In the Spring of 2005 RHASC began a transition of organization with Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS). Reference to our league within FAS is now RHD or Reston Herndon Division. The league will essentially exists as it has before except with the FAS organization managing the Rosters and all monies. The transition will be completed at the end of 2005 with all organization being under control of FAS. The spirit of RHASC will continue as teams will be able to select their night of play and remain on that night for the duration of the season. The fields used under the RHD will remain, Lake Fairfax, Baron Cameron & Bready Park. The RHD will continue to have only two seasons a year, Spring & Fall. There will not be ability levels and forced switching at the end of a season.

Application Requirements: Now Accepting through July 20, 2005 - 1^st come 1^st served, don’t wait!! After this postmarked date a $25 late fee applies.

• You may request an app package via our E-MAIL which is admin@rhasc.com , or verbally via the League Line at 703-758-4055.
• You must Send in the applications to Two Locations.
• E-Mail Applications to admin@rhasc.com
• Postal Mail all Apps and Fees to:
1. FAS 4041 University Drive Suite #403 Fairfax VA 22030
• Teams may pay by Credit Card (MC/Visa) $620 or Check $600.
• Priority is given to applications with REQUIRED FEES and are considered in the order that they are received, NOT whether you’ve been in the league before.

Reminder of NEW FEES Policy included with League fees. Beginning in Fall 2004:

• League fees are being raised this season to help cover the cost of Softball’s distributed by the league as well to incorporate the new fees assessed by Fairfax County to all users of Athletic Fields in the county. The additional County Fee imposed amounts to $110 per team.
• See the associated Link for the full description of the new policy.

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/Team_Sports/pdf/feepolicyletter.pdf

General Information:

• From 12-15 games a season beginning the week of August 22, 2005, depending on # of teams in division
• Most games are back to back double headers on same night, once per week
• Our top division is WED night for Men’s teams.
• Our top division is Thurs night for Coed teams.
• There is no division of ‘new’ teams. Some divisions usually have a new team but most are experienced.
• Each night has one division for men and one for coed if enough teams register.
• End of season Double elimination tournament for all eligible teams
• Awards for top placing teams in each division
• Recommended eight teams per divison per night depending on Field Availability
• All games officiated by DCASA Umpires

Residency & Roster Requirements: ATTENTION ---NEW PROCEDURES

• Use the FAS Residency Roster Form at www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com ,
• Email the forms to admin@rhasc.com Then also……
• Mail the form and all FEES to FAS 4041 University Drive # 403 , Fairfax VA 22030
• On all Checks – Identify ‘OOC, TEAM NAME, TYPE coed/mens, & RHD’
• Teams must be contain at least 2/3 Fairfax County residents
• 2/3 rule is waived if the team is comprised of 100% employees of a company located in Fairfax County. All non-county residents still have to pay the out of county fee, but there is not the 2/3 requirement
• *Non county players must pay $20 out of county fee directly to FAS-RHD. Must pay $20 for each team, per sport, per organization. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• LATE FEE’S = $50 APPLY FOR POSTMARKS AFTER 8/21/05
• To view the county rules go to : http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/Team_Sports/Field%20Policy/approvFP.htm

Ball’s N Bat’s

• Any bat previously banned by ASA must be re-certified or it cannot be used. See RHASC or DCASA for list of Banned Bats.
• Any other slow pitch bat which indicates a BPF of 1.2 or lower may be used
• 1 Dozen 12” balls will be supplied to all teams in this season’s league.
• Coed teams must supply all 11” balls.
• NEW SPRING 2004 Balls must be ASA approved and for ALL TEAMS Max Core = .44 or Less.
• Coed teams use both 11" .44 Core for female batters and 12" .44 Core for male batters.
• For each game Home team provides (1) New Ball, Visitor provides (1) back-up (used) of each size.

Misc.

RHASC is being transitioned to be under Fairfax Adult Softball as FAS-RHD. 2005 will remain as much as possible like the previous RHASC. We will make every attempt to return your emails as soon as we can. Please try us on e-mail, at rhasc@rhasc.com or admin@rhasc.com Also check out our website: HTTP://WWW.RHASC.COM

Additional information will be sent out in August with night of play assignments and season schedules.