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1 2015 Alabama State Tournament Log on to Cal Ripken T-Ball Mobile, Alabama June 26-30, 2015 Mims Park Athletics 5400 Grishilde Drive Mobile, AL 36693

2 To: Players, Coaches, Babe Ruth Officials, and Families of Teams Represented in the 2015 Cal Ripken T-Ball Alabama State Tournament On behalf of Mims Park, I welcome you to the 2015 State Tournament. I hope you find your weekend enjoyable and full of action-packed baseball. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication from the coaches, parents and children involved to earn the privilege to play at this level. For this accomplishment, I would like to congratulate each and every team represented at this tournament. This is an opportunity for the children to have fun and be able to demonstrate the attributes that got them to this point. I wish all the teams involved the best of luck and I hope it s an enjoyable trip for each and every team along with your fans. Please take time to visit our city, the local shops, restaurants, and historical sites. If there is anything I can do to assist you in any way, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Chris Norton Tournament Director Chris@mimspark.org

TOURNAMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Tournament Director Chris Norton 251-583-7763 Tournament Office Mims

State T-Ball Tournament Special Rate of $82/night plus tax Standard Double Queen or Standard King

every Wednesday Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Workout Center and Business Center Guest Room Amenities

guest rooms 32 inch HD flat screen televisions for your viewing pleasure Hairdryers in all rooms

3 TOURNAMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Tournament Director Chris Norton Tournament Office Mims Park Athletics Grishilde Drive Mobile, AL Hotel Information 2015 Mims Park State T-Ball Tournament Special Rate of $82/night plus tax Standard Double Queen or Standard King Rooms Hospitality is our Specialty Free Hot, Healthy and Hearty Breakfast every morning Guest Social every Wednesday Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Workout Center and Business Center Guest Room Amenities Pillowtop mattresses for a peaceful nights rest Microwaves, coffeemakers and refrigerators in all guest rooms 32 inch HD flat screen televisions for your viewing pleasure Hairdryers in all rooms Tiffany Gibson Miller, Sales Manager Phone: lq6070sales@gmail.com 5170 Motel Court Mobile, AL 36619

4 5190 Motel Court Mobile, AL Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast Free Wifi Refrigerator in Rooms Microwave in Rooms Outdoor Swimming Pool Fitness and Health Center Located 10 minutes from Mims Park 5465 Highway 90 West Mobile, AL Amenities: Free Wifi Microwave in Rooms Refrigerator in Rooms Pets Allowed Fitness and Health Center Outdoor Pool Laundry Facilities Located 10 Minutes from Mims Park 5660 Tillman s Corner Pkwy Mobile, AL Amenities: Pull-Out Sofa Beds Microwave in Rooms Refrigerator in Rooms Grab and Go Breakfast Option Free Hot Breakfast 100% Smoke Free Facility Located 10 Minutes from Mims Park

5 Credentials and Coaches Meeting: We will have a Mandatory Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 28 th at 7:30am on Field B. All teams will be required to be there for this. There will be a mandatory meeting for team managers and officials at the BayBears game Friday, June 27 th. All managers are asked to bring their Tournament Books for the credentials to be checked & Tournament Fees. T-Shirts: Tournament T-shirts will be on sale at the park throughout the tournament. Photography: IKP Sports Photography will be providing Action Photography for the Cal Ripken T-Ball Tournament. You will be able to view, order & receive your pictures the day of the tournament. Prints available on-site will be 4X6 s & 5X7 s. 8X10 s and larger prints PLUS custom multi color & multi image montages (designed onsite), Fatheads, custom cutouts, & other novelty items including mugs, statues & trader cards will be sent via UPS to your home address. Please visit us at after the tournament for additional viewing & ordering of photographs. Admission Prices Set by State: There is a $ fan gate fee per team. Turn in at coach s meeting please. Emergency Contact Information: Providence Hospital Springhill Memorial Hospital Mobile County Police Department For Emergency Please Dial 911

6 Year Old State Ice Breaker/ Credential Meeting Mims Park is proud to host an icebreaker at the Mobile Baybears on June 26 th at 5:00pm. Players and coaches will enjoy a dinner and a ball game.

Relatives who are attending will need to return an order form by June 19 th to chris@mimspark.org and mail a check for all tickets to Mims Park c/o Chris Norton 13245 Oak Forge Dr. Mobile, AL 36608.

