MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT GUIDE Moorhead, MN

2016
M IDWEST P LAINS R EGIONAL
T OURNAMENT G UIDE
Moorhead, MN
Hosted By:
Moorhead Babe Ruth Baseball Association
July 26 - 30
14 Year-Old Division
The Sportsmanship Code of
Babe Ruth Baseball
Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind and soul.
Develop a strong urge for sportsman-like conduct.
Develop understanding of and respect for the RULES.
Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory.
Develop control over emotions and speech.
Develop spirit of cooperation and team play.
Develop into real, true CITIZENS.
Players, Coaches, Managers & Families,
Congratulations on a very successful Babe Ruth baseball season and earning the
right to represent your state in the 2016 Midwest Plains 14 Year-Old Regional
Tournament! On behalf of the City of Moorhead & the Moorhead Babe Ruth
Baseball Association, we welcome you to Minnesota.
Our hope is when the hundreds of miles traveled have ended, and you’re back
home after countless nights away, that this tournament will have provided you an
experience that defined your season and created memories to last a lifetime.
Because your experience is so important to us, we will do everything we can to
ensure you enjoy your time in Moorhead. Please feel free to reach out to me or
any Moorhead Babe Ruth board member during your time here and we will
accommodate every request to the best of our abilities.
Here’s to baseball!
Good Luck,
Devlyn Brooks
Moorhead Babe Ruth
Secretary & Tournament Director
[email protected]
701.412.8733
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Priorities
Congratulations on a successful season and welcome to the 2016 Babe Ruth Midwest
Plains Regional Tournament! To prepare for the regional tournament there are a few
things that need to happen quickly.
1. Make hotel arrangements. Page ( 15 ) has information on blocks of rooms that have
been created specifically for the regional tournament.
2. Email the highest quality color photograph of your team you have to the Tournament
Director, Devlyn Brooks ([email protected]). Please use JPEG or GIF format so
they can be added to the tournament programs.
3. Find your team check-in time on page 4 and make travel arrangements to arrive prior
to that time. All teams must register at their designated times unless previous arrangements are approved by the Tournament Director and Region Director.
4. Make note of which scheduled activities have required attendance. Banquet, Officials
Breakfast, Skills Challenge, Opening Ceremonies & Picnic.
5. Fill out Regional Tournament t-shirt order form as a team and email to the Tournament
Director to ensure you receive proper sizes.
6. Ensure you have your entire team’s tournament credentials organized. A complete list
of requirements is below.
A.
Letter of league eligibility signed by State Commissioner
B.
Tournament team roster signed by league president
C.
Birth documents or Babe Ruth cards for each team member
D.
Certificate of insurance coverage
E.
Insurance claim forms signed by league official
F.
Consent for treatment forms
G.
Team photo with player names and numbers
H.
Local league rosters with tournament team players & coaches highlighted
I.
Waivers if applicable
J.
Copy of league playing schedule
K.
Babe Ruth coaching certification
L.
Concussion training certificate. Minnesota state law dictates all coaches
much have a concussion training certificate. The course is available online at
www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training and takes approximately 20
minutes to complete.
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Official Midwest Plains Regional Tournament Bracket
Game 1
Game 3
Game 5
Game 7
Game 9
Game 12
Game 14
Game 15
Game 17
Game 19
American
Iowa Wild Card
Missouri
North Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota Host
Away
Home
Missouri
vs
Nebraska
Iowa WC
vs
North Dakota
Nebraska
vs Minnesota Host
North Dakota vs
Missouri
Minnesota Host vs
Iowa WC
North Dakota vs
Nebraska
Missouri
vs Minnesota Host
Nebraska
vs
Iowa WC
Minnesota Host vs
North Dakota
Iowa WC
vs
Missouri
Game 2
Game 4
Game 6
Game 8
Game 10
Game 11
Game 13
Game 16
Game 18
Game 20
National
North Dakota Wild Card
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Away
Home
Colorado
vs
Kansas
North Dakota WC vs
Iowa
Kansas
vs
Minnesota
Iowa
vs
Colorado
Minnesota
vs North Dakota WC
Iowa
vs
Kansas
Colorado
vs
Minnesota
Kansas
vs North Dakota WC
Minnesota
vs
Iowa
North Dakota WC vs
Colorado
Championship Play
Away
Home
Game 21
3 Seed National Pool vs 2 Seed American Pool
Game 22
3 Seed American Pool vs 2 Seed National Pool
Game 23
Winner Game 21
vs 1 Seed National Pool
Game 24
Winner Game 22
vs 1 Seed American Pool
*Coin Flip for Home Team
Game 25
Loser Game 21
vs
Loser Game 22
*Coin Flip for Home Team
Game 26
Loser Game 23
vs
Loser Game 24
Championship Game Home Team is determined by higher seed
If both teams are the same seed a coin flip will be used
Game 27
Winner Game 23
vs
Winner Game 24
World Series Information
The winner of this tournament will move on to the Babe Ruth World Series Tournament in
Westfield, Massachusetts to be held August 11 - 18. Further information regarding the tournament will be provided to the Midwest Plains Regional Champion.
