Intel Softball

QI1: I'm an individual looking to play softball. Are there any teams looking for players?
AI1: Any teams looking for players will be listed on the expansion team page. You can fill out an individual registration form, and teams looking for players may pick you up. An individual registration is no guarantee to play, but individuals do often get picked up from there for rosters or subs.

QI2: It is past the deadline, is it too late to sign up as an individual?
AI2: No. You can fill out an individual registration form, and teams looking for players may pick you up. An individual registration is no guarantee to play, but individuals do often get picked up from there for rosters or subs.

QT1: I'm a team manager and am still short a couple of players. Are there any players looking for teams?
AT1: Any players looking for teams will be listed on the free agents page. You can also request to be listed on the expansion team page and have interested players contact you.

QT2: It is past the deadline, is it too late to sign up as a team?
AT2: Yes. If you miss the deadline, then you are on your own. You can turn in your registration to Twin Creeks directly until their deadline, space permitting, and play as a disjoint team, or request to be in the Intel league run by John Wei. Inclusion in the Intel league will be at the sole discretion of Twin Creeks.

QT3: Can I get an extension on turning in my forms?
AT3: No. There is a month from the time that the notice was sent out to the registration deadline. That's more than enough time. If you can't get it done by then, a few hours or days isn't going to help.

QT4: What happens if my forms are turned in past the deadline?
AT4: If you miss the deadline, then you are on your own. Your forms may or may not get forwarded on to Twin Creeks. You can turn in your registration to Twin Creeks directly until their deadline, space permitting, and play as a disjoint team, or request to be in the Intel league run by John Wei. Inclusion in the Intel league will be at the sole discretion of Twin Creeks.

QT5: I don't have the money together yet for my team, what should I do?
AT5: You can make a request to Twin Creeks directly to setup special payment methods, such as turning a check in late, separately from your forms. You can also pay by credit card, and delay the payment by up to a month.

QT6: I don't have all the players for my team yet, what should I do?
AT6: You don't have to turn in a roster until your first game, so you can sign up without all your players.

QT7: Our new team manager doesn't work for Intel, can you add him to your distribution list?
AT7: No. The only requirement to play in the Intel league is that the main point of contact be an Intel employee. This eligibility is already plenty lax, there's no reason to open it up more. Non-Intel teams should play in non-Intel leagues.

QT8: Why should I play within the Intel league?
AT8: The Intel league affords an opportunity to play and network with your Intel co-workers, and is a good team building activity amongst groups. The same teams continue to play in the league each season, so it's also a fun way to build rivalries and healthy competition. Finally, the Intel league is operated under a stricter set of rules and guidelines and aims to provide the safest level of competition for all involved.

QT9: I have more than 3 females on my team, can I still play in the Intel league?
AT9: Yes. The requirement is only a minimum of 3 females, more are always allowed.
QT10: Why should I sign up for a second choice night?
AT10: Leagues are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Teams that do not fit into the league due to size restrictions and that do not specify a second choice will be left out of league play. This means that will either play in a Twin Creeks Corporate Co-ed league with other companies, or won't play at all. Teams are expected to abide by league regulations, even if they are placed in their second choice.
QG1: What's the bat policy?
AG1: The bat policy will vary depending on competition level. Please view those guidelines.

QG2: What happens if the bat policy, or other league policies, are violated?
AG2: If a team is found to be knowingly in violation of Intel league policies, they will be banned from all future Intel league play.

QG3: What are the requirements to be in the Intel league?
AG3: In addition to the normal eligibility requirements of Twin Creeks corporate co-ed leagues, Intel league teams must be managed by, or have as their primary point of contact, an Intel employee.

QG4: Did you receive my forms yet?
AG4: If your forms have been received, you will receive an e-mail confirmation indicating as such. If you haven't received a confirmation, then no, your forms have not been received.

QG5: Why are the Intel league policies different than those of Twin Creeks?
AG5: Intel league policies are determined by regular voting of active team managers, and are aimed at providing the safest environment for all involved. The Intel league is intended to be a fun league above all else, and participants should take part keeping that in mind.

QG6: Why is the deadline for signups different than that of Twin Creeks?
AG6: The Intel league deadline is earlier than that of Twin Creeks to ensure that there is enough space to accommodate all of the Intel teams.

QG7: Why is the deadline past the one to get a cheaper league fee?
AG7: There has been heavy pushback in the past when the deadline was less than a month from notification in order to get cheaper league fees. Team managers have generally preferred to have more time to register, rather than saving $25. If you have input on the subject, please contact John Wei with your feedback.

QG8: Why do we play at Twin Creeks? Why don't we play somewhere cheaper?
AG8: We have looked into playing at every organized softball league in Santa Clara County, and Twin Creeks is the only complex than can effectively handle the number of teams that we bring in. For example, many leagues have residency requirements, 50/50 male/female requirements, or 6+ month lead time on registrations.