LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2019 BASEBALL State Tournament Bulletin
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Prohibited Park Items 1 Tournament Contact Information 2 General Information 3 2019 Program Instructions 4-5 Schools Within 75 Miles of CVB 6 Procedures and Protocols 7-8 Media/Yearbook Guidelines 9 Pre-Game Timelines Semifinals and Finals 10 All-Academic Post-Game Instructions 11 Hotel/Motel Information 12 List of Participating Hotels/Motels 13 Directions to McMurry Park 14 Park Diagram 15 Tournament Game Schedule 16-17 Souvenir Items 18-19 Mini Trophy Order Form 20 Corporate Partner Page 21 PROHIBITED PARK ITEMS The following items ARE NOT allowed in McMurry Park including the fields, dugouts and bleachers: OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES SEEDS OR SHELLED FOOD ITEMS GUM TOBACCO PRODUCTS Including vapor/smokeless products PETS (Only certified service animals allowed) GLITTER/CONFETTI BOMBS It is the schools responsibility to educate their fans about this rule and the coach s responsibility to enforce this rule with their players. Sulphur Parks and Recreation reserves the right to charge an offending school a financial penalty to clean the field and dugout if this rule is not followed. THE POURING OF ANY LIQUIDS ONTO THE TURF FIELDS WILL RESULT IN THE OFFENDING SCHOOL BEING FINED $500. NO METAL CLEATS ALLOWED IN BATTING CAGES!!!! 1 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
2 0 1 9 S T A T E B A S E B A L L C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N TITLE NAME CONTACT INFORMATION LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine O: 225-296-5882 ebonine@lhsaa.org Tournament Director Fallon Buckner, LHSAA O: 225-300-4204 C: 225-200-6700 fbuckner@lhsaa.org SPAR Director Steve Gayfield, SPAR O: 337-527-2500 F: 337-528-4934 spar@sulphurparks.com Tournament Coordinator Hannah Veazey, SPAR O: 337-527-2500 F: 337-528-4934 spar@sulphurparks.com Assistant to Ms. Buckner Renee Ballard, LHSAA O: 225-300-4214 rballard@lhsaa.org Assistant to Mr. Gayfield Laurie Koelzer, SPAR O: 337-527-2500 F: 337-528-4934 spar@sulphurparks.com Programs Natalie Bowers, SPAR O: 337-527-2500 F: 337-528-4934 spar@sulphurparks.com Hotel Rooms/Lodging TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS For Team Reservations : Refer To Hotel List in This Radio, TV and Internet Broadcasts and Streaming Bulletin Kate Adams, LHSAA O: 225-300-4205 C: 225-252-9163 kadams@lhsaa.org Marketing LHSAA O: 225-300-4213 C: 225-324-0125 2 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL/LHSAA BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT: TEAMS WINNING IN THE QUARTERFINAL ROUND OF PLAY Sulphur Parks and Recreation and Sulphur High School will be responsible for furnishing administrative personnel for the tournament such as score keepers, scoreboard operator, P.A. announcer, ticket sellers and takers, grounds-keeping crews and other workers necessary for administering the tournament as well as the official game baseballs. The umpires will be assigned from a neutral association and will be paid by the LHSAA. LHSAA shall provide/schedule the official pitch counters The LHSAA will reserve the exclusive right to sell tournament T-Shirts, Caps and other souvenir items. The tournament will be played at McMurry Park in Sulphur, a well-kept and maintained baseball complex, one of the nicest in Louisiana. No team will be allowed to practice on the game fields during the entire week or until the tournament is completed. Violation of this rule will result in the removal of the team from the tournament. Please Refer to Section 10.13 of the LHSAA Handbook: STATE TOURNAMENTS for Financial Information and Reimbursements. In conducting the State Baseball Tournament, no constitutional provisions of the LHSAA may be violated. Protests will not be allowed in this tournament. Protests are not allowed in any LHSAA sport. 3 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
B A S E B A L L R O S T E R I N F O R M A T I O N CATEGORY Deadline to submit What must be submitted Team Photo Email to Questions DATE/INFORMATION Monday, APRIL 29, 2019. Failure to meet deadline will result in a $200.00 fine imposed by LHSAA and shall exclude roster from program. The typed roster filled out completed with all requested Email as a jpeg, png or non-compressed file format suitable for Digital Scoreboard Display (Photos will not be printed in Program) sulphurparks@gmail.com Attn: Natalie Bowers Call Natalie Bowers at Sulphur Parks and Recreation (337)-527-2500 These Forms are located on the LHSAA website under Sports Baseball Related Forms & Downloads PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS A COMPLETE TYPED ROSTER for the program must be emailed no later than Monday, (April 29, 2019) or the school shall be fined $200.00 and their information may be left out of the program. Team Photos shall be submitted via Email in a jpeg, gif, png or non-compressed file format suitable for Digital Scoreboard Display. The instructions and roster page can be found on the LHSAA website>forms & Downloads>2019 LHSAA Baseball SPAR Roster. Questions concerning the roster shall be emailed to: sulphurparks@gmail.com Attention: Natalie Bowers NOTE: Any and all decisions of fields and times will be left to the discretion of the LHSAA and Sulphur Parks and Recreation. Should conflicts arise, decision of the LHSAA and SPAR will be final. If rained out, games may be moved to Sunday and/or Monday and the site may be changed to other available parks. 4 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
