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14U & 16U Softball MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT July 6-9, 2017 Winfield, Kansas 67516 Information Guide for Managers, Players, Parents and Coaches
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Regional Qualifying Teams; We would first like to thank you and your respective State/League for participating in the 2017 Midwest Plains Regional 14U & 16U Babe Ruth Softball Tournament this summer in Winfield, Kansas. We are extremely excited to be hosting this tournament. The Winfield Babe Ruth League, Board Members, players, and the residents of the community of Winfield KS would like to welcome your State, team, families, fans, and members of your community. We look forward to watch good spirited, fun, and competitive games during the tournament; and to the opportunity to create the most positive experience for everyone involved that we can! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought you here to this prestigious tournament and no matter the result, you should consider yourselves champions! Good luck to everyone and play hard! A little info on Winfield KS. Purchased from Chetopah, Chief of the Osage, in January 1870, Colonel E. C. Manning chose the Winfield Town Company site in the Walnut River Valley “for its general beauty, pure water, abundant wildlife, and fertile river bottom soil.” Situated between Timber Creek and the Walnut River, Winfield is surrounded by blue stem country and is located in the heart of the Kansas Flint Hills. Selected as #56 in the "The 100 Best SMALL TOWNS in AMERICA,” Winfield has maintained a progressive philosophy while preserving a sense of its history and natural beauty. It has its own special mix of commercial, recreational, and residential development. The Cowley County seat boasts roughly 12,000 residents and during the school year over 1,000 additional students call Winfield home. Winfield is situated just off Interstate 35, 45 miles south of Wichita. If you would like to plan a tour of our city, experience the history of our area or need assistance with planning a meeting, reunion or camping event, contact the Winfield Convention and Tourism professionals. They will be glad to assist with your plans! Call 620-221-2421 or email them at Winfield Convention Tourism. Amy Phillips Tournament Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Announcement …………………………………………… 2 Table of Contents …………………………………………………….. 3 Memo to Regional Tournament Managers ………………………... 4 Tournament Events / Schedule …………………………………….. 5-7 Important Notes & Times Tournament Picnic …………………………………………… 8 Officials Meeting ………...…………………………………… 8 Opening Ceremonies ………………………………………….8 Concessions …………………………………………………… 8 Team Awards.…………………………………………………. 8 Host Community ….………………………………..………… 8 Directions ………………...…………………………………………… 9 Tournament Contact Information ……...…………………………… 10 Additional Information ………………………………………………. 11 Players Instructions ……...…………………………………………… 12-14 Motels/Hotels………. …………………………………………………15-16
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List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule MEMO TO REGIONAL TOURNAMENT MANAGERS 1. 2.
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Double-check your tournament credential book and other appropriate information prior to arrival. Be sure that you have all required documents. Managers, coaches, will need to provide contact numbers for all coaches, managers and where you are staying at check-in. If there are changes to the schedule for games, we will contact you at the numbers provided. We are NOT responsible if you do not answer and are late for games. Make sure you arrive at the check-in site as a complete team and at your designated time. Teams are to arrive and depart as a complete group. There will be NO Exceptions, unless there has been prior approval from the Regional Commissioner. All such requests must be fully documented. Any player not excused and missing from check-in will not be allowed to participate in the tournament. The team players, manager, and coaches are required to attend all official tournament events, including the welcoming picnic / banquet. Managers and coaches are required to attend the “Managers and Coaches Meeting.” Tournament rules will be discussed at this time. Any questions regarding any aspect of the tournament should be directed to the Tournament Director or members of the Babe Ruth Softball Task Force. Remember that managers and coaches shall wear uniforms consistent with the Babe Ruth Champion Teams with the Babe Ruth Softball patch on the left shoulder. For additional requirements, see the attached Regional Uniform Requirements. Good sportsmanship makes the game enjoyable for everyone. Anyone acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facilities immediately. Be sure to have a team meeting and read the Player’s Guide with your team! Be sure that they know what is expected of them. Eight team Pool Play (two pools of four teams each, followed by double elimination championship bracket for top three teams in each of the two pools.
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Tournament Check-In times at Island Park Lions Pavilion times are subject to change-confirm with the Tournament Director upon your qualification for the tournament.
Time 11:00 – 11:45 AM 12:00 - 12:45 PM 1:00 - 1:45 PM 2:00 - 2:45 PM 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Team Check-In Schedule – Thursday, July 6, 2017 Team
Winfield League (Host) Kansas State Champs 14U & 16U Kansas #3 14U & Kansas #4 14U Missouri Champs 14U & 16U & Missouri #2, #3 14U Colorado State Champs 14U & 16U & Colorado #2, #3 14U
Managers, Coaches and Players shall wear their jersey to check-in. Managers shall bring their tournament credential book to check-in and give to the tournament officials.
