Dunning League Rules 2023

General Rules

1. The losing team will decide whether not to play the remaining innings if a team is 10 runs up after 4 innings. The 10 up after 4 rule only applies during regular season games. Playoff games should be played out to 7 innings regardless of the score.
   10 up after 4, if darkness or lengthy travel is a factor. The teams involved in the game will make the decision to end the game, if up by 10 runs or more after 4 innings. Must be agreed upon by both teams. *Changed 2023*
    

2. In order to be considered a full game played:
   Full game = 4 innings
   Full game = 5 innings *Changed 2021*
    

3. In order for a player to qualify for playoffs:
   Playoff Eligibility = 3 games
   Playoff Eligibility = 4 games *Changed 2023*
   Playoff eligibility = 3 games *Changed 2021*
    

4. Unlimited defensive re-entry rule.  This means that there would be unlimited defensive switches throughout the game.  If a player plays a defensive position during the game, he must have at least one at bat. 
   
   EXAMPLE: (Excluding the pitcher) 2 players could switch back and forth playing shortstop during the game however at some point the player that was batting in the SS position must allow the other player to have at least 1 at bat. Only for league play. Playoffs is regular 9-man baseball.

5. Helmets on bases, everyone must wear batting helmets while on base.
    

6. Bats: Wood Only. Bats must be at most a -3 length to weight ratio.
   Bats (wood or metal) Keeping the metal bats until the 2020 season, but they must be a -3 length to weight ratio. *Changed 2020*
    

7. 3rd to 1st pick off move this pick off move is no longer allowed.
    

8. Sliding into 2nd base:  no big collisions, light contact is allowed.
     

9. Two umpires (plate + 1st base) are highly recommended for league play.  Two umpires are REQUIRED for playoff games.
    

10. For a team that shows up with only 8 (or less) players, the 9th player will NOT be recorded as an out. For an injury during the game resulting in a team only having 8 players, the injured player will NOT be recorded as an out. Only if a player is ejected by the umpire, resulting in the team only having 8 players, that player's position WILL be counted as an out.
     

11.  Good quality baseballs are required for league and playoff games. Rawlings or Diamond.

 

Tie Breaking Procedures

12. Tie breaking procedures for tied teams (points) after league play finishes. (Start at A., if teams are still tied, move to the next letter until tie is resolved, must be done in order.)
     

1. The team with the most games played is ranked higher.

2. The head-to-head match-up, the team that won more games is ranked   higher.

3. The head-to-head runs for, the team that scored more runs is ranked higher.

4. The head-to-head runs against, the team that allowed less runs is ranked higher.

5. League runs for, the team that scored more runs is ranked higher.

6. League runs against, the team that allowed less runs is ranked higher.

7. Coin Toss

13.   If a game is tied after 7 full innings and darkness or lengthy travel is a factor, a tie can be issued, and the teams would split the points.  Each team shall receive 1 point. Must be agreed upon by both teams, and the umpire. Only for league games. Playoff games should be played at a time where darkness should not be a factor. Baseball Sask overtime rules shall apply (see rule 14). 

14.   If a game is tied after 7 full innings and darkness or lengthy travel is NOT a factor, teams can use the Baseball Sask overtime rules. The last out from the previous at bat is placed on 2nd base to start the inning. Both teams and the umpire must agree and can be used for both league and playoff games.

15.   CFL Crossover Rule - Used only when the league has an unequal split of teams in each division. The last placed team in the bigger division may take the playoff spot of the last place team in the smaller division if they have more points. EX: the 5th place team in the east has 4 points and the 4th place team in the west only has 2 points. The 5th place team in the east would take the spot of the 4th place team in the west. 

Game Cancellations

16.   Calling a game due to darkness is left to the umpire’s discretion.  If the umpire does not think a complete inning can be played before it’s too dark, then the umpire should call the game after the last complete inning played.  If a game is called during the middle of an inning, the score reverts to the last complete bottom inning played.  If the last complete bottom inning played is less than 4 innings the game picks up where it was left off. (see rules below).  If the last complete inning played was 4 or more, the game is considered played and final.

If a league game is suspended for darkness, weather, or lengthy travel, before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with as close to the same rosters as possible.

If a playoff game is suspended for darkness, weather, or lengthy travel before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with the same roster. If you cannot field the same team of 9 players from the original roster you can replace them with a player that was not on the original roster, however this player cannot pitch.

17.   Game cancellation deadline for non-weather-related issues.  Opposing team and Dunning League President or Vice President must be informed before 1:00pm of game day. If a game is cancelled after 1:00pm of game day, the offending team will forfeit the game and the opposing team will win the game with a score of 1-0.

Forfeits/Suspensions

18. If a player/coach is ejected from a game it shall be brought to the attention of the Executive. The Executive will investigate and make a ruling on how many games the player/coach shall be ejected for. 
Player ejection (by an umpire) from a league or playoff game results in an automatic 4-game suspension. Suspension carries into playoffs or next season if applicable.  *Changed 2023*
The team no longer forfeits the game due to their player being ejected. *Changed 2022*

19.   In the event of a forfeited game, all players (on the website roster) from the non-forfeiting team with at least 1 game played already (according to the website stats) in the season shall receive a game played for the forfeited game. The non-forfeiting team wins the game by a score of 1-0. 

Website/Statistics

20. Rosters and pick up players: It is the responsibility of the teams to contact the Website Administrator and have them add or remove players from their roster on the website. If a new player is on the game sheets, the Website Administrator will NOT add them to the website unless the team requests it. All info that is needed is the players full name and if they are a pitcher. If you want to include a player's jersey number or position you can, but this is not necessary. www.dunningbaseballleague.com

The Website Administrator this year is Cole Labbee. (306) 861-9752 *Changed 2022*

The Website Administrator this year is Jordan Wilson (306) 629-7775 *Changed 2021*

The Website Administrator this year is Landon Peterson. (306) 640-8560 *Changed 2022*

 

21.   Text pictures of game sheets to the website administrator immediately after each game. The home team is required to send the pictures to the opposing team, as well as the website admin.

