Email: sbconstable@gmail.com
Brandan Constable, Junior Leaders Rep…………………………...................C 903-5707
Email: sbconstable@gmail.com
Sydney Anderson, Junior Leaders Rep…………………………..........................749-1988
Email: ssssanderson@live.com
Leo Ehlen, Junior Leaders Rep…………………………………….....................H: 742-4991
Email: ehlen5@elknet.net………………………………………………………...C: 949-9029
Chelsea Dertz, UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator,.............741-4960
Email: Chelsea.dertz@ces.uwex.edu
Note:
Coaches and Umpires, please familiarize yourself with this season’s Rule
Book. Please provide your most current email address and cell phone
number to team and the Commission.
Dear Softball Coaches:
The Softball Commission Handbook has proven to be a very useful tool for
coaches, Commission members, and the UW-Extension Office. We have included
additional information to the handbook again this year. You will find Commission
members’ names and phone numbers, game rosters, and All-Star nomination
forms.
Each team is required to have and use the following safety equipment: four
batting helmets; mask, chest protectors, shin guards and catcher’s helmet or
batting helmet worn backwards for the catcher; and a mask must be available for
the umpire.
The purpose of the summer softball program is to allow members to engage in a
fun, physical activity that provides them the opportunity for learning softball skills,
cooperation and team work, social skills, and how to deal with competition.
Keeping this in mind, the Softball Commission requires that team members
participating in year-end tournaments be actively involved in 50% of the season
games. The Commission will round down if 5 games are played -- the player must
be in 2 games.
No alcohol or tobacco products will be allowed at games, or by anyone directly
involved in the game.
If you have any questions regarding the softball program, contact a Commission
member.
Sincerely,
4-H Softball Commission
1.0.0
RULES & REGULATIONS
1.1.0 Objectives
1.1.1 The fast pitch softball program is offered as a part of the 4-H program to
promote exercise, sportsmanship, and good fun.
1.1.2 The 4-H Softball Commission recognizes that there are vast differences in the
rates of physical, social, and emotional development of youth. We will strive to
make practices and games a positive contribution to that development. With
that in mind, each child’s participation becomes the most important dimension of
the game.
1.2.0 Entry/Insurance Fees
1.2.1 $15.00 per club that has a player or players on a team (i.e., 1 senior league
and 1 junior league = $30.00).
1.2.2 Any club with 3 or less players on a team will only be charged a $5.00 entry
fee.
1.2.3 $2.00 per player for insurance and for tournament umpire fees.
1.3.0 Rosters
1.3.1 Rosters must be submitted to the UW-Extension Office by the April coaches’
meeting.
1.3.2 Rosters will be checked for grade and eligibility.
1.3.3 Rosters should list managers’ phone numbers and an alternate phone
number for use when teams must be contacted by other managers.
1.4.0 Eligibility
1.4.1 4-H clubs must register by the April coaches’ meeting if they intend to have a
team. Clubs may sponsor more than one team per league at their choice.
1.4.2 All clubs must pay fees by registration due date. Fees support the program.
1.4.3 Each player must be enrolled in Walworth County 4-H. Reminder: All youth
listed on the roster must be members carrying at least one project and be in
good standing in their 4-H club.
1.4.4 There will be two leagues:
Senior League — boys and girls in grades 7-13.
Junior League — boys and girls in grades 3-7.
Boys and girls in grade 7 may play on the junior /or senior leagues but not
both.
1.4.5 Clubs with insufficient members will be combined with other Individual clubs
to form one team by the commission. Individual clubs may enter more than
one team; however, interested members may play on one team only, not
both.
1.4.6 No more than 3 clubs can combine without consulting the Commission.
1.4.7 Any club with 15 or more players must consider themselves their own team,
unless they combine with a club, or clubs, having less than 15 players.
1.4.8 Teams must turn in a roster with their players no later than the April coaches’
meeting. It shall contain the names and grades of all players. No player
changes can be made after the deadline. There will be no exceptions, per
the Senior Leaders’ Association.
1.4.9 Coaches must exchange their game’s batting order and rosters prior to
game time.
1.4.10 Team members participating in year-end tournaments must be actively
involved in at least
2 season games.
1.5.0 Equipment
1.5.1 Home team shall furnish the 12” game ball (not soft strike ball).
1.5.2 Each team is required to have and use 4 batting helmets.
1.5.3 No hardball bats can be used. (Umpires and coaches will check all bats
before the start of the game.) All bat handles must be taped. Wood,
aluminum, fiberglass, and plastic bats may be used. Tee ball bats are
illegal.