4:00pm – 4:45pm Mandatory coach’s & official’s meeting at Island Park Pavilion*At least one team manager or coach must attend the meeting. 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm Tournament Picnic will be at the Island Park - North end of town on Main Street. *All team managers, coaches, and players must attend the Tournament Picnic. 8:00 pm Opening Ceremonies –Broadway Sports Complex, 2200 Broadway Street; Winfield, KS 67156 *All players, managers, and coaches are required to attend. Be at the complex @ 7:30 PM in full uniform. For Pool Play games, no new inning after one hour and thirty minutes; No ties-use International Tie Breaker Rule. In case of ties for both pool and bracket play; the international rule will be used for extra innings. First extra inning, the last batter from the previous inning starts at second base; additional innings, the last batter starts at third base. (V) =visiting team; (H) =home team. No time limit for bracket play games Run (mercy) rule. 15 runs after 3 innings; 10 after 4 innings, for all games. Additional Game InformationPool Play: home team predetermined and will use the 3rd base dugout. Double elimination Championship games: higher seeded team is the home team throughout bracket play and shall use the 3rd base dugout; if both teams are seeded the same, a coin flip shall determine the home team. Page | 5
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List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule (continued) Thursday July 6, 2017 8:00 pm - Opening ceremony
Friday July 7, 2017 8:30 am - Pool Play games start Pool Play Games (All teams in each pool advance to the Championship double elimination bracket.) Game Time 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM
Game # Pool Play Game #2, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #3, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #4, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #5, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #6, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #7, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #8, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #9, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #10, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #11, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #12, Field [#4]
END OF POOL PLAY GAMES Friday July 7, 2017 6:30 pm - Games continue
BEGIN DOUBLE ELIMINATION CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY Note: Top three teams from each Pool will advance to the Double Elimination Championship Play. No time limits for all championship play games.
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List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule Friday July 7, 2017 Game Time 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Game # Double Elimination Game #1- Field [#1] (Pool B 3rd Place vs Pool A 2nd Place) Double Elimination Game #2- Field [#1] (Pool A 3rd Place vs Pool B 2nd Place)
Saturday July 8, 2017 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Double Elimination Game #3- Field [#3] (Pool B 1st Place vs Winner Game 1) Double Elimination Game #4- Field [#3] (Pool A 1st Place vs Winner Game 2) Double Elimination Game #5- Field [#3] (Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 4) Double Elimination Game #6- Field [#3] (Loser Game 2 vs Loser Game 3) Double Elimination Game #7- Field [#3] (Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4) Double Elimination Game #8- Field [#3] (Winner Game 5 vs Winner Game 6)
Sunday July 24, 2016 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (15 minutes minimum After Game 9)
Double Elimination Game #9- Field [#3] (Loser Game 7 vs Winner Game 8) Double Elimination Game #10- Field [#3] (Winner Game 7 vs Winner Game 9) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
2:45 PM (45 minutes minimum After Game 10)
Double Elimination Game 11-Field [#3] (Winner Game 10 vs Loser Game 10) IF GAME
Following Completion Of Final Game
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Closing CeremoniesPresentation of Awards
*All games are subject to change. It is critical that we have correct contact information for coaches upon check-in.
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Important Notes & Times Tournament Picnic: All coaches, managers, and players, must attend the picnic at the Island Park, North end of town on Main Street, at 5:30 PM on Thursday July 6, 2017. Families are welcome as well until the food runs out, $6 per plate for family members. No charge for players and coaches.
Officials Meeting: All Officials, Coaches, Managers, Head Umpire, Regional Task Force, and members of the tournament committee are REQUIRED to attend. The meeting will be held at the Winfield Island Park Main Street at July 6, 2016 at 4:00pm.
Opening Ceremonies: All coaches, managers, and players MUST attend the Opening Ceremonies that will be held at 8:00 pm on Thursday July 6, 2017 at Field #3 North West Field at the Broadway Sports Complex, 2200 Broadway Street, Winfield, KS 67156. Please report to the park no later than 30 minutes prior to start time and in full uniform. Players not participating in the game following opening ceremonies do not have to wear their cleats; however, no open toed shoes will be permitted. Coaches will determine appropriate shoes for those players participating in the game following opening ceremonies.