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Tournament Schedule of Events
Tuesday, July 26
12:00 Noon Team check-in begins at Matson Field. Since we have a ten-team field,
two teams will check in every half hour. Teams must check-in at their designated time
unless previous arrangements have been approved by the Tournament Director &
Region Commissioner. All teams must arrive and depart as a complete group. Any
players not with the group at check-in will not be allowed to play. In case of inclement
weather, check-in will be at the Minnesota National Guard Armory across the street
from Matson Field.
Time
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Team
Moorhead (Host)
Minnesota
North Dakota
North Dakota Wild Card
12:30 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa Wild Card
Kansas
Colorado
1:30 - 2:00 PM
2:00 - 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tournament Banquet at Christ the King Church
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Skills competition meeting at Centennial Park
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Skills competition at Centennial Park
Wednesday, July 27
7:30 AM
Officials breakfast at Christ the King Church. All Officials,
Coaches, Umpires & Tournament staff are required to attend.
10:00 AM
Game 1 - Missouri vs. Nebraska - Concordia
Game 2 - Colorado vs. Kansas - Matson
1:00 PM
Game 3 - Iowa Wild Card vs. North Dakota - Concordia
Game 4 - North Dakota Wild Card vs. Iowa - Matson
4:00 PM
Game 6 - Kansas vs. Minnesota - Matson
6:30 PM
Opening Ceremonies & Picnic at Matson Field
8:00 PM
Game 5 - Nebraska vs. Minnesota Host - Matson
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Tournament Schedule of Events - Continued
Thursday, July 28
10:00 AM
Game 7 - North Dakota vs. Missouri - Matson
Game 8 - Iowa vs. Colorado - Concordia
1:00 PM
Game 9 - Minnesota Host vs. Iowa Wild Card - Matson
Game 10 - Minnesota vs. North Dakota Wild Card - Concordia
4:00 PM
Game 11 - Iowa vs. Kansas - Matson
Game 12 - North Dakota vs. Nebraska - Concordia
7:00 PM
Game 13 - Colorado vs. Minnesota - Matson
Game 14 - Missouri vs. Minnesota Host - Concordia
Friday, July 29
10:00 AM
Game 15 - Nebraska vs. Iowa Wild Card - Matson
Game 16 - Kansas vs. North Dakota Wild Card - Concordia
1:00 PM
Game 17 - Minnesota Host vs. North Dakota - Matson
Game 18 - Minnesota vs. Iowa - Concordia
4:00 PM
Game 19 - Iowa Wild Card vs. Missouri - Matson
Game 20 - North Dakota Wild Card vs. Colorado - Concordia
7:00 PM
Game 21 - 3 Seed National Pool vs. 2 Seed American Pool - Matson
Game 22 - 3 Seed American Pool vs. 2 Seed National Pool - Concordia
Saturday, July 30
10:00 AM
Game 23 - Winner Game 21 vs. 1 Seed National Pool - Concordia
Game 24 - Winner Game 22 vs. 1 Seed American Pool - Matson
1:00 PM
Game 25 - Fifth Place Game - Concordia
Game 26 - Third Place Game - Matson
4:00 PM
Game 27 - Championship Game - Matson
7:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday, July 31
TBD
Sunday will be used as a flex day should we run into inclement weather
during the week and need to push games back.
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Managers, Coaches, & Teams
As the leaders of youth ball players, please accept our sincerest thank you for all that you do
and the time you commit to Babe Ruth Baseball. Below are a few items for you to keep in
mind and remind your players of.
Check-In
All credentials are required upon check-in. See page two for a list of requirements.
Please check-in at your designated time as a team and have your players wear their
uniform shirts.
Concussion Training
We want to call your attention again to the coach concussion training that is required
by Minnesota state law. See page 2. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to
contact the tournament director.
State Flag
Each team is requested to bring a 3’ x 5’ state flag for presentation during the opening
ceremonies and during tournament play. The flag will be returned to you before
returning home.
