10U Softball MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT July 5-8, 2018 Harper, Kansas 67058

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1 10U Softball MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT July 5-8, 2018 Information Guide for Managers, Players, Parents and Coaches

2 Regional Qualifying Teams; We would first like to thank you and your respective State/League for participating in the 2018 Midwest Plains Regional 10U Babe Ruth Softball Tournament this summer in Harper, Kansas. We are extremely excited to be hosting this tournament. The Harper Recreation Commission, Board Members, players and the residents of the community of Harper would like to welcome your State team, families, fans and members of your community. We look forward to watching good spirited fun and competitive games during the tournament; and the opportunity to create the most positive experience for everyone involved that we can! The Harper Recreation Commission and the City of Harper are excited and eager to help make your time with us enjoyable. We will have team check-in on Thursday, July 5 th. Team members and managers are required to attend at their scheduled check-in time. The picnic and opening ceremonies will begin on Thursday evening. Pool play will begin Friday morning with the championship game on Sunday afternoon. Teams will participate in pool play games with the top two seeds from each of the two pools advancing to the championship single elimination bracket. Both the 1 st and 2 nd place teams will qualify to move forward to the 10u National Tournament July 28 th to August 4 th in Treasure Coast, FL. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought you here to this prestigious tournament and no matter the result you should consider yourselves champions! Good luck to everyone and play hard! Wade Beal Tournament Director Harper Recreation Commission-President Page 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Announcement 2 Table of Contents.. 3 Memo to Regional Tournament Managers... 4 Tournament Events / Schedule Important Notes & Times Tournament Picnic 7 Official s Meeting Opening Ceremonies 7 Concessions 7 Team Awards.. 7 Host Community... 7 Directions... 8 Tournament Contact Information... 9 Additional Information. 10 Players Instructions Motels/Hotels. 14 Shirt Order Form..15 Page 3 Tournament Bracket....16

4 MEMO TO REGIONAL TOURNAMENT MANAGERS 1. Double check your tournament credential book and other appropriate information prior to arrival. Be sure that you have all required documents. 2. Managers and coaches will need to provide contact phone numbers and where you are staying at check-in. If there are changes to the schedule for games we will contact you at the numbers provided. We are NOT responsible if you do not answer and are late for games. 3. Make sure you arrive at the check-in site as a complete team and at your designated time. Teams are to arrive and depart as a complete group. There will be NO exceptions, unless there has been prior approval from the Regional Commissioner. All such requests must be fully documented. Any player not excused and missing from check-in will not be allowed to participate in the tournament. 4. The team players, manager and coaches are required to attend all official tournament events, including the welcoming picnic / banquet. Managers and coaches are required to attend the Managers and Coaches Meeting. Tournament rules will be discussed at this time. 5. Any questions regarding any aspect of the tournament should be directed to the Tournament Director or members of the Babe Ruth Softball Task Force. 6. Remember that managers and coaches shall wear uniforms consistent with the Babe Ruth Champion Teams with the Babe Ruth Softball patch on the left shoulder. For additional requirements see the attached Regional Uniform Requirements. 7. Good sportsmanship makes the game enjoyable for everyone. Anyone acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facilities immediately. 8. Be sure to have a team meeting and read through the Player s Guide with your team! Be sure that they know what is expected of them. 9. Eight Team Pool Play-two pools of four teams each, followed by single elimination championship bracket for top two teams in each of the two pools. Page 4

5 Page 5 List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule Thursday, July 5, 2018 Tournament Check-In times as noted below; they are subject to change. Confirm your team s time with the Tournament Director upon your qualification. Team Check-In Schedule Time Team 11:00 AM Harper, Kansas (Host) 12:00 PM Kansas #2 12:45 PM Missouri Champs & Missouri #2 1:30 PM Nebraska or KS #3 & Iowa Champs 2:15 PM Colorado State Champs & Colorado #2 Managers, Coaches, and Players shall wear their jersey to check-in. Managers shall bring their tournament credential book to check-in and give to the tournament officials. Mandatory coaches & official s meeting at 3:15 pm- 4:00 pm At least one team manager or coach must attend the meeting. Tournament Picnic/Skills Competition at Harper Sports Complex 4:30 pm- 6:00 pm All team managers, coaches, and players must attend the Tournament Picnic. Opening Ceremonies Harper Sports Complex 7:00 PM, All players, managers, and coaches are required to attend. Be at the 6:30 PM in full uniform. For Pool Play games, no new inning after one hour and thirty minutes; No ties-use International Tie Breaker Rule. In case of ties for both pool and bracket play, the international rule will be used for extra innings. First extra inning, the last batter from the previous inning starts at second base; additional innings, the last batter starts at third base. (V)=visiting team; (H)=home team. No time limit for bracket play games. Run (mercy) rule. 15 runs after 3 innings; 10 after 4 innings, for all games. Additional Game Information- Pool Play: home team predetermined and will use the 3 rd base dugout.

