table of contents - Cleveland Baseball Federation
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table of contents - Cleveland Baseball Federation
2015 RBI WORLD SERIES HANDBOOK Table of Contents Welcome Letter 2 1. Tournament Information 1.1 Arrival and Departure 1.2 Fields 1.3 Lodging 1.4 Headquarters 1.5 Meals 1.6 Hotels 1.7 Security 1.8 Transportation/Departure to/from games/events 1.9 Evening Activities 1.10 Equipment 1.11 Media 1.12 Clothing 1.13 Laundry 1.14 First Aid 3-4 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Tournament Play and Team Information Rosters Documentation Eligibility Scorekeeping/Statistics Pattern of Play Playing Rules Game Rules of Conduct Awards 5-6 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 Weather and Safety Information Rain or other weather conditions Athletic Training Service Facts Concussions 4. Field and Venue Information 4.1 Field Venue Rules and Regulations 4.2 Information for World Series Parent and Guest Attendees 5. Addresses 7 8-10 11-12 6. Travel Information 6.1 Airport Travel Safety Tips 6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins 13-14 7. 8. 9. 10. 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25-29 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. RBI Workout Day RBI Workout Day Event Form Public Relations 2015 RBI Regional and Word Series tournaments Previous World Series Champions & Venues About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Softball Rosters Junior Baseball Rosters Senior Baseball Rosters Travel Directions 2015 RBI™ World Series® On-Site Tournament Personnel List. Schedules July 2015 Greetings: Welcome and congratulations on reaching the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)™ World Series®, hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Texas Rangers. The World Series® Handbook is provided to assist in your planning and participation for the Series. Make sure that you and your players are well versed with the RBI Fact Sheet on page 19. Please also review the Airport Security Travel Tips on pages 13-14. We hope you enjoy your trip to the Dallas Metroplex area. If we can assist you in any way, please call the RBI National Office at (212) 931-7800. You may also email us at: [email protected] . Sincerely, Tony Reagins, Senior Vice President, Youth Programs Major League Baseball 2 1) Tournament Information 1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE 1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT a. Coaches must provide a credit card for incidentals incurred by team and will be charged. b. Telephones and in-room pay movies will be turned off in all rooms. c. Players are not to leave sites or hotel without a Major League Baseball authorized chaperone. d. Players with relatives in the Dallas Metroplex (either residing or visiting) will not be permitted to visit or leave designated Series sites. e. No fraternizing at hotels with non-tournament participants. f. Players must wear their color - coded wristband and/or RBI credential at all times. g. All players must be in their rooms by 10:30 pm or immediately upon returning from an event, whichever is later. Players are to sleep in their assigned rooms only. h. Teams are responsible and will be billed for any damage to hotel rooms, facilities, and grounds or to any other Series site. All teams will be required to present a $100 check or money order as a security deposit at check-in. Any guests or relatives wishing to attend the Series please see page 11 regarding information for nonparticipants who wish to attend the Series. i. Gambling, the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be permitted. Players may not enter any bar or club where alcohol is being served. 1.4 HEADQUARTERS j. Players may not use swimming pools unless accompanied by an adult. k. Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players at all times. l. The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to disqualify and return all players, coaches and teams to their home city for failure to adhere to any of the above. Most teams will be flying into the Dallas Metroplex area on Saturday, August 4 (softball teams) or Friday, August 10 (baseball teams). Charter bus service to and from the airport will be provided to the hotel. Please look for the RBI representative when your flight arrives. Your return home will likely be on Thursday, August 9 (softball teams) or Wednesday, August 15 (softball teams). Please see pages 13–14 regarding additional air travel security procedures and tips. 1.2 FIELDS Games will be played in the Dallas Metroplex area at Colleyville City Park and Colleyville High School in Colleyville, Oak Grove Ballfield Complex and Grapevine High School in Grapevine, The Parks at Texas Star in Arlington, Wagon Wheel Park in Coppell, Bicentennial Park in Southlake and Globe Life Park in Arlington (baseball); and Bob Jones Park in Southlake, and at Allan Saxe Field at UT Arlington(softball). Directions to all fields can be found at the RBI World Series headquarters office at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center and on page 23. 1.3 LODGING While at the Series, teams will stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. See page 11 for phone numbers and address. The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center will serve as the headquarters hotel for the 2015 RBI World Series. The address is: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051. The offices are available for all RBI personnel, media and coaches. The phone number is 212931 7-415. Players are not allowed in the offices. 1.5 MEALS At least two (2) meals per day, with the exception of the team’s arrival day, will be provided to all players and coaches. Concession areas may be open at or near field locations. Guests attending the Series are responsible for their own meals. 