Parks and Recreation Department

Municipal Service Center – 4811 N. Saginaw Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone: 989-837-6930 Email: recreation@midland-mi.org

Bat Testing

Date	Place
Tuesday April 10 (3-6pm)	Parks and Rec Office
Thursday April 12 (3-5pm)	Parks and Rec Office
Friday April 13 (3-5pm)	Parks and Rec Office
Tuesday April 17 (3-6pm)	Parks and Rec Office
Monday April 23 (6-8pm)	Redcoats Complex
Thursday April 26 (6-8pm)	Redcoats Complex
Sunday April 29 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Monday April 30 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Tuesday May 1 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Wednesday May 2 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Thursday May 3 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Monday May 7 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Thursday May 10 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Tuesday May 15 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex
Thursday May 17 (5:30-8:30pm)	Redcoats Complex

To play in MSA league Play your bat must be BOTH

1. On the ASA Certified bat list

2. Be tested by the MSA board and have a hologram sticker

MSA By Law States:

1. Bat Testing (Refer to the banned bat list for banned bats at www.asasoftball.com).

a. Testing Information

i. All bats must be ASA approved and must have the ASA logo.

ii. ALL bats must be tested and have either the ASA, MASA, or MSA hologram label affixed to the bat.

iii. Bats may be spot tested at any time throughout the season by a committee of the MSA Board.

b. Penalty:

i. Before the game: Any bat deemed illegal or altered, cannot be used.

ii. For using a bat without the hologram label, will result in an out, ejection, and suspension for one (1) year from the date of the occurrence for any and all MSA play excluding ASA state play.

iii. Equipment may be confiscated by the umpire, field director, or the MSA Board at any time, and / or if someone is injured and needs medical assistance.

FAQ

1. Is there a fee for bat testing? NO

2. If my bats are on the approved ASA bat list do they need to still be checked? YES – Bats must be tested by MSA Board and have there hologram on the bat to be used in league play.

3. Why are bats being checked by MSA? Safety- MSA is trying to keep our league play safe for all players as well as keeping fair play throughout the league.

4. Does MGSL (Girls Youth League) have to get there bats checked? NO

5. Can you check bats at the office if I bring them in? NO we can not. The MSA Board has times posted above to have your bats tested.

6. I had my bats checked last season do they need to be re-certified? YES – Each year they will need to be tested and will have a new sticker applied.