Tournament Coaches Information Packet 14U Class “A” National Championship Tournament July 22 nd – 29 th , 2018 Bowling Green, KY Send Signed Roster, Entry Fee, and Signed Entry form to: USA Softball of Kentucky Phone: (270) 438-9222 352 Three Springs Rd Fax: (270) 842-2104 Bowling Green, KY 42104 Email: [email protected]The Entry Fee is $550.00 make checks payable to USA Softball Kentucky Deadline for entry July 16, 2018 at 12:00pm CST (No Exceptions) www.usasoftballkentucky.com
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Tournament Coaches Information Packet
14U Class “A” National Championship Tournament
July 22nd – 29th, 2018 Bowling Green, KY
Send Signed Roster, Entry Fee, and Signed Entry form to: USA Softball of Kentucky Phone: (270) 438-9222 352 Three Springs Rd Fax: (270) 842-2104 Bowling Green, KY 42104 Email: [email protected]
The Entry Fee is $550.00 make checks payable to USA Softball Kentucky Deadline for entry July 16, 2018 at 12:00pm CST
(No Exceptions)
www.usasoftballkentucky.com
14U Class “A” National Championship Tournament
July 22nd – 29th, 2018 Bowling Green, KY
www.visitbgky.com www.usasoftballkentucky.com
Dear Manager,
Congratulations to you and your team for attaining the right to compete in the 2018 USA
Softball 14U Class “A” National Championship Tournament to be held July 22nd - July 29th,
2018. Many teams have invested much time and effort, but yours has paid off in a national
tournament berth. The entry deadline for the 2018 USA Softball 14U Class “A” National
Championship Tournament is July 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm CST.
The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will host the championship games at
Michael O. Buchanon Park, 9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101. We are committed
to providing a quality tournament and excellent facilities. Our complex contains warm-up areas,
restrooms, concession stand, parking areas, picnic areas, and playground. The complex is
within a 15-minute drive of area hotels, shopping malls, and restaurants.
The information contained in the 2018 USA Softball 14U Class “A” National Championship
Tournament packet should answer most of your questions concerning this year’s
championship. Please read the packet carefully and if you still have unanswered questions do
not hesitate to give us a call.
We welcome you to Bowling Green, Kentucky and promise to make this prestigious event
*Pool Play Schedules will be drawn on Wednesday July 18, 2018 and
posted at usasoftballkentucky.com by 4:00 p.m.*
Saturday July 21, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Early Registration at Holiday Inn Sunday July 22, 2018 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration at Holiday Inn Time: 12:00 pm Mandatory Manager’s Luncheon
(Lunch will be served. Admission by ticket only—limit two coaches per team)
Time: 6:30 pm Ceremonies Check in at Hot Rods Ball Park Time: 7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies at Hot Rods Ball Park Monday July 23, 2018 Time: 8:00 am Pool play begins Tuesday July 24, 2018 Time: 8:00 am Pool play continues Time: TBD Championship play draw at Buchanon Park Wednesday July 25nd – 29th, 2018 Championship play continues
A. The 2018 USA Softball Code and Rule Book will govern all rules and regulations.
B. Dress Code: Uniforms
a. Players on a team shall properly wear uniforms that are alike in color, trim and style.
b. Coaches must be neatly attired, dressed alike or in team uniform, and in accordance with the color code of the team.
C. Team trophies – TBA – depends on number of teams, in accordance with The USA
Softball Code
D. Individual Awards –TBA–awards will depend on number of teams, in accordance with The USA Softball Code
E. Format – Two (2) pool games followed by a double elimination tournament.
a. Games will be scheduled in a pool play format to begin the tournament. Results of the pool play will determine placement of each team in a double-elimination championship bracket.
F. Line-up-cards – Tournament officials will provide the line-up cards for each team. An
official card must be submitted to the scorekeeper at least 15-minutes prior to the game time.
G. Game Times – Follow the times listed on the official tournament bracket. Teams should be prepared to play immediately after the proceeding game is completed.
H. Infield Practice – No infield practice will be permitted. Warm-up is allowed in designated areas only. Teams may warm up on the outfield grass if time permits. Teams wishing to practice may reserve a practice field by calling Warren County Parks and Recreation (270) 842-5302.
I. Protests – The Tournament Committee will decide all protests. As manager, please be familiar with the rules of the game, including proper protest procedures.
J. Inclement Weather – In the event of inclement weather, the game must be resumed at the exact point where it was suspended in accordance with USA Softball Code. Inclement weather decisions will be made by tournament officials.
K. Home Team – a coin-toss prior to the start of each game shall determine the home
team, no exceptions. This includes the Championship Game.
L. Dugouts – The team at the top of the bracket will use the first-base dugout. The team at the bottom of the bracket will use the third-base dugout. Unless already occupied.
M. Official Game Ball –USA Softball Kentucky will provide the official game ball for the tournament. USA Softball Kentucky State Commissioner will approve all softballs.
N. Conduct – Managers and coaches are asked to be in control of their players both on
and off the field as well as their spectators. The Tournament Committee will deal with any report of misconduct, including damage to hotels.
O. Souvenirs – Souvenirs will be available at the Michael O. Buchanon Park throughout the tournament.
P. Coolers – Only one team cooler may be brought into the sports complexes (team cooler
tag will be provided).
Q. Pets – Pets are not permitted inside the sports complexes.
R. Alcohol - Alcohol is prohibited on the grounds of any USA Softball KY Youth Event.
S. Smoking – No tobacco products are permitted inside the sports complexes. No electronic smoking devices are permitted inside the sports complexes.
All game announcements and tournament information will be announced
Ticket prices at the complex will be charged as posted. Tournament pass prices are as follows: Tournament passes are good for all sessions. Weekend Pass (Monday thru Sunday) are as follows:
$60.00 – Adults (14-54) $40.00 – Children (6-13) FREE – Children (5 and Below) $40.00 – Senior (55 and Up) $40.00 – Military Day ticket prices (Monday thru Sunday) are as follows:
$10.00 – Adults (14-54) $7.00 – Children (6-13) FREE – Children (5 and Below) $7.00 – Senior (55 and Up) $7.00 – Military Team members with player passes will not be charged an admission fee when entering the complex. All players and coaches MUST have passes in order to enter the complex. If they do not have their passes with them they will be asked to pay. The following individuals are classified as team members:
• All players listed on Official USA Rosters (must present tournament passes)
• 3 Coaches/Managers (must present tournament passes) Any person leaving (even to the parking lot) must have a tournament pass to re-enter.
Information must be received before July 16, 2018 to be in the program book. If you do not have a photo, please provide the information listed above so that we may get your team information in the program book.
Please fill out this form: Team Name: _________________________________________________________________ Manager: ____________________________________________________________________ Hotel: _______________________________________________ Room No. _______________ Cell Number: _________________________________________________________________ Assistant Manager: ____________________________________________________________ Hotel: _______________________________________________ Room No. _______________ Cell Number: _________________________________________________________________ IF YOU ARE COMMUTING, please fill out the following: Manager: ____________________________________________________________________ Day Phone: _________________________________ Cell Number: ______________________ Assistant Manager: ____________________________________________________________ Day Phone: _________________________________ Cell Number: _____________________ ___________________________________ Team Representative’s Signature
THIS FORM MUST BE SENT IN WITH REGISTRATION PAPERWORK
