2019 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
TEAM MANUAL
HOSTED BY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SECSPORTS.COM
Contents SECTION 1 • WELCOME ...... 3 SECTION 2 •TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL ...... 4 SECTION 3 • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ...... 5 Section 3•1 Administrative Teleconference ...... 5 Section 3•2 Practice Slots ...... 5 Section 3•3 Game Schedule ...... 6 SECTION 4 •AWARDS ...... 8 SECTION 5 • EQUIPMENT ...... 8 Section 5•1 Balls ...... 8 Section 5•2 Bats/Bat Testing ...... 8 Section 5•3 Bat Handlers ...... 8 SECTION 6 • TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS ...... 9 Section 6•1 Banners, Artificial Noise Makers, Music ...... 9 Section 6•2 Dugouts ...... 9 Section 6•3 Electronic Communication ...... 9 Section 6•4 Emergency/Evacuation Plan ...... 9 Section 6•5 Game Length ...... 9 Section 6•6 Gift Suite ...... 10 Section 6•7 Hospitality ...... 10 Section 6•8 Introductions ...... 10 Section 6•9 Laundry ...... 10 Section 6•10 National Anthem ...... 10 Section 6•11 Pregame Protocol ...... 11 Section 6•12 Scouting ...... 12 Section 6•13 Umpires ...... 12 Section 6•14 Uniforms ...... 12 Section 6•15 Videotaping ...... 12 SECTION 7 • COMPETITION SITE ...... 13 Section 7•1 Competition Site Maps ...... 13 Section 7•2 Facility Information ...... 13 Section 7•3 Locker Rooms/Team Tents ...... 13 Section 7•4 Parking ...... 13 Section 7•5 Participant Entrances ...... 13 Section 7•6 Practice Areas ...... 14 SECTION 8 • DIRECTIONS ...... 14 1
SECTION 9 • STADIUM POLICIES...... 15 Section 9•1 Entry Open ...... 15 Section 9•2 Clear Bag Policy ...... 15 Section 9•3 Stadium Rules ...... 15 SECTION 10 • LODGING ...... 16 Section 10•1 Team Hotel(s) ...... 16 Section 10•2 Spectator Hotel(s) ...... 16 SECTION 11 • MEDIA SERVICES ...... 16 Section 11•1 Credentials (Participant, Media) ...... 16 Section 11•2 Interview Process ...... 16 Section 11•3 Radio ...... 17 Section 11•4 Television/Webcasting ...... 17 Section 11•5 Media Relations ...... 17 SECTION 12 • MEDICAL ...... 17 Section 12•1 Ambulance ...... 17 Section 12•2 Athletic Training ...... 17 Section 12•3 Championship Medical Contacts ...... 17 Section 12•4 Hospitals and Emergency Services ...... 17 Section 12•5 Physicians ...... 18 Section 12•6 X-Rays ...... 18 SECTION 13 • SQUAD SIZE ...... 18 Section 13•1 Squad Size ...... 18 SECTION 14 • TICKETS ...... 19 Section 14•1 Complimentary Tickets/Pass List(s) ...... 19 Section 14•2 Player/Guest Tickets ...... 19 Section 14•3 Prices ...... 19 Section 14•4 Team Allocations ...... 19 Section 14•5 Ticket Office Contact Numbers ...... 19 Section 14•6 Purchasing ...... 19 SECTION 15 • HOST CITY INFORMATION ...... 20 Section 15•1 Worship Services ...... 20 Section 15•2 Dining Options ...... 20 Section 15•3 Local Attractions ...... 20 APPENDIX A • TRAVEL PARTY ROSTER ...... 21 APPENDIX B • FACILITY MAP ...... 22
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SECTION 1 • WELCOME
Howdy!
Welcome to Texas A&M University and to Davis Diamond. Congratulations on a successful season. We hope you enjoy your stay during the 2019 SEC Softball Tournament as well as your visit to Aggieland.
On behalf of the Athletic Department, I would like to extend a special welcome to the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who are attending the Championships.
We’re proud to be hosting this prestigious tournament at our new Davis Diamond. When we designed Davis Diamond, we envisioned hosting championship events like this one while providing an unmatched student-athlete experience and an exceptional guest experience, too.
We are looking forward to an excellent tournament – one filled with true competitive spirit and great sportsmanship.
