CWS 2020-21 MANUAL Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 6 NCAA MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................... 7 PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................................. 8 NCAA Division I Baseball Committee ....................................................................................... 8 NCAA Staff ................................................................................................................................ 9 College World Series of Omaha, Inc. (CWS, Inc.) ................................................................... 13 TD Ameritrade Park Omaha ..................................................................................................... 14 Creighton University ................................................................................................................. 15 Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 16 Umpires ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Role of Committee .................................................................................................................... 16 Role of Host .............................................................................................................................. 16 CHECKLIST................................................................................................................................. 17 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ........................................................................................................... 19 Administrative Call ................................................................................................................... 19 Practices .................................................................................................................................... 19 Pregame Schedules .................................................................................................................... 22 Halted Play. .............................................................................................................................. 24 CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT ....................................................................................................... 28 Bracket Format .......................................................................................................................... 28 Home Team ............................................................................................................................... 28 GAME MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................. 30 Championship Materials ........................................................................................................... 30 Electronic Communication ........................................................................................................ 30 Introductions.............................................................................................................................. 30 Line-Up ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Lost And Found ......................................................................................................................... 30 National Anthem ....................................................................................................................... 30 Post-Championship Evaluations ............................................................................................... 30 Team Scouting Seats ................................................................................................................. 30 Team Hosts/Service Clubs ........................................................................................................ 31 Umpires ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Video (Game) ............................................................................................................................ 32 1 COMPETITION SITE .................................................................................................................. 35 Competition Site Maps .............................................................................................................. 35 Clubhouses ................................................................................................................................ 35 Dugouts and Bullpens ............................................................................................................... 35 Playing Surface ......................................................................................................................... 35 Parking ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Stadium Entrances ..................................................................................................................... 37 Stadium Set-Up ......................................................................................................................... 38 Tournament and Media Headquarters ....................................................................................... 39 DRUG TESTING.......................................................................................................................... 40 Drug Testing Statement ............................................................................................................. 40 Drug Testing Room ................................................................................................................... 40 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................... 41 Baseballs.................................................................................................................................... 41 Clubhouse Chairs ...................................................................................................................... 41 Field Communication Phones ................................................................................................... 43 Radar (Speed) Guns .................................................................................................................. 43 EXPENSES/REIMBURSEMENT ............................................................................................... 44 Check Cashing Service.............................................................................................................. 44 Per Diem .................................................................................................................................... 44 TES System ............................................................................................................................... 44 GENERAL PUBLIC ..................................................................................................................... 45 Banners and Artificial Noisemakers ......................................................................................... 45 Championship Merchandise ...................................................................................................... 45 First Aid..................................................................................................................................... 45 Guest Services ........................................................................................................................... 45 Parking ...................................................................................................................................... 47 Smoking .................................................................................................................................... 47 Souvenir Programs .................................................................................................................... 47 Tickets ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Transportation ........................................................................................................................... 47 LODGING .................................................................................................................................... 48 Headquarters Hotel .................................................................................................................... 48 Team Hotels .............................................................................................................................. 48 Team Hotel Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 49 MEDIA SERVICES...................................................................................................................... 51 2 Credentials Wrap-Up................................................................................................................