YOUTH BASEBALL SOUTHERN WORLD SERIES

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1 YOUTH BASEBALL SOUTHERN WORLD SERIES June 10 - June 14,

2 World Sports League & Daytona Beach Convention & Visitor s Bureau Welcomes you to the 2015 WSL / COMBAT Youth Baseball Southern World Series June 10 - June 14 Ormond Beach Sports Complex DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA TOURNAMENT INFORMATION ENTRY FEE: $ (NO GATE FEE - Saving your parents/spectators at least $600 for the week) DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 ENTRY PROCEDURE: Sign up online at and pay with a credit card or fill out the entry form, include check or money order, have it in our hands no later than June 3rd. Can be mailed to: World Sports League 911 N.E. Macedonia Church Rd Lee, FL REFUND POLICY: No refund if you drop out of the event after the deadline. If you drop out before the deadline Full refund minus a 10% Administrative Fee. Once the tournament starts and inclement weather arrives, if you play 1 game, 50% refund, if you play 2 games no refund will be given. If the entire tournament is lost due to weather than a 100% refund will be given. ROSTERS: Must be online at prior to the June 3rd entry deadline. Also bring a copy with you to team check in. GAME TIMES: Brackets will be available online at Friday, June 5th after 5:00pm. Brackets will not be mailed, faxed, or ed out. Official bracket will be at Ormond Beach Sports Complex. All teams must be available to play by 8:00am Thursday, June 11th. TEAM CHECK IN / MANAGER MEETING / COACH S SOCIAL: Wednesday at the Daytona Beach Resort on the Pool Deck. Coach s Social & Team Check In from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Manager & a Guest, 2 drink tickets. Cash bar after that. Food & Entertainment. Mandatory Manager s meeting at 7:30pm. Teams must check in with Travel Information Sheet, Team Insurance, & Team Roster.

3 DIVISIONS: 6U -7U - 8U - 9U - 10U - 11U - 12U - 13U - 14U - 15U - 16U CLASSES: Select (AA & Below) & Elite (AAA & Higher) JACKIE ROBINSON STADIUM / OPENING CEREMONIES: Selected games to be played at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Thursday night opening ceremonies/team parade at Jackie Robinson Stadium prior to the Daytona (Cincinnati Reds Class A team) game! Teams must purchase tickets in advance for $6 through WSL to participate in the Opening Ceremonies Parade. CONDITIONS: The tournament director reserves the right to change formats, dates, times, location, etc to complete the event due to inclement weather or anything beyond our control. UNIFORMS: Similar shirts w/ unique numbers on the back. If caps are worn, must be a like. No protesting of uniforms will be allowed. BALLS: Baseballs will be supplied. FORMAT: 5 Game Minimum! Pool play into elimination brackets. ACTIVITIES: Manager s Social, Opening ceremonies/team parade in Jackie Robinson Stadium. Discount coupons in managers packet to Daytona Speedway, Water Park, Zip line park and much more! LODGING: See hotel page with in this packet. Teams that require overnight lodging must stay at one of these host resorts/hotels. Travel form must be turned in at team check in. Teams not staying in an approved resort/hotel will not be placed on the bracket! INSURANCE: Teams must submit proof of insurance at team check in. Rosters will be online however also bring a copy of roster to team check in. PROOF OF AGE: Proof of age eligibility does not need to be turned in but must be on hand should the need arise to check birth certificates. Age eligibility protests will cost a non refundable fee of $ Maximum roster size is 15 players. Players may not be added to a teams roster after the deadline. Players may not reach their next birthday before May 1st to be eligible. DESIGNATED HITTER: A hitter may be (not mandatory) designated for any one starting player (not just pitchers) and all subsequent substitutes for that player in the game. A starting defensive player cannot be listed as a designated hitter in the starting lineup. A DH for said player shall be selected prior to the start of the game, and his name shall be included on the line up cards presented to the umpire - in - chief and to the official scorer. Failure to declare a DH prior to the game precludes the use of a DH in that game. If a pinch hitter or pinch runner fir the DH is used, that player becomes the new DH. The player that was the DH may re-enter as the DH under the re-entry rule. A DH and the player for whom he is batting are locked into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation. The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when: A) The defensive player, or any previous defensive player for whom the DH batted, subsequently bats, pinch hits, pinch runs for the DH B) The DH or any previous DH assumes a defensive position ROSTER BATTING & EXTRA HITTER: No roster batting in World Championship Play. Teams may bat 1 Extra Hitter (EH). The EH may hit in any place in the batting order and is considered eligible for re-entry under the re-entry rule like any regular position player. The EH rule allows ten (10) individual players to hit in the batting order. Once the EH is indicated on the line up card the EH cannot be eliminated at the discretion of the coach/manager. The EH is eligible to be put into the game defensively at any time. If this happens, the batting order does not change. MINIMUM PLAYERS: Teams must start play with a minimum of 9 players. If a team drops to 8 players due to injury, no penalty must finish with a minimum of 8 players. If you drop to 8 players due to an ejection and have no legal substitute, game will be declared a forfeit. BASE & MOUND DIMENSIONS: 6U & 7U 55 Bases / 8U 40/60, 9U 43/65, 10U 45/65, 11U/12U 50/70, 13U 54/80, 14U & up 60/90 TRIPS TO MOUND: NFHS Rules used for this. There is no per inning count. On the third trip to the mound during the game you must change your pitcher. Every trip to the mound after that you must make a pitching change.