If our staff may be of any service to you during your visit, please ask. Once again, welcome to Aggieland!
Gig ‘Em!
RC Slocum Interim Director of Athletics
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SECTION 2 •TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL
Tournament Director: Steve Miller Tournament Manager: Scot Obergefell Work: 979/862-2564 Work: 979/862-5378 Cell: 979/777-2721 Cell: 607/435-0390 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tournament Manager: Erin Jones Field Manager: Craig Potts Work: 979/458-3997 Work: 979/458-2014 Cell: 979/229-3962 Cell: 979/739-4254 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Facility Manager: Cole Reed Sports Information Contact: Evan Roberts Work: 979/862-7333 Work: 979/862-5452 Cell: 830/391-2859 Cell: 260/615-8662 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Director of Olympic Sports Athletic Training: Matt Kee Athletic Trainer: Stephanie Kee Work: 979/862-6002 Work: 979/458-3670 Fax: 979/224-1313 Cell: 979/224-0798 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ticket Manager: Amy Janac Marketing Director: Tim Michl Work: 979/260-7980 Work: 979/862-5409 Fax: 979/260-7940 Cell: 859/227-9318 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Director of Operations: Cassie Green Assistant Commissioner: Byron Hatch Cell: 979/446-5349 Work: 205/458-3000 (ext.3006) Email: [email protected] Cell: 832/259-4385 Email: [email protected] Asst. Dir. of Communications: Jill Skotarczak Coordinator of Umpires: Christine Cornwell Work: 205/458-3000 (ext. 3010) Cell: 336/202-3083 Cell: 732/306-7344 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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SECTION 3 • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Section 3•1 Administrative Teleconference
The pre-tournament administrative teleconference will be conducted on Monday, May 6 at 9 a.m. central/10 a.m. eastern). The purpose of this meeting is to review policies and procedures governing the conduct of the tournament.
The head coach and sport administrator are required to attend this call. It is encouraged for the sports information director and team director of operations to attend. Other tournament representatives on the call will include Umpire-In-Chief, Tournament Manager, Host SID, Host Athletic Trainer, Host Ticket Manager, and conference office reprentatives.
Call-In Number: 866/891-0756 Passcode: 2300389697#
Section 3•2 Practice Slots
Each team will have the option for 50 minutes of practice time on the competition field Tuesday, May 7 and 50 minutes in the batting cages. Top seeds have the first priority for practice slots (Top 4 seeds will also have the opportunity to practice on Wed., May 8)
There will be a 10-minute break between each practice for field preparation and transition. Representatives of other participating institution’s official traveling party may not attend.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE -- Tuesday, May 7 SLOT 1 CAGES: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM FIELD: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM GIFT: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
SLOT 2 FIELD: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM CAGES: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM GIFT: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
SLOT 3 CAGES: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM FIELD: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM GIFT: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
SLOT 4 FIELD: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM CAGES: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM GIFT: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
SLOT 5 CAGES: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM FIELD: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM GIFT: 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
SLOT 6 FIELD: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM CAGES: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM GIFT: 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
SLOT 7 CAGES: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM FIELD: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM GIFT: 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
SLOT 8 FIELD: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM CAGES: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM GIFT: 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
SLOT 9 CAGES: 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM FIELD: 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM GIFT: 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
SLOT 10 FIELD: 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM CAGES: 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM GIFT: 6:15 PM - 6:30 PM
SLOT 11 CAGES: 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM FIELD: 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM GIFT: 8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
SLOT 12 FIELD: 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM CAGES: 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM GIFT: 8:15 PM - 8:30 PM
SLOT 13 CAGES: 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM FIELD: 9:00 PM - 9:50 PM GIFT: 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM
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Head Coach Interviews Head Coaches must be available 30 minutes before their scheduled field practice slot for ESPN interviews. Interviews will take place in the press box suite on the first base side.
Tuesday, May 7 Facility Schedule 7 a.m. Athletic Training Room open (ground level, third base side) 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Media and Tournament Staff Hospitality (Suite 2, 3rd Floor) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Media Will Call (Main Entry right doors) 8 a.m. Media Work Area opens (Writers Press Box, 3rd Floor) 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Student-Athlete Gift Suite (EB Cushing Stadium)
Section 3•3 Game Schedule Game times outlined in the tournament bracket are subject to change based on the seed of the host institution.