HOSPITALITY: SPAR will provide coaches hospitality room. Only the LHSAA/LHSCA cardholders will be admitted to the room (must have card and photo ID). Hours of operation will be posted. No food or drink will be allowed to be taken out. The instructions and roster page can be found in the BASEBALL SPORTS SECTION on the LHSAA website. Deadline to submit: Monday, (April 29, 2019) (Schools not submitting rosters and team photos by 4:00 PM SHALL be fined $200.00 and may be left out of the program) What must be submitted: The TYPED roster filled out completely with all requested information Team Photo: A jpeg or gif non-compressed file format suitable for Digital Scoreboard Display (photos will not be printed in program) Submit by Email to: sulphurparks@gmail.com Attn: Natalie Bowers Questions: Email Natalie Bowers at sulphurparks@gmail.com 5 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS TEAM CHECK-IN PICTURES (Semi-Final Games) USE OF BATTING CAGES (NO STEEL CLEATS ALLOWED) HOME TEAM - DUGOUTS - INFIELD - PRE-GAME CONFERENCE - INTRODUCTION OF TEAMS INVOCATION (Optional) NATIONAL ANTHEM - FIRST PITCH FINALS (Optional) END OF GAME - ALL TEAMS REGARDLESS OF FIELD AND/OR GAME TIME SHALL CHECK-IN AT THE TEAM GATE AT THE ENTRANCE TO FIELDS 40/41. Roma Pics will be in attendance 2 hours prior to the first game of the first session on Wednesday and Thursday. Each team must take team and individual pictures upon checking in at fields 40/41 entrance and before warming up for their game. Batting cages are available prior to your teams game. The Higher Seeded team shall be the home team. The home team shall occupy the third base dugout and the visiting team shall occupy the first base dugout. Each team will be allowed 10 minutes of infield prior to the game. The home team shall take infield first followed by the visiting team. Conducted at home plate before each game with umpires, both head coaches and the tournament director who shall go over the ground rules. Pitching forms will be exchanged at this time also. Prior to each game, the PA Announcer shall introduce each player, coach, trainer, manager, etc. of each team. The non-starters shall be announced first then the starters, then coaches, then any others. The player/coach shall line up along the foul line nearest their dugout and remain there for the prayer and National Anthem. The visiting team is announced first then the home team followed by the introduction of the umpires. Shall be said prior to the start of each game. Shall be played prior to the start of each game. The host may have a dignitary throw out the first pitch prior to the first game on each field of each final game. Teams shall not pour any liquids on the field as a celebration. Both teams should shake hands and exit the dugouts as quickly as possible so the next games teams may enter. 6 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
AWARDS PRESENTATION - Following the completion of the Championship game, team and individual awards are presented near home plate. Get both teams back to their dugouts after shaking hands Introduce Presenters Present Runners-Up Trophy and Medals Present Winning Coach Game Ball Present Outstanding Player Award Present State Champion Trophy and Medals Spectators SHALL stay off the field. ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL REPRESENTATIVES The Allstate Sugar Bowl will assign representatives to present the State Champion and Runners-Up Trophies and Medals. Note: If no Allstate Sugar Bowl representatives are available to make the presentations, the LHSAA will secure individuals to make the presentations. GAME BALL PRESENTATION (Post-Game Ceremonies of the Championship Game Only) RAIN DELAYS/POSTPONMENTS - REPORTING SCORES - GAME BALLS PRACTICE FIELDS GAME FIELD The head coach of the winning team shall be presented a Baden ball during the post-game award ceremonies. The tournament director has jurisdiction to postpone or cancel the start of a game. Once the umpire s jurisdiction begins, then they have the sole authority to suspend the game because of weather. Games are rescheduled on a day-to-day basis including Sunday if necessary. The LHSAA shall post the scores of each game during the tournament. LHSAA will provide one (1) dozen Baden Baseballs for each game. It is the Tournament Host s responsibility to provide additional balls in case they re needed. The Baden Baseball will be the Baden PERFECTION 3B- PPRO. Contact SPAR s office during regular business hours M- F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, to schedule a time. Office: 337-721-3040 x 6246 Infield is turf including the pitcher s mound and home plate - outfield is natural grass. Walk-Up Music SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT. 7 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