1.5.4 No metal spikes or cleats may be worn. Rubber baseball cleats are
permitted. All players must wear shoes. No sandals will be allowed.
1.5.5 Softball teams MUST have a first aid kit.
1.5.6 Masks, chest protector, shin guards, and catcher’s helmet or batting helmet
(backwards) must be worn by the catcher. Catchers gear must be worn in
order to play.
1.5.7 Masks must be made available to the umpires by the home team.
1.5.8 Each team must provide a coach.
1.5.9 Players must wear shirts at all times. Look-alike shirts are strongly
recommended by the Commission.
1.5.10 All teams should bring their own practice and game equipment.
1.5.11. Each team should have a scorekeeper. At the end of each inning,
opposing team scorekeepers should check with each other to insure
accuracy of their records.
1.5.12 Home team must have a base at first base for runners, not fielders, for safety
purposes.
1.5.13. A softball bat has a barrel 2-1/4” in diameter and can be no longer than 34”
and can be a little longer for width but not 35”.
1.6.0 Umpires
1.6.1 Each team must find a mutually agreeable umpire for the game.
1.6.2 Players of the teams involved cannot umpire.
1.6.3 Players from the Senior League can be used to umpire Junior League
games.
1.6.4 The person umpiring shall at no time during the course of the game engage
in any coaching or managerial functions.
1.6.5 An umpire has the right to eject a player, spectator, or coach for that game
only for any of the reasons stated under the “Ejection” section of the rule
book.
1.6.6 All umpires will consistently enforce the rules.
1.6.7 A meeting shall be held prior to each game between coaches and umpires
to review the boundaries of each playing field and to clarify any rules.
1.6.8 The Commission strongly encourages all teams to select the best umpire
possible for all games.
1.6.9 The umpires may call the game at any time during the game because of
weather or darkness.
1.6.10. If the coaches tell the umpires that they will play a legal game under the
conditions at the start of game time, then the umpire will uphold it as a legal
game.
1.7.0 Forfeits
1.7.1 Forfeits will be declared for any of the following reasons:
1.7.1a A team cannot field at least 7 players within 15 minutes after the
scheduled game time.
1.7.1b A team uses an illegal player or players.
1.7.2 If a team has 3 forfeits, then the Softball Commission will decide if they will be
eligible to play in the tournament.
1.7.3 All forfeits must be reported to the UW-Extension Office by the Monday
following the game.
1.7.4 If both teams cannot field seven(7) players, the coaches can agree to a new
date and time but must be before the next regularly scheduled game. If coaches
cannot agree on a date and time, the home field coach must contact Chairman,
Mark Worland at (414) 690-5230 to determine their game date and field
availability.
1.7.5 All players from both teams that are present and ready to play the game at
start time, will be credited with playing in the game even if the game is forfeited.
1.8.0 Ejections
1.8.1 A player, spectator, or coach can be ejected for that game only, and only
by the umpire, for the following reasons:
1.8.1a Use of inappropriate language.
1.8.1b Wearing of inappropriate clothing.
1.8.1c Any conduct that the umpire feels to be unsportsmanlike or
inappropriate.
1.8.2 If a player, spectator, or coach is ejected, then they must leave the field or
coaching area and cannot participate in any playing or coaching duties.
1.8.3 If a player, spectator, or coach refuses to leave or keeps arguing against the
umpire’s position, the umpire can report their conduct to the Softball
Commission and the Commission will decide if further action should be taken.
1.8.4 The umpire does not have to issue any warnings to coaches, spectators, or
players before ejection occurs. All warnings are implied with the receiving of
this rule book. Coaches should discuss with players.
1.9.0 Schedules
1.9.1 Senior League games are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Junior
League games are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.
1.9.2 The time limit for season games will be 2 hours.
1.9.3 The games can be rescheduled by mutual consent of managers. If a game
is rescheduled, the UW-Extension Office must be notified.
1.9.4 If rain makes the field unplayable, the home manager should call the visiting
manager before game time. Games shall be rescheduled by mutual
consent of the coaches and it shall be reported to the UW-Extension Office.
1.9.5 A schedule will be compiled by the Softball Commission and a copy will be
sent to each club’s General Leader and each team’s coach.