Wednesday, May 8 7:30 a.m. Bat Testing for all teams competing Wednesday (Umpire Dressing Room) Testing begins with game one team higher seed and continues in order with subsequent games 9 a.m. Gates Open
FIRST ROUND -- Wednesday, May 8 GAME 1 #12 vs. #13 10:00 AM SEC Network GAME 2 #11 vs. #6 12:30 PM SEC Network GAME 3 #10 vs. #7 3:00 PM SEC Network GAME 4 #9 vs. #8 5:30 PM SEC Network GAME 5 Game 1 winner vs. #5 8:00 PM SEC Network
Top 4 Seeds Practices Aggie Softball Stadium. Practice slots will be assigned to teams to occur prior to the game involving their next potential opponent.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 8 SEED 3 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM GIFT: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM SEED 2 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM GIFT: 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM SEED 1 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM GIFT: 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM SEED 4 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM GIFT: 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Wednesday, May 8 Facilty Schedule 8 a.m. Media and Tournament Staff Hospitality open (Suite 2, 3rd Floor) 8 a.m. Media Will Call open (Main Entry right doors) 8 a.m. Media Work Area open (Writers Press Box, 3rd Floor) 9 a.m. Athletic Training Room open (ground level, third base side) 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.Student-Athlete Gift Suite (EB Cushing Stadium)
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Thursday, May 9 8:30 a.m. Bat Testing for all teams competing Thursday (Umpire Dressing Room) Testing begins with first game higher seed and continues in order with subsequent games 9 a.m. Media and Tournament Staff Hospitality open (Suite 2, 3rd Floor) 9 a.m. Media Will Call open (Main Entry right doors) 9 a.m. Media Work Area open (Writers Press Box, 3rd Floor) 10 a.m. Athletic Training Room open (ground level, third base side) 10 a.m. Gates Open
QUARTERFINALS -- Thursday, May 9 GAME 6 Game 2 winner vs. #3 11:00 AM SEC Network GAME 7 Game 3 winner vs. #2 1:30 PM SEC Network GAME 8 Game 4 winner vs. #1 4:00 PM SEC Network GAME 9 Game 5 winner vs. #4 6:30 PM SEC Network
Friday, May 10 1 p.m. Bat Testing for all teams competing Friday (Umpire Dressing Room) Testing begins with first game higher seed and continues in order with subsequent games 1:30 p.m. Media and Tournament Staff Hospitality open (Suite 2, 3rd Floor) 1:30 p.m. Media Will Call open (Main Entry right doors) 1:30 p.m. Media Work Area open (Writers Press Box, 3rd Floor) 2:30 p.m. Athletic Training Room open (ground level, third base side) 2:30 p.m. Gates Open
SEMIFINALS -- Friday, May 10 GAME 10 Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner 3:30 PM ESPN2 GAME 11 Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner 6:00 PM ESPN2
Saturday, May 11 4:30 p.m. Bat Testing for all teams competing Saturday (Umpire Dressing Room) Testing begins with higher seed 5 p.m. Media and Tournament Staff Hospitality open (Suite 2, 3rd Floor) 5 p.m. Media Will Call open (Main Entry right doors) 5 p.m. Media Work Area open (Writers Press Box, 3rd Floor) 6 p.m. Athletic Training Room open (ground level, third base side) 6 p.m. Gates Open
CHAMPIONSHIP -- Saturday, May 11 GAME 11 Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner 7:00 PM ESPN2
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SECTION 4 •AWARDS
If the SEC regular season championship trophy was not presented during the regular season, the trophy will be presented to the designated team prior to its first game of the tournament. An SEC Championship trophy will be presented to the SEC Tournament Champion immediately following the championship game.
Scholar-Athlete of the Year—The Scholar-Athlete of the Year award will be presented on the field prior to the receipient’s first game of the tournament.
All Tournament Team—After each semifinal game, the non-advancing coach will submit two individual student- athletes from their team for selection to the All-Tournament Team. Three student-athletes will be submitted from the second place team, while four student-athletes will be submitted by the championship team for a total of 11 student-athletes.
Tournament MVP—The Tournament MVP will be chosen by the championship winning coach.
SECTION 5 • EQUIPMENT
Section 5•1 Balls The Rawlings NC12L (.47 COR) is the official softball for the SEC Tournament. The SEC will supply balls for all rounds; no other softball shall be used.