MEDIA/SCHOOL YEARBOOK School Yearbook/ Newspaper Personnel: No credentials will be given at the gate. All credentials should be applied for at least one business day before the event. Request media credentials online by visiting lhsaa.org -> affiliations -> media resources Students and faculty requesting a credential MUST send school identification. School identification must be presented at the championship to receive a credential. The purpose of the School Yearbook/ Newspaper credential is to allow students experience covering a state championship. Only two media credentials are allowed per school. The two credentials can be a combination of two students or one student and one faculty member. Two faculty members are NOT an option. The media credential may NOT be used by parents or friends nor is the credentialed person allowed to take pictures for parents and/or friends with the parent s and/or friend s camera. Contact: Kate Adams at kadams@lhsaa.org for any questions, comments or concerns. Photos shall be limited only to the school s team members while in competition and/or presentation of awards. Photos taken during an event may NOT BE SOLD or used in any capacity outside of the purpose(s) of their school s yearbook and/or newspaper. The LHSAA has an exclusive photography contract with Roma Pics Photography. Radio / Internet Broadcasting Fee Per Game: $200 If station agrees to do a LHSAA sponsor spot, fee reduced to: $150 Stations broadcasting will be responsible for charge to originating point The internet broadcast fee per game is $200 and an additional $50 fee per game if still photos will be used. Contact: Kate Adams at kadams@lhsaa.org. Game Video and Policy No livestreaming of the event is allowed. 8 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
PRE-GAME TIMELINE (SEMI-FINALS) All Semi-Final Games Minutes to first pitch Activity 50:00-40:00 Prepare Field Team Warm-Up 40:00-30:00 Home Team Infield 30:00-20:00 Visiting Team Infield 20:00-15:00 Plate Conference - Exchange Line-ups and Pitching Forms 15:00-5:00 Introduce Visiting Team Introduce Home Team Introduce Umpires 5:00 0:00 Invocation National Anthem 0:00 First Pitch After Game Teams exit field and dugout PROHIBITED ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN PARK and DUGOUTS NO STEEL CLEATS ALLOWED IN BATTING CAGES NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES, NO SEEDS OR SHELLED FOOD ITEMS, NO GUM, NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS (Including vapor/smokeless products), NO PETS (Only service animals allowed) PRE-GAME TIMELINE (FINALS) All Final Games Minutes to first pitch Activity 50:00-40:00 Prepare Field Teams Warm-Up 40:00-30:00 Home Team Infield 30:00-20:00 Visiting Team Infield 20:00-15:00 Plate Conference - Exchange Line-ups and Pitching Forms 15:00-5:00 Introduce Visiting Team Introduce Home Team Introduce Umpires 5:00 0:00 Invocation National Anthem All-Academic Award Presentation (Saturday at 10:30 only) on Field #41 0:00 First Pitch After Game Awards Presentations Teams exit field and dugout 9 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
2019 ALL-ACADEMIC PRESENTATION Saturday, May 11th 10:30 Field #41 All Classes POST-GAME INSTRUCTIONS Semi-Final Game Players shall return to their respective dugouts. Players and coaches shall form a single line to shake opponent s hand. Teams shall immediately return to their dugout, gather their equipment and exit the area for the next game. TEAM PERSONNEL SHALL NOT CLIMB THE FENCES OR BACKSTOP ***There is a $500 fine to the school for this violation.*** A TEAMS FANS SHALL NOT ENTER THE FIELD AT ANYTIME ***There is a $500 fine to the school for this violation.*** Championship Game Losing team shall return to their dugout. Winning team may have a celebration on the field ONLY. Immediately after, the team shall return to their dugout as directed by the LHSAA representative. Players and coaches from both teams shall then form a single line to shake opponent s hand. Both teams shall return to their dugout area for the award presentation. Players shall remain dressed and be respectful while awards are being presented. Following the presentation of the team Trophy, players and coaches shall pose for a team picture. This includes both Runners-Up and Championship presentations. Upon completion of the awards ceremonies, both teams shall return to their dugouts, gather their equipment and exit the area for the next game. NO TEAM PERSONNEL SHALL CLIMB THE FENCES OR LEAVE THE FIELD BEFORE THE AWARDS PRESENTATIONS ARE COMPLETED ***There is a $500 fine to the school for this violation.