22.   Indicate the following stats on the bottom of the game sheets: Winning and losing pitcher, home runs (name), and the final score of the game.  A pitcher must pitch 4 complete innings to be considered a winning or losing pitcher. At the conclusion of those 4 innings, the winning pitcher must have a lead and the losing pitcher must have a deficit.

Dunning League Meeting 2023 AGENDA
Apr 23, 2023, 4:00 pm 121 Steakhouse Assiniboia, SK
Attendance: Tanner Kendall (Ponteix), Kyle Gaufinet (Ponteix), Neil Peters (Mossbank), Patrick Grondin (Assin. Brew Crew), Dakota Bauck (Morse),  Randy McCullah (Morse), Dayton Packet (Lafleche), Dave Starke (Lafleche), Dallas Elder (Coronach), Tyler Burnay (Rockglen), Lane Jepson (Assin. Twilight Aces), Justin Grefard (Glentworth), Ryder Pickens (Rockglen), Chapin Sleightholm (Rockglen)
Meeting called to order: 4:12pm
Minutes:
League Fees: $100 each team pay treasurer before first game of the season…Justin set up e-transfers dunningbaseball@hotmail.com....Lane motioned to pay $300 of league fees towards umpires for the finals and the winning team would receive the extra $100 if it didn't goto game 3.
Teams: Mossbank back in the league,  Herbert, Hodgeville, Gravelbourg, Riverhurst still out.
Schedule: -Start date will be the 4^th week of may (May 24^th) Playoffs will be the 2^nd week of July (July 5^th). A 12-game regular season was decided, no crossover until playoffs
All Star Game: Tyler Burnay booked Ross Wells, Lane suggested the highest ranking teams from regular season be in charge of organizing their all star team. No All Star game happened in 2022.
Rules: A bunch or changes, highlighted in red on the Rules page.
Other: Jeff Cheesman was going to look into the cost of a new trophy, so that our current trophy could be retired to the Baseball Hall of Fame in North Battleford. 

Errors or Omissions: This is year 3 of the suspension to Garnet Behm (Ponteix coach)
Adoption of Minutes: Ryder, seconded by Lane
Business arising from Minutes: None
Changes/ Additions to the Agenda: None


President Report:
Had a good season other than some umpire issues in Lafleche. This has been addressed.
Treasure Report:
Bank Balance: $1,047,46
Etranfer email: dunningbaseball@hotmail.com 
New Business:

1. Probation/League Fees
   Ryder motions to have all teams pay the $100 team fees and new teams to pay their $500 probation fees before their first game. Seconded by Tyler, Carried. Probation fees will be returned to Coronach and Assiniboia Brew Crew at the end of the season if there are no issues.
2. 10 up after 4 rule clarification
   The rules were changed to clarify this rule. (losing team decides)
3. North South Crossover
   Decided to go with a 3 division split, so that all the teams will play each other at least once during the regular season.
4. Player Suspensions
   The rules were changed to clarify this rule. (any ejection goes to the executive to decide how many games)
5. Playoff Series Completion Dates
   Was discussed and decided with the 3 division split. Same as last year, 12 games.
6. Trophy - Old one (Baak), New one (Cheeseman)...they want a write up with the trophy…Ralph Karst. New Trophy Costs to the League? Shipping costs to the League?
   Justin motioned to Purchase the “Dundee Cup” ($700). Seconded by Dallas, Carried.  The new Trophy will be purchased with league money. The old cup will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in Battleford.

Topics to Discuss each year:

1. Teams: Coronach is back in, Herbert, Hodgeville, Gravelbourg, Riverhurst still out.
2. All-Star Game
   Tyler will book Ross Wells in Moose Jaw.  After Lane makes the schedule, he will choose a Saturday in the middle of the schedule, and this will be the All Star date.
3. Review Rules
   None except the ones discussed in the new business
4. Contact List
   Updated Mossbank, Assin. Brew Crew, Morse, Rockglen, Coronach  
5. Schedule
   Due to having 9 teams, it was decided to go with a 3 team 3 division split.  Each team plays the teams in their division 3 times, and everyone else once. Resulting in a 12 game season.
   The league will begin (4th week of may) May 23rd, Make up week will begin (1st week of July) July 3rd, First round playoffs begin (2nd week of July) July 10th. Playoffs done by the last week of July (July 31st)   For playoffs, the top 8 teams make it, and play 1v8, 2v7, 3v6, 5v4.
   North: Morse, Ponteix, Lafleche
   Central: Assiniboia Twilight Aces, Assiniboia Brew Crew, Mossbank
   South: Gelntworth, Rockglen, Coronach

Nominations: (new positions come into effect after the meeting)
A couple things to consider before nominations:

1. Currently all of the executive members are from the South League.  Would be nice to have an executive member from the North represented.
2. Ryder and I (Chapin) will be playing on the same team this year, and I don’t think it's a good idea to have teammates who occupy executive positions together.  So either the Vice President or Secretary positions should be changed.