1.10.0 Substitutions
1.10.1 Juniors:
All players present that want to play in the game will be put in a fixed batting
order. Players who arrive after the exchange of batting orders will be
added to the end of the order. All players will be batting the entire game.
If a player needs to leave early, they will be dropped from the order without
being penalized.
1.10.2 Seniors:
All players present that want to play in the game will be put in a fixed batting
order. Players who arrive after the exchange of batting orders will be
added to the end of the order. All players will be batting the entire game.
If a player needs to leave early, they will be dropped from the order without
being penalized.
1.11.0 Reporting
1.11.1 Each team shall keep score for both teams.
1.11.2 The home score book shall be the official score book. Umpires will refer to
this score book at all times.
1.11.3 Results of games must be called in / emailed to the UW-Extension Office by
the home team head coach - no later than three days following the game.
Message needs to include: Jr. / Sr. team, who won, date, score and identify
the person calling
1.11.4 Tournament Game rosters for all Junior / Senior teams must be turned in to
the UW-Extension Office on or before July 18th, or you may turn it in at the
All-Star Game.
1.11.5 If a team decides not to send in the rosters, it will be the decision of the
Commission as to whether the team will be allowed to participate in the
tournament.
1.11.6 Forfeits and rescheduled games should also be reported.
1.11.7 Failure to report scores by calling, faxing or e-mailing the information by the
third day after the game was played, will automatically result in a loss being
recorded for the home team.
1.11.8 In the event of a tie in the standings at the end of the season, a play-off
game will be scheduled to determine the Champion.
1.12.0 General Rules
1.12.1 The regulation game will consist of 7 innings. If there is a tie after 7 innings,
full innings shall be played until a winner emerges. A game can be called
official if after 5 innings the away team is winning or after 4½ innings the home
team is winning.
1.12.2 UPDATED: No more than 10 players may be on the field for a team at any
one time for both Juniors and Seniors. Seniors may only play 4 outfielders
and 6 on base.
1.12.3 Coaches must play all the members that wish to play during the games.
1.12.4 There will be no infield fly rule in this league.
1.12.5 The softball game may be called when a team is fifteen runs ahead after
the end of the fifth inning upon mutual agreement between the coaches.
1.12.6 Pitching distance for the Junior League shall be 40 feet, and the Senior
League shall be 46 feet. Bases will be 60 feet apart. Measuring will be done
from the back of home plate.
1.12.7 Ground rules must be established before play begins.
1.12.8 Teams must always field a full team when players are available.
1.12.9 When a ball is out of play, the base runners receive the base which they are
going to and one extra base.
1.12.10 The liberal strike zone will be knees to armpits to the top of letters that
crosses the front part of plate, and it doesn’t have to cross the whole plate.
1.12.11 If a player is hurt and can’t run the bases, the last player to make an out will
run.
1.12.12 Fielders must be out of baseline when not trying to field a ball.
be interference, for safety reasons.
It could
1.12.13 A foul ball is a batted ball that is forced or stops outside the foul lines
between home plate and first or third base, that bounces past first or third
base in foul territory, or that first lands outside the foul lines on a fly past those
bases.
1.12.14 The time limit for season games is two (2) hours. This is also under
“Schedules”.
1.12.15 When runners pass each other on base paths, the trailing runner is out.
1.13.0 Pitching Rules
1.13.1 This league is a fast pitch league; there is no arch rule. No back-hand
pitches are allowed in the Junior League (release must be forward). The
pitches must be underhand, not overhand. No Windmill pitch will be allowed
in Junior league.
1.13.2 An illegally released pitch shall be called immediately upon release; this will
be called a dead ball by the umpire and a ball will be awarded to the batter.
1.13.3 Pitchers must start with 1 or 2 feet on the rubber. One foot must be in
contact with the rubber upon release of the pitch.
1.14.0 Base Running Rules
1.14.1 Players are allowed to slide into all bases. If there is to be a play at 2nd, 3rd,
or home plate, the runner must avoid contact or slide to ensure safety.
1.14.2 No base stealing is allowed. Base runners may advance only on a batted
ball or if the catcher tries to make a play on a runner. The runner is out if they
lead off before the pitcher lets go of the ball.
1.14.3 If a ball is hit and a fielder has a reasonable chance to field the ball before it
hits a runner, the runner is safe. If a ball is hit and a fielder does not have a
reasonable chance to field the ball before it hits a runner, then the runner is
out. After a batted ball hits a runner, previous base runners go back to
previous base because the play is dead if less than 2 outs.
