Dear Baseball Finalist,

Congratulations on being selected for the 2019 Bay State Games Baseball Showcase. With the event ready to start in a few weeks, we wanted to provide you with some information that may assist you as you prepare for the tournament.

Finalist Fee All athletes selected for the final roster are required to pay a $100 finalist fee. This fee should be paid online. Your finalist fee must be paid in order to receive your uniform. You can pay your finalist fee online and the deadline to do so is Wednesday, July 3rd. To pay your fee, visit https://registration.baystategames.org/registrationStep1.asp?action=&sportID=64. If you have issues paying your fee, email [email protected].

Driving Directions Addresses for all venues can be found at https://www.baystategames.org/summer-games-directions.

Schedule Finals schedules for all events can be found at https://www.baystategames.org/finals-schedule.

Uniforms Bay State Games shirts will be distributed on the first day of the competition to those athletes who have paid their finalist fee. Players must provide all other equipment. Please wear white pants. Uniform colors are as follows: METRO – Power Yellow NORTHEAST- Royal Blue SOUTHEAST- White COASTAL - Dark Green CENTRAL- Orange WEST- Red

Parking There is free parking available in the BC High School parking lot.

Scouting Guide Please fill out the scouting guide via the Google Form as soon as you receive this letter. We will not accept any submissions after July 1 at 8:00am. Link to scouting guide: https://forms.gle/8MQ4Z1VADCzLKSPs9

Medical Information Medical services for Bay State Games participants are provided by professional volunteer medical personnel including Licensed Athletic Trainers and physicians from Children’s Hospital Boston, UMass Medical in Worcester, Mass General in Foxboro and Boston University Medical Center in Boston. Medical Personnel will be stationed at most venues prior to the start of each event. The medical staff's primary responsibility is to evaluate and manage injuries that occur during the games. Licensed Athletic Trainers are also available on site for pregame taping and treatment if needed.

ANY INJURY OR ILLNESS MUST BE REPORTED TO A MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER IMMEDIATELY. All medical staff will be readily identifiable by wearing a red Bay State Games medical staff shirt.

Water & Ice will be available at all competition venues. If heat conditions warrant, game length may be shortened or water breaks may be added. This decision will be made by game officials and medical staff based on current conditions. If there is visible lightning, play will be suspended and will resume 30 minutes after the last visible lightning strike.

Local emergency medical services are available to respond to ambulance calls at all sites. Bay State Games volunteer physicians are available during most high risk/contact sports and may be contacted for consultation through a medical staff member at each venue. If the ATC or other medical staff member feels a physician consult is needed, they will arrange this through the site medical coordinator if a physician is available. If a physician is unavailable, the athlete may need to be transported to an area hospital. Unless the use of an ambulance is necessary, athletes/coaches are responsible for transporting athletes to the physician or hospital.

ATHLETES AND COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE ATHLETIC TRAINER AT EACH COMPETITION SITE OF ANY KNOWN CONDITIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO COMPETE. This must be done at each venue, each day, since medical coverage personnel is subject to change.

The volunteer medical staff for the Bay State Games will not be responsible for consequences resulting from unreported conditions or injuries.

The Bay State Games Medical Staff (including certified athletic trainers and doctors) has final approval for any injured athlete to return to competition. Clearances from physicians not affiliated with the Bay State Games are not accepted. Bay State Games will arrange for an athlete to be evaluated by one of our physicians to determine return to play status.

T-Shirts All finalists will receive a Bay State Games t-shirt when they check in at registration on the day of the competition.

Merchandise When you pay your finalist fee, you can also order a Bay State Games Tech T-Shirt to commemorate your Bay State Games experience. These dry-fit shirts come in three color choices (Navy Blue, Royal Blue, and Orange) and include the Bay State Games logo on the front. The cost is $25 and includes free shipping. Orders will be mailed to the address provided at checkout. To order yours, visit https://www.baystategames.org/merchandise

Social Media Bay State Games will be using social media to communicate important updates and information throughout the finals to participants in all sports. To stay up to date with the most accurate information, follow @BayStateGames, the official Twitter and Instagram handles of the Bay State Games, or like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BayStateGames/ . Use the hashtag #BSG2019 to see what

other athletes, fans, and media are saying about the Summer Games, or to share your own Bay State Games experience!

Recruiting Blog A newly created Recruiting Tools section of the Bay State Games website contains information pertaining to the college selection process for all students and the recruiting process for student- athletes. If you are interested in continuing your playing career in college, the Bay State Games provides resources and helpful links, like to the NCAA Resource Center, a list of schools where former BSG participants are playing, a list of college coaches that have attended the Bay State Games, and a resource blog with tips and advice on the recruiting/college selection process. Each week, this blog will feature an article which touches on topics such as contacting a college coach, search tools for researching colleges, finding the right academic and social fit, creating an athlete profile, and many others. The blog may also act as a resource for Bay State Games athletes who will not continue their athletic careers. For more information, go to Bay State Games Recruiting Tools.

Results Results of all BSG events will be posted at www.baystategames.org/summer-games-results.

Athlete of the Year The Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program was established to recognize individuals who excel above and beyond their participation in the Bay State Games. Individuals are chosen based on overall achievements, involvement in the Bay State Games, and involvement in their community, effort, sportsmanship, and attitude on and off the field. Nominations can be submitted by coaches, commissioners, parents, volunteers, and even other players. Bay State Games Athlete of the Year recipients will be submitted to the National Congress of State Games for consideration as National Athlete of the Year. The Deadline for Bay State Games Athlete of the Year submissions is Friday, August 9 at 5pm. Visit www.baystategames.org/AOY for additional information and an application.

Programs of the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation The Bay State Games offers many programs in addition to the summer and winter games including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, Sportsmanship Initiative, Bay State Games Hall of Fame and High School Ambassador Program. For information visit, www.baystategames.org/other-programs.

Congratulations again on being selected as a finalist for the 2018 Bay State Games Baseball Showcase. Best of luck to you at the competition.

For additional details and questions, go to https://www.baystategames.org/baseball or email [email protected]