Player Classification Concerns

ASA's National Database Classifies Dozens Of Local Players

With the national and state associations attempting to shift to online registration of teams, efforts have been made to establish a database of players.  At the higher classifications, that process took a large step forward with the announcement that the ASA's national player database had finally been completed and published.  While the concept has merit, there will undoubtedly be issues early in the process.

Initial review of the database has resulted in concerns that many players are classified inaccurately, stemming largely from outdated data.  Since that database will inevitably be used to classify teams locally under recently established guidelines, we strongly encourage all players to search for their name amongst the database and, if necessary, appeal their current classification (using the Appeal button at the top right corner of their player page).  For your convenience, we have tried to extract from the database a list of local players that have been included.

Strong Turnout For Winter Meeting

New Board Members, Max 8 Teams Per Night, Start Times Discussed

With greater emphasis being placed on the earlier-than-usual Winter Meeting this year, our association responded strongly.  Approximately 20 people showed up at IDK on Sunday, January 29th to help shape the direction of our league. More...

Another State Tournament Awarded

Jamestown to host the Mens Masters 40 State Tournament in 2012

For the third consecutive season and fifth time in the last six years, the Jamestown Mens Association will host a state tournament at the Hillcrest Softball Complex.  This season, we have received the Mens Masters 40 for the first time.  In 2011 in Mandan, 12 teams participated in the two divisions of the Mens Masters 40.  Our tournament will be held July 21st-22nd.

Spring Meeting: April 1st, 3PM

A significant shift in the timing of our offseason league meetings will take place this year in hopes of improving our preparation for the new season.  The first meeting, previously held in early March, will now be scheduled for Sunday, January 29th, soon after the NDASA Winter Meeting.  Likewise, the final meeting, which has generally been planned for early to Mid-April, will be moved up to Sunday, April 1st.  More....

Schafer's/Shady's Wins State Title

From the Fall 2011 edition of the "Softball News": Sixteen teams entered the Division IV portion of the state Co-Ed tournament in Grand Forks the weekend of September 10 and 11.
Jamestown Schafer’s Co-Ed/Shady’s was the winning team with four straight victories. They opened their championship quest with a ten run win over Dirty Johnny’s of Valley City 15 to 5 then followed up with a 20 to 13 win over Hansen Grading also of Jamestown. Their third win was over Minot Capri Bar 14 to 8 and in the championship game they downed Muddy Rivers of Grand Forks 17 to 13.
Roughrider Division was won by Jamestown Hansen Grading.