1.7 SECURITY Security will be provided at all games, events and hotels by Major League Baseball’s Resident Security Agents. This program also involves local law enforcement. These officers understand the concerns of athletes and young people, and are knowledgeable of the city. 3 1.1) Tournament Information (cont’d) 1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and from the airport and to and from games and events. b) Departure times to and from hotels, events and games will be strictly enforced. Coaches and players not at buses or vans at the designated departure time will be left behind. Any player left behind at an event may be immediately returned home. c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for their own transportation. Players must travel with teams and will not be permitted to arrive at the Series prior to the event with family or friends or depart the event early. 1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES Planned evening activities include: a welcome dinner or lunch, a Major League game, a water park, and a closing luncheon. Major League Baseball will pay admission for all participants (players and coaches) in the Series to all events. Once in an attraction, players wishing to purchase anything additional (food or souvenirs) must do so with their own funds. At these events, players must wear either their World Series t-shirt or cap in addition to their wristband and/or ID cards. All guests (non-participants) are responsible for their own admission to attractions/evening events. Due to space restrictions, guests will not be permitted at the welcome banquet, but may purchase tickets in advance for closing banquets. 1.10 EQUIPMENT Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment (bats, catcher’s equipment, practice balls, etc.) Major League Baseball will supply game balls. 1.12 CLOTHING Proper attire is expected for the opening and closing banquets (no shorts, cutoffs, jeans, tube tops or sneakers; boys must wear a collared shirt). RBI polos will be provided to all participants for the opening banquet. All teams are required to wear tan khaki bottoms (pants or skirt) with the polo; if a team is unable to wear color-matching bottoms, please reach out to the RBI National office to discuss other options. 1.13 LAUNDRY Laundry service procedures for uniforms are as follows: a) MLB will provide laundry service for team uniforms, which includes pants, uniform top, and socks for each player/coach. b) Drop off your entire team’s uniform set (plastic bags provided) in the RBI Players’ Lounge no later than the time posted on the laundry schedule posted in the Lounge and the RBI Office. c) Team uniforms will be clean and ready for pickup next morning according to the posted laundry schedule. d) Team should Each team is responsible for having their uniforms ready for cleaning per the posted schedule. If a team misses a pick up time they will be responsible for the cost of their team’s laundry. The hotel has five washers and four dryers on the Lower Level of the Lone Star Tower. Rates: $1.00 p/ wash & $1.00 p/dry. 1.14 FIRST-AID There will be trainers at each game site. See page 7 for additional medical training information. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL FORMS ON FILE. 1.11 MEDIA Daily recaps of your team’s results will be forwarded to your local papers. 4 2) Tournament Play and Team Information 2.1 ROSTERS Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and four (4) coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and complimentary items are based on this number. Bat or ball boys or girls are not permitted. 2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS There will be an official scorekeeper at all games. Cumulative statistics will be available each evening to all coaches and series personnel. 2.2 DOCUMENTATION The following are due prior to the tournament and teams should carry copies with them at all times: ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying proofs of birth* ● Proof of Insurance ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos ● Hotel Rooming List ● RBI Workout Day Event Form ● Code of Conduct Pledge ● Coaches Background Check Authorizations *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien Registration Cards are acceptable. 2.3 ELIGIBILITY a) All participants must have signed consent from their parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in the World Series. b) Junior Division: For players ages 13-15 who have not reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2015. c) Senior Division: For players ages 16-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2015. d) Softball: For players ages 15-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by January 1, 2015. e) No player may play on more than one team. f) No player may play under an assumed name. g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an ineligible player has been used. 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY Teams will be placed in a four (4) team bracket and will play a round robin schedule against the teams in their bracket. There will then be an inter-bracket playoff. The top playoff winners from the two brackets will meet in the championship game on Thursday, August 10 (baseball) or Wednesday, August 16 (softball). All teams are scheduled to play a minimum of four games. The two teams that reach the Championship will play at least five or six games, weather permitting. 