1.14.4 Base runners may tag either first base or the extra base when going back to
first base after going past it., for safety reasons.
1.14.5 When runners pass each other on base paths, the trailing runner is out.
1.15.0 Batting Rules
1.15.1 Each batter is allowed a maximum of four balls and three strikes. Four balls
constitutes a walk. Three strikes called, swinging, or foul balls shall constitute
an out. A foul ball after 2 strikes does not count as strike three.
1.15.2 The batter cannot advance on a dropped third strike in either league.
1.15.3 If a player uses an illegal bat and touches the ball during that at bat,
whether fair or foul, the batter is then called out, and runners must go back to
their previous base.
1.15.4 Bunting is not permitted in either league. If a bunt is attempted, it will be
considered an out.
1.15.5 When a batter is hit by a pitch and makes an attempt to get out of the way
of the pitch, even if the pitch hits the dirt, the batter will be allowed to
proceed to first base.
1.15.6 After a batter throws a bat after a warning, he is out (for safety).
1.15.7 Batters will not wear catcher’s equipment when batting. They may wear
kneepads.
1.15.8 Batters may not step out of the batter’s box to hit a pitched ball or hit a ball
that hits the ground first. It will be called a dead ball and count as a strike, to
ensure safety.
2.1.0 4-H SOFTBALL COACHES
2.1.1 Junior Division:
Team
2.1.1a Elkhorn/Sugar Creek
(ELK/SUG)
Coach
Brenna Constable
2.1.1b Linn/LaGrange/Walworth/Troy
Center/Springfield/Lake Beulah/
Spring Prairie
(LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP)
Lance Ellsworth
Jake Robers
Briana Brenek
Andrea Rohloff
Darrel Markham
Rita VanSchyndel
Rachelle Haacker
Dan Kundert
Phone
H: (262) 742-2125
C: (262) 903-5707
(414) 406-4212
(262) 365-4526
H: (262) 723-7910
C: (573) 819-3626
(262) 473-9086
(262) 642-2748
(262) 203-0242
(262) 723-3875
(262) 749-8641
2.1.2 Senior Division:
Team
2.1.2a Elkhorn/Springfield/ Spring
Prairie
(ELK/SPF/SPP )
Coach
Lance Ellsworth
2.1.2b LaGrange/Sugar Creek/
Whitewater
(LAG/SUG/WWR)
Barb Dowty
Neil West
Dan Hegeman
(262) 723-2861
(262) 378-0774
H: (262) 472-0515
C: (262) 753-3196
2.1.2c Lakeland/Linn/Harvesters
(LKD/LNN/HRV)
Nancy Lee
Joyce Smith
(262) 724-5330
H: (262) 248-7734
C: (262) 206-1182
H: (262) 728-8529
C: (262) 745-5692
Briana Brenek
Rita VanSchyndel
Rachelle Haacker
Katie Adams
Phone
H: (262) 723-7910
C: (573) 819-3626
(262) 365-4526
(262) 203-0242
(262) 723-3875
3.1.0 PLAYING FIELD LOCATIONS
3.1.1 DARIEN WEST PARK
Highway 14, North side of Darien by fire Station.
3.1.2 LAGRANGE TOWN HALL:
Take Highway H north of Elkhorn to Territorial Road, or take Highway 12
west of Whitewater to County Highway H south to Territorial Road. The
field is on the northwest corner of County Highway H and Territorial Road.
3.1.3 LINN FIREMAN’S PARK:
Take 120 south to Willow Road—go straight on Willow Road.
Go to next intersection, turn left on Hillside. Field is on right
hand side of road between the fire department and the
Presbyterian Church
3.1.4 LYONS GRADE SCHOOL:
Take Highway 36 to Lyons. Turn south on Mill Street
(South Road). The park is located across the river at the
Lyons Riverview Park.
3.1.5 SPRING PRAIRIE TOWN HALL:
Take Highway 11 east of Elkhorn to Highway 120 north.
Turn left (north) and go 1 1/2 miles to the corner of
Highway 120 and Potters Road. The field is located on
the south-west corner of Highway 120 and Potters Road.
3.1.6 TIBBETS SCHOOL:
Take Highway 12 & 67 approximately 7 miles north of Elkhorn
to County Highway A. Turn left (west) and go approximately
1/2 mile. The school is located on the north side of the road.