Teams will have the option of practicing with the Rawlings ball, but should not use them during hitting practice.
Game balls should be available 2.5 hours prior to each game for each team. Each team is asked to scuff game balls during practice. The balls being scuffed should not be used for hitting practice. Scuffed balls should be returned to the field crew prior to the team leaving the field.
One new game ball should be given to each team prior to the start of each game. The game ball should be returned to the umpire prior to the game.
Section 5•2 Bats/Bat Testing
Location. Testing will take place at Davis Diamond in the umpires locker room located near the first base field gate. Both coaches (or designee) will bring all bats to the testing location. Refer to the schedule of events for testing times.
Testing Procedure. Each bat will be tested until it receives two pass results or two fail results whichever comes first. Bats passing both tests will receive a tamper-proof sticker to be placed on the taper of the bat so it is easily visible.
Failed Bat Protocol. A bat that fails the BCT testing will be deemed illegal and remain in the immediate possession of the SEC Representative until the end of the championship or after the team’s last game of the championship. If a bat fails testing, the bat is dead for the championship and will not be retested. The SEC Representative will return the illegal bat to the head coach at the conclusion of their team’s last game of the championship. For each failed bat, the SEC Representative will complete the SEC Failed Bat Form.
Section 5•3 Bat Handlers
Each team will be responsible for collecting its own bats. No bat handlers will be provided during the tournament. Should you bring your own bat handler, they will need to be a part of the credentialed 32 in your dugout 8
SECTION 6 • TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS
Section 6•1 Banners, Artificial Noise Makers, Music
No banners may be posted at the tournament other than the SEC and approved media banners. Artificial noise makers, air horns, and electronic amplifiers are not permitted and shall be removed upon discovery.
Warm-Up Tapes. No warm-up tapes are permissible. Only electronic scoreboard music will be used. The host institution will select and administer the music.
Walk-Up Music. Batter walk-up music is to be provided in advance by each team to Tim Michl at [email protected]. A list of student-athletes and their song should be included. Music must be edited in advance. All music must be clean in nature and not inclusive of vulgar or suggestive language. If a pitcher has a separate walk-up song, please indicate which song should be played when.
Section 6•2 Dugouts
The home team dugout is located along the 3rd base line. The visiting team dugout is located along the 1st base line.
Each dugout will be supplied with, and all teams are required to use, Gatorade coolers and bottles/cups during the Tournament.
Section 6•3 Electronic Communication
The policies and procedures are outlined in Rule 5.9 of the Softball 2018 and 2019 Rules and Interpretations book. There is neither electronic communication nor videotaping from the dugout.
Section 6•4 Emergency/Evacuation Plan
Teams will receive specific detailed information regarding the evacuation plan during the administrative teleconference. If there is any type of emergency while in the stadium, the SEC representative and stadium officials will provide immediate instructions and will expect the full cooperation of everyone in your travel party. Team administrators will be the first line of communication provided time allows.
Please review the plan with members of your travel parties upon receipt.
Section 6•5 Game Length
All games shall be seven innings, unless a team holds at least an eight-run lead after five innings of play, at which time the game shall be declared complete. If play has been stopped before a seven-inning game has been completed, it shall be resumed at the point of interruption, with the exception of the eight run rule. If the eight-run rule does not apply, at least five innings must be played in order for the game to be considered regulation or complete.
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Section 6•6 Gift Suite
Student-athletes participating in an SEC Championship will receive a gift commemorating their participation in the event. Coaches will be responsible for signing the eligibility list at the site of the championship, verifying the names of student-athletes listed are those in fact traveling to and participating in the Championship.
The SEC gift suite program will be managed on-site through Goldner Associates. Eligible student-athletes participating in the Tournament will have the opportunity to select a gift that will be shipped to their institution following the tournament. The gift suite will be located at EB Cushing Stadium and open in conjunction with each team’s first practice. Designated gift suite times are assigned during the administrative teleconference. Any questions regarding student-athlete gifts can be directed to Meredith Branch at the SEC office ([email protected])
Section 6•7 Hospitality
The official travel party for each team will be provided with snacks and drinks in their designated team tent. Participant credentials are required.
Media and staff hospitality will be located at EB Cushing Stadium. In addition, a snack station will be available on the press box level of Davis Diamond.
