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Is there an age limit to play in tournaments?
No,
tournaments are open to all ages. Players typically range from ages 15 to 50. Return
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How are the rankings
calculated?
See
rankings
calculation.
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What are the dimensions of the
fields?
The distance from home
plate to the outfield fence ranges from 70-90 feet, depending on the
specific field and tournament. Indoor events usually use fields that are
slightly shorter, ranging from 60-80 feet. The width of a field at the
outfield fence is approximately 50 feet, again depending on the specific
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Are the strike zones available
for purchase?
Unfortunately, strike zones are not available for purchase. Return to
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Are there registration
deadlines for tournaments?
Typically, the deadline
for registering is approximately 5 days before the event. This can change,
however, due to space restrictions and availability. Registering online is
the quickest way to instantly reserve your team’s spot before spots are
filled. Check the home page for updates on availability and deadlines
as tournament dates approach.
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Do you accept personal checks?
No. All
payments must be made online via a credit card. This instantly reserves your
team's spot.
In instances where a tournament has not reached capacity, we will allow
teams to walk-on and register, however, we can NOT reserve or guarantee
these spaces ahead of time. There is also an additional $10 walk-on fee. Teams
walking on can only pay with cash or money order. Personal checks will NOT
be accepted.
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I would like to pay by credit
card, is your website secure?
Yes, all
online payments are processed through a secure server. Return to
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Can I pay when I show up at
the tournament?
In
instances where a tournament has not reached capacity, we will allow teams
to walk-on and register, however, we can NOT reserve or guarantee these
spaces ahead of time. There is also an additional $10 walk-on fee. Teams
walking on can only pay with cash or money order. Personal checks will NOT
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What happens if
it rains on the day of the tournament?
Tournaments will be
played regardless of rain. In the event of a thunderstorm, tournaments will
be suspended and/or postponed if necessary. Return to
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I’m really good, can I play by
myself?
Teams can consist of up
to 5 players (or 6 players in the youth division). It is recommended that
teams consist of a minimum of 2 or 3 players in order to have a fielder
defensively in addition to the pitcher. However, 1-man teams are perfectly
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Is there a youth division?
Most
outdoor tournaments have a youth division for ages 11 to 15.
Click here
for more details.
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Can I bring alcohol to the
tournament?
No, the use of alcohol
at tournaments is strictly prohibited. Return to
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Can I bring my own equipment?
All balls are provided
for teams for use in the tournament. No outside balls are allowed. Bats
are also provided for teams for use in the tournament, however, outside bats
which are regulation Wiffle plastic and have not been altered (taped,
weighted, etc.) are allowed at the discretion of NEWA staff. Return to
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There are no tournaments
scheduled in my area. Will there be one coming soon?
We welcome your ideas
for new tournament locations and venues. Email us at
staff@newazone.com
and let us know where you live, along with any other information that would
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How can I find out about
wiffle ball leagues in my area?
Click here
to browse from leagues in your area. Return to
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How can I locate other wiffle
ball players in my area?
Click here
to browse through info on local players, or to enter your own info for
others to see. Using the player database is a good way to find other
players in your area to form teams and leagues, or just to play locally.
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Are there umpires for the
games? How are disputes settled?
There are no umpires –
teams must keep track of their own counts, baserunners, lineups and scores,
and reach decisions together on fair/foul balls, field lines, and safe/out
calls. NEWA Staff will decide disputes that cannot be settled, or those
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I am interested in buying NEWA
merchandise, do you have any available for sale?
Currently, we offer NEWA merchandise for sale at all of
our events.
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I live outside of New England
and am interested in starting up a tournament using the NEWA format. What
should I do?
We are always looking to expand to new
geographic locations. If you would be interested in starting a new NEWA
location, please contact us at
staff@newazone.com for more information. Return
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I live outside of New England,
can I still participate in NEWA events?
NEWA events are open to
all interested players and teams. Visit our website for directions to each
tournament, or call us at 617-824-GAME if you need further directions traveling
from your area.
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Is there any way I can be notified when new tournaments or information becomes available?
By joining our email
list, you’ll be notified of our tournament dates as soon as they are
announced. You can join our email list my submitting your email address on
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I just started playing wiffle
ball, can I still play in your events?
All skill levels are
welcome – our tournaments are designed to provide a full day of games for
every team, regardless of performance. Typically, tournament games will
match your team against both teams that are experienced as well as those who
are new. Often the best way to improve at the game is to play against a
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I am looking to chat with
other wiffle ball players, is there a place where I can do that?
The NEWA bulletin board
is a forum used to discuss all aspects of the game by many players around
New England. This is a great place to ask other teams questions, share
ideas, or read the latest Wiffle ball commentary by players around the
region.
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I’d like to keep track of my
team’s stats – do you have a scoresheet for wiffle ball?
Visit
our
scoresheet
page to download and print out our scoresheet, especially designed for Wiffle ball play. Return to
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How do I qualify for the
playoffs?
See
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If a batted ball hits the
ground in front of the singles line and is fielded cleanly in the air behind
the singles line, is it an out?
Yes – a ground ball can
still be played for an out until it touches the ground on or behind the
singles line. Once it touches the singles line or the ground behind it, it
is a hit.
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Am I allowed to catch fly
balls with my hat?
No – you can only use
your hands to make plays in the field. Return to
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If I catch a home run, but
fall over the fence, is it an out?
No – you must remain in
the field of play for a caught fly ball to be an out. In the case of a
potential home run at the fence, you cannot climb the fence in order to make
a catch. Your feet must leave the ground in order to make a legal catch.
(Sometimes, in order to save a home run, the only alternative may be to
knock the ball back into the field as you fall over the fence. In this
case, the hit would be a double.) Return to
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Can I use my baseball glove?
No – you can only use
your hands to make plays in the field. Return to
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