4 PITCHING LIMITATION: No restrictions! LENGTH OF GAME: 6U & 7U 1:30 Time Limit & 5 Innings. 8U through 12U games will be 6 innings. Also a 1:45 minute time limit. No new inning will begin after time limit has expired. In pool play the game may end in a tie. 13U - 16U will play 7 innings. 1:45 time limit. No new inning will begin after time limit. In pool play game may end in a tie. Elimination bracket will also have 1:50 time limit, no new inning will begin, exception a tie game will be played out until we have a winner. 2 Hour time limit will be enforced in the championship game! RUN RULE: 15 Runs after 3 innings, 10 Runs after 4 innings, 8 runs after 5 innings RE-ENTRY RULE: All starters may re-enter once, including the pitcher and the DH per NFHS Rules. Offensively the player must be placed in the original batting position. Defensively, the pitcher must be placed in another defensive position, but is not permitted to return to the mound. Non starters are not permitted to re-enter. GRACE PERIOD: No grace period, game time is forfeit time. All team are required to be ready to play up to 20 minutes ahead of your scheduled game time if game are ahead of schedule. METAL SPIKES: Prohibited in 12U and younger. Permitted only in 13U - 16U, exception no metal spikes for the pitcher s on the portable mounds. HOME TEAM: Determined by a coin flip SLIDE RULE: Players do not have to slide at any base, but MUST avoid malicious contact. The result of malicious contact will result in the runner being called out and ejected for that game. Runners will not be permitted to jump or leap over another player to avoid a tag or play. This will result in a player being called out. SCOREKEEPING: Home team book will serve as the official scorebook. EJECTIONS: If a player, coach, manager is ejected for disorderly conduct, they will be out for the remainder of that game and must serve a 1 game suspension as well. A second ejection for that same player, coach, or manager will result in permanent disqualification from the event. PROTEST: No protest, umpire decision is final. Only interpretation of tournament rules are allowed to be questioned during the game and will be handled by an official assigned as Umpire in Chief. COURTESY RUNNER: Team may use a courtesy runner for both pitcher and catcher at any time. The runner may only be used once per inning. A players re-entry status is not effected by this rule. Last batted out will be used or a player who has not entered the game. BALKS: 8U through 10U, one warning per pitcher. 11U and up no warnings will be given. OFFENSIVE CONFERENCE: Limit of 2 per half inning. BATS: All bats must have 1.15bpf or BBCOR.50 Certified Stamp. Anyone stepping into the box with an illegal bat will be called out. Manager will be ejected and suspended for the next game. If a second players steps into the box with an illegal bat, team will be ejected from the tournament. TIE BREAKER RULES - POOL PLAY: Head to Head, Fewest Runs Allowed, Run Differential, Coin Flip. TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS: ORMOND BEACH SPORTS COMPLEX 700 Hull Road Ormond Beach, FL ADMISSION POLICY: NO GATE FEE! TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CONTACTS: Bill Chard: or Bill@playwsl.com Eddie Hutton: or Eddie@playwsl.com Jason Kendrick: or Jkendrick@combatsportsgroup.com National Office: or Nathan@playwsl.com

5 COMBAT Big Barrel Bat FREE WORLD SPORTS LEAGUE / COMBAT Youth Baseball World Series Daytona Beach, Florida Redeem by Paying in Full By May 1st, 2015

6 Wednesday - June 10th - Daytona Beach Resort On the Pool Deck Coach s Social from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. 2 Drink Tickets per coaching staff. Cash bar after that. Hors d oeuvres Entertainment - Live Music Team Check In: 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Bring Copy of Roster, Team Insurance, & Team Travel Form. Manager s Meeting will be at 7:30pm Teams can pick up pre ordered T-Shirts, Team Packets, & Bats at Team Check In.

