Baseball Complex Features Fred Haase Field
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Baseball Complex Features • 3 - full-time groundskeepers plus numerous volunteers • 3 - irrigated baseball fields with quick connects for infield watering • Private umpires room with restroom facilities • Completely fenced-in facility • 2 little league fields • Lighting on both fields • Each field has 2 completely fenced in dugouts • Ample parking with overflow if needed • Field dimensions Left field – 265’ Center field – 300’ Right field – 265’ • 8’ tall outfield fence • LED electronic scoreboard on each field • 2 batting cages: 15’ x 70’ & 10’ x 40’ • Bleachers (more will be moved in to meet requirements) • Concession stand with variety of food and drinks • Bathroom facilities • Picnic area by concession stand and between the 2 fields • 24 hour lighted flag display with U.S.A. flag and the 4 Armed Forces flags • Tarps to cover home plate and pitchers mound for rain • 3 entrances/exits available for safer traffic flow • 4 outdoor youth regulation bullpens will be built if awarded tournament • Indoor baseball practice facility – 104’ x 40’ turf building with 2 batting cages, 2 bullpens and 10 hitting stations available Fred Haase Field • Located blocks from baseball complex • Regulation youth baseball field • 4’ outfield fence • Fence distance - 225’ • 2 completely fenced-in dugouts • Bathroom facilities • Concessions provided • Bleachers • Air-conditioned camper on site for tournament officials. Special Tournament Features • Private air-conditioned hospitality site with restroom facilities for tournament officials and umpires; food and drinks will be supplied • Ambulance with EMT’s located on site at all times • Pictures available to purchase of teams and tournament action • Tournament headquarters tent • 24 hour security from local police department • Washing of umpire’s uniforms if needed • T-shirts with tournament logo will be available to purchase • Souvenir programs will be available • Foul ball chasers, ball boys, and bat boys will be supplied • Ice available for pitcher’s arms and other players needs • Media director responsible for updating tournament results on website and other statewide media sources • Fully staffed grounds crew equipped to handle the tournament • Local talent for singing of the National Anthem • Locked storage area for visiting team’s equipment ** Banners promoting the tournament will be located along Veteran’s Victory Memorial Highway (U.S. Hwy 12) and S.D. Highway 25. ** Signage will be hung at the Veteran’s Memorial Sports Complex Webster – Where Hospitality is Our Top Priority Our community takes pride in hosting large scale events. These events require several volunteers and the cooperation of the town and businesses. In the past few years we have hosted several events including: Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit Fishing Tournament in 2009 & 2010, Tour D’Kota Bike Tour in 2010, Richard B Hanson 3x3 Basketball Tournament, 2008-2013, “Victory at the Vet” Men’s Softball Tournament 2008-2017, VFW State Baseball Tournaments 2007, 2009 & 2015, Legion State Baseball Tournament 2013 & 2016. “The people of Webster treated us like kings and extended a warm and gracious sense of hospitality in our stays there.” Donny Geng, Head Baseball Coach at South St. Paul, MN Public Schools. “The hospitality that we receive is second to none. The other umpires who work this tournament look forward to that weekend and tell me to pencil them in for the next year.” Tim Steinwandt, Umpire, Aberdeen, SD “Webster, SD is a great place to visit and specially bring your teams.” Kevin Nunn, East Grand Forks, MN American Legion Post 157, Head Coach “Everyone in town is friendly and knows you’re here for the tournament. We will be back again next year and I’ll spread the word to other teams.” Gene Bierscheid, Watertown, SD parent “Webster did a fine job making the bikers/support staff feel welcomed to their town. They accommodated our needs and actually went above and beyond by having extra services available because of the gloomy weather. Thank you Town of Webster for being a great overnight stop on the Tour D’Kota 2010.” Jodi Harkness, Tour D’Kota 2010 rider, Sioux Falls “Thanks Webster, SD. I want to send a special thanks to the number of volunteers and the great folks at the Chamber for welcoming the Cabelas Masters Walleye circuit to your