Current Executive:
President: Lane Jepson
Vice President: Ryder Pickens
Treasurer: Justin Greffard
Secretary: Chapin Sleightholm
North Representative: Dakota Bauck
Website Administrator: Cole Labbee
Lane Jepson nominated Dakota Bauck as North Representative, Bauck accepted the position.
All of the current Executives let their name stand.  There were no new nominations.  The Executive remains the same for 2023.
Voting Procedures
1. President - Willing to let their name stand? Yes or No
2. Any other nominations?
3a. If only one nominee, vote by show of hands. All in favor….all opposed….carried or defeated.
3b. If multiple people are nominated, a secret ballot will be conducted
        -President only votes in the event of a tie
        -If president position goes to secret ballot, vice president only votes in the event of a tie
4. Welcome and Thank-You to our President!
5. Repeat for other positions
Adjournment: 5:35pm
 
 

Apr. 23rd , 2023
Dunning Baseball League
Contacts

Title	Team	Name	Cell	E-mail
President	Assin. Twilight Aces	Lane Jepson	640-9272	jepson57@hotmail.com
Vice President	Assin. Braves	Ryder Pickens	640-7233	ryder_pickens@hotmail.com
Secretary	Rockglen	Chapin Sleightholm	270-7977	csleightholm@gmail.com
Treasurer	Glentworth	Justin Greffard	774-9017	justingreffard@gmail.com
Website Admin	Glentworth	Cole Labbee	861-9752	colelabbee@hotmail.com
North Rep	Morse	Dakota Bauck	629-7520	dak_444@hotmail.com
South
Team Contact	Assin. Twilight Aces	Lane Jepson	640-9272	jepson57@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Assin. Bre Crew	Patrick Grondin	640-9914	patickgrondin.jr@sasktel.net
Team Contact	Glentworth	Justin Greffard	774-9017	justingreffard@gmail.com
Team Contact	Rockglen	Dentyn Jepson	715-3486	dentynjepson@outlook.com
Team Contact	Coronach	Dallas Elder	267-7227	dallasmelder@gmail.com
North
Team Contact	Morse	Dakota Bauck	629-7520	dak_444@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Mossbank	Neal Peters	313-9100	nealpeters28@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Lafleche	Dave Stark	472-7725	dstark@hotmail.ca
Team Contact	Ponteix	Tanner Kendall	625-7317	tkendall1293@gmail.com
Previous Team
Team Contact	Herbert	Mark Hildebrandt	784-7289	mh89@live.ca
Team Contact	Hodgeville	Chase Nelson	216-8535	chasenelson12@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Gravelbourg	Byron Klein	650-7879	byronklein01@gmail.com
Team Contact	Riverhurst	Clayton Menzies	796-7363	clayton_menzies@hotmail.com

 
 
 

Dunning League Rules 2022

General Rules

1. 10 up after 4, if darkness or lengthy travel is a factor. The teams involved in the game will make the decision to end the game, if up by 10 runs or more after 4 innings. Must be agreed upon by both teams.
    
2. In order to be considered a full game played:
   Full game = 5 innings *Changed 2021*

Full game = 4 innings 
 

3. In order for a player to qualify for playoffs:

Playoff eligibility = 3 games *Changed 2021*

Playoff Eligibility = 4 games
 

4. Unlimited defensive re-entry rule.  This means that there would be unlimited defensive switches throughout the game.  If a player plays a defensive position during the game, he must have at least one at bat.  EX: 2 players could switch back and forth playing short stop during the game however at some point the player that was batting in the SS position must allow the other player to have at least 1 at bat. Only for league play. Playoffs is regular 9-man baseball.
    
5. Helmets on bases everyone must wear batting helmets while on base.
    
6. Bats (wood or metal) Keeping the metal bats until the 2020 season, but they must be a -3 length to weight ratio. *Changed 2020*

Bats: wood only. Must be -3 length to weight ratio.
 

7. 3rd to 1st pick off move this pick off move is no longer allowed.
    
8. Sliding into 2nd base:  no big collisions, light contact is allowed.
    
9. Two umpires (plate + base) are highly recommended for league play.  Two umpires are REQUIRED for playoff games.
    
10. For a team that shows up with only 8 players, the 9th player will NOT be recorded as an out. For an injury during the game resulting in a team only having 8 players, the injured player will NOT be recorded as an out.
     
11. Good quality baseballs are required for league and playoff games. Rawlings or Diamond.

 

 

Tie Breaking Procedures

12. Tie breaking procedures for tied teams (points) after league play finishes. (Start at A., if teams are still tied, move to the next letter, must be done in order.)
     
    1. The team with the most games played is ranked higher.
    2. The head-to-head match-up, the team that won more games is ranked higher.
    3. The head-to-head runs for, the team that scored more runs is ranked higher.
    4. The head-to-head runs against, the team that allowed less runs is ranked higher.
    5. League runs for, the team that scored more runs is ranked higher.
    6. League runs against, the team that allowed less runs is ranked higher.
    7. Coin Toss
        
13. If a game is tied after 7 full innings and darkness or lengthy travel is a factor, a tie can be issued, and the teams would split the points.  Each team receiving 1 point. Must be agreed upon by both teams and only for league games.
     
14. If a game is tied after 7 full innings and darkness or lengthy travel is NOT a factor, teams can use the Baseball Sask method for breaking a tie. The last out from the previous at bat is placed on 2^nd base to start the inning. Both teams must agree and can be used for both league and playoff games.
     
15. CFL Crossover Rule - When the league has an un-equal split of teams in each division, the last placed team in the bigger division may take the playoff spot of the last place team in the smaller division if they have more points. EX: the 5^th place team in the east has 4 points and the 4^th place team in the west only has 2 points. The 5^th place team in the east would take the spot of the 4^th place team in the west.

 

Game Cancellations

16. Calling a game due to darkness is left to the umpire’s discretion.  If the umpire does not think a complete inning can be played before it’s too dark, then the umpire should call the game after the last complete inning played.  If a game is called during the middle of an inning, the score reverts to the last complete inning played.  If the last complete inning played is less than 4 complete innings the game picks up where it was left off. (see rules below).  If the last complete inning played was 4 or more, the game is considered played and final.
    
