Question: What do I need to provide?
Answer: The league supplies basic equipment including batting helmets, bats, balls and catcher's gear however it's encouraged to purchase these on your own. You will need to provide:
Question: Who do I call if I have problems with my manager, uniform, fundraiser, etc.?
Answer: You should always try to resolve any problems directly with your manager first. If he/she does not seem able to resolve your issue, contact your Division Coordinator and fill out a incident form located HERE
Question: When are team pictures taken?
Answer: Team pictures are taken on Opening Day for the Spring Season (see the Important Dates calendar) and will arrive several weeks after. The package usually contains a button, one 4 x 5 team picture and four wallets. This package is part of the registration fee. Additional items may be purchased at the time of the shoot. Fall ball does not have team pictures taken.
Question: How much are coaches/board members paid?
Answer: Coaches and board members are volunteers and are not paid.
Question: Is additional money required for All-Stars or Select seasons?
Answer: Yes. The amount can vary from season to season. Money collected for All-Stars or Select will cover the player's uniforms, tournaments and additional equipment necessary for the team. Please keep in mind, the All Star season requires a great deal more time and money than the recreational season.
Question: What is the difference between "drop dead" and "no new" game formats?
Answer: These terms refer to how long a game will be played. A drop-dead format indicates that the umpire will call the game after a specific amount of time has passed. In the no new format, once a specific amount of time has passed, the current inning will be completed if there is a chance of changing the game's outcome.
An example for drop dead would be a "1:20 drop dead" format. Official game time is kept by the home plate umpire and usually starts after the manager meeting at home plate just prior to game start. After 1 hour, 20 minutes, the umpire will indicate "game" or game over. The final score will be the score at the end of the last full inning completed.
An example for no new would be a "1:20 no new" format. Again, official game time is kept by the home plate umpire and usually starts after the manager meeting at home plate just prior to game start. After 1 hour, 20 minutes, the umpire will indicate "no new". The current inning will be completed if the outcome of the game might change. If, for example, the home team is down, the inning will be played out. If, on the other hand, the home team is up, the bottom of the inning will be unnecessary and the game will be called after the top of the inning is complete. An exception to this would be in tournament play, where bracket position may be determined by a formula which includes final game scores and total points scored by each team. In a case like this, the inning will be allowed to complete in full regardless of whether the outcome is clear after the top of the inning.
While your Board at Rancho Cucamonga ACE Softball prefers the "no new” format, we sometimes make exceptions in order to more easily accommodate field scheduling constraints. The game formats are voted in for each season. Please see season rules for more information.