Managers Luncheon

I-Wireless Center
1201 River Dr.

Moline 61265

Sunday, July 27, 2008, 12:30 PM

1 Manager free, all others $12 per individual

ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY  (See Pre-Tournament Packet for details)

Opening Ceremonies

I-Wireless Center
1201 River Drive

Moline 61265

Sunday, July 27, 2008, 4:00 PM

The I-Wireless Center is an indoor 12,000 seat civic center where minor league sporting events, as well as concerts and events are held. 

Players' Event

Sunday, July 27, 2008, immediately following opening ceremonies.

Team entertainment, including food, will be provided.

Opening Games

Pool play begins Monday, July 28, 2008 at 8:00 am.

Official Game Ball

The official game ball is provided by Worth Sporting Goods.  Dream Seam, Optic Yellow softballs will be available for resale for those teams wanting to practice with the official game softball.

Practice Fields

Practice fields will be offered to registered teams on a first-come, first-serve basis, and may be reserved by calling Scott Lund, Moline Park and Recreation Department, at (309) 736-5714. 

Umpires may be requested for practice sessions.  Umpire fees are $25.00 per umpire per game (2 umpire system will be utilized), and are payable directly to the umpires by the team at the practice game.

Playing Fields -- Green Valley Sports Complex

Green Valley Sports Complex is an 8 diamond lighted facility. Outfield fence 200'

Campbell Complex is a 4 diamond lighted facility. Outfield fence 200'

The tournament will offer a wide variety of concession foods.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE ADMISSION GATES.

Each dugout will contain a water cooler with cups.

NO OUTSIDE WATER COOLERS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE COMPLEX.

Alcoholic Beverages/Smoking/Pets

All alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the softball complex and parking areas. Smoking is prohibited in Greenvalley Sports Complex, but is allowed in the parking lot areas. Pets are prohibited in the softball complex.

Warm-up Areas

Teams are required to warm-up outside the fenced in areas.  There is ample room outside of the gates for team's to warm-up.

No throwing or swinging of bats will be allowed outside the field of play.  This is for the safety of all.  No infield practice will be permitted prior to games.

Run Ahead Rule

15-12-8

Time Limit Rule

Pool play only -- no inning shall start after 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Tie-Breaker Rule

If, after the completion of seven innings of play (or 1 hour 40 minutes for pool play) the scores is tied, starting with the top of the eighth inning a runner will begin the inning at second base.

Line-up Cards

Tournament officials will provide line-up cards for each team. An official line-up card must be submitted to the scorekeeper at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. 

Please list player's first names as well as last names.
P.A. announcer will be provided for all games.

Coin Flips

Tournament officials will conduct a coin flip at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time.  Home team will occupy the third base dugout.

Awards

Team trophies will be awarded to the top six teams.  Individual awards will be given to the National Champions, Runner-up, third place and fourth place teams.

Coach & Player Passes

Each team will be given up to three coaches/manager passes, one bat person pass and one pass for each player attending the tournament who is listed on the roster.

Passes must be shown each time entering the facility. Even when in uniform!  Lost passes will be replaced at a fee of $40.

Tournament Tickets & All-Tournament Passes

Tournament passes will go on sale beginning at team check-in and will be sold at the gate.

Adult all-tournament pass = $45
(includes tournament program brochure)
Adult daily pass = $8

Senior (60+) all-tournament pass = $30
(includes tournament program brochure)
Senior (60+) daily pass = $4

Youth (5-12 yrs) all-tournament pass = $25
Youth (5-12 yrs) daily pass = $4

Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

Souvenirs

Souvenirs will be available throughout the week.  We will offer a wide variety of items for you to purchase as souvenirs and gifts.

Gift Exchange

It is customary in National tournaments to exchange gifts with teams prior to their first pool play game.

Inclement Weather

If for any reason, weather interferes with the completion of games, the tournament directors will reschedule games and adjust the schedule accordingly to keep the tournament on schedule.

Tournament Information Line, 309-797-0785

Call this information line during the tournament when the weather is inclement to find out up to the minute information on games. 

Protests

The tournament UIC and Assistant UIC will rule on all protests.  As a manager, please be familiar with the rules of the game including proper protest procedures.