    If a league game is suspended for darkness, weather, or lengthy travel, before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with as close to the same rosters as possible.
    
    If a playoff game is suspended for darkness, weather, or lengthy travel before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with the same roster. If you cannot field the same team of 9 players from the original roster you can replace them with a player that was not on the original roster, however this player cannot pitch.

 

17. Game cancellation deadline for non-weather-related issues.  Opposing team and Dunning League President/Vice President must be informed before 1:00pm of game day. If a game is cancelled after 1:00pm of game day, the offending team will forfeit the game and the opposing team will win the game with a score of 1-0.

Forfeits/Suspensions

18. Player ejection (by an umpire) from a league or playoff game results in an automatic 4-game suspension. Suspension carries into playoffs or next season if applicable.  The team no longer forfeits the game due to their player being ejected.
     
19. In the event of a forfeited game, all players from the non-forfeiting team with at least 1 game played already (according to the website stats) in the season shall receive a game played for the forfeited game. The non-forfeiting team wins the game by a score of 1-0.

 

Website/Statistics

20. Rosters and pick up players: It is the responsibility of the teams to contact the Website Administrator and have them add or remove players from their roster on the website. If a new player is on the game sheets, the Website Administrator will NOT add them to the website unless the team requests it. All that is needed is the players full name and if he is a pitcher that must be indicated. If you want to include players jersey number or position you can, but this is not necessary. www.dunningbaseballleague.com

The Website Administrator this year is Jordan Wilson (306) 629-7775 *Changed 2021*
The Website Administrator this year is Landon Peterson. (306) 640-8560 *Changed 2022*

The Website Administrator this year is Cole Labby. (306) 861-9752 *Changed 2022*
 

21. Text pictures of game sheets to the website administrator immediately after each game. The home team is required to send the pictures to the opposing team, as well as the website admin.
     
22. Indicate the following stats on the bottom of the game sheets: Winning and losing pitcher, home runs (name), and the final score of the game.  A pitcher must pitch 4 complete innings to be considered a winning or losing pitcher. At the conclusion of those 4 innings, the winning pitcher must have a lead and the losing pitcher must have a deficit.

Dunning League Meeting 2022

Apr 24, 2022, 4:00pm Limerick Bar

Attendance: Ryder Pickens Assiniboia Braves, Jeff Cheesman Glentworth, Zach Shelstad Assiniboia Braves, Graham Chandler Lafleche, Chapin Sleightholm Rockglen, Dayten Packet Lafleche, Lane Jepson Assin Twighlight Aces, Tyler Burnay Rockglen, Justin Greffard Glentworth, Kade Behm Ponteix. Missing: Mossbank, Herbert and Morse.
 

Meeting called to order: Time: 4:01pm

Changes/Omissions to the new agenda: Chapin forgot to put vice president position under the nominations item.
 

Nominations: (new positions come into effect after the meeting)

President: Jeff Cheesman (Ryder nominates Lane Jepson for president, Lane accepts)

Treasurer: Jeff Cheesman (Ryder nominates Justin Greffard as treasurer, Justin accepts)

Secretary: Chapin Sleightholm (lets his name stand)

Website Administrator: Landon Peterson (Justin Greffard text messages Cole Labbee, Cole accepted)

Vice President: Chapin Sleightholm (Justin Greffard nominates Ryder Pickens, Ryder accepts)

Last year’s minutes:

• 3 new teams (Assiniboia Aces, Assiniboia Twilight Aces, Lafleche Merchants) Herbert did not have a team.
• Ponteix Forfeit (Both Tanners now eligible, Garnet Behm on year 2 of 5 suspension)
• League Fees ($100/team, $50 to league, $50 to new trophy)
• No All-Star game
• Playoff eligibility was 4 regular season games
• No Cross over in league because each division has 5 teams, until the playoffs
• Player Ejection is now a 4-game suspension, no forfeit to the team
• President looking into cost of new trophy

President Report:
Was a good season last year.  Aside from 2 team being tied in the regular season standing all the way down to head-to-head runs for being a difference of 1 run, there were no big issues that had to be handled by the president.

Treasure Report:
$540.75 currently in the account.

 

 

New Business:

1. League Fees:
   -Each team will pay $100 in league fees to the new treasurer Justin Greffard by May 24^th (season start date).
   -Justin was going to look into setting up e-transfers on the account to make it easier for teams to pay their fees.
   -Lane Jepson motioned to pay $300 (of league funds) towards umpire fees in the final series of playoffs. Seconded by Ryder. $100 per game will be sent to the home team to help pay for umpires.  It is the discretion of the team to get their regular umpires or hire umpires out of the city. If game 3 is not needed, the winning team shall be sent the extra $100 regardless.
2. Teams:
   Hodgeville is out, Herbert is still trying to have a team, they want to be kept in contact and included in the scheduling.  Mossbank is in, the contact is Ben Wilson.
3. Schedule:
   -East Division: Braves, Twilight Aces, Glentworth, Rockglen
   -West Division: Ponteix, Morse, Herbert, Lafleche, Mossbank.
   -Start date will be the 4^th week of may (May 24^th) Playoffs will be the 2^nd week of July (July 5^th). A 12-game regular season was decided, no crossover until playoffs.
4. All-Star Game:
   -Tyler Burnay was going to look into renting Ross Wells in Moose Jaw in August, or sometime after playoffs have finished.
   -Lane suggested that the highest-ranking teams (by points) in each division after the regular season, will the responsible for organizing the east and west division teams for the All-Star game. Everyone agreed.
5. Review Rules:
   A bunch of changes, re-wording and new rules were added.  The “Rules” pages will be updated accordingly.
6. Other:
   -Jeff is going to look into the cost of a new trophy, so that the old one can be retired into the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame.

