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I $1000 non-refundable deposit AT TIME OF REGISTRATION: Rlpken Weather Hotline (weather & schedule updates during tournament): 843-913-5259 Myrtle Beach Fax: 843-913-5214 Myrtle Beach Office: 866-RIPKEN9 (747-5369) EFeibusch@Ripkenbaseball.com 843-913-5203 Eric Feibusch General Questions Danny.Wells@TheRlpkenExperlence.com 843-222-0363 Danny Wells Restaurant/team meals Information Kimberly.McLamb@TheRipkenExperience.com 843-913-5224 Kimberly McLamb Houslng questions 843-913-5203 Matt.Ensworth@TheRipkenExperlence.com Matt Ensworth Generai questions IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Hotel rooming list 2 Final payment.9 Team waiver form signed by all players and returned. 1 3 Entitles (Extra Bases LLC; Burroughs& Chapin, mc; and Ripken Myrtle Beach Academy) U Schedule request form U Team Insurance Certificate must include 3 Entities listed below. NOVEMBER 24, 2011: FEBRUARY 1,2012: WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF YOUR ARRIVAL DATE: IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
TEAM INSURANCE GENERAL INFORMATION information on our website on and off the field. Each of the partner hotels offers a special Ripken Rate for those participating in our www.ripkentournaments.com/myrtlebeachtravel.ctm. tournaments. Please call us at 1-866-RIPKEN9 for information on our partner hotels or view their The Ripken Experience has partnered with several area hotels to assure that your stay with us is quality both PARTNER HOTEL INFORMATION Admission to all of The Ripken Experience tournaments is included in the entry fee. There will be NO GATE FEE for any of our events! We encourage family and friends to come to the complex to cheer on the athletes and show their support. ADMISSION There is plenty of FREE parking available for all visitors at The Ripken Experience. PARKING safety equipment is the responsibility of each team. The batting cages are not equipped with electricity. Ripken will provide a cooler in each dugout with ice water and cups for each game. All other baseball/softball and Game balls will be provided by The Ripken Experience for all games. Teams are to bring their own practice balls. BASEBALLS I EQUIPMENT amount of spring training t-shirts. Enclosed is a pre-order t-shirt form. The Ripken Experience merchandise will be on sale throughout each tournament. The pro shop will carry a limited PRO SHOP / MERCHANDISE on-site it is recommended to pre-order your food). more. Team meal options are available through the Big League Grill. (Enclosed is a pre-order team meal form. If eating main building is a great place to grab some hot food including hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, pretzels, popcorn and The Ripken Experience offers a variety of food and beverage options for your convenience. The Big League Grill in the BIG LEAGUE GRILL / CONCESSIONS with this regulation will result in being asked to leave from the complex. Absolutely no alcohol or tobacco products will be permitted inside The Ripkeri Experience complex. Failure to comply NO ALCOHOl. OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS request form by fax no later than November 24. Schedules will be ready by January 14, 2011. Enclosed please find a schedule request form. Please keep in mind this is only a request. Please return the schedule SCHEDULE REQUEST must be signed by a parent or guardian. Each team is required to have all of their player s sign a Team Waiver Form. For High School teams, the waiver form Team Wa,ver facility is 3051 Ripken Way Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. No team will be allowed to play until we have that information and it is verified. Extra Bases, LLC; Burroughs & Chapin Company, mc; and Ripken Myrtle Beach Academy, LLC. The address to our the beginning of the tournament. The certificate must have the following 3 entities listed as the certificate holder: Each team is required to carry its own insurance and submit a certificate of insurance to The Ripken Experience prior to rr 1. Y.iyki Zxyreu&
NCAA DII & DIII Rules 2012 BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING RULES (This will be used as the primary method for disseminating information regarding weather-related delays.) Ripken Weather Hotline: 843-913-5259 the 1 hour delay. Suspended Game: A game that has been stopped at any time because of inclement weather, darkness, or light failure, games are official games if S innings are completed or if 4% innings have been played and the home team is ahead after will be continued from the point of suspension at a date and time to be determined by the site director. Suspended suspended game rule. Games that are suspended due to inclement weather must resume within 1 hour or be subject to the The first game of the day must start within 1 hour of the scheduled start time. If the game can not be started within 1 hour, we will move onto the next scheduled game. on availability of fields and opponents. We use a 1 hour rule as a general guideline: Although we cannot guarantee rain-outs will be rescheduled, every effort will be made to make up those games based Important: Rain