area. Your motels, restaurants, and shops took great pride in acknowledging us and service was fantastic. I would highly suggest coming back to your area for fun or business as Webster knows how to treat guests in their town. Thanks again for the awesome hospitality and even more importantly, for the new friends.” Dan Palmer, Cabelas Masters Walleye Circuit Tournament Director/Bumpmaster/TV Host “It was a great pleasure to play on Webster’s ball field this summer. Coming from a larger town, it was a great surprise and credit to the town and those involved in their baseball program to see the amount of care and dedication put forth to make a quality facility. The grounds were superbly maintained with excellent amenities for both fans and players alike. I was also very impressed with the condition of the playing surface which was well groomed and cared for. I would certainly look forward to returning given the opportunity.” Ryan Stobb, Head Coach, Sioux Falls “The community of Webster and the Webster Diamond Club have really done an incredible job with the Veteran’s Memorial Sports Complex and Bob Wiley Field. There aren’t many smaller South Dakota towns that have taken the time or the effort to promote baseball in this manner. Bob Wiley Field, the main field on the complex, has certainly become one of the nicest ballparks in northeastern South Dakota. I am more impressed each time I visit the facility – from the press box, to the dugouts, to the well-groomed field – it really is a sight to behold.” Roger Merriam, Sports Editor Watertown, SD Public Opinion. Media Newspapers • Aberdeen American News o Daily o www.aberdeennews.com • Watertown Public Opinion o Daily o www.thepublicopinion.com • Reporter and Farmer o Local Webster paper o Weekly o www.reporterandfarmer.com • Results will also be sent to: o Local newspapers of all participating teams if requested Internet o Webster Baseball homepage: www.webstersdbaseball.com There will be a media director assigned for the tournament who will handle these duties. Eating Establishments Lodging in Webster • A&W • Day County Inn & Suites - 40 • Boomer’s Grill & Casino rooms • Pizza Hut • The Galley - 22 rooms • Subway • Boomer’s Outback Motel – 28 • Mike’s Jack & Jill Deli rooms • The Galley • B & S Lodging • New Frontier Steakhouse • Stonefire Motel – 10 rooms • Pereboom’s Café • Bear’s Den Lodge • Diner on Main • Blue Wing Lodge • Decoy Bar & Grill • Boomer’s Outback Motel and • Cenex C-Store Deli Campground – 2 rooms and a house that sleeps 20; 10 Convenience Stores campground pads, 6 cabins • Casey’s General Store that sleep 6 each • Cenex • Drifters Guesthouse • Pike’s Clark • City of Webster Campground - 15 pads - 8 having all utilities Other Attractions • Al and Sharon Loe House • Four Seasons Lodge–sleeps 10 • Webster Golf Course – • The Fishing Pad 9-hole with grass greens • basketball courts • The Sportsman’s Cabin • tennis courts • The Sportsman’s Den • Webster Movie Theatre Lodging Within • 2 museums 15 Miles of Webster • Webster Aquatic Center • Circle Pines Motel -12 rooms • 30 lakes within 30 miles • Southside Campground • Waubay National Wildlife • West Bay Ranch Campground Refuge • Dust in the Wind Lodge • Blue Dog Fish Hatchery • Pickerel Lake Lodge • L & L Lanes - bowling • Lakeside Farm B & B • Soccer complex • The Roost • 3 city parks • Prairie Wood Inn B & B • School playground • Glacial Lakes Resort • Trap shooting range • Lynn Lake Lodge • Shopping • Sandy Beach Resort • For more info, visit • Lakeside Lodge www.webstersd.com • Grenville Sportsmart • Marget’s Lodge • Nygaard’s Nest & Rest • Hidden Hill Lodge • Lakeside Motel & Apartments • The Baum Shelter • Waubay Lake Lodging Services • 1 Laundromat • 24 hour police service • Lighted airport • ATM’s o Cortrust Bank o Mike’s Jack and Jill o Cenex o Pike’s Clark o Shopko Health Care • Sanford Medical Center Webster - Clinic & 25 bed critical access hospital o 2 – Medical Doctors o 2 – Physician Assistants • Christensen Ambulance Service • Vision Care Associates • Webster Dental • Dorsett Chiropractic • Krege Chiropractic • Sanford Medical Center Physical Therapy • TLC Physical Therapy • Ultimate Massage • Revive Therapeutic Massage • Bethesda Nursing Home Churches • Christ The King Catholic Church • St. John’s Lutheran Church • American Lutheran Church • First Baptist Church • United Methodist Church • St. Mary’s Episcopal • Freedom Church .