Concessions: Hot and cold concessions will be available before, during, and after all games at the ballpark. Bring some extra spending money and enjoy a snack during the game! Water coolers for the team will be provided in the dugouts. Thanks to Creek Stone Meats for donations. NO PETS, SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BALL PARK
Team Awards/Closing Ceremonies: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Individual medallions will be awarded to the Champions and Runners-up teams. Other awards will be awarded at the Closing Ceremonies, at the completion of the tournament.
Host Community (Winfield): The City of Winfield will allow all players, coaches, and managers FREE access to the community pool as well July 6th – July 9th. The city pool will have copies of your roster and you will be admitted into the pool free of charge during the dates listed above. Page | 8
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Directions to Broadway Sports Complex Directions to Broadway Sports Complex are as follows: You will enter town on highway 77 or 160. If you enter on 77 you will need to turn east on 19th street go east to Broadway street and go south 2 blocks fields are located on east side of Broadway St. If you enter town on 160 highway you will go south on Main street to 19th street turn east and go to Broadway ST, turn South and the fields are located on the east side of Broadway.
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Tournament Contact Information If you have any questions or need special assistance, please contact the following individuals on the tournament committee:
Tournament Director: Amy Phillips 620-262-7211 [email protected]
Babe Ruth Official(s)-in-Charge Mark Donley, Kansas State Commissioner 316-655-8113 [email protected]
Tom French, Kansas Vice President 620-262-6104 [email protected]
Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Assistant Regional Commissioner-Softball: David Hargrove 3346 S. Chester Ct. Denver, Colorado 80231 303 589-7348 [email protected]
Umpire-In-Chief: Mario R. Jauregui Phone 620-218-4948 7 man TeamAmy Sparks-Concession Manager Racheal King- Souvenir Coordinator Kristina Meseke -Program Coordinator Tim Nihart- Field Coordinator Stephanie Kelley- Photo Coordinator.
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Additional Information Player Instructions Officials of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and the hard-working host community have made extensive efforts to make certain your stay will be pleasant and rewarding. Therefore, we shall expect that you absolutely cooperate with the following regulations pertaining to your actions during the tournament. Assistance: We want all players to thoroughly enjoy themselves during the tournament. If you need any information or assistance, please contact your team manager immediately. Conduct: Your conduct must be above reproach on and off the field. Any misbehavior or misconduct could not only cause you disqualification from the tournament but could also disqualify your team as well. Schedule: Follow your team schedule at all times. Be at practice sessions, tournament games, and special events on time. Be sure to check with your manager and Tournament Director whenever you wish to divert from the listed functions. Appearance: As champions, we expect your dress to be neat. You may of course dress informally and comfortably. At all times, neatness and cleanliness of appearance is required. Uniforms: Players on the same team shall wear a different number on their uniform. The division appropriate Official Babe Ruth League Shoulder Emblem must be worn on each team member’s left shirtsleeve. (For sleeveless uniforms, the shoulder emblem must be worn on the left front chest). For additional requirements, see the attached Regional Uniform Requirements.
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Practice Fields: Contact the Tournament Director for available times and locations. Reservations will be taken by Brandon Lowe 620-222-2888 at check-in or otherwise coordinated with the tournament director of his/her designated responsible person. IMPORTANT: Tournament Program Pictures: Please e-mail your team picture with player names in the order they appear on the picture to the Host team at [email protected]. Regards Stephanie Kelley Babe Ruth Softball. Please send team pictures with names as they appear upon completion of your State Tournament. Parents, Family and Fans-Souvenirs: Parents, family and fans are invited to check-in, but not required to attend. Tournament souvenir shirts ($25), official programs ($5) will be available for purchase during team check-in and during the tournament at Broadway Sports Complex. Prices will not be reduced during the tournament and souvenirs will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pre-Game Information: Warm ups will be on one of the designated non-game fields. Home team shall use the third base dugout and visitors shall use the first base dugout. Be ready to play. There will be no infield warm ups on the game fields (may hit fly balls in outfield and grounders in foul territory). Turn line-ups into official scorekeepers 15 minutes prior to game time. There will be signups for other practice fields on a first come/first serve basis throughout the tournament. Other details will be covered at check-in and the Officials meeting. Gate Admission: 1) No daily gate fee. Gate Admittance: Per Babe Ruth Requirements, players and coaches are admitted without a fee. A team “Tournament Spectator Admittance Gate Fee” will be charged to the teams at the rate of $350/team. This gate fee covers all fans/spectators that will be coming with your teams. Please have this fee ready via check or cash at the time of team check-in. Your team will not be allowed to participate without their gate fee paid.