 

Contacts

Title	Team	Name	Cell	E-mail
President	Assin. Twilight Aces	Lane Jepson	640-9272	jepson57@hotmail.com
Vice President	Assin. Braves	Ryder Pickens	640-7233	ryder_pickens@hotmail.com
Secretary	Rockglen	Chapin Sleightholm	270-7977	csleightholm@gmail.com
Treasurer	Glentworth	Justin Greffard	774-9017	justingreffard@gmail.com
Website Admin	Glentworth	Cole Labbee	861-9752	colelabbee@hotmail.com
East
Team Contact	Assin. Twilight Aces	Lane Jepson	640-9272	jepson57@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Assin. Braves	Ryder Pickens	640-7233	ryder_pickens@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Glentworth	Justin Greffard	774-9017	justingreffard@gmail.com
Team Contact	Rockglen	Stensen Loucks	265-7700	stensen5@live.com
West
Team Contact	Morse	Jordan Wilson	629-7775	jordan_14_14@hotmail.com
Team Contact	Herbert	Mark Hildebrandt	784-7289	mh89@live.ca
Team Contact	Mossbank	Ben Wilson	650-7878
Team Contact	Lafleche	Graham Chandler
Team Contact	Ponteix	Tanner Kendall	625-7317	tkendall1293@gmail.com

 

Dunning League Rules 2019 1. Ten up after five rule if darkness (or lengthy travel) is a factor. It was decided that the teams involved in the game will make the decision to end the game, if up by ten runs or more after four innings.

2. The amount of innings played to be considered a full game has been changed from 5 to 4 complete innings.

Calling a game due to darkness is left to the umpire’s discretion. If the umpire does not think a complete inning can be played before it’s too dark, then the umpire should call the game after the last complete inning played. If a game is called during the middle of an inning, the score reverts to the last complete inning played. If the last complete inning played is less than 4 complete innings the game picks up where it was left off. (see rules below). If the last complete inning played was 4 or more, the game is considered played and final.

If a league game is suspended for any reason (darkness, weather) before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with as close to the same rosters as possible.

If a playoff game is suspended for any reason (darkness, weather) before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with the same roster. If you cannot field a team of 9 players from the original roster you can replace them with a player that was not on the original roster, however this player cannot pitch.

3. It was decided that during league play, we would have an unlimited re-entry rule. This means that there would be unlimited defensive switches throughout the game. If a player plays a defensive position during the game, he must have at least one at bat. EX: 2 players could switch back and forth playing short stop during the game however at some point the player that was batting in the SS position must allow the other player to have at least 1 at bat.

4. Helmets on bases everyone must wear batting helmets while on base.

5. Bats (wood or metal) Keeping the metal bats until the 2020 season, but they must be a -3 length to weight ratio.

6. 3rd to 1st pick off move this pick off move is no longer allowed. 7. Sliding into 2nd base No big collisions, light contact is allowed.

8. Umpires (1 or 2) playoffs highly recommended to have a home plate umpire and base umpire for both league and playoff games.

9. Playoff eligibility = 3 games

10. For a team that shows up with only 8 players, the 9th player will NOT be recorded as an out. For an injury during the game resulting in a team only having 8 players, the injured player will NOT be recorded as an out. For a player that is ejected from a game, the offending team automatically loses.

11. Game cancellation deadline (non-weather related) Opposing team and Dunning League President/Vice President (Jeff Cheesman/Dave Fischer) must be informed before 1:00pm of game day. If a game is cancelled after 1:00pm of game day the offending team will lose with a score of 1-0.

12. Rosters and pick up players: It is the responsibility of the teams to contact the Website Administrator and have him add or remove players from their roster on the website. If a new player is on the game sheets, the Website Administrator will NOT add them to the website unless the team requests it. All that is needed is the players full name and if he is a pitcher that must be indicated. If you want to include players jersey number or position you can, but this is not necessary. The Website Administrator this year is Jordan Wilson (306) 629-7775

13. Text pictures of game sheets to the website administrator immediately after each game, BOTH TEAMS.

14. Stats (wins/losses, HR, pitchers) please indicate on the side of the game sheets who the winning and losing pitcher is, if applicable and who has hit home runs that game, if applicable. A pitcher must pitch 4 complete innings to be considered a winning or losing pitcher. At the conclusion of those 4 innings, the winning pitcher must have a lead and the losing pitcher must have a deficit.

15. Determining Playoff Home Advantage (After Cross-over): Points in regular season. It was also discussed that since there are 5 teams in the south and only 4 in the north that if the 5th place team in the south has more points that the 4th in the North, then the 5th in the south becomes the 4th in the north and takes their spot in the playoffs.

16. Please use good quality baseballs for games. Rawlings or Diamond.

Minutes Dunning Baseball League April 14th 2019 2:00pm Gravelbourg Rollin’ Rock Bar Present: Adam Sheppard (Riverhurst) Dave Fischer (Hodgeville), Jeff Cheeseman (Glentworth), Justin Greffard (Glentworth), Zach Shelstad (Mossbank), Jordan Wilson (Morse), Chapin Sleightholm (Rockglen) Not Preresented: Coronach, Herbert, Gravelbourg.

1. Call meeting to order: 2:04pm

2. Changes/additions to the agenda: none.

3. Minutes from the last meeting (2018)

a. Errors or Omissions: none.

b. Adoption of the minutes: Dave, Jordan.

c. Business arising from the minutes: none.

4. President’s Report (Jeff): Season went good, aside from a couple problems arising in playoffs, these issues will be dealt with later in this meeting.

5. Treasurer’s Report (Jeff): $341.09 currently in the Dunning League bank account. $31.50 was spent on website renewal. $375.00 was spent on the All Star Game. $300 for diamond rental and $75 for umpire.

a. Adoption of report: Jordan, Justin.

