2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament
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2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament Table of Contents Manager Letter from Conococheague LL President Page 3 About our League Page 4-5 Schedule of Events for Opening Day Page 6 Tournament Bracket Page 7 Team Check-in Info and Manager check-list Page 8 Team Registration Form Page 9 Overview of Local Laws and Little League Rules Page 10 Tournament Procedures Page 11-12 Hotel Information Page 13-15 Directions to Byron Memorial Park/Ebersole Field Page 16 Area Restaurants and Attractions Page 17-19 The Town Of Williamsport Page 20-22 Tornament Apparel Page 23-24 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament Dear Manager, Conococheague Little League would like to welcome and congratulate you for your achievement in advancing to the 2014 Maryland 9-10 Little League State Tournament. It is our honor to host this tournament and hope your experience will be a memorable one. This package is your guide for organizing your team’s trip to Williamsport, Maryland and to answer any questions you may have. Please read it carefully as there are several important things you should do prior to traveling. The first thing you should do following receipt of this package is complete the Tournament Registration Form on page 10 as soon as possible and email it as described on the form. It is critical that we receive this information so we can properly prepare for your arrival at the tournament. Shortly after receipt of this information you will be contacted by your team host/liaison to help you with your planning. Refer all questions concerning the mundane aspects of your visit to your host (i.e. where to go for food, entertainment or site seeing). For all other questions concerning game procedures or registration, please contact one of the assistant tournament directors listed at the beginning of this packet. On Saturday July 12th, we will have our Manager/Team check-in’s and opening ceremonies. Please bring your district champion banner with you to the field for the ceremony. Your players should be in uniform and games will begin shortly after the festivities. Furthermore, we have decided that instead of having a pre-tournament luncheon, your team will receive one complimentary meal ticket each for your players, manager, and coaches to use at the concession stand anytime on opening day. Again, congratulations on your league’s achievement, please frequent the Conococheague website for up-to-the-date information on our league and the 9-10 State tournament. We will be anxiously awaiting your arrival. Rob Green President, Conococheague Little League http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=conococheaguell 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament About our League This year, 2014, Conococheague Little League is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The league played its first games in May of 1954 at Conomac Park. Don Harsh, former Bank executive, was the first batter at the plate, followed by Lee Downey, former County Commissioner and local realtor. In 1960, the League moved into its newly constructed field in Byron Memorial Park. Ebersole Field, named for the League’s longtime president and patron Donald “Pinky” Ebersole, was made possible through the efforts of the Williamsport Lions Club, which was led by Joe Scott. Just a year later, Conococheague’ s Little League All-Star team beat Salisbury 1-0 to win the State Championship. Since its modest start in 1954, Conococheague Little League has grown to include: T- ball, Minor League (Billy Doub Field), Major League (Ebersole Field), and Junior and Senior League (Nelson Deal Field), allowing hundreds of youth each season to participate in America’s favorite past-time for 60 years. Each of these divisions has their own fields through the town of Williamsport. Williamsport has a long and successful baseball tradition and the programs at Conococheague Little League have allowed that tradition to grow and flourish. The League can boast State Championships at the Little League and Senior League levels as well as numerous district and tournament championships. The League annually fields competitive All-Star teams in one of the toughest districts/regions in the State of Maryland. With some of the best and most beautiful facilities in the tri-state region, Conococheague Little League has hosted the River City Classic since 1987, a tournament that attracts some of the most competitive 9-10 year old All-Star teams in the area. Conococheague Little League (Ebersole Field) is located in Byron Memorial Park on Park Road in Williamsport, Maryland. The park presents a beautiful setting for our field. There is limited traffic through the park, so it is a very safe place for children to play. The park has 2 large play areas within view of the playing field. There are multiple 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament pavilions within the park to host a picnic should you choose to do so. Also, located within the park is a large municipal swimming pool. Ebersole Field has a large concession stand that will be open throughout the tournament. Also at the field there are two large batting cages that will be available to you as part of your tournament schedule. Our press box is located on the second floor of our team storage facility. The field has ample bleacher space for game fans, having a set of bleachers on both the home team’s side and the visiting team’s side, and also bleachers located in the outfield. There is also plenty of open space to set up lawn chairs. A tournament liaison will be assigned to each District. The role of your liaison is to be a point of contact should you have questions about the community or services you may need while visiting. In addition to a designated tournament host tent at the field, our volunteer tournament staff will be wearing special t-shirts for easy identification. Parking is plentiful at the park and all spots are only a short walk to the field; staff will direct you to the appropriate areas, including those designated as handicapped spots. 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament Opening Day Schedule of Events All activities at Conococheague Little League Field Saturday, 12 July 2014 Concession stand will open at 9:00 AM and close following the final game of the day Team Check-in and Affidavit Verification 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Managers Meeting – Includes tour of the field with Umpires and Ground Rules Review 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Opening Ceremonies (Teams please bring your district championship flags) 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM First Game Preparation 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Top Bracket Team Batting Practice 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Bottom Bracket Team Batting Practice 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Top Bracket Team Fielding Practice 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM Bottom Bracket Team Fielding Practice 11:20 AM – 11:30 AM Prepare the Field and review Tournament Rules 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament Team check-in and Affidavit verification Each team will begin their check-in and affidavit verification at our Host Tent as soon as you arrive on site. We will verify the following items . 1. The individual eligibility affidavit 2. A map showing the league’s boundaries 3. Medical release forms filled out 4. Three proof of residency items, dated from February 1, 2013 to February 1, 2014 and/or school enrollment verification form completed and dated prior to October 1, 2013 of current school year. 5. Any approved waivers, II(d) and IV(h) will need 3 proofs of old address. 6. Any approved waivers for Presidents managing and/or coaching 7. Any approved waivers for any combined team forms 8. Pitching status attached Manager's Checklist 1. ___ Prepare Tournament Registration form and email it along with team picture immediately to [email protected] 2. ___ Make hotel reservations and all travel arrangements 3. ___ Affidavit with proof of residency and/or school enrollment form, league map, waivers, and Medical Release Forms 4. ___ District Banner 5. ___ Check Equipment bag to make sure you have everything 6. ___ Re-read "Tournament Rules" in Official Rules and Regulations and bring little league rule book 7. __ Contact Conococheague Little League Tournament Directors with any special needs 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament Registration Form As soon as your District Champion is crowned, please complete the following form and e-mail it along with a team photo to Conococheague Little League [email protected] with your team photo. Please include a list of names of the players, manager and coaches in the photo listing them from left to right front row first. You can download a copy of this form to fill out from the “Files and Handouts” section of the Conococheague LL website, address http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=conococheaguell District League Name Title Name Contact Number League President Manager Coach 1 Coach 2 Player Name Number 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 2014 Maryland 9-10 State Tournament Overview of Local Laws and Little League Rules Conococheague Little League and its surrounding areas follow all Maryland State Laws relating to driving speed and public conduct. While at Conococheague little League, the following rules govern and are enforced. 1. No alcoholic beverages of any sort are permitted on the premises. 2. No tobacco products, including chewing tobacco are permitted on the grounds. No exceptions. 3. No animals are permitted on the grounds.