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Flags/Banners: Please bring a State flag with you to check-in. We will display them during the Opening Ceremonies at the ballpark. Housing: No host family housing is provided for this tournament. Managers/Coaches Uniforms: The Manager and Coaches must each have a matching jersey that matches their players. Coaches’ jerseys do not need to contain a number. Coaches may wear "coach's shorts" as long as the coach’s shorts are the same color, match each other, and are in general color coordination with the team colors. Umpires: The umpires provided for this tournament have many years of experience working softball. They will enforce all rules and regulations covered in the official softball rulebook and the rules and regulations of Babe Ruth Softball. Please treat them with respect at all times. Only the manager will be allowed to discuss an umpire’s decision or any play of a controversial nature. The home plate umpire will be informed of the identity of each team’s manager prior to the start of each game. Sportsmanship: Any player, manager, coach, or fan acting in an un-sportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facility immediately. Such behavior may also result in disqualification from the tournament. Spending Money: Each player should bring money to potentially purchase a program, tournament t-shirt, concession items, and other personal items that they might need. Action Photos: No official action photos will be provided. Photos from the Tournament will be posted on Facebook at the Winfield Battle Ball, Babe Ruth League page. Say “Thank You”: Players: please take the time to say thank you to the host volunteers, who have given their time and gone out of their way to make players, coaches, and families feel welcome at the tournament.
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Catcher’s Gear: Catchers are required to wear a mask, helmet during warm-ups both before and during the game. Any other player that is used to warm up a pitcher, either between innings or in the bullpen should wear a helmet and a mask. Batting Helmets: An approved, double ear flap batting helmet must be worn at bat, while running the bases, in the on-deck circle and by any other player that might be coaching at first or third base. In addition, all bat persons must wear a batting helmet while on the playing field. Use of “caged” helmets is required for all Babe Ruth play. In the Dugouts and on the Field: Only players, managers, coaches, and bat persons will be allowed in each team’s dugout or on the field. Anyone in the dugout must be on a league’s roster during the regular season and included on the tournament roster. This does not include your bat person. Equipment: Bats, gloves, balls and other equipment must be kept in the dugout, in the proper place and never on the field. Discarding of bats, helmets, gloves or any other items in an unsportsmanlike manner can result in an ejection from the game. Host Team: Members of the Host Team are to be treated and are subject to all the same regulations as the other participating teams. If you have any questions about things to see and do during your visit to Winfield, do not hesitate to contact the tournament director/officials. Remember you are guests of the host league and their community. Please enjoy yourself at the tournament.
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Lodging Information-Hotel/Motel Lodging Information-Camping Camping: Camping is available at the following locations. The Winfield Fair Grounds do have camping available at a first come first serve bases. All amenities are there. E.g.: water, Electric, and sewer dump. Address is 1105 W 9th AVE, Winfield Ks. Charge is $8 a day for camping with Electric. Winfield City Lake is also 15 miles northeast of town has many electric and water hookups for the same $8 a day for electric hook up price. There is also shower house and camping pads on north side of the lake.
Hotel List Premier Hotels, Ask for Winfield Babe Ruth Battle Ball. Best Western—Patterson Park inn, 6100 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS 67005 Phone Number- (620) 307-6767, www. Bwpattersonparkinn.com Super 8 – 3228 N. Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67115 Phone Number – (620) 442-8880 – 10 Rooms available Super 8 – 3803 S. Pike Rd., Winfield, KS 67156 Phone Number: (620) 229-8888 - 7 Rooms available Econo Lodge – 1710 Main St., Winfield, KS 67156 Phone Number: (620) 221-9050 – 10 Double & 5 King Rooms available Oak Inn – 1177 E. 16th St., Wellington, KS 67156 (23.6 miles to ball fields in Winfield) Phone Number: (620) 326-8191 - Make sure to mention the tournament name to get 10% discount Quality Inn and Suites - 3800 S. Pike Rd., Winfield, KS 67156 Phone Number: (620) 221-7529 - 8 Rooms available
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Kansas Star Casino – 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110 (33.4 miles to ball fields in Winfield) Phone Number: (316) 719-5000 - 12 Rooms available First Council Casino Hotel – 12875 US – 77, Newkirk, OK 74647 (19.3 miles to ball fields in Winfield) Phone Number: (877) 725-2670 – Make sure to mention the tournament name to get discount rate of $89 per night.
THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WHILE IN WINFILED AND ARK CITY PLEASE VISIT THESE ESTABLISHMENTS IF POSSIBLE. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Winfield Chamber of Commerce Creek Stone Beef Sonic Cowley County Community College Daylight Donuts Felts Phillips 66 One Stop IMI Fluid Kinetics Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce Angels Care Home Health Save A Lot
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Regional Qualifying Teams; We would first like to thank you and your respective State/League for participating in the 2017 Midwest Plains Regional 14U & 16U Babe Ruth Softball Tournament this summer in Winfield, Kansas. We are extremely excited to be hosting this tournament. The Winfield Babe Ruth League, Board Members, players, and the residents of the community of Winfield KS would like to welcome your State, team, families, fans, and members of your community. We look forward to watch good spirited, fun, and competitive games during the tournament; and to the opportunity to create the most positive experience for everyone involved that we can! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought you here to this prestigious tournament and no matter the result, you should consider yourselves champions! Good luck to everyone and play hard! A little info on Winfield KS. Purchased from Chetopah, Chief of the Osage, in January 1870, Colonel E. C. Manning chose the Winfield Town Company site in the Walnut River Valley “for its general beauty, pure water, abundant wildlife, and fertile river bottom soil.” Situated between Timber Creek and the Walnut River, Winfield is surrounded by blue stem country and is located in the heart of the Kansas Flint Hills. Selected as #56 in the "The 100 Best SMALL TOWNS in AMERICA,” Winfield has maintained a progressive philosophy while preserving a sense of its history and natural beauty. It has its own special mix of commercial, recreational, and residential development. The Cowley County seat boasts roughly 12,000 residents and during the school year over 1,000 additional students call Winfield home. Winfield is situated just off Interstate 35, 45 miles south of Wichita. If you would like to plan a tour of our city, experience the history of our area or need assistance with planning a meeting, reunion or camping event, contact the Winfield Convention and Tourism professionals. They will be glad to assist with your plans! Call 620-221-2421 or email them at Winfield Convention Tourism. Amy Phillips Tournament Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Announcement …………………………………………… 2 Table of Contents …………………………………………………….. 3 Memo to Regional Tournament Managers ………………………... 4 Tournament Events / Schedule …………………………………….. 5-7 Important Notes & Times Tournament Picnic …………………………………………… 8 Officials Meeting ………...…………………………………… 8 Opening Ceremonies ………………………………………….8 Concessions …………………………………………………… 8 Team Awards.…………………………………………………. 8 Host Community ….………………………………..………… 8 Directions ………………...…………………………………………… 9 Tournament Contact Information ……...…………………………… 10 Additional Information ………………………………………………. 11 Players Instructions ……...…………………………………………… 12-14 Motels/Hotels………. …………………………………………………15-16
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List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule MEMO TO REGIONAL TOURNAMENT MANAGERS 1. 2.
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Double-check your tournament credential book and other appropriate information prior to arrival. Be sure that you have all required documents. Managers, coaches, will need to provide contact numbers for all coaches, managers and where you are staying at check-in. If there are changes to the schedule for games, we will contact you at the numbers provided. We are NOT responsible if you do not answer and are late for games. Make sure you arrive at the check-in site as a complete team and at your designated time. Teams are to arrive and depart as a complete group. There will be NO Exceptions, unless there has been prior approval from the Regional Commissioner. All such requests must be fully documented. Any player not excused and missing from check-in will not be allowed to participate in the tournament. The team players, manager, and coaches are required to attend all official tournament events, including the welcoming picnic / banquet. Managers and coaches are required to attend the “Managers and Coaches Meeting.” Tournament rules will be discussed at this time. Any questions regarding any aspect of the tournament should be directed to the Tournament Director or members of the Babe Ruth Softball Task Force. Remember that managers and coaches shall wear uniforms consistent with the Babe Ruth Champion Teams with the Babe Ruth Softball patch on the left shoulder. For additional requirements, see the attached Regional Uniform Requirements. Good sportsmanship makes the game enjoyable for everyone. Anyone acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facilities immediately. Be sure to have a team meeting and read the Player’s Guide with your team! Be sure that they know what is expected of them. Eight team Pool Play (two pools of four teams each, followed by double elimination championship bracket for top three teams in each of the two pools.
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Tournament Check-In times at Island Park Lions Pavilion times are subject to change-confirm with the Tournament Director upon your qualification for the tournament.
Time 11:00 – 11:45 AM 12:00 - 12:45 PM 1:00 - 1:45 PM 2:00 - 2:45 PM 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Team Check-In Schedule – Thursday, July 6, 2017 Team
Winfield League (Host) Kansas State Champs 14U & 16U Kansas #3 14U & Kansas #4 14U Missouri Champs 14U & 16U & Missouri #2, #3 14U Colorado State Champs 14U & 16U & Colorado #2, #3 14U
Managers, Coaches and Players shall wear their jersey to check-in. Managers shall bring their tournament credential book to check-in and give to the tournament officials.
