"COVID-19" 

April 28, 2020 UPDATE FROM USA SOFTBALL OF NEW YORK"

1.  USA SOFTBALL OF NY has cancelled all Sanctioned USA Softball Tournaments for the Month of May.  I am hoping that June will be better for all.

Good Morning All - 

I want all involved in USA Softball of NY to have the same information regarding guidelines as we continue to move forward. 

USA SOFTBALL OF New York is totally responsible for any USA Softball Sanctioned Tournament.   New York has cancelled all sanctioned tournaments for April and May 2020.  Tournaments for the month of June will be looked at later in May.

AS TO TEAM AND LEAGUES:  Local and State health department and community officials will dictate whether your team or league is able to hold practices, scrimmages, or games.  As you are aware, New York State is in a State mandated "Social Distancing" order until May 15th.  This means that local governments cannot allow field use until after the 15th of May.  Regardless of your personal beliefs, you need to keep one thing in the forefront of your mind, as you get pressured to practice, have a scrimmage, or play a game, YOU ARE LIABLE for ALL your actions.  Please make sure you are following your local health department guidelines.

Despite what some groups may be doing or saying they are doing, if your municipality does not give you a permit, you cannot be doing softball related activities.  As of now the USA Softball, for Youth season runs till the end of August 2020 this includes the Bollinger Insurance.  The Adult season runs till the end of December 2020.  

Respectfully

David Copeland

USA SOFTBALL OF NEW YORK

State Commissioner

414 BRUNSWICK DRIVE

APT #8

TROY, NY  12180

Home Phone: 518-953-0077

Cell Phone: 518-878-4821

EMAIL:  Dave_Copeland@usasoftballofny.com

EMAIL:  dcopelan@nycap.rr.com

WEB:  WWW.USASOFTBALLOFNY.COM

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As we kick off or 2020 season, we would like to introduce you to some of your key CHANGES & PLAYERS:

ANY ADULT (18 OR OVER) ON THE FIELD OR IN THE DUGOUT MUST HAVE A USA SOFTBALL BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAS COMPLEATED THE SAFESPORT PROGRAM TO BE INVOLVED IN YOUTH PLAY

Or staff is here to support you with your needs, in registration, insurance and tournaments.  For Adult registrations, USA Softball will give you a $2,000,000.00 liability insurance policy with each team registration.  You can also get as many additional insured as needed for any park required.

Any youth team that would like to advance please contact the JO Commissioner for your guidance.

If you are looking to become a umpire please contact of UIC for guidance.

We are always looking for individuals to assist through out the State.  We currently have a number of districts that we need Adult commissioners in and assistant youth commissioners.  If interested please contact the State Commissioner.

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