2.6 PLAYING RULES a) A combination of the 2015 High School Baseball Rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations, the 2015 Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball and the 2015 ASA Girls 18 and Under Fast Pitch Rules shall serve as the official playing rules for the RBI World Series. b) All games are seven (7) innings. However, a game is legally complete after five (5) innings if the visiting team is ahead and after 4 ½ innings if the home team is ahead. Any game not completed due to weather, darkness, or power failure or otherwise, shall be a suspended game and play resumed from the point of suspension. c) At any level of tournament play, if inclement weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one day, but such games will be limited to five (5) innings. d) No inning may start after two hours and fifteen minutes have elapsed from the start of the game (NOTE: In the event of a tie after seven (7) innings in the preliminary round, games will continue until one team is ahead or the time limit is reached. This means that preliminary games could end in a tie.) 5 e) Baseball: a ten (10) run mercy rule will be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings. Softball: an eight (8) run mercy rule shall be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings. g) All participants must wear RBI logo patches on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches should be ironed in place and then sewn on). h) BASEBALL ONLY: Pitchers may not pitch more than fourteen (14) innings in the entire Series or seven (7) innings in one day (unless he or she is pitching at the time a game goes into extra innings, then he or she may pitch until relieved, the game’s conclusion, or he or she has reached the tournament limit of 14 innings), or make more than four (4) pitching appearances in total (these restrictions do not apply to softball). In the event that a tournament game extends beyond midnight, pitching shall be charged on the day the game began. i) Use of the EH (Extra Hitter) is not permitted during tournament play. j) No protests shall ever be permitted on judgment decisions by an umpire. k) No protests, except eligibility, shall be honored after a game has been completed. f) Unless indicated, the home team will be determined by the toss of a coin. m) No forfeit will be granted due to a team’s late arrival. n) Any team failing to appear for a tournament game or leaving the field before a game has been completed risk the penalty of being barred from further tournament play. All decisions on this issue will be determined only by MLB personnel. o) Only coaches and players are allowed on the field. p) Any player or coach who is ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct is suspended for his/her team's next game. q) Tie-breaking procedures: head-to-head (two teams, unless one team has beaten all others they are tied with), followed by runs allowed (divided by defensive innings to determine average per 7 innings), followed by coin toss. r) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls Softball). s) Metal spikes are permitted in softball l) A forfeit at any time shall be treated as a win for the benefiting team and not a bye. 2.7 GAME RULES OF CONDUCT All games must be played in the spirit of the rules outlined in the RBI Administrative Handbook. Specifically, the following rules will be strictly enforced: a) Teams must always be accompanied by at least three (3) adult coaches. b) Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products is prohibited at all games and practices (C5). c) The use of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs is prohibited at all games, practices, and off-site (C7). d) No swearing, taunting or ethnic slurs will be tolerated (C2, C6, C13). e) No gang signs, slogans or paraphernalia (WS-14). f) No jewelry, except medical identification, is to be worn during games (G-27). 2.8 AWARDS A team trophy will be presented to the team champions in each respective division (John Young Trophy-Junior Baseball, Larry Doby Trophy-Senior Baseball, Dolly Vardens Trophy-softball). Individual awards will be presented to all championship game participants. 6 3) Weather and Safety Information 3.1 IN THE EVENT OF RAIN OR OTHER WEATHER CONDITIONS: a) If there is visible lighting or any lighting in a three mile radius of any field, play will stop until the condition has cleared. b) At the direction of tournament staff, teams will be directed from the field to the nearest shelter. Cleated shoes or spikes may not be permitted in sheltered locations. c) In the event of an extended delay, if games have completed five innings (or 4 1/2 with the home team ahead), a completed game may be declared to keep the tournament on schedule. d) If less than five innings were completed at the time of the delay, we will attempt to complete the game through (at least) five innings, and possibly delay the start of the following game. Subsequent games may be limited to five innings, and the evening activity schedule altered. e) In accordance with RBI rules, any game not completed due to weather, darkness, power failure or otherwise, may be a suspended game and play may be resumed from the point of suspension; if inclement weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one day, but such games will be limited to five (5) innings. f) If the final game(s) of the day is (are) delayed, every attempt will be made to complete the game(s) by midnight. g) In the event of an extended delay, alternate activities may be scheduled (e.g.: movies) 3.2 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE FAST FACTS a) Athletic training services will be provided by the host club Rangers. b) Operating Hours Athletic trainers will arrive approximately one-half hour before competition, unless otherwise requested, and will depart one half hour after completion ends or when the last athlete has been attended to and departed. c) Operations The athletic training staff will provide prevention, recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries for participating players and coaches. d) Athletic training services will be provided for all athletes, under the guidelines of a certified athletic trainer. e) Direct assistance will be provided to the athlete when and if it becomes necessary for additional care. f) Items included and not exclusive: management taping, on-site recognition of injury, evaluation of injuries, heating pads and ice, stretching, muscle massage, and other matters which may arise at a particular event. 