6 List of Regional Tournament Events/Schedule (continued) Thursday July 5, 2018 Team check in, coaches meeting, player picnic, skills competition & opening ceremonies. Friday July 6, 2018 Pool Play Games 9:30 at the Harper Sports Complex 19 th & Pine (The top two teams in each pool advance to the Championship single elimination bracket.) Game Time Game # 9:30 AM Pool Play Game #1, Field [#1] 9:30 AM Pool Play Game #2, Field [#3] 11:30 AM Pool Play Game #3, Field [#1] 11:30 AM Pool Play Game #4, Field [#3] 1:30 PM Pool Play Game #5, Field [#1] 1:30 PM Pool Play Game #6, Field [#3] 3:30 PM Pool Play Game #7, Field [#1] 5:30 PM Pool Play Game #8, Field [#1] Saturday July 7, :00 AM Pool Play Game #9, Field [#1] 11:00 PM Pool Play Game #10, Field [#1] 1:00 PM Pool Play Game #11, Field [#1] 3:00 PM Pool Play Game #12, Field [#1] Sunday July 8, 2018 END OF POOL PLAY GAMES SINGLE ELIMINATION GAMES BEGIN ON SUNDAY Game Time Game 9:00 AM 2 nd seed National vs 1 st seed American Field #1 11:30 AM 2 nd seed American vs 1 st seed National Field #1 2:00 PM Winners of single elimination bracket play Closing Ceremonies presentation of Awards, following completion of the final game. Page 6 All games are subject to change. It is critical that we have correct contact information for coaches upon check-in.

7 Important Notes & Times Tournament Picnic: All coaches, managers, and players must attend the picnic at the Harper Sports Complex, 19 th & Pine at 5:30 PM on Thursday July 5, Families are welcome as well until the food runs out at cost of $8. Families are asked to pre-register and pay when teams check in. No charge for players, managers and coaches. Officials Meeting: All Officials, Coaches, Managers, Head Umpire, Regional Task Force, and members of the tournament committee are REQUIRED to attend. The meeting will be held at the July 5, 2018 at 3:15-4:00 pm. Opening Ceremonies: All coaches, managers, and players MUST attend the Opening Ceremonies which will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday July 5, 2018 at Harper Sports Complex located at 19 th & Pine. Please report to the park no later than 30 minutes prior to start time and in full uniform. Players participating in the opening ceremonies do not have to wear their cleats; however, no open toed shoes will be permitted. Coaches will determine appropriate shoes for the evening events for players. Concessions: Hot and cold concessions will be available before, during, and after all games at the ballpark. Bring some extra spending money and enjoy a snack during the game! Water coolers for the team will be provided in the dugouts. No coolers allowed, unless being used by the Umpires or Harper Rec Staff to help combat the heat. NO PETS, SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BALL PARK! Team Awards/Closing Ceremonies: All participants will receive a participation certificate provided by the Host League. Individual medallions will be awarded to the Champions and Runners-up teams. Other awards will be awarded at the Closing Ceremonies, at the completion of the tournament. Host Community (Harper): The City of Harper will coordinate with all players, coaches, and managers to have FREE access to the community pool as well on July 5 th July 8 th. Specific details to be provided at check-in. Page 7

8 Directions to Harper Sports Complex Directions to the fields are the following: Take Hwy 160 (14 th Street) into Harper. Turn at Pine St. or Central St and go south to West 19 th St. The complex is between 19 th and 21 st streets. Page 8

9 Tournament Contact Information If you have any questions or need special assistance, please contact the following individuals on the tournament committee: Tournament Director: Wade Beal Harper Recreation Commission Cell: Babe Ruth Official(s)-in-Charge Mark Donley, Kansas State Commissioner Cell: Babe Ruth Midwest Plains Assistant Regional Commissioner-Softball: David Hargrove 3346 S. Chester Ct. Denver, Colorado Cell: Umpire-In-Chief: TBD Cell: Concessions Coordinator: Tiffany Hartson Page 9