Section 6•8 Introductions
Each team’s SID must confirm the roster, jersey number, and pronunciation with the public announcer at least 20 minutes prior to each game. Visiting team will be introduced first for all games.
Formal introductions will occur on Wednesday and Thursday. Non-starters will be introduced first, followed by the starting lineup, head coach, and assistant coaches. Teams will lineup along their respective baseline.
On Friday and Saturday, only starting lineups and head coaches will be introduced.
Section 6•9 Laundry
Contact Texas A&M’s Cassie Green at 979-446-5349 if you will need laundry services. A nominal fee will be assessed.
Section 6•10 National Anthem
The "Star-Spangled Banner" shall be played once per day (before the first game of the day).
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Section 6•11 Pregame Protocol
Pregame Timing Sheets: Available in each dugout and press box.
Practice field available: All pregame warm-ups should take place on the practice field until the 30-minute on-field pregame protocol begins on the competition field.
Example: Game time 2:30 p.m. 2:03-2:08 p.m. Field Prep (5 minutes) 2:08 p.m. Line Ups Due to Press Box 2:08-2:13 p.m. Home infield pregame warm-up 2:13-2:18 p.m. Visiting infield pregame warm-up 2:18-2:26 p.m. Grounds crew finalizes field preparation (8 minutes) 2:26 p.m. Umpire/Coaches Meeting 2:28 p.m. Introductions 2:32 p.m. Home team takes field for final warm-up 2:33 p.m. First Pitch
NOTE: There will be a minimum 30-minute window from last pitch to first pitch for all games and warm up protocol shall be planned accordingly.
Batting Cages. One batting cage is available at the site, and all teams will have equal time to its use prior to their game. The home team uses the batting cage first. The batting cage may be used while another game is in progress as long as it does not interfere with the game in progress. (All teams have access to all equipment.)
Pre-game Protocol: A practice field is available and teams may warm-up on the practice field (equal amount of time for each team).
After both teams have completed use of the batting cages and warm-up areas (use of those facilities is established by the SEC representative and tournament manager), it is permissible to move onto the game field area for warm up under the following conditions:
1. The preceding game has ended and both participating teams have cleared the field and dugout area.
2. Team equipment is stored in the dugout or along the outfield fence (or sideline fence in the outfield) so the grounds crew may water the entire infield area (including foul territory).
3. Warm up prior to the designated warm-up time is limited to the outfield area nearest the team's dugout until the grounds crew has left the field.
4. If time remains after the grounds crew has completed its work, and prior to the start of the designated warm- up time, a team may field groundballs on the dirt in foul territory or fair territory behind first or third base in the outfield.
During the 30-minute pregame protocol, each team is allowed five minutes for line drills. Home team along the baseline between third and second and the visiting team along the baseline between first and second. Outfield warm-up will take place in the respective (right or left field, leaving centerfield open as a buffer/safety zone). Balls may be batted to outfielders.
Bullpens. Two separate bullpen areas are available.
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Pitchers: Pitchers for the upcoming game may use the bullpen area while a game is in progress only when the bullpen area is not in use by either of the participating teams (i.e., both bullpens must be open for this opportunity to be used and the opportunity ends if either participating team desires to use a bullpen).
Section 6•12 Scouting
Seats will be reserved and marked in section 105 for scouting purposes.
Institutions are permitted to videotape championship competition by their teams or their individual student-athletes for archival, coaching or instructional purposes. Each institution is permitted to use one camera and may videotape from this camera only that portion of the competition in which it participates. The videotapes may not be used for any commercial purposes. An institution is limited to the centerfield camera platform. Cameras may not be manned during play. No electronic equipment is permitted inside the dugout.
Section 6•13 Umpires
The SEC Coordinator of Umpires is responsible for the assignment of umpires to the tournament site.
Section 6•14 Uniforms
The higher seed in each game will be the designated home team. The home team shall wear light uniforms. The visiting team must wear a contrasting color.
Section 6•15 Videotaping
Videotaping for scouting is above (Section 6.12).
Participating teams may videotape from centerfield only games in which they are a participant. If centerfield is not available, the host institution will provide an area in which all teams have equal access. Teams may record any game at the site of competition from the ESPN/SECN mult-box in the press box. Teams must provide their own video equipment and appropriate accessories to record from this mult-box.
