2012-1B and 2B FASTPITCH SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 25 & 26, 2012 GATEWAY SPORTS COMPLEX at KIWANIS PARK 1501 MAPLE STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901 TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: CAROL FINNEY 303 So. 49 th Ave. Yakima, WA 98908 509.966.4892 (phone) 509.952.4276 (cell) e-mail = carolfinney25@charter.net
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND COACHES INFORMATION WIAA WEBSITE TO REGISTER TEAM FOR STATE: The Athletic Director must register your team information on the WIAA website, www.wiaa.com by selecting AD CENTER, then login and select STATE PROGRAM ROSTERS under MY WIAA TASKS REGISTRATION INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY TUESDAY @ 3pm, MAY 22 nd, 2012 FORMS TO BE COMPLETED ON LINE: 1. Team Profile 2. Team Roster 3. Tournament Registration 4. Supervisors 5. Pass List 6. Medical 7. Dist. Personnel 8. Download and print the Sunday Waiver Form if your District did not sign waiver with 2011-2012 membership information Coaches should make a copy of Bound for State Regulations: This is found on the WIAA website. PRACTICE ON THURSDAY, MAY 24 Please e-mail Carol Finney (carolfinney25@charter.net) with a request for a time. I will have fields available from noon until 6pm. (2 less fields available this year). Practices will be limited to 1 hour to accommodate as many teams as possible. COACHES MEETING ON THURSDAY, MAY 24th @ 8:00 PM at the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 9 North 9 th Street. (9 th & Yakima Ave.)This is just east of exit 33 B, (I-82 & Yakima Ave interchange. 1B coaches are encouraged to attend the Thursday night meeting. All 1B coaches who do not attend the coaches meeting on Thursday must attend a coaches meeting at 11:15 AM on Friday at the tournament managers table at Kiwanis Park. If you do not plan to attend the coaches meeting on Thursday, please call or e-mail Carol Finney. OPENING CERMEMONIES will be reviewed at the coaches meeting. Ceremonies last year were accomplished in 8 minutes. TEAM PICTURES: Scheduling of team pictures will be done at the coaches meeting.
SCHEDULE OF GAMES FRIDAY MAY 25 7:30 AM PASS GATE OPENS FOR TEAM ENTRY 7:45 AM TICKET SALES BEGIN 8:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES for 2B teams on Field 1 (teams will be announced alphabetically) 9:00 AM GAMES BEGIN 12:15 PM Approximate time for 1B OPENING CEREMONES on 1 st available field (after the field has been field prepped) SATURDAY MAY 26 8:30AM 9:00AM 10:00AM PASS GATE OPENS FOR TEAM ENTRY TICKET SALES BEGIN GAMES BEGIN DIRECTIONS TO KIWANIS PARK: Kiwanis Park is located about 3 blocks north of the SunDome on Fair Avenue. From the north on I-82, take exit 33A and at the light turn left onto Fair Ave, proceed to Maple Street and turn left to Kiwanis Park. From the south on I-82 take exit 34, turn left onto Nob Hill Blvd, turn right at Fair Ave (second light), and continue on Fair Ave (through the light), and turn right on Maple St. DIRECTIONS TO THE PASS GATE: All vehicles transporting players, coaches, supervisors, school board members, etc. should turn on Beech Street, which is one block south of Maple Street. Follow the signs to the parking area. Pass gate will be on the east side (freeway side) of the fields. NO ENTRANCE at main ticket gate for people with passes. Please inform your administrators, etc as to the location of the pass gate.
