Handbook 2013.indd - Softball Saskatchewan

1.02 Interpretations
Except as otherwise provided in section 1.01, words and expressions defined in the
Act have the same meanings when used herein; and words importing the singular
number include the plural and vice versa; words importing gender include the
masculine, feminine and neuter gender; words importing persons include
individuals, bodies corporate, partnerships, trusts and unincorporated organizations.
Section Two - Preamble
2.01 Name
The name of the Association shall be "Softball Saskatchewan" (hereinafter referred
to as the "Association").
2.02 Jurisdiction
Softball Saskatchewan is the Provincial Sport Governing Body whose purpose is to
Foster, Develop, Promote, and Regulate the playing of Amateur Fast-Pitch, Slo-
Pitch and Modified/Orthodox Softball in Saskatchewan, within the framework of the
Canadian Amateur Softball Association.
2.03 Aims and Objectives
The aims and objectives of the Association are:
a) to foster, develop, improve, promote and regulate the playing of amateur fastpitch,
slo-pitch and modified/orthodox softball in Saskatchewan;
b) to make, adopt, vary and publish, operating rules, bylaws and constitutions, for
the regulation of the playing of amateur fast-pitch, slo-pitch and
modified/orthodox softball in Saskatchewan
c) to institute, promote and regulate tournament play in all classifications of
amateur fast-pitch, slo-pitch and modified/orthodox softball as may be deemed
to be in the best interest of amateur softball in Saskatchewan;
d) to regulate amateur fast-pitch, slo-pitch and modified/orthodox softball in
Saskatchewan with respect to competitions leading to Saskatchewan
championships, and participation by Saskatchewan players or teams in
Saskatchewan, inter provincial, national or international championships; and
e) to subscribe to, become a member of, and cooperate with other associations,
whether incorporated or not, whose objectives are altogether or in part similar to
those of the Association.
Section Three - Membership
3.01 Membership
The membership of the Association shall consist of:
a) Team Members - being amateur softball teams (including players, coaches and
managers) that have agreed to comply with and abide by the Bylaws and the
Operating Rules of the Association, as amended from time to time, and whose
applications for membership have received the approval of the Board;
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