3.1.7 All Star game - Junior & Senior Teams
Darien West Park
3.1.8 Tournament Playoffs — Junior & Senior Teams
Darien West Park
4.1.0 End of season evaluation meeting is August 2 at 7:00pm.
5.1.0 TEAM ROSTERS
5.1.1 Junior Team Rosters
5.1.1a ELK/SUG
Club
Last
First
Grade
Elkhorn
Gooslin
Hunter
5
Elkhorn
Kraayvanger
Sadie
3
Elkhorn
Paur
Monica
6
Elkhorn
Schwent
Landon
5
Elkhorn
Wenzel
Tyler
6
Sugar Creek
Constable
Mackenzie
7
Sugar Creek
Crudden
David
4
Sugar Creek
Jacobson
Emma
6
Sugar Creek
Loveless
Carson
6
Sugar creek
Moore
Hailey
6
Sugar creek
Robers
Emma
7
Sugar Creek
Vogt
Melaina
4
Sugar Creek
Vogt
Anthony
6
Sugar Creek
Ehlen
Maya
6
Sugar Creek
Nelson
Ava
4
5.1.1b LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP
Club
Last
First
Grade
Spring Prairie
Dodge
Kirk
5
Spring Prairie
Dodge
Kaylee
7
Spring Prairie
Ellsworth
Kyle
5
Spring Prairie
Katzman
Joshua
3
Spring Prairie
Thomas
Robert
6
Spring Prairie
Wehmeier
John Tyler
6
Lake Beulah
BisabarrosHudoc
Xabier
5
Lake Beulah
Geuder
Lillian
7
Lake Beulah
Geuder
Zachary
7
Linn
Ford
Vivian
6
Linn
Smith
Haleigh
6
Linn
Smith
Elizabeth
7
Walworth
Haney
Anna
5
LaGrange
Rohloff
Eloise
4
Troy Center
Markham
Benjamin
4
Springfield
Haacker
Suzanne
6
5.1.2 Senior Team Rosters
5.1.2a ELK/SPF/SPP
Club
Last
First
Grade
Ellsworth
Tyler
10
Harkness
Evelyn
11
Kramer
Owen
7
Pearson
Ryan
10
Springfield
Haacker
Alexander
8
Springfield
Haacker
Sarah
11
Springfield
Haacker
Connie
12
Springfield
VanSchyndel
Theresa
11
Springfield
Regnier
Sarah
12
Spring
Prairie
Spring
Prairie
Spring
Prairie
Spring
Prairie
Elkhorn
Eggert
Madeline
8
Elkhorn
Kraayvanger
Seth
9
Elkhorn
Partington
Abrielle
9
Elkhorn
Paur
Genevieve
8
Elkhorn
Paur
Bridget
10
Elkhorn
Paur
Elizabeth
12
Elkhorn
Schmidt
Jonah
7
Elkhorn
Schmidt
Noah
10
5.1.2b LAG/SUG/WWR
Club
Last
First
Grade
LaGrange
Pfinder
Jaden
9
LaGrange
Treder
Sydney
9
LaGrange
Treder
Whitney
11
LaGrange
West
Mason
8
LaGrange
Sugar
Creek
Sugar
Creek
Sugar
Creek
Sugar
Creek
Sugar
Creek
Sugar
Creek
Whitewater
4-H
Whitewater
4-H
West
Hayden
9
Cauffman
Lillienne
9
Dowty
Charles
12
Flitcroft
Cole
8
Welsh
Nathan
10
Ehlen
Leo
9
Nelson
Joe
8
Hegeman
David
7
Hegeman
Mary
11
5.1.2c LKD/LNN/HRV
Club
Last
First
Grade
Lakeland
Adams
Ty
7
Lakeland
Kuehl
Jason
10
Linn
Ford
Jasmine
8
Linn
Frederick
Devon
11
Linn
Quast
Keven
12
Linn
Quast
Jonathon
13
Linn
Rickel
Cassidy
7
Linn
Rickel
Alex
11
Linn
Smith
Aaron
10
Linn
Smith
Adam
13
Harvesters
Acheson
Gwendolyn
7
Harvesters
Acheson
Ben
9
Harvesters
Anderson
Sydney
9
Harvesters
Lee
Amanda
1
6.1.0 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
6.1.1 Junior Division
Junior Potluck FUN Game— July 31 at 3:00pm
Potluck dinner to follow
Darien West Park
Championship Game— July 24 at 3:00pm
Darien West Park
Rain Date Championship Game— July 31 at 3:00pm
Darien West Park
6.1.2 Senior Division
Senior Potluck FUN Game—July 31 at 3:00pm
Potluck dinner to follow
Darien West Park
Playoff Game— July 26 at 6:00pm
Championship Game— July 26 at 8:00pm
Darien West Park
Rain Date Playoff Game— August 2 at 6:00pm
Rain Date Championship Game— August 2 at 8:00pm
Darien West Park
7.1.0 CLUB GENERAL LEADERS
Big Foot Pioneers ................... Lisa Konkel ................................................725-8012
Barb Nordmeyer .....................................745-8679
Ronda Frederick .....................................275-9882
Elkhorn..................................... Kristi and Jeff Plenty ..............................740-1108
Sarah and Tim Boss .................................723-3401
Jennifer and Jeff Kleist ...........................723-8343
Flamethrowers ..................... Chelsea Police ........................................279-7964
Harvesters ............................... Rodney & Nancy Lee ...........................724-5330
LaGrange ............................... Jodi Aron ................................................495-4559
Lake Beulah ........................... Kelly Cleveland ......................................501-6763
