Adult Softball Information

If you are a manager of a softball team and have a change of address, phone number or if the name of the manager has changed, please make sure that you contact Kelli at the Park Recreation office, 457-8258, to give us the correct address and phone number. We will need to send information out to you and we want to make sure that you are getting the information.

ADULT SOFTBALL RULE OF THE WEEK-LOCAL

ASA Co. Rec. Rule: Any walk to a male batter will result in a two base award. The next batter (a female) must bat. Exception: with two outs, the female batter has the option to walk or bat. Either way the male walked is awarded two bases. Runners are advanced only if forced to advance. Special Note: Courtesy Runner-The courtesy runner must be the person who made the last previous out or someone who has not yet entered the game. Men must run for men, women must run for women. Courtesy runners are not limited to injured players.

MSF-STATE AND DISTRICT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS

All teams that submitted their tournament entry fees for state and district tournaments have received berths. As soon as the MSF-ASA sends me the tournament information and pairings, the manager of your team will be called to pick up your pairing packet containing a copy of your official roster, which is then hand-delivered to the tournament director prior to playing your first game on the day of the tournament. I would suggest that if you have not made motel reservations that you do so now and not wait until you receive your pairing packet. Usually by that time the motels are booked solid. (If you need a list of motels, check with our office, and I may have a listing for out of town motels from previous years.) Special Note: The tournament pairings will not be sent to our office until one or two weeks before your specific tournament.

ADULT SOFTBALL ROSTERS

Please note that the last day to add to or delete from your official adult softball roster was June 24, 2005. You are “stuck” with only those players listed on your roster. Copies of those rosters have been sent to the State ASA-MSF office.

PLEASE-PICK UP AFTER YOURSEL V ES

Softball players, managers and spectators, please place your garbage, aluminum cans, etc. in the trash containers provided. Trash containers are provided at each of the Bambenek fields. Don’t expect the Park Maintenance Department to pick up after you each night. Aluminum can collectors will have to go through the trash containers. Please help keep our Parks and Recreational Facilities clean.

WINONA DA I LY NEWS ADULT SOFTBALL H I GHL I GHTS

A reminder to all Park Rec reation Adult Softball teams-this is an opportunity to get your team’s name in print after each game. The Winona Daily News has set aside a section each day to print Park Rec reation Adult Softball statistics from the previous evening’s game. These articles are the result of the two teams getting together immediately following the game and one manager filling out the form that was given to all managers at the organizational meeting. You then drop the form off at the Winona Daily News or put it in the drop box before 9:00 p.m. NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT ABUSE THIS PRIVILEGE BY PLAING FALSE NAMES, STATISTICS, ETC. OR THIS SERVICE MAYBE DISCONTINUED. IT IS TOO BAD A FEW “BAD APPLES” SPOIL THINGS FOR OTHERS!

ADULT SOFTBALL MAKEUP GAMES-CALL YOUR MANAGERS FOR SPECIFICS

There have been various rained out games this summer. The makeup letters have gone out to the managers/umpires. If your manager has not contacted you regarding your specific makeup times, please call your manager. We are sorry for the inconvenience-we can not control “Mother Nature”.

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE WINNERS AND PLAYOFFS

The managers and umpires will be receiving a playoff schedule in the mail following your last league game. Seedings can not be determined until after the last league game. Both the league winner and playoff winner will receive trophies. (Note: The tie breakers are determined as follows: 1) Record 2) Head-to-Head 3) Point Differential between Head-to-Head 4) Least runs allowed counting all games played.

TWINS TR I P

MN Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, July 20, 2005. Bus trip to the Metrodome. For grades K-5, parent please join us. Cost is $25 Resident and $35 Non-Resident. For more information contact the Recreation Department or check out everything on our website at cityofwinona-mn.com.

VALLEYFAIR AMUSEMENT PARK BUS TR I P

Friday, July 22^nd, 8-8 p.m. bus trip to V alleyfair Amusement Park , Shakopee. Children under 48 inches, please bring an adult. Cost is $25 Resident and $35-Non-Resident. For more information contact the Recreation Department or check out everything on our website at cityofwinona-mn.com.