Practice Fields
Centennial Park is a four-field baseball complex that may be used for practice at your
convenience. The complex is located 15 blocks straight east of Matson Field and will be
unlocked from 8:00 AM until dark every day of the tournament.
Required Attendance
All managers & coaches are required to attend the following events: Team check-in,
banquet, opening ceremonies & team picnic, and officials breakfast.
Schedule
Please adhere to the schedule at all times. Provide line-up cards to public address
booth 30 minutes prior to game. The home team may take a 10 minute infield practice
30 minutes prior to game time. The visiting team will take a 10 minute infield at 20
minutes prior to game time. If you start late, you will be asked to clear the field at the
designated time.
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Managers, Coaches, & Teams (continued)
Umpires
There will be three umpires for each game. Care has been taken to have officials with
many years experience and it is expected they be treated as such. Only the manager is
to address the umpires to discuss controversial plays. Do not allow players or assistant
coaches to address umpires. The umpire-in-chief will be aware of the identity of each
team manager.
Sportsmanship Award
The Norm & Eileen Travis Sportsmanship Award will be presented to the team that
best demonstrates the qualities described in the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Code. This
will be decided by tournament officials with input from tournament umpires.
Bucky Burgau Field at Concordia College
This is quite a large tournament with ten teams. As such, a second field is required to
ensure a timely schedule. We have the distinct privilege of using Concordia College as
the site for our second field for this tournament. The outfield is natural grass, but the
infield is artificial turf. Due to the turf sunflower seeds are absolutely prohibited on this
field. We also request that players refrain from digging in at the plate to avoid ruining
the turf. Please respect the wishes of the college.
Awards
Medals and plaques will be awarded for first, second, & third place. All players will
also receive a participation certificate.
Game Changer
The Game Changer site will be updated in real time for every game. Please share this
with all of your fans that can’t make it to the tournament. Visit our website at http://
www.moorheadbaseball.com for tournament brackets and links to the Game Changer
site.
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Families & Fans
Admission
Tournament admission prices are as follows:
Day Pass
Week Pass
Family Pass
Adult (14+)
$10
$30
$50
Child (5-13)
$5
$15
$50
There is no charge for children under five years old. Family passes cover your
immediate family (Parents & Children) for the entire week. Weekly & Family passes
must be presented at the ticket gate each day for each field and are not transferable.
Books & T-shirts
Tournament program books are free with paid admission. All players will receive a
souvenir program book upon check-in as well.
Regional Tournament t-shirts are available by pre-order for $20 each. Please pre-order
as there will only be a limited number of extra shirts. They are dri-fit style and have
been created by a local designer who will also be on-site to customize the shirts if you
like. You can have your name and/or number added to the shirt for an additional
fee. Please fill out enclosed order form and email to the Tournament Director as soon
as possible.
Concessions
There will be full hot and cold concessions at Matson Field. The options at Concordia
Field will be limited to cold snacks and drinks. No coolers will be allowed inside either
game complex.
Photography
There will be a professional photographer on hand to take pictures of the teams during
opening ceremonies and during tournament play. These pictures will be available for
purchase online following the tournament.
Baseball was, is, and always will be to me
the best game in the world.
-Babe Ruth
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Area Information & Attractions
West Acres Mall - http://www.westacres.com
West Acres Shopping Center is a regional shopping mall located in Fargo, North Dakota
near the intersection of Interstates 29 and 94. It is the largest mall in North Dakota and
includes four major anchors, nearly 130 stores and services, and a 750 seat food court.
The total retail area is 950,000 square feet.
Roger Maris Museum - http://www.westacres.com/roger-maris.php
The Roger Maris Museum opened in Fargo, North Dakota – Roger’s hometown – in
1984, and true to Roger’s wishes, it is visible, accessible, and free. Located in the Roger
Maris Wing near the Aquarium Court at West Acres Shopping Center, the glass enclosed museum enables visitors to re-live Roger’s legendary life. More than
7,000,000 people visit West Acres every year. The museum was fully renovated by
West Acres in 2003. Notable museum features include: A video room for watching
historic footage while sitting on actual Yankee Stadium seats from the Maris era, a
replica of Roger’s Yankee Stadium monument, a replica of Roger’s 1961 locker,
displays and artifacts from Roger’s youth and Major League playing days.
Fargo - Moorhead RedHawks - http://fmredhawks.com/
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are a professional baseball team and are a member of
the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated
with Major League Baseball. The RedHawks have played their home games at Newman
Outdoor Field since 1996.
Hjemkomst Center - http://www.hcscconline.org/
The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center is a historical museum in Moorhead. The
Hjemkomst Center first opened in 1985 and serves as home to a Hjemkomst Viking
Ship, Hopperstad Stave Church replica, quarterly museum exhibits, and county
archives.