Recording from the dugout is PROHIBITED. (See Rule 5.9.3 of the NCAA Softball Rules Book).
Mounted Cameras (See Rule 5.9 of the NCAA Softball Rules Book.)
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SECTION 7 • COMPETITION SITE
Section 7•1 Competition Site Maps
See appendix.
Section 7•2 Facility Information
1. Outfield dimensions: a. Right: [200] b. Center: [220] c. Left: [200] 2. Backstop, sideline and outfield fences [padded walls] 3. Outfield composition: grass 4. Infield composition: dirt 5. Concessions on site for purchase. 6. Restroom on site (public on concourse; teams in dugout). 7. Warm-up area [turf warm-up field—no cleats permitted]. 8. Warm-up area [practice field] 9. Dugouts are covered and enclosed. 10. Bullpen areas: [down each line.] 11. Batting cages: [third base line, enclosed]
Section 7•3 Locker Rooms/Team Tents
Restrooms are locked in each dugout. A locker room is connected to the first base dugout.
Team tents are located on first base side of Davis Diamond at EB Cushing Stadium.
Section 7•4 Parking
Team buses should drop off at EB Cushing Stadium’s parking Lot 100m located on Penberthy Road. Team buses will relocate to park at Lot 63 at Pierce Pavillion at 555 George Bush Drive near the intersection of Penberthy Road. For everyone’s safety buses should not attempt drop offs from Penberthy Road or Tom Chandler Road.
Public parking will be located within walking distance of Davis Diamond.
Graduation will be happening on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Reed Arena which is across the street from Davis Diamond. Ceremomies will begin at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Please use recommended routes and allow additional time.
Section 7•5 Participant Entrances
All participants should enter Davis Diamond via the first base/right field entry.
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Section 7•6 Practice Areas
Warm-up area is located on the adjacent turf warm-up field, cleats are not permitted. Warm-up can also occur on the practice field at Aggie Softball Complex.
SECTION 8 • DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS FROM HOTELS TO DAVIS DIAMOND
from Highway 6 (Earl Rudder Freeway): · Right (north) on feeder road of HWY 6 · Left (west) on Boonville Road. Cross over freeway. · Left (south) on feeder road and enter freeway HWY 6 · Exit University Drive · Right on University Drive (west) (continue on University Drive for approximately 3.5 miles) · Left (south) on Discovery Drive · Left (east) on John Kimbrough Drive · Right (south) on Penberthy Road from South College Station: · Right (west) on William Fitch (State Highway 40) · Merge (north) on Wellborn Road (FM 2154) · Right to merge onto Harvey Mitchell Parkway (west) (FM 2818) · Right on George Bush Drive (east) · Left on Penberthy Road (north) · Right (east) on Tom Chandler Road
from University Drive area: · Continue on University Drive for approximately 3 miles) · Left (south) on Discovery Drive · Left (east) on John Kimbrough Drive · Right (south) on Penberthy Road · Left (east) on Tom Chandler Road
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SECTION 9 • STADIUM POLICIES
Section 9•1 Entry Open
Public entry begins one hour prior to the first game of the day. The facility will be cleared between the second and third games on Wednesday and Thursday.
Section 9•2 Clear Bag Policy
The following clear bag policy is in effect for ALL games at Davis Diamond.
If fans are bringing bags to Davis Diamond, the bag must be clear and not exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in or be a clear 1 gallon resealable plastic freezer storage bag. One per person. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC, and have a maximum of one logo imprint not exceeding 4.5 in tall x 3.4 inch wide.
The only non-clear bags permitted are small clutch bags (with or without a strap) that are the size of a hand.
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at designated entries.
For more information: www.12thman.com/BeClear
Section 9•3 Stadium Rules
1. All fans, including infants, must have a ticket for admission to reserved sections. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free of charge in general admission (subject to availability).
2. General Admission tickets are a guarantee of admission, but not a guarantee of seat availability.
3. No food or beverages. (Exception: a fan may bring 1 plastic bottle of water)
4. No firearms.
5. No tobacco products of any kind. This includes all traditional cigarettes and E-cigarettes. No smoking, no vaping.
6. No alcohol, ice chests, umbrellas, strollers or pets.
7. No stadium seats in excess of 16 inches. No lawn chairs.
8. No unauthorized banners, signs, or flags.
9. No unattended children.
10. All bags are subject to search.
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SECTION 10 • LODGING
Section 10•1 Team Hotel(s)
Teams are responsible for their own lodging arrangments.