6. Executive Nominations

a. President – Jeff Cheeseman i. Resignation/Nominations Let his name stand, but will be his last year.

b. Vice President - Chapin Sleightholm i. Resignation/Nominations Dave Fischer was nominated and has accepted the nomination.

c. Secretary - Chapin Sleightholm i. Resignation/Nominations Let his name stand.

d. Treasurer – Jeff Cheeseman i. Resignation/Nominations Let his name stand, but will be his last year.

e. Website Administrator – Byron Klein i. Resignation/Nomination Jordan Wilson will either find someone from his team or assume the Website Administrator duties himself.

7. New Business

a. League Fee for All Star Game and Insurance Adam motioned for there to be a league fee of $50 per team, which will be used to hire qualified umpires for the 3 games of the finals. The host teams will share the remainder of the cost of the umpires should there be any. Seconded by Dave. Motion carried.

Adam Motioned that each team pay an equal share of the cost of the All Star game. If there are 9 teams, divide the cost of the All Star game ($400) by 9 teams. Seconded by Dave. Motion Carried.

b. All Star Date Last Years Date was June 2nd This year’s date will be near that same date. Jeff will get the available dates for Ross Wells Park and a decision will be made via text message later.

c. SBA insurance $5 per player More details to come via email from Jeff. The decision is left up to the teams, if they want to insure their whole team or just some of their players, or none.

d. Rained out games during playoffs The amount of innings played to be considered a full game has been changed from 5 to 4 complete innings.

Calling a game due to darkness is left to the umpire’s discretion. If the umpire does not think a complete inning can be played before its too dark then the umpire should call the game after the last complete inning played. If a game is called during the middle of an inning, the score reverts to the last complete inning played. If the last complete inning played is less that 4 complete innings the game picks up where it was left off. (see rules below). If the last complete inning played was 4 or more, the game is considered played and final.

If a league game is suspended for any reason (darkness, weather) before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with as close to the same rosters as possible.

If a playoff game is suspended for any reason (darkness, weather) before 4 complete innings have been played then: the game is picked up where it was left, in the same town and with the same roster. If you cannot field a team of 9 players from the original roster you can replace them with a player that was not on the original roster, however this players cannot pitch.

e. Suspended or canceled games during playoffs See item D.

f. North/South Split for league play Jeff will make a sample schedule with 3 pools of 3 teams or 2 pools of 4 teams where you play a home and away with the teams in your pool and only 1 game against each team from the other pool. This will reduced the number of league games to 10 games and therefore free up 2 weeks from the schedule. This will allow the league to start 2 weeks later. Gravelbourg needs a week or 2 to figure out if they will have a team, this will affect the schedule.

g. North/South in charge of their own schedule If the league needs to split north/south and there are no crossover games during league play, it may be beneficial for the divisions to make their own schedule. This can be discussed further if a true league split happens. It was the consensus of the members at the meeting that a true league split would not be ideal.

h. Wood bats next year any questions or concerns None. Reminder that the wood bats still need to be a -3 drop.

i. 9 man baseball any questions or concerns It was decided that during league play, we would have an unlimited re-entry rule. This means that there would be unlimited defensive switches throughout the game. If a players plays a defensive position during the game he must have at least one at bat. EX: 2 players could switch back and forth playing short stop during the course of the game however at some point the player that was batting in the SS position must allow the other player to have at least 1 at bat.

8. Round Table: If there are any new players to add to your roster, make sure you contact Jordan Wilson so they can be added to the website.

9. Next Meeting: Sunday Apr. 19th 2020

10. Adjournment: 3:41pm

2018 Dunning League

-Meeting called to order @2:15

-All in attendance- Jeff Cheesman(President),Chapin Sleightholm(secretary), Rockglen, Coronach, Gravelbourg, Herbert, Glentworth, Hodgeville.

-Jeff read the treasure report.

-New business- Chapin stepped down as the stats guy, Byron said he will think about it. He will let Jeff know.

-Assinaboia has until April 30th to decide if they are going to join the league,

-Mark H also brought up that a team from Swift Current is interested in joining the league in 2019.League decision will be made next year.

-It was brought up to try and hold an All Star Game in Moose Jaw this year. All teams are in favour of trying this and splitting the $300 for field rent. Myron Fowler will talk with Ross Wells and get a date.

-Wood Bats are still going to be brought in for the year 2020.

-Schedule will go out after Assiniboia has made their decision.

-Other Business- Nine man roster. It was brought up to have nine man roster for the whole season. After discussion it was voted on by the teams in attendance. All teams voted in favour of going to a nine man roster.

-There was also discussion on a ten up after five rule if darkness (or lengthy travel) was a factor. It was decided that the teams involved in the game will make the decision to end the game, if up by ten runs or more after five innings.

-Adjourned 3:00

Minutes Dunning Baseball League April 16th 2017 12:00pm Gravelbourg Rollin’ Rock Bar

Present: Jeff Cheesman-Glentworth(President/Treasurer), Justin Greffard- Glentworth, Mark Hildebrandt-Herbert, Jacob Hildebrandt-Herbert, Taylor Dingwall-Hodgeville, Riley Schick-Mossbank, Jordan Schick-Mossbank, Byron Klein-Gravelbourg, Julien Michaud-Gravelbourg, Jordan Wilson-Morse, Chapin Sleightholm-Rockglen (Vice-President/Secretary/Website). Missing: Riverhurst, Coronach.

1. Call meeting to order: 12:05pm

2. Changes/additions to the agenda: none

3. Minutes from the last meeting (April 17th 2016)

a. Errors or Omissions: none

b. Adoption of the minutes : yes

c. Business arising from the minutes Rules from the last meeting that will still apply this year:

1. Helmets on bases everyone must wear batting helmets while on base.

2. Bats (wood or metal) Keeping the metal bats until the 2020 season, but they must be a -3 length to weight ratio.

3. 3rd to 1st pick off move this pick off move is no longer allowed. 4. Sliding into 2nd base No big collisions, light contact is allowed.