10 Additional Information Practice Field: Field availability will be communicated at check in. Reservations will be taken by Tournament Director at check-in or otherwise coordinated with the tournament director or his/her designated responsible person. IMPORTANT: Tournament Program Pictures: Please your team picture with player names in the order they appear on the picture to the HRC Recreation Director Megan Inslee at Please send team pictures with names as they appear upon completion of your State Tournament. Parents, Family, and Fans-Souvenirs: Parents, family and fans are invited to attend check-in, but not required to attend. Tournament souvenir shirts ($20) and official programs ($5) (prices to be confirmed) will be available to order by June 26 to be purchased during team check-in only. Any items left over after check-in will be sold on a first come first/serve basis. Pre-Game Information: Warm ups will be scheduled on the designated non-game fields. Home team shall use the third base dugout and visitors shall use the first base dugout. Be ready to play. There will be NO warm ups on the game fields. Be prepared to play when you walk onto the field. Turn line-ups into official scorekeepers in crow s nest 15 minutes prior to game time. Other details will be covered at check-in and the officials meeting. Gate Admission: 1) No daily gate fee. Gate Admittance: Per Babe Ruth Requirements, players and coaches are admitted without a fee. A onetime team Tournament Spectator Admittance Gate Fee will be charged to the teams at the rate of $350/team. This gate fee covers all fans/spectators that will be coming with your teams. Please have this fee ready via check or cash at the time of team check-in. Your team will not be allowed to participate without their gate fee paid. Page 10

11 Page 11 Player Instructions Officials of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and the hard-working host city have made extensive efforts to make certain your stay will be pleasant and rewarding. Therefore, we shall expect that you absolutely cooperate with the following regulations pertaining to your actions during the tournament. Assistance: We want all players to thoroughly enjoy themselves during the tournament. If you need any information or assistance please contact your team manager immediately. Conduct: Your conduct must be above reproach on and off the field. Any misbehavior or misconduct could not only cause you disqualification from the tournament but could also disqualify your team as well. Schedule: Follow your team schedule at all times. Be at practice sessions, tournament games and special events on time. Be sure to check with your manager and Tournament Director whenever you wish to divert from the listed functions. Appearance: As champions, we expect your dress to be neat. You may of course dress informally and comfortably. At all times, neatness and cleanliness is required. Uniforms: Each player on the same team shall wear a different number on their uniform. The division appropriate Official Babe Ruth League Shoulder Emblem must be worn on each team member s left shirt sleeve. (For sleeveless uniforms the shoulder emblem must be worn on the left front chest). For additional requirements see the Regional Uniform Requirements. World Series Uniforms: "New in 2018-Uniforms, one per rostered player and coach, will be provided by Babe Ruth League for the Regional Champions of all age groups, who advance to the World Series. Time will be set aside during each team's check-in at the Regional Tournament for a BSN Sporting uniform supplier representative to allow the players and coaches to be sized. This way, you will have your uniforms when you arrive at the World Series. There will be several options, including the ability for the non-regional winners, who advance to the World Series, to purchase uniforms; and for World Series advancing teams to purchase a second uniform, similar to 'home and away' uniforms. More information will be provided at the Regional Tournament."

12 Flags/Banners: Please bring a State flag with you to check-in. We will display them during the Opening Ceremonies at the ballpark. Your team will also be able to display a team banner should you have one. Housing: No host family housing is provided for this tournament. Managers/Coaches Uniforms: The Manager and Coaches must each have a matching jersey which matches their players. Coach s jerseys do not need to contain a number. Coaches may wear "coach's shorts" as long as the coach s shorts are the same color, match each other, and are in general color coordination with the team colors. Umpires: The umpires provided for this tournament have many years of experience working softball. They will enforce all rules and regulations covered in the official softball rulebook and the rules and regulations of Babe Ruth Softball. Please treat them with respect at all times. Only the manager will be allowed to discuss an umpire s decision or any play of a controversial nature. The home plate umpire will be informed of the identity of each team s manager prior to the start of each game. Sportsmanship: Any player, manager, coach, or fan acting in an un-sportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facility immediately. Such behavior may also result in disqualification from the tournament. Spending Money: Each player should bring money to potentially purchase a program, tournament t-shirt, concession items, and other personal items that they might need. Action Photos: No official action photos will be provided. Photos from the Tournament will be posted on Facebook at the Harper Recreation Commission page. Say Thank You : Players, please take the time to say thank you to the host volunteers, who have given their time and gone out of their way to make players, coaches, and families feel welcome at the tournament. Page 12

13 Catcher s Gear: Catchers are required to wear a mask, helmet during warm-ups both before and during the game. Any other player that is used to warm up a pitcher either between innings or in the bullpen should wear a helmet and a mask. Batting Helmets: An approved, double ear flap batting helmet must be worn at bat, while running the bases, in the on-deck circle and by any other player that might be coaching at first or third base. In addition, all bat persons must wear a batting helmet while on the playing field. Use of the caged helmets are required for all Babe Ruth play. In the Dugouts and on the Field: Only players, managers, coaches and bat persons will be allowed in each team s dugout or on the field. Anyone in the dugout must be on a league s roster during the regular season and also included on the tournament roster. This does not include your bat person. Equipment: Bats, gloves, balls and other equipment must be kept in the dugout, in the proper place and never on the field. Discarding of bats, helmets, gloves or any other items in an unsportsmanlike manner can result in an ejection from the game. Host Team: Members of the Host Team are to be treated with respect and are subject to all the same regulations as the other participating teams. If you have any questions about things to see and do during your visit to Harper, do not hesitate to contact the tournament director/officials. Remember you are guests of the host league and their community. Please enjoy yourself at the tournament. Page 13