Section 10•2 Spectator Hotel(s)
Hotels spectators may consider may be found at www.ExperienceBCS.com
SECTION 11 • MEDIA SERVICES
Section 11•1 Credentials (Participant, Media)
Official Travel Party. The official traveling party for the championship is 36. Credentials will be provided to each team: 22 student-athletes, 4 coaches, 6 other institutional staff members, 4 administrators. Teams are limited to 32 individuals in the dugout during game play. This includes players, coaches, managers, athletic trainers, SID, and one handler if applicable. Any additional individuals must purchase a ticket from the institution’s allocation.
All participating teams must complete a list of the official travel party to verify individuals who should receive credentials. See Appendix A.
Participant Media. Media credentials shall be issued according to the SEC criteria.
Radio Providing Play-by-Play Credentials may be provided to the number of individuals required by a station or network to originate games during the regular season. However, in no case may more than four credentials be provided for any single station/network.
Section 11•2 Interview Process
Postgame. A 10-minute cooling-off period is scheduled to allow a coach to meet with the student-athletes in the locker/team room after the game. This period begins when the coach enters the locker room after the game. Following the conclusion of the cooling-off period there will be a press conference for each team. The non- advancing team will attend the press conference first, followed by the advancing team.
Coaches must report to the media room for postgame press conferences immediately following the cooling-off period. No coach may delay a press conference with the covering media to conduct an interview with a single newspaper, radio, or television entity except to conduct a short interview with the rights-holding television broadcaster. After completing the scheduled press conference with the media covering the championship, coaches and student-athletes may participate in one-on-one interviews.
Each coach will participate in the postgame press conference with up to three student-athletes from each team. Media will be polled for their choices of players to participate in the press conference. The names of the selected student-athletes will be communicated to the institution’s sports information director. If a student-athlete is requested, she MUST attend the postgame press conference.
The press conference room is located between the third base dugout and the batting cage.
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Section 11•3 Radio
Home and Away broadcast booths are located on the press box level of Davis Diamond.
Section 11•4 Television/Webcasting
All games will be available on SEC Network or ESPN2 and via the ESPN app.
Section 11•5 Media Relations
Each participating SID should email the following materials to Evan Roberts ([email protected]) after the completion of their final regular season game. Word and TAS rosters Automated Scorebook generated PDF files of results and stats (overall and SEC only) CAP statistics file and XML from Automated Scorebook Game notes for tournament
Live scoring will be available at www.secsports.com and www.12thMan.com.
SECTION 12 • MEDICAL
Section 12•1 Ambulance
The host Athletic Training Staff will coordinate the medical needs of the participants.
Section 12•2 Athletic Training
Certified athletic trainer(s) shall be available in the athletic training facility and assist the participating institutions’ sports medicine staff. Certified athletic trainer(s) shall be on site for each scheduled practice or contest. Physician(s) will be on-call or on site for all practice and game days, depending on the sport. When applicable, the host institutions shall provide specialty physicians (e.g., dermatologists, orthopedic, ophthalmologist), dentist, x-ray technicians, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) or licensed massage therapists.
Section 12•3 Championship Medical Contacts
Athletic Trainer: Matt Kee Work: 979/862-6002 Fax: 979/224-1313 Email: [email protected]
Section 12•4 Hospitals and Emergency Services
Hospitals: College Station Medical Center 979/764-5100 1604 Rock Prairie Road 17
Baylor Scott & White Hospital 979/207-0100 700 Scott & White Drive
St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center 979/776-3777 2801 Franciscan Drive
The Physicians’ Centre: 979/731-3100 3131 University Drive
Pharmacies: CVS 979/693-8085 2411 Texas Ave S.
Walgreen’s 979/696-5908 2322 Texas Ave S.
Section 12•5 Physicians
The host Athletic Training Staff will coordinate the medical needs of the participants.
Section 12•6 X-Rays
The host Athletic Training Staff will coordinate the medical needs of the participants.
SECTION 13 • SQUAD SIZE
Section 13•1 Squad Size
An institution may travel all eligible student-athletes to the Tournament, however each team is limited to 22 eligible players in uniform. These student-athletes must be designated prior to the tournament commencing.