Procedure All HS teams are responsible for adhering to their HS state federations rules and regulations. Questions should be directed to All games/scrimmages will be governed by the NFHS Rulebook. All games/scrimmages will be 7 innings. All Practices will be 2 hours. The 10 run rule will be in effect. (After S innings, 4% if the home team is winning.) See below for rain procedure S Home team will be listed first on the master schedule, and occupy the 1st base dugout. inning can start after 2:40.) practice providing the schedule and weather dictate. Time IJmit: There will be a 2 hour and 40 minute time limit on all JV games, all scrimmages, and unofficial games. (No new Official Games will have no time limit. The grounds crew will get 10 minutes to prepare the held for the game. Each team will get 10 minutes of infield/outfield your state association. High School Rules practice providing the schedule and weather dictate. The 10 run rule will be in effect. (After 5 innings, 4 if the home team is winning.) Home team will be listed first on the master schedule, and occupy the 1st base dugout. See below for rain procedure All Junior College games 7 will be innings. All 2 practices will be hours. The grounds crew will get 10 minutes to prepare the held for the game. Each team will get 10 minutes of infield/outfield Junior College Rules providing the weather and schedule dictate, All NCAA Games will be 9 innings, unless the same two teams play a doubleheader in which case both games will be 7 innings. The grounds crew will get 10 minutes to prepare the held for the game. Each team will get 10 minutes of infield/outfield Home team will be listed first on the master schedule, and occupy the 1st base dugout. See below for rain procedure NCAA baseball rules are in effect for all games. All practices will be 2 hours. rc 1vrtt
2012 SOFTBALL SPRING TRAINING RULES (This will be used as the primary method for disseminating information regarding weather-related delays.) Ripken Weather Hotline: 843-913-5259 and the home team is ahead after the 1 hour delay. director. Suspended games are official games if 5 innings are completed or if 414 innings have been played light failure, will be continued from the point of suspension at a date and time to be determined by the site Suspended Game: A game that has been stopped at any time because of inclement weather, darkness, or Although we cannot guarantee rain-outs will be rescheduled, every effort will be made to make up those not be started within 1 hour, we will move onto the next scheduled game. to the suspended game rule. The first game of the day must start within 1 hour of the scheduled start time. If the game can Games that are suspended due to inclement weather must resume within 1 hour or be subject games based on availability of fields and opponents. We use a 1 hour rule as a general guideline: Important: Rain Procedure All games/scrimmages will be 7 innings. All Practices will be 1 hour 45 minutes The 10 run rule will be in effect. (After 5 innings, 4 14 if the home team is winning.) Time Limit: There will be a 2 hour time limit on all iv games, scrimmages and unofficial games. (no new There will be no time limit for official games. Home team will be listed first on the master schedule, and occupy the 1st base dugout. should be directed to your state association. infield/outfield practice providing the schedule and weather dictate. All HS teams are responsible for adhering to their HS state federations rules and regulations. Questions All games/scrimmages will be governed by the NFHS Rulebook. The international tiebreaker will be used after the 9th inning. See below for rain procedure High School Rules inning starts after 2 hours). The grounds crew will get 10 minutes to prepare the field for the game. Each team will get 10 minutes of 7ie Zxy&rienc&
Myrtlewood Villas: 2012 SPRING TRAINING ACCOMMODATIONS Myrtlewood Villas: Hours of Operation (Front Desk) Monday A credit card is required at check-in for damage purposes. Any missing items or damages that MWV is a Condo Community, rooms tend to be larger than hotel rooms, with more amenities Some things you may want to bring: additional towels, personal hygiene items such as soap, Starter supplies will be provided to get you through the first day or two. They include: two rolls of Each condo unit is fully furnished and includes: Linens (Pillows, sheets, blankets) Full Kitchen (Microwave, Oven, Utensils, Pots, Pans, etc) 2 Full Bathrooms Outdoor Pool Lowes Foods To Go Pre-order your groceries, and pick them up when you arrive. Your team will be placed in either 2 or 3 bedroom condos depending on your numbers. Each player 2 = bedroom condos 5 players/per condo (4 twin beds and 1 pullout couch). 3 bedroom condos 7 players/per condo (6 twin beds and 1 pullout couch). 2-4 Coaches 2 bedroom Condo 5-6 Coaches = 3 bedroom Condo Saturday 9:00am 9:00pm If you are arriving outside of the above hours, the front desk will be closed. You can still check in MWV Continued > Myrtlewood Villas office building). using the after-hours system. Your keys will be left in the drop box (located on the outside of the Sunday 8:00am 6:00pm and coach will have their own bed. (www.lowesfoodstogo.com) Starter Towels (We recommend bringing additional towels) Washers and Dryers (Laundry Detergent is not included) Cable Television inside. However, they do not come with daily housekeeping, additional toiletries, etc. occur will be charged to the credit card. shampoo, bath tissue, laundry detergent, and general cleaning supplies. toilet paper, bath soap, trash bags, two dishwasher packs, and coffee. possible to keep teams together, but there is a chance the units will be Units may he spread out. Myrtlewood Villas will make every effort spread out. CHECK-IN TIME = 4:00PM CHECK OUT TIME = 10:00AM 77.e F..pk&n Zxyeritnce