6 6 Year Old State Ice Breaker/ Credential Meeting Mims Park is proud to host an icebreaker at the Mobile Baybears on June 26 th at 5:00pm. Players and coaches will enjoy a dinner and a ball game. The cost for each person is $15.00 for this great night of fun. All players and coaches meals and game tickets will be taken care of. Relatives who are attending will need to return an order form by June 19 th to chris@mimspark.org and mail a check for all tickets to Mims Park c/o Chris Norton Oak Forge Dr. Mobile, AL The money needs to be received by June 20 th to guarantee your spot. The order form is with this packet. Please send one check per team and guests. We will need all teams there by 5:30 to be ready to walk on the field before the game. We will have a credentials meeting that evening in the events center(time TBD). The following is information about Hank Aaron Stadium, where the event is held: Official Name: Hank Aaron Stadium Hank Aaron Stadium, "The Hank", named after Mobile native and record-breaking Hall of Famer, Henry Aaron. opened its doors on April 17, 1997; bringing minor league baseball back to Mobile after a 27-year hiatus. Address: 755 Bolling Brothers Blvd "The Hank" not only pays homage to Aaron, but also other Mobile baseball greats. The field is on the corner of Satchel Paige Drive and Bolling Brothers Boulevard. Paige, born and raised in Mobile, was the first Negro Leagues player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Bolling brothers, Milt and Frank, both had major league careers and have helped grow baseball in their hometown, Mobile. Capacity: 6,000 reserved seats The 23 luxury boxes are only 52 feet from home plate and feature an indoor air conditioned luxury room to watch the game as well as a private outdoor seating area. The intimate setting makes for amazing views of all the action all over the park. Dimensions: 310 ft Right Field 387 ft Right Center 325 ft Left Field 396 ft Left Center 400 ft to Center

7 Front Office: Located at The Hank The BayBears front office is located just to the right of the front gate and is open from 9a.m.-5p.m. Monday through Friday during the off season (unless a special event); hours vary during the season If you have any questions, please contact Chris Thank you and we ll see you at the tournament!! Order Form for Baybears Icebreaker Name of Team Contact Name Contact Number No. Of $15.00 ea Total Paid Check No.

Tournament Notebook The following documents are required by the Babe Ruth League, Inc. for each team before they are eligible to participate in any sanctioned Babe Ruth League, Inc.

These documents are to be placed in clear plastic, top-loading paper savers before being placed in the binder.

(4 copies per player) Page 7: Pictures (4 5X7 or 8X10 color or black and white) Page 8: Coaches Certification ID Cards or Certificates Page 9: Charter Page 10: Letter of Waivers Page 11: Local League

8 Tournament Notebook The following documents are required by the Babe Ruth League, Inc. for each team before they are eligible to participate in any sanctioned Babe Ruth League, Inc. post season tournament. 1. Tournament documents are to be placed in a three ring binder in the order listed below. 2. These documents are to be placed in clear plastic, top-loading paper savers before being placed in the binder. Page 1: Birth Documents Page 2: Certificate of Insurance Accident Page 3: Certificate of General Liability Page 4: Tournament Roster* Page 5: Letter of League Eligibility Page 6: Medical Releases** (4 copies per player) Page 7: Pictures (4 5X7 or 8X10 color or black and white) Page 8: Coaches Certification ID Cards or Certificates Page 9: Charter Page 10: Letter of Waivers Page 11: Local League Rosters (tournament team players highlighted) Page 12: Local League Schedule Page 13: Affidavits Page 14: League Boundaries Page 15: Head Coach & assistant Coaches Heads Up Concussion Certificate Page 16: Concussion Forms on each player signed by a parent or guardian *Birth Documents: See Babe Ruth Rule 0.04 Paragraph I-A for a list of acceptable documents. Consent for Treatment form on each player. This must be the form provided by Babe Ruth League, Inc. *Each player s birth document is to be placed in the front of the plastic saver with Consent for Treatment form in the back or under the birth document. They are then placed in the binder in the same order as they are listed on the Tournament Team Roster.