3.3 CONCUSSIONS League representatives are strongly encouraged to educate themselves on protection of the health and safety of young athletes, including being fully familiar with approved protocol for dealing with actual or potential concussions in young athletes (see, for example, the Center for Disease Control website www.cdc.gov/concussion/). Coaches should be fully familiar and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both in its home state and in any state in which it plays games, including those relating to concussions in young athletes. 7 4) Field and Venue Information 4.1 FIELD VENUE RULES AND REGULATIONS The following Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) shall apply to the use and operation of all field venues and all of the facilities and premises thereof: A) Access. Major League Baseball shall have the right to remove or exclude from or to restrain (or take legal action to do so) any unauthorized person from entering or remaining at the fields, or any portion thereof, for violation of any law and/or these Rules, or for other reasons that Major League Baseball shall deem appropriate. B) Prohibited Activities. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed to in writing, Patrons shall not engage in any of the following activities upon or within the Fields: i) use, or permit to be used, any sidewalks or other portions of the fields for solicitation or for the sale or display of any merchandise or for any other business, occupation or undertaking, or for outdoor public meetings, promotions or other entertainment of any kind; ii) use, or permit to be used, any sound broadcasting or amplifying device which is disruptive to another venue or which can be heard outside the fields; iii) use, or permit to be used, any flashing, beacon, strobe, chaser or other form of special attention-getting lighting, unless otherwise specifically permitted by Major League Baseball; iv) park any trailer, truck or other vehicle at the fields at any time for the purpose of advertising or promoting business without prior approval of Major League Baseball; v) engage in any conduct that might tend to interfere with or impede the use of any portion of the fields, by any customer, business invitee, employee or other Patrons of the fields; vi) create a disturbance; attract attention; or harass, annoy, disparage, or be detrimental to the interest of any of the business or activities (including the competitive events) at the fields; vii) deface, damage, alter or demolish any sign, light standard or fixture, landscaping material, or other improvement within the fields, or the property of any patrons, customers, business invitees or employees situated within the fields; viii)smoke inside smoke inside anyin facility, in lines for viii) any facility, lines for admission or entrance into a facility, or in any indoor or outdoor seating areas; ix) throw any objects, other than as part of an event or authorized activity; x) obstruct any sidewalks, passages, exits, aisles, ramps or any other common areas in and around the fields; xi) exceed any posted speed limits on roadways, driveways or parking lots; xii) photography, videography or audio taping for commercial purposes, unless expressly authorized by Major League Baseball. C) Prohibited Items. Patrons are not permitted to bring the following items: i) banners or flags, except for banners or flags that include team names, or as expressly authorized by Major League Baseball; ii) weapons of any kind; iii) video cameras into any event which is televised. If a camera is brought into an event, the owner will be asked to kindly refrain from videotaping. If they continue to do so, the owner will be given the option of returning the camera to their vehicle or having Major League Baseball hold onto it for them at the RBI World Series office. iv) spectators may be prohibited from bringing coolers, backpacks and large bags into RBI World Series sites. Small bags may be subject to inspection. v) food or drink (event participants and spectators may be permitted an exception upon approval of the fields management). 8 4.1) Field and Venue Information (cont’d) D) Parking. All motor vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner within designated parking spaces. Field management shall have the right to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense, which is improperly parked in violation of these rules. E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries to the field and loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such locations, in such manner and at such times as may be designated by Fields management. F) Facilities. The entire facilities contained within the field shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were constructed. If it is reasonably determined in the opinion of Major League Baseball that Event participants, through its use, caused any breakage or damage to any facility at the field, Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage. G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals, wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom facilities and apparatus shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were constructed, and no foreign substances of any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein. If it is determined