Tf F.ykLn &re& 2012 SPRING TRAINING ACCOMMODATIONS Myrtlewood Viflas CONTINUED Bus Parking - ***IMp0RTANT*** Due to HOA Rules bus parking is not allowed overnight at Myrtlewood Villas. Buses are allowed to pick-up and drop-off on Wild Iris Drive only. Buses must stay on Wild Iris Drive. Under no circumstances can the bus enter other side streets off of Wild Iris Drive. Buses can park overnight at The Ripken Experience if needed. The team is responsible for transporting the bus driver to and from Myrtlewood Villas. It is recommended that the bus driver stay at a local hotel. This way the bus can park overnight at the hotel and can pick up and drop off at Myrtlewood Villas accordingly. Please contact The Ripken Experience for specific hotel information. lyrtlewood Villas Contact Information: Reservations: I -888-297-6200 www.rnyrtlewoodvillas.com 1410 48 th Ave. North Extension Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Fairfield Inn Broadway at the Beach CHECK-IN TIME = 4:00PM CHECK OUT TI1 vle = 11:00AM A credit card is required at check-in for damage purposes. Any missing items or damages that occur will be charged to the credit card. Fairfield Inn Includes: Standard Hotel Room Hot breakfast bar daily Free Wireless Internet Room Set-Up: Swimming Pool 4 Players per room (2 Double Beds) Cable Television 2 Coaches per room (2 Double Beds) Bus Parking Fairfield Inn Contact Info: Reservations: 1-800-2 17-15 11 x6 15 Hotel Front Desk: 1-843-916-4993 1 350 Oleandar Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
r%. Jyk xyeri&nc trti ewj 2012 SPRING TRAINING ACCOMMODATIONS Caribbean Resort CHECK-IN TIME 3:00PM CHECK OUT TIME = 11:00AM The Caribbean Resort: Reservations: 1-800-552-8509 www.caribbeanresort.com 300() N. Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach. SC 29577 A credit card is required at check-in for damage purposes. Any missing items or damages that occur will be charged to the credit card Caribbean Resort Includes: Oceanfront Rooms Wireless Internet Indoor and outdoor swimming pools Indoor and outdoor lazy rivers Bus Parking Room Set-Up: 1 Bedroom w/ 2 double Beds and TV, 1 bathroom in the common area. Gallery style kitchen with small stove, microwave, and full size refrigerator. The living area has sleeper sofa, double Murphy bed, TV, and private oceanfront balcony. Room Set-Up: 5 Players per Suite 3 Coaches per Suite St. John hmj. CHECK-IN TIME = 3:00PM CHECK OUT TIME 11:00AM The St. John s Inn: Reservations: 1-800-845-0624 www.stjohnsinn.com 6803 N. Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, sc 29572 A credit card is required at check-in for damage purposes. Any missing items or damages that occur will be charged to the credit card. The St. John s Inn is part of the Caravelle Resort., located directly across the street from the ocean and the resort. Teams can use all the amenities of the Caravelle Resort. ST. John s Inn Includes: Standard Hotel Room (2 Queen Beds) Indoor and outdoor swimming pools@ the Caravelle Indoor and outdoor lazy rivers@the Caravelle Cable TV Bus Parking Room Set-Up: 4 Players per room 2 Coaches per room
2012 SPRING TRAINING ACCOMMODATIONS Fitness Center Outdoor Pool Adjacent to Broadway at The Beach 2 Coaches per Room Complimentary steaming hot breakfast Free wireless internet 4 Players per Room Room Set-Up: Courtyard by Marriot Includes: Room Set-Up: Standard hotel room includes 2 double beds per room. occur will be charged to the credit card. A credit card is required at check-in for damage purposes. Any missing items or damages that CHECK-IN TIME = 3:00PM - CHECK OUT TIME 11:00AM Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 1351 21st Ave. North www.marriot.com/courtyard Courtyard by Marriot Reservations: 1-888-236-2327 Courtyard by Marriot: 2 Coaches per Room Free breakfast (At the hot breakfast bar) Room Set-Up: Free Wireless Internet beds per room. Outdoor pool and heated spa Guest Laundry facilities Bus Parking Same day dry cleaning Adjacent to Broadway at the Beach 4 Players per Room Holiday Inn Express Includes: Room Set-Up: Standard hotel room includes 2 double occur will be charged to the credit card. A credit card is required at check-in for damage purposes. Any missing items or damages that iexr/mrtlebeach Reservations: 1-888-465-3329 Myrtle Beach. SC 29577 Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express: CHECK-IN TIi\IE 3:00PM 1290 Oleander Drive CHECK OUT TIME = 12:00PM - Myrtte TIi.e Fyktn &rince
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