4:00pm – 4:45pm Mandatory coach’s & official’s meeting at Island Park Pavilion*At least one team manager or coach must attend the meeting. 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm Tournament Picnic will be at the Island Park - North end of town on Main Street. *All team managers, coaches, and players must attend the Tournament Picnic. 8:00 pm Opening Ceremonies –Broadway Sports Complex, 2200 Broadway Street; Winfield, KS 67156 *All players, managers, and coaches are required to attend. Be at the complex @ 7:30 PM in full uniform. For Pool Play games, no new inning after one hour and thirty minutes; No ties-use International Tie Breaker Rule. In case of ties for both pool and bracket play; the international rule will be used for extra innings. First extra inning, the last batter from the previous inning starts at second base; additional innings, the last batter starts at third base. (V) =visiting team; (H) =home team. No time limit for bracket play games Run (mercy) rule. 15 runs after 3 innings; 10 after 4 innings, for all games. Additional Game InformationPool Play: home team predetermined and will use the 3rd base dugout. Double elimination Championship games: higher seeded team is the home team throughout bracket play and shall use the 3rd base dugout; if both teams are seeded the same, a coin flip shall determine the home team. Page | 5
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List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule (continued) Thursday July 6, 2017 8:00 pm - Opening ceremony
Friday July 7, 2017 8:30 am - Pool Play games start Pool Play Games (All teams in each pool advance to the Championship double elimination bracket.) Game Time 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM
Game # Pool Play Game #2, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #3, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #4, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #5, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #6, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #7, Field [#3] Pool Play Game #8, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #9, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #10, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #11, Field [#4] Pool Play Game #12, Field [#4]
END OF POOL PLAY GAMES Friday July 7, 2017 6:30 pm - Games continue
BEGIN DOUBLE ELIMINATION CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY Note: Top three teams from each Pool will advance to the Double Elimination Championship Play. No time limits for all championship play games.
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List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule Friday July 7, 2017 Game Time 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Game # Double Elimination Game #1- Field [#1] (Pool B 3rd Place vs Pool A 2nd Place) Double Elimination Game #2- Field [#1] (Pool A 3rd Place vs Pool B 2nd Place)
Saturday July 8, 2017 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Double Elimination Game #3- Field [#3] (Pool B 1st Place vs Winner Game 1) Double Elimination Game #4- Field [#3] (Pool A 1st Place vs Winner Game 2) Double Elimination Game #5- Field [#3] (Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 4) Double Elimination Game #6- Field [#3] (Loser Game 2 vs Loser Game 3) Double Elimination Game #7- Field [#3] (Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4) Double Elimination Game #8- Field [#3] (Winner Game 5 vs Winner Game 6)
Sunday July 24, 2016 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (15 minutes minimum After Game 9)
Double Elimination Game #9- Field [#3] (Loser Game 7 vs Winner Game 8) Double Elimination Game #10- Field [#3] (Winner Game 7 vs Winner Game 9) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
2:45 PM (45 minutes minimum After Game 10)
Double Elimination Game 11-Field [#3] (Winner Game 10 vs Loser Game 10) IF GAME
Following Completion Of Final Game
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Closing CeremoniesPresentation of Awards
*All games are subject to change. It is critical that we have correct contact information for coaches upon check-in.
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Important Notes & Times Tournament Picnic: All coaches, managers, and players, must attend the picnic at the Island Park, North end of town on Main Street, at 5:30 PM on Thursday July 6, 2017. Families are welcome as well until the food runs out, $6 per plate for family members. No charge for players and coaches.
Officials Meeting: All Officials, Coaches, Managers, Head Umpire, Regional Task Force, and members of the tournament committee are REQUIRED to attend. The meeting will be held at the Winfield Island Park Main Street at July 6, 2016 at 4:00pm.
Opening Ceremonies: All coaches, managers, and players MUST attend the Opening Ceremonies that will be held at 8:00 pm on Thursday July 6, 2017 at Field #3 North West Field at the Broadway Sports Complex, 2200 Broadway Street, Winfield, KS 67156. Please report to the park no later than 30 minutes prior to start time and in full uniform. Players not participating in the game following opening ceremonies do not have to wear their cleats; however, no open toed shoes will be permitted. Coaches will determine appropriate shoes for those players participating in the game following opening ceremonies.
