2018 10U Cal Ripken Baseball State Tournament Childersburg, Alabama June 28 th July 2 nd, 2018 Location: BJ Meeks Sports Complex 425 Pinecrest Drive Childersburg, AL 35044 Hosted by: Childersburg High School Baseball
Childersburg High School Baseball Booster Board President - Merle Sanders Vice President - Jason Hollis Treasurer - Norda Threatt Secretary- Tara Reynolds Fundraiser- Beth Gardner Head Baseball Coach-Cory Williams June 1, 2018 Dear Players, Parents, League Officials, and Fans; On behalf of every citizen of Childersburg and surrounding communities, I would like to welcome you to Childersburg Alabama. It is our sincere hope and goal that each of you will have a rewarding and enjoyable visit while you are here. We look forward to some excellent baseball competition. We are proud to host the Alabama State Tournament and wish each team success. Please review the entire document and send a single email in regards to the items listed on the last page. Sincerely, Cory Williams Childersburg High School Head Baseball Coach
Tournament Contact Information Tournament Director Cory Williams 205-383-5014 Assistant Director Josh Podoris- 256-267-5902 Email address: cburgbasesloaded@gmail.com Facebook: Alabama Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament (Please share the facebook link with parents and other interested individuals). We will use this page to update score, time changes, weather, etc Please feel free to tag this page in any pictures you post on facebook. **** As soon as you know your team will be participating in the tournament, please e-mail your team name and contact info to cburgbasesloaded@gmail.com or text it to 205-369-8831 or 205-383-5014 Important Numbers Coosa Valley Medical Center - 256-401-4000 315 West Hickory St.- Sylacauga, Alabama 35150 Childersburg Police Department - Chief of Police, Richard McClelland Police Emergency Line (256) 378-5568 is answered by Talladega County Central Dispatch. You can dial the above number or call (256) 761-1556. Other numbers for the Childersburg Police Department are as follows: Chief of Police (256) 378-7860 (256) 378-5747
TOURNAMENT TIMELINE OF EVENTS 6/24 - Due by 7:00pm E-mail information below to: cburgbasesloaded@gmail.com o Team Work Sheet Due o Team Roster Due o T-Shirt pre-orders due (no pre-orders after 6/24 at 7:00pm) 6/28 - Report Check in & Tournament Startso 8:30AM Coach Check-in Credentials, Fees, and Umpire Questions Location Childersburg Parks & Recreation 300 1st St SE, Childersburg, AL 35044 o 10:00AM Opening Ceremonies - Team Introductions o 11:00AM Pool Play Begins BJ Meeks Complex REPORT CHECK-IN On June 28 th 8:30AM, Coaches will Check-in at Childersburg Park and Recreation Center. At this time, we will take your credentials binder and collect your total tournament fees. We will have a short meeting to review the tournament schedule and rules with the Tournament Director and Umpire Chief. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have at that time. All monies are due at this meeting, checks should be made out to Childersburg Bases Loaded Club. You can write a single check for all fees (Tournament Gate Fee $650, T-Shirt Fee $15 each). We will be serving breakfast to Managers and Coaches. Following the meeting, we will have Opening Ceremonies and ask that all teams regardless of your game time to attend in uniform for introductions. Please email by JUNE 24 th with your coach and team roster, and t-shirt order. If you have any questions please contact the Childersburg Bases Loaded Club at cburgbasesloaded@gmail.com with any questions
BJ MEEKS SPORTS COMPLEX PARK RULES: 425 Pinecrest Drive Childersburg, AL 35044 1. No coolers, except for one team cooler brought in by a coach, will be allowed inside the park. Water Coolers will be provided in each dugout for teams. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the property. 2. No outside food may be brought into the park. 3. Pets are not allowed, exceptions are service dogs. 4. No smoking is allowed on city property. The Parking Lot is the only allowable smoking area. 5. No Artificial noisemakers or air horns. 6. PROFANITY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE PARK IF CAUGHT USING PROFANITY TOWARDS COACHES, UMPIRES, AND STAFF. BATTING CAGES: There are two batting cages located beside the high school Field. Teams are permitted to utilize one cage only.