that Event participants, through its use, caused any breakage, stoppage or damage to any restroom facility at the field, Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage. H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or installed by Event participants without Major League Baseball’s prior written consent. I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body sanctioning the event shall apply to all competitions held at the field. This includes RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct. Major League Baseball will assist in the strict enforcement of the authority of umpires and other officials to govern the competition and in the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s governing body. J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all patrons and other users of invitees of the field agree to be bound by and will adhere to these rules. K) Oak Grove Ballfield Complex: Oak Grove Ballfield was originally leased in 1971 from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Located in Grapevine, Texas Oak Grove Ballfield has been a staple of the community and now boasts a state-of-the-art facility thanks to a revitalization effort led by the City Council Facilities Committee, U.S. Corps of Engineers, and nearby residents that worked together to design the most efficient and least impactful landscape for all the facility components. The complex now includes a new restroom/concession building that with tournament office space, an umpire changing room, storage space, a separate maintenance compound, parking lots, playground, batting cages, and a pedestrian food court plaza. L) Colleyville High School Baseball Field: is a baseball park located at Colleyville Heritage High School and the home of the UIL Colleyville Heritage Panthers baseball team. It has also been the home of the Texas Collegiate League Colleyville-Grapevine LoneStars, a Summer Collegiate Baseball organization dedicated to providing minor league-style competition for NCAA players that wish to continue on into professional baseball. M) Colleyville City Park: Colleyville City Park includes more than 40 acres of playing fields and open landscape. Amenities include two lighted playing fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 basketball and sand volley ball courts, a covered pavilion, amphitheater, pond, and one-mile long multi-use trail. All amenities are in short distance to a centrally located concessions and restroom building. Whether you’re playing on the fields, or just enjoying a beautiful day at the park, Colleyville City Park has something available for everyone. N) Grapevine High School Baseball Field: is the home of the Grapevine High School Mustangs. 9 O) The Parks at Texas Star: Home of the “Ultimate Sports Experience,” this facility features: 9 batting cages, four large, lighted baseball diamonds, four lighted softball fields, covered dugouts and seating, and a fully stocked concessions building. This large sports complex is a regular host to tournaments and events all throughout the year. P) Wagon Wheel Park: is home to the Coppell Baseball Association. This athletic facility that features 6 baseball fields, 11 practice fields, and 10 batting cages, and is used by players of all ages. Q) Bicentennial Park: Bicentennial Park is Southlake's premier park facility, and is comprised of the first land assembled for park purposes in the city. It is one of Southlake's largest parks and is home to baseball fields, the Liberty Gardens, the Southlake Tennis Center, a new playground and The Marq Southlake. R) Bob Jones Park: The Bob Jones complex is well known throughout the country as one of the premier facilities for fast pitch softball. Amenities include six playing fields, four batting cages equipped with Jugs batting machines, full concession stand, covered bleachers and dugouts, covered playground, lighted warm-up areas, fishing ponds, and nature trails Additionally, a state-of-the-art lightning detection system and police department monitored surveillance system make our complex a safe place for all ages. S) Allan Saxe Softball Field: Home of the UT Arlington Softball team, the 622-seat facility was rebuilt from the ground up with renovations beginning after the completion of the 2014 season. The Mavericks opened the new Allan Saxe Field on Feb. 12, 2015 in the Maverick Invitational against Incarnate Word. UTA cut the ribbon on the clubhouse with a ceremony held on March 21, 2015 with alumni, Maverick Club members and donors taking part in the festivities. Complementing the new grandstands, a brand new field was laid complete with turf making up the inside foul lines and natural grass comprising the outfield. The press box now features comfortable seating for up to 15 with full University internet access. T) Globe Life Park: The beautiful baseball-only facility serves as the centerpiece of a 270-acre complex which solidifies Arlington, Texas as an entertainment giant in the Southwest. Globe Life Park in Arlington, completed in just 23 months, is a state-of-the-art building with the utmost in customer convenience. Yet, the 48,114-seat open-air ballpark was designed and built with tradition and intimacy in mind, containing features such as a granite and brick facade, exposed structural steel, an asymmetrical playing field, and a home run porch in right field. Texas architecture is featured throughout, from the outer facade to the Lone Stars in the concourses and on the seat aisles. 