5. Umpires (1 or 2) playoffs highly recommended to have a home plate umpire and base umpire for both league and playoff games.

6. Playoff eligibility = 3 games ? 4. President’s Report

The 2016 season seemed to run fairly smooth. The major changes for the 2016 season involved the schedule. Going back to a North south format to eliminate some of the long distance games. This came in handy as there was more rain out games this year and caused some scrambling to get games made up. The other change involved the playoff format. With the semi finals being a crossover rather than a North and South final. This created the possibility to have two division rivals to meet in the final. This was the case in 2016. All three games of the final had attendance between 100-200 spectators for all 3 games. A little confusion towards the designated hitter rules for playoffs but those seemed fairly minor. 1 playoff game was played with only 1 umpire against league policy. The game was played but guidelines need to be setup to address how this situation is to be handled in the future. The only other issue to deal with involved teams willingness to schedule makeup games at the end of the year when final league standings were at stake. The simplest way to correct this would be to move the make up week ahead one week and have a week of league games for the following week. This would leave enough points available to be won that a team would be unable to manipulate the final standings by not playing a team that is behind them in the schedule. To add to this the last 2 games on the final week of the schedule "could" be made as a play it or forfeit it game to keep teams from not playing them. I am stepping down as league president. I would be willing to make the 2017 schedule based on the format decided at the 2017 meeting if no one else is interested in doing it.

Myron Fowler

5. Treasurer’s Report

The Dunning League bank account was closed on June 20, 2014. There was $567.25 withdrawn. 2 bills have been paid with cash since then. The first to Clayton Menzies for $26.40 to add some missing engravings on the league trophy. This was approved to be paid at the 2016 league meeting. The second bill paid with cash was to Myron Fowler for two years of the website for $63.00?. Both bills have been included. The league has a current cash balance of $477.85. All funds are a counted for.

Myron Fowler

a. Discussion of report: The question was asked, should we charge league fees? At the time we couldn’t find a good use for league fee money other than paying for our website usage every year. We will re visit this topic at next year’s meeting.

b. Adoption of report : yes

6. Correspondence : None

7. Executive Nominations

a. President - Myron Fowler i. Resignation/Nominations Jeff Cheesman nominated himself and was unanimously voted in as President.

b. Vice President - Chapin Sleightholm i. Resignation/Nominations Let his name stand and remains Vice President.

c. Secretary - Chapin Sleightholm i. Resignation/Nominations Let his name stand and remains Secretary.

d. Treasurer - Myron Fowler i. Resignation/Nominations Jeff Cheesman nominated himself and was unanimously voted in as Treasurer.

e. Website Administrator - Chapin Sleightholm i. Resignation/Nomination Let his name stand and remains Website Administrator.

8. New Business

a. Wood bats: 2020 season we will be switching to wood bats with a -3 length to weight ratio. We chose 3 years so that teams can start buying wood bats and players can get used to hitting with them.

b. 9 man bat: Lots of discussion on this topic, both for and against the 9 man bat rule. We decided to table this discussion and allow the President and Vice president to try and come up with a solution that makes both sides happy.

c. Playoff Eligibility: 3 games

d. Forfeiting: Changed the time from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for non- weather related forfeit to allow teams to have the lunch break to try and find a solution to the forfeiting issue. Must contact the other team before 1:00pm on game day or you forfeit the game losing 1-0. ? e. Moving make up week: We decided to move the make-up week ahead one week so that there are still games scheduled the last week before playoffs, this should eliminate teams trying to not make up games in order to manipulate the regular season standings.

f. Sending game data: Both teams need to send a picture of the game sheet to Chapin (306-270-7977)

g. Determining Playoff Home Advantage (After Cross-over): Points in regular season. It was also discussed that since there are 5 teams in the south and only 4 in the north that if the 5th place team in the south has more points that the 4th in the North, then the 5th in the south becomes the 4th in the north and takes their spot in the playoffs.

h. Provincials: If you or your team would like to enter a Provincial team than you can do so, however the Dunning League is not responsible for any of the fees or cost involved.

i. All Star Game: We decided to bring back the All-Star Game this year. The location is Glentworth for the 2017 season because Jeff Cheesman stepped up to become President so we allowed him to host the first All Star Game. In future seasons we will chose the location from a draw until there are no locations left and then go back to the top of the list. We decided that each team will send 1 pitcher and 3 players to form the North and South teams. The game itself will not determine anything, just done for fun. We chose July 8th as a tentative date (however this date already doesn’t work for the host team).

j.

9. Round Table: It was asked that the schedule include weekend double headers for long road trip games. It was decided that the President and Vice President would do their best to make this happen, and teams would email the President with dates that did not work for them. So please do this immediately so the schedule can be made ASAP.

10. Next Meeting: April 15th 2018 Gravelbourg (time and venue not selected)

11. Adjournment: 2:15pm

Dunning League Meeting (Sunday April 17th 2016) Gravelbourg

1.Introduction of members 2.Contact List Updated on website

3.New Teams (Glentworth, Assiniboia, Gravelbourg) Glentworth and Gravelbourg are in. Assiniboia has until May 1st to decide if they are in or not.

4.Helmets on bases Everyone must wear batting helmets while on base.

5.Bats (wood/metal) Keeping the metal bats, but they must we a -3 length to weight ratio.

6.Designated hitter Only allowed during playoffs when the 9 man bat rule comes into effect. For a team that shows up with only 8 players, the 9th player will NOT be recorded as an out. For an injury during the game resulting in a team only having 8 players, the injured player will NOT be recorded as an out. For a player that is ejected from a game, the offending team automatically loses.