T-SHIRTS $15.00 Youth Medium Adult XXL Pre-order using T-Shirt Form. A limited supply of shirts will be available for purchase on game days. Shirts will be Carolina Blue with a design on the front as shown below. DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK 423 Pinecrest Drive Childersburg, Al 35044
Directions From Birmingham: Take 280 towards Childersburg. After you cross the Coosa River, Turn left at the first Red Light (Pizza Hut is on your right). Take hwy 235 approximately 2 miles. Turn right immediately after The Willows Apartments on to Pinecrest Drive. You will see Childersburg Elementary School on your left. The field is just past the elementary school. From Sylacauga: Take 280 towards Childersburg. Turn right at the second Red Light (Pizza Hut will be on your left). Take hwy 235 approximately 2 miles. Turn right immediately after The Willows Apartments on to Pinecrest Drive. You will see Childersburg Elementary School on your left. The field is just past the elementary school
PACKING LIST Below is a checklist to help you when you are packing. **Uniform** Jersey Pants Belt Socks Shoes Cap Sliding Pants w/cup Undershirt Glove & Bat Batting Gloves & Helmet Baseball Bag Sunglasses Clothes for 3-4 days Underwear Sleepwear Socks & Shoes Swim Suit Shampoo & Soap Deodorant Toothpaste /Toothbrush Brush/Comb Medicine (if needed) Sunscreen
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS DeSoto Caverns A series of caves and a tourist attraction located in Childersburg, Talladega County, Alabama. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is touted as "Alabama's Big Cave". In addition to the caves, the park offers various other attractions, including a three-quarter acre maze known as the Lost Trail Maze, panning for gemstones, a climbing wall, and amusement park style rides. While on the caverns tour, visitors can view a sound, light, and water show that changes with the holidays and seasons. DeSoto Caverns is a series of caves and a tourist attraction located in Childersburg, Talladega County, Alabama. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is touted as "Alabama's Big Cave". In addition to the caves, the park offers various other things. Address: 5181 DeSoto Caverns Parkway, Childersburg, AL 35044. phone: (256) 378-7252
Hotels Childersburg Closest to Baseball Fields Key West Inn 32210 US Hwy 280 256-378-0337 Days Inn 33669 US Hwy 280 256-378-6007 Sylacauga - 15 Minutes Holiday Inn Express- 40743 US Hwy 280 256-207-1511 Quality Inn- 89 Gene E. Stewart Blvd 256-245-4141 Birmingham/Inverness 25 Minutes Hampton Inn and Suites- 6220 Farley Lane- 205-981-0024 Best Western Plus 800 Corporate Ridge Road 205-995-8586 Homewood Suites 215 Inverness Center Drive 205-995-9823 Hyatt Place- 4684 US Hwy 280 205-995-9242 Holiday Inn Express- 156 Resource Center Parkway 205-776-6370 Birmingham Marriott- 3590 Grandview Parkway 205-968-3775 Hilton 8 Perimeter Park South 205-967-2700
Restaurants Batter Up 34405 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Tierra Caliente 32291 US Hwy 280 Childersburg August s BBQ 35571 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Old Town Grille 50 River Run Road Childersburg Lickin Good Doughnuts 32434 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Hometown BBQ 33684 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Natch s BBQ 33565 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Pizza Hut 32122 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Kentucky Fried Chicken 32275 US Hwy 280 Childersburg McDonalds 33785 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Burger King 33944 US Hwy 280 Childersburg Giovanni s Italian 42488 US Hwy 280 Sylacauga Mama Ree s 37801 Us Hwy 280 Sylacauga Jay s Sports Grill 704 West Ft Williams Sylacauga Zaxby s 41350 US Hwy 280 Sylacauga Chick-Fil-A 75 Mcs Blvd - Hwy 280 Sylacauga
TOURNAMENT DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PREPARATION The following documents are required by Babe Ruth League, Inc. of each team before they are eligible to participate in any sanctioned Babe Ruth League, Inc. postseason tournament. 1. Tournament documents are to be placed in a three ring binder in the order listed below. 2. These documents are to be placed in clear plastic, top loading paper savers before being placed in the binder. Page 1: Birth Document** Page 2: Certificate of Insurance (accident and general liability) Page 3: Tournament Roster * Page 4: Letter of League Eligibility Page 5: Medical Releases (4 Copies per Player) Page 6: Pictures (4 5x7 or 8x10 color or black and white) Page 7: Coaches Certification ID Cards or Certificates Page 8: Charter Page 9: Letter of Waivers Page 10: Local League Rosters (tournament team players highlighted) Page 11: Local League Schedule Page 12: Affidavits (to be signed after managers/coaches meeting) Page 13: League Boundaries Page 14: Head Coach & Assistant Coaches Heads Up Concussion Certificate Page 15: Concussion Forms on each player signed by a parent or guardian. **Birth Documents: See Babe Ruth Rule 0.04 paragraph 1- A for a list of acceptable documents. Consent for treatment form on each player. MUST BE FOUR PART FORM PROVIDED BY BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. *1. Each player s birth document should be placed in the front of the plastic saver with consent for treatment form in the back or under birth document. They are then placed in the binder in the same order as they are listed on the Tournament Team Roster. Dropping out of the tournament (once committed), Failure to complete a full regulation game, Failure to attend the ice breaker & leaving the tournament early will result in a $300 fine and your league will not be considered to host a state tournament for two years.
SECTION 1 CAL RIPKEN State Tournament 10u Year Old All-Stars TEAM WORK SHEET Please send this information by Sunday, June 24 Via Email: cburgbasesloaded l@gmail.com call Cory Williams at 205-383-5014 with any questions. PLEASE SEND A SINGLE EMAIL BY JUNE 24 WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Team Name League Name City Manager & Coaches: Please send a typed roster (players and coaches) for team introductions. Tournament Gate Fee: $650.00 ****************************************************************** SECTION 2 T-SHIRTS $15 each Sizes total X $15.00 = SIZE YM AS AM AL AXL AXXL QTY ****************************************************************** SECTION 3 - Make One Check payable to: Childersburg Bases Loaded Club Gate Fee: $650.00 T-Shirt Order: $ Total Amount Due: $
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The 10U, 8U and 11U State Tournaments are all being held within 25 miles of each other. You may want to look at Inverness for hotels. Inverness is 20 minutes from Childersburg and has a large selection of hotels, restaurants, and activities. The state is currently replacing a bridge on 280 in Childersburg. Be attentive to lane changes in this area. Also, the speed limit in this area is 35 mph and is STRICTLY enforced. Please tell your parents to be aware of this. Getting a ticket in the construction area is $525.00 when workers are present. There will be a hospitality room located upstairs for Managers, Coaches and your team mother. Please feel free to help yourself. This tournament is being hosted by the Childersburg High School Baseball Bases Loaded Club. High School baseball players and parents will be working the tournament. If you need assistance, anyone in a Childersburg Baseball Shirt will be able to help you or direct you in the right direction. There will be a full concession stand. Please encourage your parents to support the Childersburg High School Baseball Team by purchasing from the concession stand. Also, Snobiz will be on site and a portion of those proceeds go to the High School Baseball Team.