4.2 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE SERIES A) ALL FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE RBI WORLD SERIES® ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MEALS, ADMISSION TO EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS, LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DALLA METROPLEX AND LOCALLY IN THE AREA. B) There is no admission charge to attend RBI World Series games. There may be parking fees at some venues. C) PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating capacity, family members and guests will not be able to attend the welcome banquets. The welcome banquets will only be for players and coaches. D) Parents and guests may attend the closing banquet. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in the RBI Office (located at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center) by August 10 for the boys and August 16 for the girls. E) A limited number of tickets are available and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will not be available at the door. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! 10 5) Addresses 5.1 HOTEL ADDRESSES (Players & World Series Staff Only) Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051 1-817-778-1000 5.2 FRIENDS & FAMILIES HOTEL Great Wolf Lodge 100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051 (817)488-6510 www.greatwolf.com/grapevine Hyatt Regency DFW 2334 International Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75261 (972) 453-1234 www.hyattregencydfw.com Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North/Grapevine 2200 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 251-9095 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dfwgv-courtyard-dallas-dfw-airport-north-grapevine/ Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center 1800 Highway 26E, Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 481-8444 http://www.hiltondfwlakesecc.com/ Hilton Southlake 1400 Plaza Place Southlake, TX (817)-905-2136 http://www.hiltonsouthlaketownsquare.com/ Hilton Arlington 2401 E. Lamar, Arlington, TX (703) 528-6000 www.hiltonarlington.com/ Residence Inn DFW Airport North/Grapevine 2020 State Highway 26 Grapevine, Texas 76051 1-972-539-8989 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalgp-residence-inn-dfw-airport-north-grapevine/ 11 (5.2) Venue Addresses VENUES BASEBALL SOFTBALL Oak Grove Ballfield Complex (Fields H & I) 2520 Oak Grove Loop South Grapevine, TX 76501 Bob Jones Park (Fields 1, 2, 5, 6) 3901 N White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092 Colleyville High School Baseball Field 5401 Heritage Avenue Colleyville, TX 76034 University of Texas-Arlington Allan Saxe Softball Field 1307 West Mitchell Street Arlington, TX 76013 Grapevine High School Baseball Field 3223 Mustang Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 Southlake High School (Play Ball event) 800 N White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 949-5600 Colleyville City Park 5200 Bransford Road Colleyville, TX 76034 Austin Ranch (Softball Opening event, Private) 2009 Anderson Gibson Rd., Grapevine, TX 76051 Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011 The Parks at Texas Star 1501 South Pipeline Road Euless, TX 76039 Wagon Wheel Park 1001 Northpoint Drive Coppell, TX 75019 Bicentennial Park 450 West Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092 ATTRACTIONS Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011 George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205 214.346.1650 HOSPITAL Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine. 1650 W. College St. Grapevine, TX 76051; 817.481.1588 12 6) Travel Information 6.1 Airport Security Travel Tips at the ticket counter for non-travelers to accompany travelers needing special assistance. A) Trip Preparation - - - You will need your paper ticket, e-ticket confirmation, itinerary and/or boarding pass to get through the security checkpoint at the airport. - You are allowed to have one carry-on bag and one personal item (such as purse or briefcase). Bring proper photo identification – government issued non-driver’s ID, a valid photo driver's license, an active passport or employee identification from a county, state or federal agency. Passengers traveling from Canada and Dominican Republic must carry a passport. Passengers traveling from Puerto Rico do not need a passport, but will need a government-issued photo ID. - Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that it can be x-rayed separately. - Policies on liquids: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure. Do not pack any sharp objects, such as scissors and knives, in your checked baggage. A detailed list of items prohibited in aircraft cabins follows. Items allowed in carry-on baggage include nail clippers, nail files, tweezers, safety razors (including disposable razors), eyelash curlers, knitting needles, walking canes and umbrellas. - Limit metal objects worn on your person or clothing. All hand-carried items, including coats, cell phones, keys, change, food, etc. must be screened through the x-ray machine. - If the alarm sounds when you walk through the metal detector, you will be screened with a handheld metal detector and may also be subject to a pat-down search. - Passengers may also be randomly selected to be inspected. Domestic flights: Check bags at least 60 minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. - Remove shoes.* International flights: Check bags at least 90 minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. - You and your carry-on baggage may be randomly selected for additional screening at your departure gate. - You may be required to show your identification along with your ticket and/or boarding pass as you board the aircraft. Aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior to departure. B) Airport Check-In Allow an ample amount of time before your flight is scheduled to depart: - - C) Security Screening D) Gate Procedures Please observe the following federally-mandated rules and procedures at all airport security checkpoints: - - Be prepared to show your paper ticket, e-ticket confirmation and/or boarding pass with a government-issued photo ID as you approach the security checkpoint. Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the security checkpoints. Arrangements can be made E) Baggage Charges by Airline - You may be charged up to $70 for checked bags. Major League Baseball will not reimburse teams for checked bag charges *TSA pre-checked passengers may be able to by-pass this 13 6.1) Travel Information (cont’d) 6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins: The following items will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. In addition to items specifically listed here, other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited. Passengers should be aware that there are no provisions for returning banned items to them when they are left at the security checkpoint. In addition, those who attempt to bring banned items through the checkpoints are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,100 per violation in addition to criminal penalties. Ammunition Automatic weapons Axes BASEBALL BATS BB guns Billy clubs Blackjacks Blasting caps Bows and arrows Box cutters Brass knuckles Bull whips Cattle prods Compressed air guns Corkscrews Cricket bats Crow bars Disabling chemicals or gases Dog repellent spray Dynamite Fire extinguishers Flare pistols Golf clubs Gun lighters Gunpowder Hammers Hand grenades Hatchets Hockey sticks Hunting knives Ice axe/Ice pick Knives (any length) Kubatons Large, heavy tools (such as wrenches, pliers, etc.) Mace Martial arts devices Meat cleavers Metal scissors with pointed tips Nunchucks Pellet guns Pen knives Pepper spray Pistols Plastic explosives Pool cues Portable power drills Portable power saws Razor blades (not in a cartridge) Religious knives Replica weapons Revolvers Rifles Road flares SCUBA knives Sabers Screwdrivers Shot guns Ski poles Spear guns Starter pistols Straight razors Stun guns/shocking devices Swords Tear gas Throwing stars Toy transformer robots (toy forms a toy gun) Toy weapons Baggage Charges by Airline* AIRLINES AirTran American Delta JetBlue Spirit Southwest United US Airways 1st bag (each way) $20 $25 $25 N/A $30 online check-in; $40 airport check-in; Carry-on bags: $20 n/a $25 $25 2nd bag (each way) $25 $35 $35 $40 $35 n/a $35 $35 *Information taken from the American Society of Travel Agents and should not be considered final. Please check your airline’s website for updated information. 14 7) RBI Workout Day Professional baseball scouts will conduct the RBI Workout Day. The workout consists of six skill events (juniors) and a Major League tryout (seniors). The following is a description of each event: 1. 60 Yard Dash Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to race 60 yards against the clock. 2. Outfield Throw Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to throw for distance. 3. Catcher’s Accuracy Throw Each coach will select up to two (2) catchers to throw from home plate to a target at each base. 4. Outfield Relay Throw Each coach selects four (4) players; ball is dropped in outfield, Player #1 picks up ball and throws it to Player #2 who relays to Player #3 who relays it to Player #4 (catcher). 5. Home to Home Run (time permitting) Coaches choose maximum of three (3) players to race around the bases against the clock. 6. Around the Horn Relay Coaches select four (4) players who will be timed in throwing from home to first to second to third and back to home. First to third place finishers in each event will receive medals. 7.1 SENIORS WORKOUT DAY FORMAT ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Seniors will take an infield with their starting nine. They will be judged individually by position (outfielder, infielder and catcher) and as a team. Scouts will hit to the infield to keep the exercise at about eight minutes per team. Outfielders will make two throws to third base and two throws to home plate. Infielders will make two throws to first base, attempt one double play and finish off with a slow roller. The first baseman will make four throws to third base. Catchers will make three throws to second base and will be judged on accuracy and time. Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Team 7 Team 8 Main Diamond Main Diamond S2 Diamond warming up S2 Diamond warming up Warms up on S2 when Team 6 rotates Warms up on S2 when Team 5 rotates Warms up when Team 4 rotates Warms up when Team 2 rotates After all teams have completed workout, all teams then go to the 60-yard dash area. 15 8) RBI Workout Day Event Form TEAM _________________________ 60 Yard Dash PARTICIPANTS 1.________________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ 1.________________________________________ Outfield Throw 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ Catcher’s Accuracy Throw 1.________________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 1.________________________________________ Outfield Relay Throw 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ Home to Home Run 1.________________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ 1.