7 Team Parade & Introductions begin at 5:00pm, please arrive at stadium no later than 4:30pm to start lining up. Players, coach s, & spectators must purchase a ticket to the Daytona game to participate in the Parade of Teams and Opening Ceremonies. The Daytona Team is the Advanced Class A affiliate of the Cincinnati Red s. Jackie Robinson Ballpark is where the Great Jackie Robinson broke into professional baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers! The Daytona Team has offered us a great deal with ticket prices of only $6.00 for the game. Tickets must be pre purchased though WSL. Contact Eddie Hutton to purchase your teams tickets. Eddie Hutton: Eddie@playwsl.com Teams will enter the field down the right field line, will come onto the field, will be introduced by the PA announcer, then exit the field down the left field line. The Game starts at 7:05pm and Daytona will play the St Lucie Mets!

8 2015 WSL Youth Baseball Southern World Series Must Stay at an Approved Property! TEAM TRAVEL/INFORMATION SHEET (It is important that the following information is filled out completely. This is how we contact your team if there are any changes or updates to the tournament) TEAM NAME: TEAM LOCATION (City): State: MANAGER: ADDRESS: CITY: State: Zip: HOTEL/CONDO: NUMBER OF ROOMS BOOKED: NIGHTS: NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP: NAME ROOMS RESERVED UNDER: METHOD OF TRAVEL: MILEAGE OF TRAVEL: ARRIVAL DATE: Please Forward this info to: Or Mail To: World Sports League 911 NE Macedonia Church Road Lee, FL Bring a copy to team check in

9 WSL YOUTH BASEBALL ENTRY FORM 2015 Southern World Series June 10 - June 14 Circle appropriate Tournament 6U 7U 8U 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U 16U Select (A/AA) / Elite (AAA/Major) Name of Team: From (City & State) Manager s Name: Cell Phone: Manager s Complete Mailing Address: (Zip): Team Sponsored By: CODE OF UNDERSTANDING 1. This entry form, along with entry fee, must be submitted to WSL Office or you may choose to enter online. 2. The World Tournament Director is under no obligation to accept an entry fee that arrived after the bracket is drawn. 3. All teams must be completely uniformed by WSL By-laws when competing in a National Tournament. 4. Any team that submits a bad check for payment of entry fee or motel/condo bills will be subject to disbarment. 5. Any team destroying property or involved in theft of motel/condo property will be subject to disbarment. 6. My team stands read to play on WEDNESDAY morning if so scheduled. I agree with the above code of understanding. RELEASE I, the undersigned, manager of the team shown on this entry form hereby state that the team represented by its roster, is a voluntary participant in this tournament which is sanctioned by the World Sports League (WSL). In consideration of this acceptance of our application in said tournament we do hereby release and forever discharge WSL of and from all liabilities, claims, actions, and possible causes of action whatsoever that may accrue to us or to our heirs from every and any loss and injury including death that may be sustained by our person or property while, in about, or route into and away from said tournament. AND WHEREAS, the undersigned is aware of the dangerous nature of our undertaking as it relates to loss of life and/or limb, therefore, it is agreed as follows: That in consideration of being allowed to participate in said tournament, the undersigned team through its manager hereby voluntarily assumes all risks from accident or damage to person or property hereby releases WSL from every claim, liability, or demand of any kind for an account of any personal injury or damage of any kind sustained or caused by the negligence of the WSL, its sponsors or otherwise. I have read and understand the foregoing release and code of understanding. Signature: Date:

10 AWARDS PER DIVISION 1st Place: World Championship Trophy, World Championship Rings, 3 Combat Big Barrel SL Bat, Combat Batting Gloves, Combat Shirts, 1 MVP Award, 2 Coach s Polo s 2nd Place: Team Trophy, Runner Up Medals, 1 Combat Big Barrel SL Bat, Combat batting gloves, Combat Shirts, 1 Gold Glove Award 2 Coach s Polo s Awards Based on 8 Teams per division! Number of Individual Awards Based on Roster Size, up to 15. Every Team 8U - 16U That Enters & Pays by May 11th Receives a Combat Baseball Bat ($300 retail) SELECTED GAMES AT JACKIE ROBINSON BALLPARK! Entry Fee: $ Coach Pitch 4 Game Guarantee 5 Inning Games - 1:30 Time Limit 1st Place: Team Trophy, Medals, T-Shirts, 1 Combat 2nd Place: Team Trophy & Mdeals 6U & 7U Coach Pitch