14 Lodging Information-Hotel/Motel/Camping Lodging Information The hotels listed are in Harper & Anthony, Kansas Cobblestone Inn & Suites Frontage Road Harper Motel West 14th Westview Lodging & Apartments Westview Cobblestone Inn & Suites West Wheatridge Restaurant/Store Information The following restaurants/stores listed are in the Harper & Anthony, Kansas D Marios Pizza West 14th Red Rooster Café West 14th Casey s General Store West 14th Subway East 14th La Fogata West Main D & J Drive In ???? 609 East 14 th Dollar General East 14 th SPK Grocery East 14 th Pizza Hut N LL&G McDonalds West Main China Restaurant N LL&G Kristy s Kafe West Main Roadrunner Diner West Main Camping Information Dave E s Trailer Court Across Central from Sports Complex Anthony Lake South of Harper about 7 miles Page 14

15 2018 Midwest Plains 10U Regional Tournament Souvenir Pre-Order Form Team Name: Contact Person: Telephone Number: Name Total Shirt Quantity Shirt Size Price Program Souvenir Book Price Total Total Amount Due All shirts and souvenir program books must be pre-ordered by June 26 th, 2018 by 5:15pm, Please send order form to Megan Inslee, Recreation Director at All orders must be picked up and paid for at your team check-in unless prior arrangements are made in advance. Failure to pay will result in items being sold during tournament. Sizes available YS-4XL. Please add $2.00 per shirt for 2XL-4XL sizes. Page 15

16 2018 Midwest Plains Babe Ruth Softball 10U Regional Tournament Harper Sports Complex-Harper, Kansas Won Lost American Division Finish Team A1- Team N1- Team A2- Team N2- Team A3- Team N3- Team A4- Host- Harper KS Team N4- National Division Finish Won Lost Pool Play Games- Non Game Official Tournament Events No new inning after 1hr/30 min. No ties-use International game tie breaker-last batter from previous inning starts at 2nd base; all additional Coaches, Officials Meeting: Thursday, July 3:15 TBD Player, Coaches, Officials, Fans Picnic: Thursday, July Ballpark Skills Contest: Thursday, July 5, after Ballpark innings, last batter starts at 3rd base. OPENING CEREMONIES - Thursday July 7:00 pm-field #1 Scores POOL PLAY-8 total teams- (2 pools of 4 teams) Scores Game # Date Visitor Home Field Time Game # Date Visitor Home Field Time 1 6-Jul Team A3 Team A4-Host Field #1 9:30 AM 7 6-Jul Team A2 Team A4 Field #1 3:30 PM 2 6-Jul Team N3 Team N4 Field #2 9:30 AM 8 6-Jul Team N2 Team N4 Field #1 5:30 PM 3 6-Jul Team A1 Team A2 Field #1 11:30 AM 9 7-Jul Team A2 Team A3 Field #1 9:00 AM 4 6-Jul Team N1 Team N2 Field #2 11:30 AM 10 7-Jul Team N2 Team N3 Field #1 11:00 AM 5 6-Jul Team A1 Team A3 Field #1 1:30 PM 11 7-Jul Team A4 Team A1 Field #1 1:00 PM 6 6-Jul Team N1 Team N3 Field #2 1:30 PM 12 7-Jul Team N4 Team N1 Field #1 3:00 PM Single Elimination Bracket -Sunday, July 15, 2018 Mercy Rule-all games: Park Team Check-in Ball Pavilions 2nd Seed National 15 runs after 3 innings; Thurs. 7-5 Team Time 1) 9 AM 7/8 Field #1 10 runs after 4 innings Kansas Host Harper 11:00 AM Kansas #2 12:00 PM * Missouri Champs 12:45 PM 1st Seed American Missouri #2 12:45 PM 3) 7/8 2:00 PM Field #1 Regional Champion Nebraska or KS #3 1:30 PM Iowa Champs 1:30 PM Colorado Champs 2:15 PM 2nd Seed American Colorado #2 2:15 PM 2) 11:30 AM 7/8 Field #1 * Indicates Home Team; Game #3- Regional Champion advances to Babe Ruth * Championship-higher seed is home Softball World Series in Jensen Beach, 1st Seed National team; If seeds are equal, coin toss Florida, July 28-August 4 No time limit for all bracket games. Norm and Colleen Travis Sportsmanship Award Commissioner's Award Page 16