Welcome to the 2014 Georgia Little League Senior League Baseball State Championship Hosted By Martinez-Evans Little League (MELL) TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Evans High School 4550 Cox Rd, Evans, GA 30809 Banquet Guest Speaker: SCOTT STRICKLIN, UGA Head Baseball Coach Martinez-Evans Little League Page 1
MARTINEZ-EVANS LITTLE LEAGUE CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO STATE Players, Parents, Managers, Coaches, and Player Representatives, Congratulations! Your abilities, skills and dedication place you among the best in the entire state. And as everyone in Georgia knows - the best in the world! We at Martinez-Evans Little League are proud to serve as host to the 2014 Georgia State Senior League Championship Tournament, and we welcome each and every one of you here for a week of amazing baseball. During your stay, we want you to have a positive experience both on and off the field of play. We will do everything in our power to make you feel right at home. While in Martinez-Evans, the Tournament Director and all of the MELL members will be happy to assist you should you need anything. Although you are all here to win the tournament and advance to the next level, please don t forget to enjoy the journey. Have fun, play fair and appreciate the experience. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to see each of you players on even larger stages as you advance to college and beyond. Again, congratulations and welcome to the 2014 Georgia State Senior League Tournament! Sincerely, Carroll Proctor President, Martinez- Evans Little League Martinez-Evans Little League Page 2
WELCOME TO GEORGIA DISTRICT 6 WE WANT TO WELCOME YOU, YOUR TEAM AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE STATE SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT.YOUR TEAM HAS HAD AN AMAZING JOURNEY TO GET TO THIS POINT, AND YOU ALL SHOULD KNOW, NO MATTER THE OUTCOME OF THIS TOURNAMENT, YOU ARE COUNTED AMONG THE BEST OF THE BEST. THE STATE OF GEORGIA HAS PROVEN, OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS THAT OUR YOUNG ATHLETES CAN COMPETE WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD. WE AT DISTRICT 6 GEORGIA LITTLE LEAGUE KNOW THAT YOUR TEAM WILL ADD TO THIS OUTSTANDING LEGACY. THE FINE PEOPLE OF MARTINEZ EVANS LITTLE LEAGUE ARE PROUD TO BE YOUR TOURNAMENT HOSTS, AND WE WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST OF LUCK FOR A COMPETITIVE AND FUN TOURNAMENT. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT JUST PLAYING BASEBALL YOU ARE ALSO BUILDING LASTING MEMORIES. RESPECTFULLY, VINCE FERNANDEZ DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR GEORGIA DISTRICT 6 LITTLE LEAGUE Martinez-Evans Little League Page 3
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the citizens of Columbia County, wishes to welcome you to the Georgia Little League Senior League Baseball State Championship. It is a great honor to be involved with a state championship, and we are proud to be the host county. We would like to thank the hard working folks involved with the Martinez-Evans Little League. These volunteers offer many youth of Columbia County the opportunity to play top flight baseball. It is a wonderful compliment and addition to the county recreation programs. Having played in two high school state championship series, winning one, I cherish the memories, and know that all who play here in July will feel the same. It is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of coaches, players, parents and all involved to participate. We hope you have a wonderful time in Columbia County and will visit again soon. PLAY BALL!! Ron C. Cross, Chairman RC Cross Columbia County Board of Commissioners Martinez-Evans Little League Page 4
TOURNAMENT PROGRAM FORM NEED INFO BEFORE [JULY 3 rd ] FAX FORM TO WOODIE MELTON 706-860-9625 OR EMAIL TO woodmel@comcast.net DISTRICT: TEAM NAME: MANAGERS AND COACHES: 1. 2. 3. Manager Assistant Coach Assistant Coach NAME (FIRST) (LAST) JERSEY NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TEAM PHOTO S ARE WELCOME AND HELP TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. PLEASE EMAIL US A DIGITAL TEAM PHOTO IN UNIFORM WITH DISTRICT BANNER IF POSSIBLE. EMAIL to: woodmel@comcast.net Martinez-Evans Little League Page 5