1B, 2B STATE FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS State Championships: May 25 & 26 @ Gateway Sports Complex at Kiwanis Park in Yakima Tournament Format: Team Registration: Modified Double Elimination Completed Registration forms on the website will include team roster, pass list, and school board members Only people listed on the above forms may enter the pass gate after showing picture ID. All others will need to purchase a ticket at the ticket gate. Team Roster: Each school is allowed a maximum of 20 players and 5 team personnel which includes coaches, managers and a trainer. All players must be in uniform to be admitted to the tournament. After a team has been eliminated, players, coaches, and managers may be admitted through the pass gate by showing picture ID and being identified on the team roster. Team Roster will also be used as the PASS LIST. Check your team roster in the program. Any changes must be made with the tournament manager at the coaches meeting Coaches Meeting: Team Practice: Photography: Home Team: Programs: There will be a coaches meeting at 8:00pm Thursday evening, at the Howard Johnson Hotel. See info on the coaches meeting on previous page. Sign up for team photos at the coaches meetings. Coaches, please read the section in rule book on appropriate attire while on the field. Please e-mail Carol Finney @ carolfinney25@charter.net to schedule a practice time on Thursday afternoon. Fields will be available from noon to 6 PM. There will be NO practice on the tournament fields. Northwest Sports Photography will take team and action photos during the tournament. Coaches can sign up for team photos at the coaches meeting on Thursday night. 1B coaches will sign up Thursday night or at the Friday morning coaches meeting. All teams should have a team picture taken. Purchase is not required. For the first round only, the home team is listed on the bottom of the tournament bracket. For all succeeding rounds, the Umpire-in-Chief will conduct a coin toss with representatives from each team. The winner of the coin toss will have the choice of being home or visitor. The coin toss will be conducted 30 minutes prior to game time at the tournament manager s table. (Table is located under the picnic shelter). Each team will receive two complimentary programs. Souvenirs and programs will be sold at the tournament site.
Infield Practice: Line-Up Cards Awards: Umpires: Banners, etc.: Sportsmanship: Trainer: Each team is allowed 5 minutes on the tournament playing field prior to the first round of games and the championship round only. The home team will take infield practice first. Line-up cards will be provided at the coaches meeting. Each coach must deliver his/her batting order on the line-up cards supplied to the umpire and the official scorekeeper. The tournament will provide official scorekeepers for the tournament. Please list first and last names and positions on the line-up card. Announcers will announce batters, score etc. Awards will be presented immediately following the consolation and championship games. The academic State Championship Plaque will be presented prior to the 4pm games on Saturday. If the academic team is a tournament participant, the award may be presented prior to the team s first consolation game, whichever occurs first. Keep the tournament manager informed of your situation. All umpires are assigned by the WIAA office. Three WOA certified umpires will be assigned to the semi-finals and final games, with two umpires assigned to all other tournament games. Official school banners are permitted at the championship events. Individual held signs are permitted providing they support your school and are positive. Noise making devices of any kind are prohibited and will be confiscated by the tournament staff. Confetti is not allowed. Sportsmanship medallions may be awarded to individuals, teams, fans, or support personnel at the completion of each game. Trophy games will not have sportsmanship medallions presented. A certified athletic trainer will be on duty for the entire tournament. Each school must supply their own medical supplies, including tape. Ice will be available. Water will be provided for each team.
1B, 2B SCHEDULE OF GAMES GAME TEAMS FIELD TIME DAY Coaches meeting FRIDAY, MAY 25 Howard 8:00pm Johnson Hotel KIWANIS PARK Thursday, May 24 1 (2B) 1 9:00 AM Friday 2 (2B) 2 9:00 AM Friday 3 (2B) 3 9:00 AM Friday 4 (2B) 4 9:00 AM Friday 5 (2B) 1 11:00 AM Friday 6 (2B) 2 11:00 AM Friday 7 (2B) 3 11:00 AM Friday 8 (2B) 4 11:00 AM Friday 1 (1B) 1 1:00 PM Friday 2 (1B) 2 1:00 PM Friday 3 (1B) 3 1:00 PM Friday 4 (1B) 4 1:00 PM Friday 9 (2B) Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 1 3:00 PM Friday 10 (2B) Loser 3 vs. Loser 4 2 3:00 PM Friday 11 (2B) Loser 5 vs. Loser 6 3 3:00 PM Friday 12 (2B) Loser 7 vs. Loser 8 4 3:00 PM Friday 5 (1B) Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 1 5:00 PM Friday 6 (1B) Loser 3 vs. Loser 4 2 5:00 PM Friday 7 (1B) Winner 1 vs. Winner 2 3 5:00 PM Friday 8 (1B) Winner 3 vs. Winner 4 4 5:00 PM Friday 13 (2B) Winner 1 vs. Winner 2 1 7:00 PM Friday 14 (2B) Winner 3 vs. Winner 4 2 7:00 PM Friday