Concessions: Hot and cold concessions will be available before, during, and after all games at the ballpark. Bring some extra spending money and enjoy a snack during the game! Water coolers for the team will be provided in the dugouts. Thanks to Creek Stone Meats for donations. NO PETS, SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BALL PARK
Team Awards/Closing Ceremonies: All participants will receive a participation certificate. Individual medallions will be awarded to the Champions and Runners-up teams. Other awards will be awarded at the Closing Ceremonies, at the completion of the tournament.
Host Community (Winfield): The City of Winfield will allow all players, coaches, and managers FREE access to the community pool as well July 6th – July 9th. The city pool will have copies of your roster and you will be admitted into the pool free of charge during the dates listed above. Page | 8
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Directions to Broadway Sports Complex Directions to Broadway Sports Complex are as follows: You will enter town on highway 77 or 160. If you enter on 77 you will need to turn east on 19th street go east to Broadway street and go south 2 blocks fields are located on east side of Broadway St. If you enter town on 160 highway you will go south on Main street to 19th street turn east and go to Broadway ST, turn South and the fields are located on the east side of Broadway.
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Tournament Contact Information If you have any questions or need special assistance, please contact the following individuals on the tournament committee:
Tournament Director: Amy Phillips 620-262-7211 [email protected]
Babe Ruth Official(s)-in-Charge Mark Donley, Kansas State Commissioner 316-655-8113 [email protected]
Tom French, Kansas Vice President 620-262-6104 [email protected]
Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Assistant Regional Commissioner-Softball: David Hargrove 3346 S. Chester Ct. Denver, Colorado 80231 303 589-7348 [email protected]
Umpire-In-Chief: Mario R. Jauregui Phone 620-218-4948 7 man TeamAmy Sparks-Concession Manager Racheal King- Souvenir Coordinator Kristina Meseke -Program Coordinator Tim Nihart- Field Coordinator Stephanie Kelley- Photo Coordinator.
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Additional Information Player Instructions Officials of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and the hard-working host community have made extensive efforts to make certain your stay will be pleasant and rewarding. Therefore, we shall expect that you absolutely cooperate with the following regulations pertaining to your actions during the tournament. Assistance: We want all players to thoroughly enjoy themselves during the tournament. If you need any information or assistance, please contact your team manager immediately. Conduct: Your conduct must be above reproach on and off the field. Any misbehavior or misconduct could not only cause you disqualification from the tournament but could also disqualify your team as well. Schedule: Follow your team schedule at all times. Be at practice sessions, tournament games, and special events on time. Be sure to check with your manager and Tournament Director whenever you wish to divert from the listed functions. Appearance: As champions, we expect your dress to be neat. You may of course dress informally and comfortably. At all times, neatness and cleanliness of appearance is required. Uniforms: Players on the same team shall wear a different number on their uniform. The division appropriate Official Babe Ruth League Shoulder Emblem must be worn on each team member’s left shirtsleeve. (For sleeveless uniforms, the shoulder emblem must be worn on the left front chest). For additional requirements, see the attached Regional Uniform Requirements.
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Practice Fields: Contact the Tournament Director for available times and locations. Reservations will be taken by Brandon Lowe 620-222-2888 at check-in or otherwise coordinated with the tournament director of his/her designated responsible person. IMPORTANT: Tournament Program Pictures: Please e-mail your team picture with player names in the order they appear on the picture to the Host team at [email protected]. Regards Stephanie Kelley Babe Ruth Softball. Please send team pictures with names as they appear upon completion of your State Tournament. Parents, Family and Fans-Souvenirs: Parents, family and fans are invited to check-in, but not required to attend. Tournament souvenir shirts ($25), official programs ($5) will be available for purchase during team check-in and during the tournament at Broadway Sports Complex. Prices will not be reduced during the tournament and souvenirs will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pre-Game Information: Warm ups will be on one of the designated non-game fields. Home team shall use the third base dugout and visitors shall use the first base dugout. Be ready to play. There will be no infield warm ups on the game fields (may hit fly balls in outfield and grounders in foul territory). Turn line-ups into official scorekeepers 15 minutes prior to game time. There will be signups for other practice fields on a first come/first serve basis throughout the tournament. Other details will be covered at check-in and the Officials meeting. Gate Admission: 1) No daily gate fee. Gate Admittance: Per Babe Ruth Requirements, players and coaches are admitted without a fee. A team “Tournament Spectator Admittance Gate Fee” will be charged to the teams at the rate of $350/team. This gate fee covers all fans/spectators that will be coming with your teams. Please have this fee ready via check or cash at the time of team check-in. Your team will not be allowed to participate without their gate fee paid.