TIMELINE OF EVENTS ASAP* HOTEL RESERVATIONS (SEE ACCOMODATIONS) T-SHIRT ORDER FORM TOURNAMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION PAGE.BANQUET ATTENDANCE FORM (see Page 14) JULY 11 BANQUET 6:00PM (see Page 14 for details/orders) Location: Savannah Rapids Pavilion 3300 Evans To Locks Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 MANAGER S MEETING 8:00 p.m. (immediately after banquet) Location: Savannah Rapid Pavilion BANQUET GUEST SPEAKER: UGA HEAD BASEBALL SCOTT STRICKLIN JULY 12 OPENING CEREMONIES 9:30 a.m. Field Walkthrough (9:15 a.m.) Parade of Champions/Distribute Commemorative Pins Special Recognition 2013 SLB World Series Participants Throw Out First Pitch Prayer/Pledges National Anthem TOURNAMENT BEGINS Game #1 11:00 a.m. Game #2 1:30 p.m. JULY 13 GAMES #3 & #4 JULY 14 GAMES #5 & #6 JULY 15 GAMES #7 JULY 16 GAMES #8 and/or #9 Martinez-Evans Little League Page 6
Senior League Schedule of Play WINNERS BRACKET 2014 Georgia State Tournament Senior League Baseball District 4 July 12 th (Sat) Loser to A (2 1:30 PM Martinez-Evans LL (D6) July 14 th (Mon) District 7 Loser to D (5 July 12 th (Sat) Loser to B (1 3:00PM 11AM District 10 July 13 th (Sun) Loser to C (3 1:00PM District 8 July 16 th (Wed) Loser to E if 1 st loss (8 5PM Winner LOSERS BRACKET D A Loser 5 Loser 2 July 13 th (Sun) or 3:30PM July 16 th (Wed) (4 July 15 th (Tue) (9 (7 7:30PM Winner B 5:00PM Loser 1 July 14 th (Mon) (6 5:30 E C Loser of 8 Loser 3 if 1 st loss Martinez-Evans Little League Page 7
MANAGERS INFORMATION KYLE CARTLEDGE (Assist. Tournament Director) 706-945-9903 cell, email: kcartledge34@gmail.com KEVIN HEFFERNAN (Assistant Tourney Director) 620-288-9344 cell, kjheffernan469@gmail.com Other Contacts CARROLL PROCTOR MELL PRESIDENT: 706-832-3991 CELL VINCE FERNANDEZ (TOURNEY DIRECTOR):706-988-8094 WOODIE MELTON MELL SLB COORDINATOR: 706-755-4587 CELL TINA MOCK MELL SLB COORDINATOR: 706-231-0048 CELL ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT EVANS HIGH SCHOOL There are multiple covered batting cages at the Evans High field. Use of batting cages up to 2 hours before game time is limited to the teams scheduled to play. Practicing will not be permitted on the game field. Practice at MELL s Kelley Park can be reserved by contacting Tina Mock at 706-231-0048. PRACTICE LOCATION: Kelley Park, Paradise Field, 3683 Old Petersburg Rd Martinez, GA WATER COOLERS ARE PROVIDED IN DUGOUTS. Teams may bring in one team cooler. PERSONAL COOLERS ARE NOT ALLOWED Every attempt will be made to contact teams with information on rain outs or schedule changes. Please be sure tournament director has accurate phone numbers for all managers, coaches and team moms. MELL WEB PAGE ADDRESS www.mellbaseball.org In the event of severe weather a shelter location will be provided. MAKE SURE YOU EXAMINE YOUR EQUIPMENT, DAMAGED EQUIPMENT WILL BE HELD BY TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR UNTIL TOURNAMENT IS OVER. HELMETS CANNOT BE PAINTED NOR HAVE DECALS NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER. PLAYERS CANNOT WEAR JEWELRY. Martinez-Evans Little League Page 8
MANDATORY MANAGER/COACHES BRIEFING FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014 8:00 P.M. @ Savannah Rapids Pavilion 3300 Evans To Locks Rd Augusta, GA 30907 BRING TOURNAMENT AFFIDAVITS, RULE BOOKS, AND TOURNAMENT PACKAGES CONCESSIONS Concessions will be operated during the tournament with hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, drinks cookies and many more items. We urge you to enjoy the food at the ball field to offset tournament expenses. SEATING There are bleachers to accommodate many but fans are welcome to bring their own chairs. PARKING There will be adequate parking at the Evans High School for $5.00 per car. If you are traveling by RV or Bus please call Woodie Melton for parking information at 706-755-4587. HOSPITALITY In lieu of banquet or cookout three coaches and team players will receive a ticket for a full meal at concessions on Saturday, July 12 th. STATE TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT Martinez-Evans Little League Page 9