*** A TEAMS FANS SHALL NOT ENTER THE FIELD AT ANYTIME ***There is a $500 fine to the school for this violation.*** AT NO TIME BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE GAME SHALL ANY TEAM PERSONNEL POUR ANY ICE OR LIQUIDS OR DEPLOY GLITTER/CONFETTI BOMBS ONTO THE TURF INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE FOUL LINES. THE LHSAA SHALL FINE THE OFFENDING SCHOOL $500. 10 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
2019 LHSAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HOTEL INFORMATION HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS for the STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Each Qualified Team must call Hotels directly for their Team Hotel/Motel Reservations. Hours to call for reservations: As soon as your team qualifies for the tournament BUT NOT BEFORE! For Team Reservations: See area Hotel Properties listed on the next page of this bulletin Contact Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau for Additional Information and Help. SLCVB- Phone number (337) 436-9588 SPAR will provide a $300 stipend to each participating team. Teams will be provided meal tickets for use on Wednesday or Thursday for the semi-final round. 11 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
2019 LHSAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HOTEL INFORMATION Teams are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. 12 S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t B u l l e t i n
Sulphur Parks & Recreation 337-527-2500, 933 W Parish Rd Sulphur, LA 70663 Formatted: Font: 9 pt, Font color: Dark Red Formatted: Font: 9 pt, Font color: Dark Red 13 P a g e
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2019 LHSAA STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT GAME SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 8 th (Semi-Finals) Time Field Class 9:00 AM Gates Open Gates Open 10:00 AM 37 C:SF-1 1:00 PM 37 C:SF-2 4:00 PM 37 B:SF-1 7:00 PM 37 B:SF-2 10:30 AM 40 DV:SF-1 1:30 PM 40 DV:SF 2 4:30 PM 40 2A:SF-1 7:30 PM 40 2A:SF-2 11:00 AM 41 DIV:SF-1 2:00 PM 41 DIV:SF-2 5:00 PM 41 DIII:SF-1 8:00 PM 41 DIII:SF-2 Thursday, May 9 th (Semi-Finals) Time Field Class 9:00 AM Gates Open Gates Open 10:00 AM 37 1A:SF-1 1:00 PM 37 1A:SF-2 4:00 PM 37 DII:SF-1 7:00 PM 37 DII:SF-2 10:30 AM 40 3A:SF-1 1:30 PM 40 3A:SF 2 4:30 PM 40 DI:SF-1 7:30 PM 40 DI:SF-2 11:00 AM 41 4A:SF-1 2:00 PM 41 4A:SF-2 5:00 PM 41 5A:SF-1 8:00 PM 41 5A:SF-2 15 P a g e
Friday, May 10 th (Finals) Time Field Class 10:30 AM Gates Open Gates Open 11:30 AM 40 C - F 2:30 PM 40 B - F 5:30 PM 40 2A - F 12:00 PM 41 DV - F 3:00 PM 41 DIV - F 6:00 PM 41 DIII- F Saturday, May 11 th (Finals) Time Field Class 10:30 AM Gates Open Gates Open 11:30 AM 40 1A - F 2:30 PM 40 3A - F 5:30 PM 40 4A - F 12:00 PM TV 41 DII - F 3:00 PM TV 41 DI - F 6:00 PM - TV 41 5A - F RAIN OUT DATES: SUNDAY, MAY 12 and MONDAY, MAY 13 16 P a g e
CHAMPIONSHIP SOUVENIRS CHAMPIONSHIP APPAREL For more information regarding State Championship apparel, contact Talk n Tshirts at (337) 233-9996. CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTOGRAPHS RomaPics is proud to be the official photographer of the LHSAA. Please stop by their booth in the gymnasium to order photos. Action photos will be photographed on a first come, first serve reservation basis. Due to the number of lanes and participants, you must reserve a photographer in advance if you want action photos. Photos will be available for viewing shortly after your athlete s designated heat and will be printed on site. RomaPics will also have photos available to purchase on site of the All-Academic recipients, MVPs, state runners up, and state champions. RomaPics is now the official photographer of the LHSAA. Reserve your RomaPics photographer prior to the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Baseball State Tournament to guarantee individual action photos that will last a lifetime. Head on over to www.romapics.com or visit their booth onsite in Sulphur. CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS As a winner you deserve to showcase your accomplishment with a championship ring. Baron Championship Rings, the new ring provider of the LHSAA and the LHSCA, is one of North America s largest producers of championship rings. Arthur Horton, Director of Sales arthur@baronrings.com 17 P a g e
CHAMPIONSHIP DVD s Make sure to order your official DVD s from the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Baseball State Tournament! Go to www.nfhsnetwork.com/dvds to relive the excitement today! 18 P a g e
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