15 (2B) Winner 5 vs. Winner 6 3 7:00 PM Friday 16 (2B) Winner 7 vs. Winner 8 4 7:00 PM Friday 1B, 2B SCHEDULE OF GAMES SATURDAY, MAY 26 KIWANIS PARK 17 (2B) Winner 9 vs. Loser 16 1 10:00 AM Saturday 18 (2B) Winner 10 vs. Loser 15 2 10:00 AM Saturday 19 (2B) Winner 11 vs. Loser 14 3 10:00 AM Saturday 20 (2B) Winner 12 vs. Loser 13 4 10:00 AM Saturday 21 (2B) Winner 13 vs. Winner 14 1 12:00 PM Saturday 22 (2B) Winner 15 vs. Winner 16 2 12:00 PM Saturday 23 (2B) Winner 17 vs. Winner 18 3 12:00 PM Saturday 24 (2B) Winner 19 vs. Winner 20 4 12:00 PM Saturday 25 (2B) Winner 23 vs. Loser 21 1 2:00 PM Saturday 26 (2B) Winner 24 vs. Loser 22 2 2:00 PM Saturday 9 (1B) Winner 5 vs. Loser 8 3 2:00 PM Saturday 10 (1B) Winner 6 vs. Loser 7 4 2:00 PM Saturday 27 (2B) Winner 25 vs. Winner 26 3 rd /4 th PLACE 28 (2B) Winner 21 vs. Winner 22 1 St /2 nd PLACE 11 (1B) Winner 9 vs. Winner 10 3 rd /4 th PLACE 12 (1B) Winner 7 vs. Winner 8 1 St /2 nd PLACE 2 4:00 PM Saturday 1 4:00 PM Saturday 3 4:00 PM Saturday 4 4:00 PM Saturday
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY M. TEAMS/INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO ARRIVE FOR SCHEDULED COMPETITION AT A CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT [Inclement Weather (policy #51.13)] The WIAA Executive Board and executive staff believe that all teams/individuals earning the right to participate in championship events should have those rights protected as much as possible. The WIAA Executive Board and executive staff also recognize the efforts of all participants to attend the championship events. The participating schools must also realize that these events are held to certain restrictions with facilities, game officials, and all other game administration. A WIAA championship event shall be defined as regional and state competition. The competing school is responsible for notifying the WIAA office or the event manager, if the school is having difficulty traveling to the event site due to weather or a clear area-wide emergency and may not arrive in time for the scheduled event(s). Notification shall be made as soon as possible after it becomes evident that the team/individual is having difficulty. School personnel have the responsibility of making alternative travel plans to tournament sites based upon weather forecasts and any other pertinent information. As a common practice, input and recommendations are to be sought from the Highway Patrol and/or the Department of Transportation. Specific circumstances not covered by this policy are left to the discretion of the WIAA Executive Director or designee. 1. If a team/individual is unable to arrive at a championship event site for their scheduled competition due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g., an earthquake, all passes closed, roads closed due to flooding, etc), that team/individual will be allowed to participate in their scheduled event provided they arrive at the event site and are able to compete on the day of their scheduled event. The WIAA Executive Director, in cooperation with the event manager, shall adjust the schedule of the event for the purpose of allowing maximum participation for all qualified schools. If the team/individual is unable to arrive to compete on the day of its event, a forfeit is recorded and that team/individual shall move into the consolation bracket or be dropped from competition, whichever is applicable to the particular event. 2. There may be times in the interest of safety, weather, or conditions beyond the control of the participating schools and/or the tournament management that it becomes necessary to delay, postpone, or cancel such tournaments. The intent of this policy is to accommodate the participating school(s) by rescheduling if possible. a. The following practices shall be observed: 1) If severe weather conditions affect a participating school, but not the tournament, the principal must notify the tournament director. 2) If severe weather conditions affect the tournament, the WIAA Executive Director or WIAA staff designee will make the final decision concerning tournament postponement or rescheduling. 3) Participation on Sunday in any athletic contest cannot be expected or required of any school (without prior permission and approval of each participating school s local school board) nor can any penalty or forfeiture be imposed for not participating on Sunday. 4) Play will resume on the next playable date. 5) Changing of sites, postponement or cancellation of events will be determined by the WIAA Executive Director or WIAA staff designee. b. Procedures to follow if contests are rescheduled: 1) The WIAA Executive Director or WIAA staff designee has the final authority on contest rescheduling. 2) If contests are rescheduled on the same day as originally scheduled but at a different site, the semifinal and championship contests will be scheduled at the same time or later than originally scheduled. 3) Time between contests may be shortened. Example: If contests were originally scheduled at two (2) hour intervals, they may be rescheduled at one and one half (1½) hour intervals. 4) Individuals/teams shall be granted a minimum of twenty (20) minutes for rest between contests.
5) Whenever possible, contests played on the final day of the tournament shall be scheduled to allow individuals/teams to return to their home community that day.