Rourke Art Museum - http://www.therourke.org/
The Rourke Art Museum is a fine arts museum in Moorhead founded by James
O'Rourke. The art museum is in a historic Federal Courthouse and Post Office built in
1915.
Concordia College - http://www.concordiacollege.edu
A private, coed, four-year liberal arts college with a community of nearly 2,200
students who come from 38 states and 26 countries and represent 39 religions and
denominations. Concordia employs 171 full-time faculty including NASA and NSF
scientists, award-winning composers and writers, and national experts in a wide range
of fields.
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Game Conduct
1. Umpires will enforce all rules and regulations covered in the Official Baseball Rules and the
Babe Ruth Rules and Regulations.
2. The games will be kept moving at all times. No unnecessary delays will be allowed. Mound
conferences should be kept to a minimum.
3. ANYONE – Players, managers, or coaches – acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will be removed from the playing field and facilities immediately.
4. Only the manager (no coaches or players) shall discuss any plays of a controversial nature.
The umpire in chief shall be fully informed of the identity of each team manager.
5. Managers, coaches, and players shall wear uniforms consistent with Babe Ruth Championship play. No coaching shorts or players’ shorts, or ragged shirttails, etc. will be permitted.
Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times. The Regional Commissioner or his designee will have
final approval of all uniforms worn by the players, coaches, or managers. All uniforms worn by
players, coaches, or managers must have the Babe Ruth patch on the left shoulder and at least
a six inch number on the back of each shirt. No number may be duplicated. Absolutely no
player, coach, or manager will be allowed on the playing field without a Babe Ruth patch and a
number on their uniform.
6. Any batboy/batgirl or ball retriever must wear protective headgear. Bat boys/girls must be
prompt in delivering the discarded bats to their proper places.
7. Equipment – hats, gloves, balls, etc. – shall be stacked neatly in their proper places at all
times. Discarding bats, gloves and protective headgear in such a way as to cause personal
injury to another player or spectator shall be deemed unsportsmanlike. This can result in an
ejection from the game.
8. All Babe Ruth rules pertaining to bats will be followed.
You could be a kid for as long as
you want when you play baseball.
-Cal Ripken, Jr.
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General Tournament Guidelines
1. Babe Ruth Baseball rules and regulations will be adhered to during the tournament at all times. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated, and could jeopardize the opportunity for a player or team
to proceed in the tournament.
2. Sportsmanship will be stressed at all times. Judgement calls by the umpires will not be questioned. If
there is a question concerning a rule, it will be discussed in a gentlemanly manner. Protests will be handled as prescribed in the Babe Ruth Rule Book. Players, managers, coaches and fans will not be allowed
to talk to the Protest Committee during protest deliberation unless so asked by the committee.
3. Smoking, chewing of tobacco, or drinking of alcoholic beverages by any player, manager, coach, or
fan will not be allowed on the field, in the dugouts, or in the seating area. Teams that allow players to
drink beverages or eat food in the dugouts are responsible for cleaning up any debris from such actions
immediately after each game.
4. The players, a manager, two coaches and a bat person are the only individuals allowed in the dugout
during a game. Any other necessary personnel to be in the dugout will only be allowed with the permission of the Regional Committee.
5. Managers, coaches, and players are to remain in the dugout at all times except when participation in
the game or time is called. Players are to wear helmets if required to be on the field.
6. Teams are not to verbally or in any way harass opposing pitchers, hitters, or defensive players. Encourage your own players and don't make remarks to the opposition. Players should be advised not to
argue with the umpires. The manager will handle all disputes with the umpire. Encourage positive play
at all times!
7. Catchers are required to wear masks and helmets during warm-up both before and during the
games. All catchers are to wear protective cups as required. A back-up catcher is to be ready to warm
up the pitcher if the catcher is not ready after the end of an inning. Pitchers will be allowed eight (8)
pitches between innings and teams have one and one-half minutes to be ready to play between innings. An additional player should be assigned to protect any pitcher warming up while play is going
on.
8. No equipment is to be left lying on the field while the game is in progress. It must be in the dugout
area.
9. In the case of an injury, the game will be stopped at the earliest possible time. Do not come on to
the field until time is out and the umpire signals you to do so.
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General Tournament Guidelines - Continued
10. Protective headgear must be worn at bat and on the bases. A mask and throat protector must be
worn by any player warming up a pitcher, including in the bullpen. Helmets must also be worn by any bat
persons.