STATE TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT ORDER FORM NEED ORDERS BY [JULY 3 rd ] TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT DESIGN ON OPPOSITE PAGE IS FOR THE FRONT OF THE SHIRT. ALL TEAM & PLAYER NAMES WILL BE ON THE BACK OF THE SHIRT. THE TSHIRT COLOR WILL BE White tee or dri fit with two color print. PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO PRE-ORDER TSHIRTS FOR PLAYERS AND FANS. BY PRE ORDERING THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON YOUR ARRIVAL. THERE WILL BE A LIMITED AMOUNT FOR SALE DURING THE TOURNAMENT. IF YOU REQUIRE A LARGER THAN NORMAL SIZE, OR A SMALLER THAN NORMAL SIZE WE SUGGEST YOU PRE-ORDER. DRI-FIT TEES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $3 PER SHIRT. T-SHIRTS TEAM NAME: CONTACT PHONE: PLEASE INDICATE QUANTITY YOU WISH TO PURCHASE QTY SIZE PRICE EACH TOTAL PRICE Y-SMALL - $13.00 Y-MED $13.00 Y-LARGE $13.00 A-SMALL $15.00 A-MED $15.00 A-LARGE $15.00 A-XLARGE $15.00 A-XXLARGE $17.00 A-XXXLARGE $17.00 TOTAL FOR COMPLETE ORDER PLEASE HAVE CASH OR LEAGUE CHECK FOR TOTAL AMOUNT. PRE-ORDER ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE JUST PRIOR TO OPENING CEREMONIES ON SATURDAY MORNING AT GAME SITE. FAX TO WOODIE MELTON @ 706-860-9625 OR EMAIL TO woodmel@comcast.net Martinez-Evans Little League Page 10
Local Entertainment ADVENTURE CROSSING (4350 WHEELER RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907) PUTT PUTT FUN CENTER (3763 MARTINEZ BLVD MARTINEZ, GA 30907) EVANS TOWNE CENTER PARK (EVANS TOWNE CENTER EVANS, GA 30809) RIVER WALK AUGUSTA (Downtown Augusta, Reynolds St.) WILDWOOD PARK (APPLING, GA) CLARK HILL LAKE AUGUSTA MALL (3450 WRIGHTSBORO RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909) EVANS CINEMA (4365 TOWNE CENTER DR EVANS, GA 30809) REGAL CINEMA (1144 AGERTON LN AUGUSTA, GA 30909) AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS (78 MILLEDGE RD AUGUSTA, GA 30904) July 15 th,.vs. Kannapolis, 7pm @ GreenJackets Stadium July 16 th,.vs. Kannapolis, 7pm @ GreenJackets Stadium July 17 th,.vs. Kannapolis, 7pm @ GreenJackets Stadium Sports Stores HOMETOWN SPORTS (4115 Columbia Rd, Unit 15, Martinez, GA 30907 ACADEMY SPORTS (4210 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809) HIBBETT SPORTS (4219 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809) DICK S SPORTING GOODS (3450 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909) Shopping WALMART SUPERCENTER (4469 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809) PUBLIX (4274 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809) A host of Bi-Lo s & Food Lion grocery Stores in the area WALGREENS (4470 Columbia Rd, Martinez, GA 30907) TARGET (in the plaza with Hibbett Sports) KOHL S (in the plaza with Hibbett Sports) MARSHALL S(in the plaza with Hibbett Sports) Martinez-Evans Little League Page 11
EVANS, GA RESTAURANTS FAST FOOD BURGER KING (540 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-650-2460) DAIRY QUEEN (4099 BELAIR RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 706-855-9540) ZAXBY S (612 RONALD REAGAN DR EVANS, GA 30809 706-863-4000) SONIC (122 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-651-0027) SUBWAY (4351 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-869-9911) BOJANGLE S (343 BELAIR RD MARTINEZ, GA 30907 706-504-4560) FIREHOUSE SUBS (4431 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-364-4422) CHICK-FIL-A (4201 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-447-8895) STARBUCKS (4223 WASHINGTON RD, UNIT 1, EVANS, GA 30809 706-210-8591) STARBUCKS (4115 COLUMBIA RD, UNIT 1, EVANS, GA 30809 706-863-9635) DUNKIN DONUTS (3668 WHEELER RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30909 706-922-9555) DINE-IN RHINEHART S OYSTER BAR (305 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-868-6850) FATZ CAFE (464 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-650-2421) APPLEBEE S (505 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-650-2009) PIZZA JOINT (4301 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-447-4992) MELLOW MUSHROOM (4348 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-364-6756) CRACKER BARREL (544 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-228-3018) FRENCH MARKET GRILL WEST (368 FURYS FERRY RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 706-855-5111) MONTERREY S (4352 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-228-3645) FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES (4324 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-860-8700) IHOP (4361 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-364-2095) CHILI S (700 RONALD REAGAN DR EVANS, GA 30809 706-860-3464) RUBY TUESDAY (4203 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-869-7458) STEAK N SHAKE (4329 BELAIR FRONTAGE RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909 706-432-6835) WAFFLE HOUSE (4291 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-855-5381) COOK-OUT (DYESS PARKWAY) WIFE SAVERS (1100 FURYS FERRY RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-855-6870) GOOLSBY S SOUTHERN COOKING (4460 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809 706-651-7345) Martinez-Evans Little League Page 12
ACCOMMODATIONS HOLIDAY INN 706-396-4600 441 PARK WEST DR AUGUSTA, GA 30813 HAMPTON INN 706-860-1610 4081 JIMMIE DYESS PKWY AUGUSTA, GA 30909 FOUR POINTS by SHERATON 706-650-1311 2650 CENTER WEST PKWY AUGUSTA, GA 30909 WINGATE by WYNDHAM 706-860-8223 4087 JIMMIE DYESS PKWY AUGUSTA, GA 30909 SHERATON HOTEL 1069 STEVENS CREEK RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 800-325-3535 HILTON GARDEN INN 1065 STEVENS CREEK RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 706-739-9990 HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 1049 STEVENS CREEK RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 706-738-3131 COURTYARD AUGUSTA 1045 STEVENS CREEK RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907 706-737-3737 Comfort Inn & Suites 4071 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy Augusta, GA 30909 706-496-3579 Quality Inn 4073 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy Augusta, GA 30909 706-855-2088 MEDICAL INFORMATION FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN FIRST BASE DUGOUT FIRST AID KIT ALSO IN CONCESSIONS STAND WATER IS AVAILABLE IN THE DUGOUT STAY HYDRATED. IN CASE OF STORMS [Location: TBD] IS DESIGNATED AS SHELTER. SECURITY PROVIDED BY COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. POLICE, FIRE AND MEDICAL CONCERNS: DIAL 911 HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1350 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA,GA 706-722-9011 DOCTOR S HOSPITAL 3651 WHEELER RD AUGUSTA, GA 706-651-3232 GRU MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GA 1120 15 TH STREET 30912 AUGUSTA, GA 706-721-2273 University Prompt Care, 447 N Belair Rd, Evans GA, 706-854-2222 Martinez-Evans Little League Page 13
BANQUET INFORMATION Menu: Crispy Chicken Tenders Grilled Chicken Tenders House Salad with Dressing (Honey Mustard, Ranch, Blueberry Ginger Vinaigrette) Blueberry Coleslaw Fresh Baked Cookies Drinks: Tea, Fountain Drinks and Water Dinner will be buffer style 1 Manager, all players and 2 coaches are FREE Parents, family members and all other supporters will need to purchase a $9 meal per adult, $7 per child Scan or fax completed form to Woodie Melton by July 5th # of Persons Meal Type Total $ Coaches Free Players Free Adults - $9 $ Children $7 $ Dinner catered by PDQ www.eatpdq.com PDQ - Coming to Evans, GA Real Soon 4311 Washington Rd, Evans, Georgia Expected Opening Date: August 2014 THANKS TO PDQ FOR SUPPORTING MELL! Martinez-Evans Little League Page 14