ROCK CLIMBING AND ARCHERY AT EAGLE BLUFF EN V I RONMENTAL LEARN I NG CENTER

Friday, August 12^th, 9-4 p.m. bus trip to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center , Lanesboro for rock climbing and archery. Lunch provided. For ages 10-15. Cost is $25 Resident and $35-Non-Resident. For more information contact the Recreation Department or check out everything on our website at cityofwinona-mn.com.

LOCK AND DAM NO. 5 & CAVING AT WHITEWATER STATE PARK TRIP

This will be on August 26 from 9-4 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Registration limited to 25 and lunch provided. Participants will be lead by the Whitewater State Park , Naturalist Dave Palmquist through a local cave. A tour of the Lock and Dam will also be taken. Cost is $25 Resident, $35 Non-Resident. For more information contact the Recreation Department or check out everything on our website at cityofwinona-mn.com.

INTRODUCTORY THROUGH AD V ANCED D I V I NG PROGRAM-LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME!

This program will spend time on learning proper techniques for diving, along with building coordination and appreciation of the sport. Program dates are Mondays, June 27 through August 29, 2005 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Register at the Park Rec reation Department starting June 1, 2005. Fee is $25 Resident and $35 Non-Resident.

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE

Co. Rec. Kickball League registration starts July 1 through August 5, 2005. Registration fee is $125, registration form and full fee needs to be turned in by deadline to get your team in. If a team registration is accepted after the August 5^th deadline, a late fee of $50 will be assessed. Games will be played Sunday late afternoon/evening. Call the Park Rec. Office for further information, 457-8258.

ADULT CO. REC. VOLLEYBALL

Co. Rec. Volleyball season approaching. Registration starts July 1 through July 29, 2005. All 2004 managers will be sent the information, if you are no longer serving as a team manager, pass the packet on to the appropriate individual. Registration fee is $260 per team; registration form and full payment are needed to register. Any later registrations if accepted will be assessed a $50 late fee. For further information contact the Park Rec. Office at 457-8258.

ACTIVITIES CANCELLAT I ON NUMBER-457-8220

For your convenience, the Winona Recreation Department has a cancellation number that you can call in case of bad weather, call 457-8220. I f you feel a game, practice or special event might be cancelled; you may call this number. Listen carefully and follow the directions given on the recording. I f there is no recording or an outdated recording, it means that there are NO CANCELLAT I ONS at that time. Cancellations will also be made on the radio stations. Please use this service instead of calling our office number.

LODGE AND SHELTER RENTALS

Need a lodge or shelter for your family gathering, picnic, wedding, baby shower, graduation, birthday party, etc. You can chose from Holzinger Lodge, Lake Park Lodge, V alley Oaks Lodge, Jaycee Shelter, Lions Shelter, Kiwanis Shelter, Latsch Shelter, Gilmore V alley Shelter, Windom Park or Rose Garden Gazebo and the Bandshell. We are now taking bookings for the current year and the 2006 season. Reservations are required in person, full payment and a valid driver’s license.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Having a picnic or event and you need a volleyball, basketball, bingo, Frisbees, horseshoes, gunny sacks, etc. Winona Recreation Department has equipment that you can rent out for your event. Stop in and complete the rental request form at least 3 days prior to when you need the equipment.

LOST AND FOUND I TEMS

I f you have lost any items, such as keys, softball gloves, jackets, etc. During our programs or when using our facilities, we may have them in our lost and found box at the Recreation office, City Hall. Please stop in to identify the items.

C I TY HALL OFF I CE HOURS

All City Hall offices on May 31, 2005 begin their summer office hours through Labor Day. These offices will be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 4:0 p.m., Monday through Friday only.

ACT I V E WELLNESS CENTER

Do you want stronger arms for better hugs? Or do you want to age on your own terms, then come to the new Active Wellness Center at the Senior Friendship Center . Memberships available for persons 55 and over. Stop in the Recreation Department in City Hall, to purchase your membership or call the Winona Senior Friendship Center at 454-5212 for more information on our Active Wellness Center . As of December 1^st, it is time to renew your 2004 membership, stop in the Recreation office to get your 2005 membership, and please remember to bring your 2004 membership tag with you.