11. The home team will occupy the third base dugout. No team is to occupy a dugout until the coin flip
has taken place (after first round games.) First round home teams are predetermined.
12. Make sure your team knows how to appeal plays.
13. Teams will be allowed 10 minutes of infield practice prior to each game with the home team taking
infield first. Infield practice will begin 30 minutes prior to the game’s starting time. If you are late in
starting or run out of time, you’ll be advised to clear the field.
14. Players, Managers, & Coaches are to shake hands following each game.
15. Managers are to have lineup cards ready 30 minutes prior to the start of the game with first and last
names, numbers, and positions listed. Reserves will be listed with first & last names & number.
16. It is expected that every player, manager, coach, and spectator will conduct himself in an exemplary
manner while representing the Babe Ruth Baseball program.
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Points of Interest
Matson Memorial Field
1001 13th Ave N, Moorhead, MN
Bucky Burgau Baseball Field
Concordia College
1600 8th St S, Moorhead, MN
Centennial Park
2600 15th Ave N, Moorhead, MN
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1900 14th St S, Moorhead, MN
Courtyard by Marriot
1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndam 2915 12th St S, Moorhead
Holiday Inn
3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND
Construction Advisory: All exits from I-94 onto 8th Street are closed in all directions. From the
west, you may exit I-94 onto 34th Street (Exit 2). From the East, you may exit I-94 onto 20th
Street (Exit 1B) or 34th Street (Exit 2).
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The History of Matson Field
Matson Field was named for long-time Moorhead High School coach and teacher and
Moorhead Parks & Recreation Director Harold H. “Peg” Matson, by the City Council
shortly after his death in 1959. Read the excerpt below from “The Red River Scene”
newspaper from January 29, 1959. Thank you to Mark Peihl of the Historical and
Cultural Society of Clay County for this history lesson.
“Peg enjoyed life - the life with youngsters. And although his marriage was childless he
had the biggest family in town. Thousands of youngsters were ‘his.’ He continuously gave unselfishly of himself to develop recreation and athletic facilities for Moorhead. Many times he
dug down deep in his own pocket to finance a recreation project when the budget was at low
ebb.
He started the ‘Santa Claus’ letter program which has proven so successful and popular
among the tot-sized group. He fathered the pee-wee, junior and midget baseball programs
and during the development stage, he coached two pee-wee and one junior state championship teams.
Peg battled hardest for the underdog, the boy or girl who didn’t have an even chance
with the world because of finances or lack of parental guidance. He was always doing a little
extra. He’d put up a basketball hoop if he knew that a boy wanted to play, but just didn’t have
the money. For the little neighborhood games, he’d see to it that the field was in shape to
play.
He started in Moorhead’s recreation program in 1950, became its director in 1951 and
led the development of numerous recreation projects until he stepped aside in favor of a fulltime man last year. He was a part-time director who gave full-time effort and much more
One could go on forever talking about this unselfish man, but Cliff Fismen, one of his
‘boys’, put it best when he simply stated upon hearing of Peg’s death: ‘I couldn’t say anything
but he was the greatest guy that ever was.’”
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LODGING SPECIALS
2016 Midwest Plains Babe Ruth Regional
July 25-31, 2016
The following hotels have set aside blocks of rooms or rates with great tournament deals just for you! Make
sure to ask for the “Midwest Plains Babe Ruth Regional” rate when making your reservations!
Fitness Center
Pool
Waterslide
Restaurant On-Site
1080 28th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN
56560
218-284-1000
$99.00
Y
Y
Y
Y
Holiday Inn Fargo
3803 13th Ave. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
701-282-2700
$99.00
Y
Y
Y
Y
Microtel Inn & Suites Moorhead
2915 12th Street S.
Moorhead, MN
58560
218-284-4022
$79.00
Free Breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Moorhead
Hotel Name
Address
Area Campgrounds:
Lindenwood Park - 1712 5th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
Buffalo River State Park - 565 155th St S, Glyndon, MN 56547
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Phone
Rate
Y
Y
“We will seek to develop in the youth of this community
the ideals of good sportsmanship, integrity, honesty,
respect, loyalty and those necessary for the
development of responsible citizens.”
T-Shirt Order Form
The picture above is the front of the t-shirt. The back will consist of a map of the Midwest
Region as well as a list of all cities/teams. The shirts are dri-fit style. Please fill out complete
team order info and email to the tournament director as soon as possible. Cost is $20 each.
Team Name:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Adult Men’s Sizes
Quantity
Small
Medium
Large
X - Large
XX- Large
Total Quantity
Total Due at Check-In
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