9 Packing List Below is a check list to help you when you are packing. Uniform Jersey Pants Socks Belt Shoes Hat Sliding Pants Undershirt Cup Glove Bat Batting Gloves Helmet Baseball Bag Jacket Clothes for 5 days Underwear Sleepwear Socks Shoes Swimsuit Shampoo Deodorant Soap Toothpaste/Toothbrush Brush/Comb Medicine Optional: Sunglasses/Camera/Caps I-pod/Games/Snacks/Tablets

10 Park Rules: 1. No coolers will be allowed in the park. A water cooler will be provided for each team in their dugout. Each team may bring one cooler, but it must remain in the dugout. 2. No outside food may be brought into the park. 3. No artificial noise makers in the park. 4. No pets allowed in the park. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco: Alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly prohibited from all recreational facilities under the Jurisdiction of the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department. Mims Park Athletics has adopted a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcoholic beverages, therefore, anyone, to include, players, spectators, coaches and umpires who are found to be using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol at Mims Park facilities will be subject to a minimum thirty (30) day ban from all recreation facilities. Tobacco (including vapor products) may ONLY be used in parking lots. Conduct: Mims Park Athletics has a zero tolerance policy for any acts of violence, therefore, anyone, including coaches, umpires, spectators or players, who participate in or are a party to any act of violence, to include verbal or physical, while involved in any Mims Park Athletics programs are subject to being banned from the facilities. Abusive language, profanity and displays of vulgarity are also prohibited and are subject to be banned from the facilities. Vehicles: Automobiles, trucks and other vehicles shall be operated at safe and reasonable speeds and remain on roads designated for their use. Skates, skateboards, and bicycles are not allowed. Advertising: Advertising will not be allowed on park property unless specifically approved by the City of Alexander City Parks and Recreation, and only in the event of a substantial contribution. General: All facilities of the Mims Park Athletics shall be under the Supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation. All persons who patronize the recreational facilities of Mims Park Athletics or patronize the facilities under the direction of the department much conduct themselves in a manner that reflects favorably on the City of Mobile.

11 ALABAMA BABE RUTH LEAGUE Concussion Information Form A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a ding or a bump on the head can be serious. You cannot see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms may include one or more of the following: -Headaches -Amnesia - Pressure in head -Nausea or vomiting -Neck pain -Balance problems or dizziness -Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision -Sensitivity to light or noise -Feeling sluggish or slowed down -Drowsiness -Change in sleep patterns - Don t feel right (Fatigue or low energy) -Sadness, nervousness, or anxiety -Irritability -More emotional -Confusion Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays) -Repeating the same question/comment Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include: -Appears dazed -Vacant facial expression -Confused about assignment -Forgets plays -Is unsure of game, score, or opponent -Moves clumsily or displays incoordination -Answers questions slowly Shows behavior or personality changes Can t recall events prior to hit Can t recall events after hit Seizures or convulsions Any change in typical behavior or personality Loses consciousness Slurred speech

12 What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon? Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrome) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athletes will often fail to report symptoms of injuries. Concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key to a student-athlete s safety. Concussion Policy: Any health care professional or certified coach may identify concussive signs, symptoms or behaviors of an athlete during any type of athletic activity. Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from the contest and shall not return to practice or play until a medical release has been issued by a medical doctor. If you think your child has suffered a concussion: Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity on the same day he/she sustained an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear. The athlete may return the following day or anytime thereafter with written clearance from a medical doctor. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. You should also inform your child s coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it s better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out. This form is required by Alabama Law established in June The form was revised in April 2012, coinciding with the current AHSAA Concussion Policy. This form was revised in January 2013 and adopted for use by the Alabama Babe Ruth League (ABRL). I have reviewed this information on concussions and am aware that a release by a medical doctor is required before a player may return to play under this policy. Athlete Name Printed Athlete Signature Date Parent Name Printed Parent Signature Date NOTE: This signed form, along with a medical release form signed by a medical doctor, must be submitted to ABRL (Eugene Reynolds) prior to the athlete returning to practice or games.

2015 Alabama State Tournament. Log on to Cal Ripken 12U. Mobile, Alabama. June 25, 2015-June 30, 2015

2015 Alabama State Tournament. Log on to Cal Ripken 12U. Mobile, Alabama. June 25, 2015-June 30, 2015 2015 Alabama State Tournament Log on to www.albaberuth.com Cal Ripken 12U Mobile, Alabama June 25, 2015-June 30, 2015 Westside Athletic Association Ball Park 1001 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile, AL Westside