2012 SUNDAY WAIVER AGREEMENT WIAA Handbook Rule 17.21.10 SUNDAY CONTESTS Participation on Sunday in any athletic contest or any other WIAA sanctioned event cannot be expected nor required of any school without prior permission and approval of each participating school s local school board, nor can any penalty or forfeiture be imposed for not participating on Sunday. The signature indicates if any school in the School District may be allowed to play on the following Sundays, if necessary, due to rainouts or suspended play for any spring sport qualifying or state tournament event. Each participating school must complete this form. Games will be played on any of the Sundays listed ONLY if all teams participating at that site agree to play on Sunday. Games not played on Sunday will be played on the next available day. Sunday, May 15, 2011 YES NO Sunday, May 22, 2011 YES NO Sunday, May 29, 2011 YES NO Please list the schools in this multi-high school district: School Board/Superintendent Printed Name School Board/Superintendent Signature Date This form must be faxed or emailed to the appropriate Tournament Manager prior to the event. Each coach should also carry a copy throughout the event.
FAN LINK WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires 2010 1B & 2B State Fastpitch Championships May 27&28, 2011 Gateway Sports Complex, Yakima THANK YOU for your support of this state championship event. The following information is provided in order to make the experience more enjoyable for you and everyone at the event. DRAWS: The tournament brackets will be posted on the WIAA Web site at (wiaa.com) on May 22, 2011; click on brackets; click on the appropriate classification. FACILITY & LODGING INFORMATION: For restaurants and motels, visit (visityakima.com). Kiwanis Park is located about 3 blocks north of the Sun Dome on Fair Ave. From the north on I- 82, take exit 33 A and at the light turn left onto Fair Ave, proceed to Maple Street and turn left to Kiwanis Park. From the south on I-82 take exit 34, turn left onto Nob Hill Blvd, turn right at Fair Ave (second light), and continue on Fair Ave (through the light), and turn right on Maple St. NO CHARGE FOR PARKING: RV vehicles may be parked on the western edge of the parking lot. Please stay on the blacktop. Check the Yakima website for overnight RV Parks. GATEWAY COMPLEX: A full service concession stand is available. Pets are not permitted. Limited room for lawn chairs on all fields. Grass areas are available for picnics. Handicapped spectators can ask for assistance at the ticket gate if all handicapped slots are full. TICKET PRICES: Valid ASB card must be presented for student price; Credit Cards will not be accepted. Ticket windows will open one hour prior to the first game time of the day. Tickets are site specific and may not be used at other softball and baseball tournaments. All Day: Adults $9.00 / Students with valid ASB $7.00 / Senior $7.00 All Tournament: Adults $15.00 / Students with valid ASB $10.00 / Senior $10.00 Note: Children under the age of 5 admitted free of charge WIAA TOURNAMENT POLICIES: * Artificial noisemakers are not allowed at any WIAA state event; only cheerleaders may use megaphones. * Helium balloons are not allowed into the facility. * Foam fingers, hand held pom-poms, and small hand-towel sized rally towels with professional printing approved by school administration (a sponsor name/logo on the hand towel is permissible provided it is secondary in size to the predominate school name/logo) are permissible.
* Only the official school banner may be posted or in the stands; no other signs are allowed. * Individual schools determine if face painting will be allowed. * All fans must wear shirts at all times (attire appropriate for school functions is expected). * Fans will be allowed to wear paraphernalia during the WIAA state tournament games only if worn or carried in the hand of the spectator into the facility; Boxes/cases or large quantities carried in any manner of any such paraphernalia will not be allowed into the facility; Students will be responsible for properly disposing of such paraphernalia at the end of each contest. If additional personnel are required to clean up any mess resulting from the paraphernalia, the school will be billed for the cleanup. JUST PLAY FAIR! All participants as well as spectators are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship and respect toward opponents and tournament officials at all times. Sportsmanship medals may be awarded after each game. Spectators who demonstrate inappropriate conduct or actions may be removed from the facility. SOUVENIRS: Team and action photographs (4nsp.com), programs (wiaa.com), and tournament merchandise (gameplanstore.com), will be on sale throughout the tournament. ILLEGAL ENTRY: Anyone attempting to enter Gateway Sports Complex with a fraudulent pass will be denied entry and may be subject to criminal trespass arrest. Anyone found with a fraudulent pass inside the facility will be removed and will be subject to criminal trespass arrest.