11 THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE VARIOUS LOGO S USED! TEAM NAMES ON BACK OF SHIRT Team Name: T-Shirts - Pre Sale $12 ($15 on site) YOUTH S: M: L: ADULT S: M: L: XL: 2XL: 3XL: 4XL: Dry Fits - Pre Sale $17 ($20 on site) YOUTH S: M: L: ADULT S: M: L: XL: 2XL: 3XL: 4XL: T-Shirts: X $12.00 = Dry Fits: X $17.00 = Check: Credit Card: Exp Date: CCID: Name on Card:

12 Daytona Beach Resort 2700 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL Daytonabeachresort.com HOST HOTEL WELCOME TO THE DAYTONA BEACH RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER. The Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center is located directly on the "World's Most Famous Beach". The hotel features 322 spacious studios and one bedroom suites. Every unit has a kitchenette and grocery delivery service is available. Guests can enjoy ocean front dining in our Reflections restaurant, a tropical cocktail at The Reef pool side bar, or a Starbucks coffee at Revive. The hotel features 4 pools, both indoor and outdoor, 2 jacuzzis, a fitness center, sauna, ocean front fire pit, and the Terra Acqua Spa. Manager s Social - Manager s Meeting - Team Check In Wednesday 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the Pool Deck! Food - Drinks - Live Entertainment Studios: $ Suites: $ Code: WSL BASEBALL

13 Residence Inn Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront 3209 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL Marriott.com/dabdb Complimentary features that are a true benefit to your teams: Full, hot breakfast for all hotel guests ( each morning) Manager Reception ( Tuesday Thursday) light dinner fare Wireless Internet throughout the hotel and guestrooms Local and 800 calls 24 hour business center 24 hour deluxe fitness center (includes cardio & free weights) Onsite car parking USA TODAY weekday newspaper Luggage storage Code: WSL BASEBALL Additional Hotel Amenities: Lobby Bar & Grill ATM Guest Operated Laundry Facility 24/7 MARKET ( featuring snacks and beverages) Exceptional Guest Service 24 hour front desk services, staffed by knowledgeable & friendly hotel team members Oceanfront, outdoor pool steps from the beach Studio Suite / 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed $ Bedroom Suite / 1 King Bed with Sofa bed $ Bedroom Suite / 2 Queen/Queen Beds with Sofa bed $ Bedroom Suite / 1 King & 2 Queen/Queen Beds with Sofa Bed $199.00

14 Holiday Inn Resort 1615 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL hiresortdaytona.com Resort Amenities: Above room rates include 2 complimentary drink coupons (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), complimentary self-parking, wireless Internet access in guest rooms, common areas and meeting space, pool towels, fitness center access and kid s activities center. RESORT FEES ARE WAIVED! Facility Accommodations All of our guest rooms feature 2 Queen Beds, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers and private balconies. At the Holiday Inn Resort Daytona Beach Oceanfront, you will find every room touched with the comforts and conveniences of home. H2O Bar & Grill Oceanfront casual dining at its best! Experience a delicious selection of poolside favorites including sandwiches, salads and burgers while sipping on an ice cold beer or one of our specialty drinks! For a more private setting, H2O offers in-room dining. Pool Deck -- Relax in our heated outdoor pool or play volley ball on the beach while the kids play in our Splash Park or create a work of art with our activities team. Enjoy a cocktail by our oceanfront fire pit while the ocean breeze soothes your senses. Rate: $ Code: WSL BASEBALL