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Flags/Banners: Please bring a State flag with you to check-in. We will display them during the Opening Ceremonies at the ballpark. Housing: No host family housing is provided for this tournament. Managers/Coaches Uniforms: The Manager and Coaches must each have a matching jersey that matches their players. Coaches’ jerseys do not need to contain a number. Coaches may wear "coach's shorts" as long as the coach’s shorts are the same color, match each other, and are in general color coordination with the team colors. Umpires: The umpires provided for this tournament have many years of experience working softball. They will enforce all rules and regulations covered in the official softball rulebook and the rules and regulations of Babe Ruth Softball. Please treat them with respect at all times. Only the manager will be allowed to discuss an umpire’s decision or any play of a controversial nature. The home plate umpire will be informed of the identity of each team’s manager prior to the start of each game. Sportsmanship: Any player, manager, coach, or fan acting in an un-sportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facility immediately. Such behavior may also result in disqualification from the tournament. Spending Money: Each player should bring money to potentially purchase a program, tournament t-shirt, concession items, and other personal items that they might need. Action Photos: No official action photos will be provided. Photos from the Tournament will be posted on Facebook at the Winfield Battle Ball, Babe Ruth League page. Say “Thank You”: Players: please take the time to say thank you to the host volunteers, who have given their time and gone out of their way to make players, coaches, and families feel welcome at the tournament.
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Catcher’s Gear: Catchers are required to wear a mask, helmet during warm-ups both before and during the game. Any other player that is used to warm up a pitcher, either between innings or in the bullpen should wear a helmet and a mask. Batting Helmets: An approved, double ear flap batting helmet must be worn at bat, while running the bases, in the on-deck circle and by any other player that might be coaching at first or third base. In addition, all bat persons must wear a batting helmet while on the playing field. Use of “caged” helmets is required for all Babe Ruth play. In the Dugouts and on the Field: Only players, managers, coaches, and bat persons will be allowed in each team’s dugout or on the field. Anyone in the dugout must be on a league’s roster during the regular season and included on the tournament roster. This does not include your bat person. Equipment: Bats, gloves, balls and other equipment must be kept in the dugout, in the proper place and never on the field. Discarding of bats, helmets, gloves or any other items in an unsportsmanlike manner can result in an ejection from the game. Host Team: Members of the Host Team are to be treated and are subject to all the same regulations as the other participating teams. If you have any questions about things to see and do during your visit to Winfield, do not hesitate to contact the tournament director/officials. Remember you are guests of the host league and their community. Please enjoy yourself at the tournament.
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Lodging Information-Hotel/Motel Lodging Information-Camping Camping: Camping is available at the following locations. The Winfield Fair Grounds do have camping available at a first come first serve bases. All amenities are there. E.g.: water, Electric, and sewer dump. Address is 1105 W 9th AVE, Winfield Ks. Charge is $8 a day for camping with Electric. Winfield City Lake is also 15 miles northeast of town has many electric and water hookups for the same $8 a day for electric hook up price. There is also shower house and camping pads on north side of the lake.
Hotel List Premier Hotels, Ask for Winfield Babe Ruth Battle Ball. Best Western—Patterson Park inn, 6100 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS 67005 Phone Number- (620) 307-6767, www. Bwpattersonparkinn.com Super 8 – 3228 N. Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67115 Phone Number – (620) 442-8880 – 10 Rooms available Super 8 – 3803 S. Pike Rd., Winfield, KS 67156 Phone Number: (620) 229-8888 - 7 Rooms available Econo Lodge – 1710 Main St., Winfield, KS 67156 Phone Number: (620) 221-9050 – 10 Double & 5 King Rooms available Oak Inn – 1177 E. 16th St., Wellington, KS 67156 (23.6 miles to ball fields in Winfield) Phone Number: (620) 326-8191 - Make sure to mention the tournament name to get 10% discount Quality Inn and Suites - 3800 S. Pike Rd., Winfield, KS 67156 Phone Number: (620) 221-7529 - 8 Rooms available
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Kansas Star Casino – 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110 (33.4 miles to ball fields in Winfield) Phone Number: (316) 719-5000 - 12 Rooms available First Council Casino Hotel – 12875 US – 77, Newkirk, OK 74647 (19.3 miles to ball fields in Winfield) Phone Number: (877) 725-2670 – Make sure to mention the tournament name to get discount rate of $89 per night.
THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WHILE IN WINFILED AND ARK CITY PLEASE VISIT THESE ESTABLISHMENTS IF POSSIBLE. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Winfield Chamber of Commerce Creek Stone Beef Sonic Cowley County Community College Daylight Donuts Felts Phillips 66 One Stop IMI Fluid Kinetics Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce Angels Care Home Health Save A Lot
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