Colleen Henningfeld ......................... ….642-9484
Christie Pogreba .....................................642-8710
Lakeland................................. Diane DeBaere ......................................248-8354
Linn .......................................... Dan and Donna Kundert .....................275-5155
Lisa Lasch .................................................749-8374
Deanna Kundert .....................................812-3195
Lyons ...................................... Lisa Kendall .............................................661-4320
Richmond ............................... Donna Sherman ......................... ….414-861-0717
Tracy Riley ........................................ 920-988-0871
Ridge Prairie ......................... Carol Keizer ..............................................581-6320
Robin Mansfield ......................................882-1054
Sharon ..................................... Laura Vander Veen ..............................215-6480
Spring Prairie .......................... Brenda Harkness ....................................661-4580
Betty Baerwald ........................................742-3406
Stacy Jacobs .........................................742-2042
Springfield............................... Rita VanSchyndel ..................................723-6727
Rachelle Haacker...................................723-3875
Sugar Creek ........................... Jodi Swatek ..............................................215-2718
Susan Earle………………………………..642 -5746
Troy Center ........................... Alice Gott ...............................................642-5434
Lisa Brockman…………………………..414-303-1422
Brenda Warrenburg ...............................749-4621
Valley View ........................... Tammy Atkinson ....................................490-1240
Jennifer Bresler ........................................642-7915
Joanna Meadows ..................................729-2451
Walworth .............................. Mike & Geri Wells.....................................749-4509
Whitewater............................. Laurie Giorno .........................................903-9416
Linda Giorno ..........................................903-0301
8.1.0 SOFTBALL COMMISSION BYLAWS
Article I – Name
Revised 4/07/2014
The name of this 4-H Committee shall be: Walworth County 4-H Softball
Commission.
Article II – Purpose
The purposes of this Committee are to cooperate with the Walworth County
UW-Extension office to:
•Provide Walworth County 4-H softball participants with a safe, fair, and positive
playing environment by setting clear rules and regulations to participating
members and their families.
•Promote the Walworth County 4-H softball league through information given to
leaders, written in the Newsclip, and posted on the 4-H website/Facebook.
•Recruit and retain volunteers for the 4-H Softball Commission and umpires for the
games.
Article III – Membership
Section 1 Membership on this committee is only open to any actively enrolled
and fully screened Walworth County adult 4-H Leader. Volunteer leadership is
open to all adults regardless of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or
parental status. All adult volunteers are required to participate in the Wisconsin 4-H
Youth Protection Program prior to becoming a 4-H Volunteer.
Youth may also participate in committee meetings in an advisory capacity.
Section 2 With respect to participation in activities and events, there shall be
youth and adult volunteers as needed to properly advise and assist in carrying on
the various activities this committee chooses to pursue in fulfilling its purposes.
Section 3 This 4-H group complies with all Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development
Policies (http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/resources/policies/index.cfm); 4-H
National Headquarters policies,
(http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/4h_polregs.htm); and all federal
and state laws.