15 The Shores Resort & Spa 2637 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL Shoresresort.com Located on the edge of one of the most beautiful strands of Daytona Beach, Florida - The Shores barrier island - The Shores Resort & Spa offers a distinctively different approach to your luxury hotel experience. The only AAA Four-Diamond luxury beachfront hotel in Daytona Beach, The Shores Resort & Spa combines the exciting spirit of Daytona with the service and luxury resort amenities you so well deserve: Opulent Florida beach hotel accommodations complete with four-poster feather beds, doorless Italian marble showers, 42-inch flat-screen televisions, and drop-dead gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway Oceanside sundeck with outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzi, beachfront cabanas, Tiki Bar, beachside fire cauldrons and miles of white-sand beach Azure restaurant, featuring signature dishes and an extensive wine selection for indoor and beachfront fine dining Indulge, an extravagant spa oasis that presents guests of our Daytona Beach spa resort with the ultimate in pampering and relaxation Indoor and outdoor function space that offers elegant settings for weddings in Daytona Beach, special events and meetings Nearby access to all the fun of Daytona Beach - water sports, family and cultural attractions, motorsports, festivals, sporting events and more Surf, sand, service and style. Get ready for a Daytona Beach luxury hotel vacation unlike any other at The Shores Resort & Spa. Run Of House: $ Ocean Front: $ Cabana Ocean Front: $ Code: World Sports League

16 The Plaza Historic Beach Resort & Spa 600 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL Plazaresortandspa.com Plaza Resort & Spa is the Crown Jewel of Daytona Beach. Standing proudly for more than 100 years, this classic landmark offers a rich variety of features-including the areas only full-service European spa, an oversized outdoor pool and sundeck, restaurant, lounge and marketessan. Guest amenities include 42 flat screen, cable TV, wireless internet, mini fridge and microwave ovens and coffee maker. Area Entertainment: We have so many activities on the beach including Daytona Lagoon, Ohana Luau Hawaiian Dinner Show, Daytona Beach Kennel Club, sight-seeing, parasailing, miniature golf and more. We are also the home of Daytona International Speedway, Jackie Robinson Ballpark, LPGA International Golf & Country Club, Ponce Deleon Lighthouse & Museum, Museum of Arts & Sciences and so many more great attractions. Ocean View: $ Ocean Front: $ Suite: $ Code: World Sports League

17 Best Western Aku Tiki Inn 2225 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL bwakutiki.com North view or Pool view accommodations with two queen beds Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet daily 7am-10am Complimentary Open Bar Cocktail Hour Daily 5:30pm-6:30pm Oceanfront Olympic size pool and children s pool Multi-tiered pool/sun deck Traders Restaurant and Lounge, open daily 7am-9pm Private balconies or patios in every room Basketball Court / Shuffleboard / Table Tennis Free wireless high speed internet access in all guestrooms Fresh baked cookies in lobby daily Complimentary local newspaper daily Rate: $ Call hotel directly at and ask for special rate for WSL Baseball

18 Bahama House 2001 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL Daytonabahamahouse.com Ocean view accommodations with two queen beds Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Buffet Daily 7:30am-9:30am Complimentary Open Bar Cocktail Hour Daily 5:30pm-6:30pm Free Parking Two tiered oceanfront sun deck Oceanfront pool and hot tub Private balcony in every room Free wireless high speed internet access in all guestrooms Fresh baked cookies in lobby daily Complimentary local newspaper daily No hidden Resort Fees Rate: $ Call Hotel Direct at and ask for special rate for WSL Baseball

19 El Caribe Resort 2125 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL elcariberesort-daytonabeach.com We are just a little over 1 mile from Jackie Robinson Ballpark directly on the beach. Our Oceanfront rooms feature 2 queen size beds, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and balcony. Our Oceanfront efficiencies feature 2 queen size beds, kitchen, dining table and balcony. We offer:. Complimentary Parking. Complimentary WIFI. Complimentary Continental Breakfast. 2 Oceanfront swimming pools. Beach Volleyball. Basketball. BBQ Grills Grocery Store, Restaurants AND Congo River Mini Golf across the street. Rate: $99.00 Code: WSL BASEBALL

20 103 South Ocean Avenue Daytona Beach, FL mayaninndaytonabeach.com Free wi-fi Gilligan s Lounge Rooms: $79/Night + tax (Resort Fees Waived!) Light Continental Breakfast Included! CODE: WSL BASEBALL 2505 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL acapulcohoteldaytona.com Free wi-fi Tiki Bar Rooms: $99/Night + tax (Resort Fees Waived!) Breakfast Buffet Vouchers: $10 inclusive, per person, per day CODE: WSL BASEBALL 640 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL plazaoceanclubdaytona.com Full Service Hotel Free wi-fi Rooms: $104/Night + tax (Resort Fees Waived!) Breakfast Buffet Vouchers: $10 inclusive, per person, per day CODE: WSL BASEBALL