After submitting, no changes may be made in a team roster for any reason.
Non-participating student-athletes are not permitted to access the competition area immediately prior to and during their team’s game.
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SECTION 14 • TICKETS
Section 14•1 Complimentary Tickets/Pass List(s)
No complimentary tickets are permitted for SEC championship competition. Each participating team is guaranteed the right to purchase tickets.
Section 14•2 Player/Guest Tickets
Player Pass Gate. If institutions wish to purchase tickets for its players, a player complimentary entrance will be available for those individuals to be admitted to the competition. This is located in the lobby to the first base side of the main gates. Teams should provide a pass list to Amy Janac ([email protected]) by 8 a.m. on the day of their game(s).
Team respresentatives should contact Amy Janac ([email protected]) by 3 p.m. on Monday, May 6 to confirm if an institutional representative will be staffing the player-guest will call desk.
Section 14•3 Prices
All Session Reserved All Session: $60 Adult General Admission All Session: $40 Student/Youth General Admission All Session: $25
Single Session Reserved: $12 Adult GA: $8 Student/Youth GA: $5
Section 14•4 Team Allocations
Each participating team is guaranteed a minimum of 75 tickets.
These seats are located in a designated section behind the dugout for that game only. Home team is in section 108 and visiting team is in section 102.
Section 14•5 Ticket Office Contact Numbers
Ticket Manager: Amy Janac Work: 979/260-7980 Fax: 979/260-7940 [email protected]
Section 14•6 Purchasing
Tickets may be purchased at Davis Diamond each day of the tournament or in advance at https://www.12thmanfoundation.com/tickets/index.html or 1-888-99-AGGIE 19
SECTION 15 • HOST CITY INFORMATION
Section 15•1 Worship Services
A variety of worship opportunities exist in the Bryan-College Station Area.
Section 15•2 Dining Options
For a complete list of dining options in Bryan-College Station go to www.ExperienceBCS.com
Section 15•3 Local Attractions
For a complete list of local attractions in Bryan-College Station go to www.ExperienceBCS.com
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APPENDIX A • TRAVEL PARTY ROSTER
2019 SEC Softball Championship OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTY (36)
Please e-mail this completed form to Tournament Manager Scot Obergefell ([email protected]) by 5 p.m. Central time, Monday, May 6. Individuals listed on this form must be an institutional representative and will be at the championship in an official capacity.
Institution:
STUDENT-ATHLETE PARTICIPANTS
1. 12. 2. 13. 3. 14. 4. 15. 5. 16. 6. 17. 7. 18. 8. 19. 9. 20. 10. 21. 11. 22.
Coaches 23. Head Coach: 24. Asst. Coach: 25. Asst. Coach: 26. Asst. Coach:
OTHER STAFF (Administrator, manager, SID)
27. Title: Administrator 28. Title: Trainer 29. Title: SID 30. Title: 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
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APPENDIX B • FACILITY MAP
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2019 SEC Softball Tournament May 8-11 • Davis Diamond • College Station, Texas Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 3
6 Game 6 - SEC Network 11 a.m. Game 2 - SEC Network 12:30 p.m.
11 Game 10 - ESPN2 3:30 p.m. 2
7 Game 7 - SEC Network 1:30 p.m. Game 3 - SEC Network 3 p.m. 10 Championship Game ESPN2 1 7:00 p.m.
Game 8 - SEC Network 8 4:00 p.m. Game 4 - SEC Network 5:30 p.m.
9 Game 11 - ESPN2 6 p.m. 4
5 Game 9 - SEC Network 6:30 p.m.
12 Game 5 - SEC Network 8 p.m. Game 1 - SEC Network 10 a.m. All Times Central. Bracket subject to change based on the seed of the host team. 13 2019 SEC SOFTBALL PARKING
DETAILS AT TRANSPORT.TAMU.EDU
LOT SPECIFIC PERMIT REQUIRED 66 EVENT PARKING TEAM BUS PARKING 74 RESERVED ESPN TEAM UNLOADING ONLY HOURLY PAID VISITOR PARKING 65 ADDITIONAL PARKING AVAILABLE RESERVED - Media, Staff, Admin CONSTRUCTION 74 EXPECT DELAYS BE AWARE OF GRADUATION TRAFFIC
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