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Table of Contents Welcome Letter Page 3 Tournament Fact Sheet Page 4-6 Tournament Program Form Page 7 Program Team Roster Form Page 8 Weather Delay Form Page 9 2
Dear Coaches & Managers, Welcome to Florida s Capital City! Visit Tallahassee joins Tallahassee Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department as the proud hosts of the 2018 Fast Pitch Girls A 14-Under Southern National Championship. With our experience in hosting major sporting events and national championships, we are fully committed to your success. And, we hope you enjoy the friendliness and hospitality for which our community is famous. Information on area attractions, shopping, restaurants and entertainment are featured in our Visitor s Guide that you will receive at Team Check-In. Of course, additional information is always available at www.visittallahassee.com or at our Visitor Information Center located at 106 East Jefferson Street in downtown Tallahassee. We look forward to making your visit to our community truly great and memorable. Amanda Heidecker Amanda Heidecker Director of Sports Visit Tallahassee 106 E Jefferson St. (850) 606-2305 3
Tournament Fact Sheet 2018 Fast Pitch Girls A 14-Under Southern National Championship Tallahassee, Florida August 2-5, 2018 General Information Name: Date: Entry Fee: 2018 Fast Pitch Girls A 14 Under Southern National Championship August 2-5, 2018 (Based on number of entries) $450 - Payable to: Friends of Our Parks 912 Myers Park Drive No Parking Fee, No Cooler Fee, No Gate Fees. Entry Deadline: July 27, 2018 Tournament Director: Housing Director: Tournament Website: Tournament Location: Visit Tallahassee & Leon County Welcome Center: Cindy Mead 912 Myers Park Drive 850-891-3875 Cindy.Mead@talgov.com Joe Piotrowski 106 East Jefferson Street 850-606-2313 Joseph.Piotrowski@VisitTallahassee.com http://www.visittallahassee.com/usa-softball/ James Messer Sports Complex 2740 Jackson Bluff Road Tallahassee, Florida 32304 106 East Jefferson Street 800-628-2866 / 850-606-2305 Open Monday-Friday 8 AM 5 PM 4
Tournament Fact Sheet Information Roster/Entry Forms: Check In: Please send your (1) USA Tournament Roster, (2) USA Official Tournament Entry Form, (3) Entry Fee $450 (payable to: Friends of our Parks) by 07/27/2018. Team check-in will take place at the Coaches Meeting, Thursday August 2 nd. Coaches Meal/ Tournament Draw: The Coaches Meeting will include a meal for two (2) coaches/managers on Thursday, August 2 nd ; time is TBA. The lunch will take place at: TBA The tournament draw will take place at the coaches meeting. Umpire meeting on August 2 nd, 2018 Opening Ceremonies: Located at James Messer Sports Complex prior to game 1. Schedule is TBA Website: Tournament Rules: The official tournament website is http://www.visittallahassee.com/usa-softball/ All rules shall be enforced according to current official USA playing rules. 5
Game Times: Awards: Sportsmanship: Practice Fields: Admission: Parking: Concessions: Souvenirs: Inclement Weather: Please follow the official tournament bracket. If a team is not present at game time, it will forfeit the game. Teams should be prepared to start a game immediately after the preceding game is completed due to time constraints. Tournament awards will be awarded after championship games. Managers and coaches are asked to have complete control of their players both on and off the field. Practice fields are scheduled on a first come first served basis. To schedule a field, please contact Cindy Mead at (850) 891-3875 Admission fees are not charged for spectators. (No Pets are allowed at James Messer Sports Complex). There is ample parking available at James Messer Sports Complex and it is free of charge. Concession stands will be open during game times throughout the entire tournament. Souvenirs, will be available during game times throughout the entire tournament at James Messer Sports Complex. In case of inclement weather, please call the Rain Line at 850-891-3800. A recorded message will provide rescheduling details.. Games postponed due to rain will be made up as determined by the Tournament Director. 6
Tournament Entry Application Team Name: ASA Sanction # Team Originates From: City: State: Head Coach: Name: E-Mail Address: Phone #1: Phone #2 Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Secondary Contact: Name: E-Mail Address: Phone #1 : Phone #2: Tournament Program: The Tournament Program will be available online. To be included in the program email your complete roster to Joe.Piotrowski@VisitTallahassee.com Your roster must be formatted in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. Please assure that names are spelled correctly. A team photograph or logo must be in.jpg format The Deadline to enter your team to Joe Piotrowski to be in the program is July 27, 2018. 7
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Program Roster 2018 Fast Pitch Girls A 14-Under Southern National Championship Tallahassee, Florida August 2-5, 2018 (Un-Official Player Roster) For accurate spelling please write legibly or type Name Uniform # Position Age 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Coach 1. Coach 2. Coach 3. 8
Weather Delay Notification Form 2018 Fast Pitch Girls A 14-Under Southern National Championship Tallahassee, Florida August 2-5, 2018 Should rain or threat of rain occur, please call (850) 891-3800. We will make our best effort to call you first. Please note, however, that there may be times that we are unable to reach you, and it is your responsibility to know your playing times. Please complete this form and return it at Team Check In : Team Name: Manager: Hotel: Room No. Cell Number: Assistant Manager: Hotel: Room No. Cell Number: IF YOU ARE COMMUTING, please fill out the following: Manager: Day Phone: Cell Number: Assistant Manager: Day Phone: Cell Number: Team Representative s Signature THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT DRAW 9