Article IV – Amendments
This constitution may be amended by a 5/8 or 2/3 majority vote of the total
membership at the final evaluation meeting.
Article V – Committee Accountability
This Committee shall be under the direction and guidance of the Walworth
County UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff.
Article VI – Dissolution Clause
Upon dissolution of this Committee, any assets must be turned over to a
recognized 4-H club/unit/group, with the approval of the Walworth County Junior
Leaders’ Association and county 4-H Youth Development Staff.
BY-LAWS
Article I – Election of Officers
Section 1 Nominations for the offices of President, Secretary, and Treasurer will be
accepted and acted upon at the final evaluation meeting each year.
Nominees must be fully screened leaders for Walworth County. Officers are all
one-year terms.
Section 2 The officers shall be elected by vote at the final evaluation meeting.
Section 3 All members are eligible to vote.
Section 4 Ties for election of office are to be broken by a coin toss.
Section 5 If an officer cannot fulfill his/her term, an appointment will be made by
the standing
officers to fill the role until the next election.
Article II – Duties of Officers
Section 1 The president shall preside at all committee meetings.
Section 2 The secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the group and
submit them to the county 4-H Youth Development staff following each meeting.
Section 3 The treasurer shall receive and take care of all money belonging to the
group and shall pay it out in accordance with the group’s wishes as stated in the
groups’ annual budget or as voted upon and recorded in the group’s meeting
minutes. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all money received and
paid.
Article III – Signatory Privileges
Signatory privileges on this Committee’s account shall be reserved for the
Treasurer and President. Two signatures shall be required on each check in
compliance with 4-H best practices. Two youth members will be able to sign
additionally.
Article IV – Regular Meetings
This commission will meet 4 times annually at the Walworth County Government
Center, times and dates to be set from meeting to meeting. Meetings will be held
as follows: Initial planning meeting, commission team sorting meeting, coaches’
meeting, and final evaluation meeting.
Article V – Quorum
A quorum shall consist of a minimum of five Committee members (or a 2/3 ratio of
the full committee). A quorum must be present when business is transacted.
Article VI – The Program Year
The program year for this Committee is October 1 through September 30 each
year.
Article VII – The Fiscal Year
The fiscal year for this Committee is defined as July 1 – June 30.
Article VIII – Meeting Structure
Meetings will follow a discussion format, but will have an agenda to guide
discussion. Major points of business, including financial decisions, will be made in
the form of motions.
Article IX – Club Reporting
This Committee will complete and submit the annual 4-H Charter Renewal Packet
in compliance with the county deadline each fall.
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal
opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American
with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. © 2012 by the Board of Regents of the
University of Wisconsin System Developed by the Wisconsin 4-H Office, 431 Lowell
Hall, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703. The 4-H name and emblem are federally
protected under Title 18 US Code 707.
9.1.0 GAME SCHEDULES
**** Home team is listed first ****
9.1.1 Junior Division Schedule
Game Time is 6:00 pm
Date
Team
Location
6/12 -
LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP vs. ELK/SUG
@ Spring Prairie
6/19-
ELK/SUG vs.
6/26-
LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP vs. ELK/SUG
7/10-
ELK/SUG
7/17-
LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP vs. ELK/SUG
LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP @ Tibbets
@ Linn
vs. LNN/LAG/WAL/TCR/SPF/LKB/SPP @ Tibbets
@ LaGrange
9.1.2 Senior Division Schedule+
Game Time is 6:30 pm
6/7 –
LAG/SUG/WWR vs. LKD/LNN/HRV
ELK/SPF/SPP
@ LaGrange
BYE
6/14-
LKD/LNN/HRV vs ELK/SPF/SPP
LAG/SUG/WWR
@ Linn
BYE
6/21-
LAG/SUG/WWR
LKD/LNN/HRV
@ LaGrange
BYE
6/28-
LKD/LNN/HRV
ELK/SPF/SPP
7/12-
ELK/SPF/SPP vs. LKD/LNN/HRV
LAG/SUG/WWR
7/19-
ELK/SPF/SPP vs. LAG/SUG/WWR
LKD/LNN/HRV
vs. ELK/SPF/SPP
vs. LAG/SUG/WWR
@ Darien
BYE
@ Spring Prairie
BYE
@ Spring Prairie
BYE
Please have all make-up games and results of games that have
been played in to the UW-Extension Office no later than July 25.
Tournament pairings will be determined by the committee after the final game
has been played.