1. What is a draft tournament?
A draft tournament is where players sign up as individuals instead of teams. Before the start of the tournament all players are dumped into a pool and drafted onto teams by designated captains. It is a great way to interact with fellow players and have fun playing softball.

2. How do I sign up?
Click here to register for the 2010 Swinging Bunt Benefit.

3. How and when do I need to pay?
All payments must be made through PayPal at the time of registration. You will not be registered to play unless payment is made during the registration process.  PayPal offers many forms of payment to include credit card, debit card, e-check, and instant transfer.

4. Who is eligible to play?
Anyone and everyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in playing is encouraged to sign up. All players, male and female, experienced and new to the game will be combined into the draft pool and drafted to the various teams.

5. What type of balls will we be using?
The balls will be .44 core and 400 lbs. compression.

6. What kind of bat can I use?
This tournament is not sanctioned by any specific softball association but we will be using the USSSA list of approved bats (http://www.usssa.com/usssa/usssa-general/LegalBats.asp). In addition, no juiced, shaved, or painted bats will be allowed. Use of an illegal bat will mean your expulsion from the tournament and you will not receive a refund of your entry fee.

7. If I get hurt, can I sue the park district?
No.  Each player will be required to sign a waiver of liability for the Normal Park District and the Swinging Bunt Organization.

8. Can I wear metal spikes/cleats?
No.  Metal spikes/cleats are NOT ALLOWED during this tournament.

9. How many games will I play?
Each team will play a minimum of 4 games.

10. Is this a family event?
Yes!! The proceeds of the event are going to St. Jude Children’s Hospital so all family members are encouraged to enjoy the event together. Since it is a family event, we would like to keep the swearing/cursing to a low level. Also, there will be no alcohol or smoking on the premises due to Normal Park District rules.

11. What should I wear?
This is first and foremost a softball tournament and not a fashion show so wear whatever you are comfortable playing softball in. We do encourage players to wear a jersey from one of their teams if possible.

12. Can I order extra shirts?
Yes. We have a form on the web site where you can place an order for an extra shirt or even a shirt if you cannot attend. If you are attending the event, you can pick your shirt up the day of the tournament. If you're not attending, you will have the option on the form to have the shirt shipped to you. Please be aware that no shirts will be shipped until after the tournament.

13. I registered and paid my fee but now I cannot attend. How do I cancel my registration and can I get my money back?
You can cancel your registration by clicking the registration cancellation button below.  And yes, you can get your money back if you withdraw prior to April 19^th, 2010. If you need to withdraw after that date, your entry fee will not be refundable.