7.Everyone bats vs 9 man bat Everyone bats during league play. 9 man bat rules comes into effect during playoffs only.

8.3rd to 1st pick off move This pick off move is no longer allowed.

9.Sliding into 2nd base No big collisions, light contact is allowed.

10.Umpires ( 1 or 2) playoffs Highly recommended to have a home plate umpire and base umpire for both league and playoff games.

11.Playoff eligibility (how many games) 3 games

12.Game cancellation deadline (weather) Opposing team and dunning league representative must be informed before 12:00pm (noon) of game day for cancellations that are not related to weather. 5 innings constitutes a full game if weather does not allow you to finish the game.

13.Rosters and pick up players It is the responsibility of the teams to contact Chapin (csleightholm@gmail.com) and have him add or remove players from their roster on the website. If a new player is on the game sheets, Chapin will NOT add them to the website unless the team requests it. Glentworth and Gravelbourg must submit a full roster because they do not have one on the website from last year. All that is needed is the players full name and if he is a pitcher that must be indicated. If you want to include players jersey number or position you can, but this is not necessary.

14.Texting pictures of game sheets Image of the game sheets must be text messaged to Chapin (306- 270- 7977) immediately after each game, BY BOTH TEAMS.

15.Stats (wins/losses, HR, pitchers) Please indicate on the side of the game sheets who the winning and losing pitcher is, if applicable and who has hit home runs that game, if applicable. A pitcher must pitch 4 complete innings to be considered a winning or losing pitcher. At the conclusion of those 4 innings, the winning pitcher must have a lead and the losing pitcher must have a deficit.

16.List of sports days Saturday July 2nd Riverhurst

17.League Meeting (annual, semi-annual, none) Annual meeting sometime in April. Possibly a meeting before playoffs start, if needed.

18.League fees/ Meeting Fees No league fees or meeting fees charged at this time. Existing league money will be used at league meetings.

19.“Team Snap” App Get email addresses from your athletes to set up.

20.Schedule Format 9 teams, north and south split. North: Riverhurst, Herbert, Morse, Hoedeville. South: Coronach, Rockglen, Glentworth, Mossbank, Gravelbourg.

21.Schedule start day Regular Season: May 17th- June 23rd Make up Week: June 24th- July 3rd First Round Playoffs: July 4th – July 10th Second Round Playoffs: July 11th – July 17th Third Round Playoffs: July 18th – July 24th

22.Playoff format 8 team playoff, bottom ranking team from the south is eliminated. First round of playoffs occurs within your division (north, south). Second round of playoffs crosses over divisions. Home Field advantage for playoffs is decided by regular season points.

23.Round Table Please use good quality baseballs for games. Rawlings or Diamond.

On Tuesday night the Riverhurst Raiders season came to an end claiming the 2016 Dunning Baseball League Championship over the Hodgeville Heat in game 3 of a very exciting series. The Raiders jumped out to an early lead in game 1 and ended up taking it 16-5. Game 2 back in Hodgeville was dominated by some excellent pitching. The Hodgeville Heat won 6-5 with a walk off hit in the bottom of 7 to the delight of their home town crowd forcing a deciding game 3 back in Riverhurst. Game 3 started with the Riverhurst Raiders getting an early lead, but the Hodgeville Heat kept it to a 2 run game until the last inning. The final score of game 3 was 12-3 for Riverhurst. Both teams had outstanding fan support throughout the series at home and on the road. A crowd of approximately 150 people were on hand to watch game 3. Once again the Dunning League had a very competitive year. Enough that none of the top 3 teams after the regular season advanced to the league final. The league also expanded by two teams this season with Gravelbourg and Glentworth rejoing the league. On behalf of all the teams a big thank you goes out to all the volunteers that help out during the season, and to all the fans that came out to watch. We will be excited to have things get started again next spring for the 2017 season.

Pictures of the game sheets should be taken and texted or emailed to Chapin after each game. 306-270-7977, csleightholm@gmail.com. If you have more than one person with the same name on your roster please indicate who was playing that day. We are keeping track of games played, winning pitchers and home runs. Also if there are any new players that should be added to your roster that weren't on their last year please get those to Chapin aswell.

Here are some questions involving the 2014-2015 season, please contact the league president Myron Fowler @ fowlsds@hotmail.com or the vice president Chapin Sleightholm @ csleightholm@gmail.com to voice your opinions on any of the item below.

When should the season start and finish by?

Are there any other towns that would like to add a team this year?

Are there any teams from last year not returning?

Do we want to use metal or wood bats and what kind of time line would be needed if we choose to switch?

Should we adjust the start times of games for North vs South match ups?

Should we be scheduling weekend games?

Do we want to have yearly league fees?

What would we use these fees for?

Game cancellation rules?

Playoff format: conventional bracket vs one day tournament?

After highest vs lowest ranking for playoff bracket giving home field advantage to team that played more games?

Playoff player eligibility.

9 man bat playoff rule.

Everybody bats regular season rule.

DH rule.

Other rule changes.

Keeping more stats. Pitcher wins vs losses. Home runs.

Web site changes.

Recommended 2 umps for playoffs.

Updated league and team contacts.

League player awards.

Rotating schedule making.

Any other concerns you man have.

Rockglen Rats Slo-Pitch Tournament August 15-16th Rockin' Beach Park Cabaret to Follow! Contact: Chapin @ 306-270-7977 or Trent @ 306-476-7584

We now have a new domain name.

Welcome to the new Dunning Senior Baseball League Website.

Hello,

We are in need of team rosters, logos, pictures etc. Please navigate through the site and send me any info you would like updated on this site. Thank-You!

csleightholm@gmail.com