________________________________________ Around the Horn Relay 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ 16 9) Public Relations RBI on-site public relations involve notifying the media of issues and/or events related to the RBI World Series. In order to get the information to the media, we will need your assistance. Should you have any stories regarding a team, individual player, or anything newsworthy occurring at the tournament, please let us know. This story can be about something that occurred leading up to the World Series or anything of interest that may happen during the event. All public relations efforts will be coordinated through Major League Baseball on-site PR staff during the entire event. We can be reached in person on the fields or in the office, which is located at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. We will be updating local and national media daily with results and standings as well as any newsworthy stories we receive. Please feel free to contact us with anything you believe might be of interest to the media. Steve Arocho Major League Baseball – 212-931-7581 17 10) 2015 RBI Regional & World Series Tournaments To reach the 2015 RBI World Series teams competed in the following Regional Tournaments: Region Caribbean Southeast Mid – Atlantic Southwest East Central West Northeast Host League MLB Latín América Office Chattanooga RBI Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club RBI Astros RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee/Brewers RBI Dodgers RBI Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket RBI Host City Boca Chica & Santa Domingo, DR Chattanooga, TN Prince George's County , MD Houston, TX Cleveland, OH Milwaukee, WI Los Angeles, CA Pawtucket, RI 11) Previous World Series Champions & Venues Year Location Host Team 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 St. Louis, MO Anaheim, CA Philadelphia, PA Cleveland, OH Denver, CO Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee, FL Chicago, IL Houston, TX Detroit, MI Pittsburgh, PA Compton, CA Compton, CA Compton, CA Jupiter, FL Jupiter, FL Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Arlington, TX Cardinals Angels Phillies Indians Rockies Braves Braves Braves Braves White Sox Astros Tigers Pirates Angels/Dodgers Dodgers/Angels Angels/Dodgers Marlins Marlins Twins Twins Twins Rangers Junior Baseball Champion Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Miami, FL Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Detroit, MI Detroit, MI Detroit, MI Compton, CA Santa Domingo, DR Santa Domingo, DR Santo Domingo, DR Venice, CA Miami, FL Senior Baseball Champion Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Tampa, FL Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Philadelphia, PA Los Angeles, CA Compton, CA Houston, TX Venice, CA Jersey City, NJ Harrisburg, PA Jersey City, NJ Softball Champion Newark, NJ Puerto Rico St. Petersburg, FL Denver, CO Miami, FL Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Santo Domingo, DR Hilo, HI Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Santo Domingo, DR Atlanta, GA Santo Domingo, DR 18 About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to: 1) Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball 2) Encourage academic participation and achievement 3) Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues 4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game 5) Teach the value of teamwork RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually provide more than 200,000 boys and girls the opportunity to play baseball and softball. The Jr. RBI playing divisions for baseball and softball players ages 5-12, has more than 135,000 younger boys & girls participating in the RBI program. MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $30 million worth of resources to the RBI program and all 30 Major League Baseball Clubs support RBI programs, and 24 directly operate or are actively involved in local programs. Since the inception of the RBI program in 1989, MLB Clubs have drafted more than 180 RBI participants, including 13 players selected overall in 2015. RBI alumni on MLB rosters during the 2015 season include: Carl Crawford (Dodgers), Covelli “Coco” Crisp (Athletics), James Loney (Rays), Jimmy Rollins (Phillies), Michael Bourn (Indians), CC Sabathia (Yankees), Yovani Gallardo (Brewers), Manny Machado (Orioles), and Justin Upton (Braves) The RBI program features educational and life skills components. Local RBI programs have the opportunity to conduct a variety of courses, including: o Breaking Barriers: In Sports, in Life, a multicultural character education program developed by Major League Baseball o The Partnership @ Drugfree Kids programming such as Time to Talk, Play Healthy, and Not in my House, character education programs aimed at preventing and handling drug and alcohol abuse o Taylor Hooton Foundation’ Hoot’s Chalk Talk raises awareness and provides education on the subject of the use of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs). o The RBI for RBI Scholarship program has provided over sixty $20,000 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors that participate in RBI programs 19 13) SOFTBALL BASEBALL ROSTERS RIVER REGION RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SOUTH CITY OF HOBOKEN RBI Kyla Reeves Brooklyn Balderas Daniela Bautista Gabriella Contey Kristen Tolbert Ayanna Ellis Kyra Ellis Kameron Ellis Mia Ford D’maria Matthews Shaonica Thomas Iyana Smith Gabriela Johnson Shared Thomas Crystal Murray Paisley Wilson Alexus Redmon Lisa Brooks Ashton Davis Brooke Dibler Felicia Drake Chloe Gomez Alexus Gonzalez Jailene Gutierrez Micaela Ladet Cameron Laverngne Esperanza Mahoney Angel Morales Jocylin Reyas Alejandra Salazar Nairoby Concepcion Anyelis Disla Luisa German Nicole Guerrero Yannoli Infante Alexandra Mena Angelina Pascual Jayla Perez Lisbeth Rodriguez Clariesther Saldana Lisbeth Sanchez Claudia Santana Paula Segura Monica Cordova Kristin Cunning Daniella Echevestre Dayanara Flores Alizea Henriquez Jaeda Henriquez Ondia McDonald Christina Mezey Kayla Morrissette Elizabeth Moyeno Naomi Olacaio Natalie Viton Victoria Vogt Roneshia Rudolph Cali Serrano Katherine Sugilio Jillian Ward COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Orlando Arnold Mary Wilson Christopher Tolbert Krystle Lawson Megan Hays Vincent Villareal Lauren Molina Martin Laverngne Santo Dotel Leidy Ana Paulino Fernandez Angelica Cruz Martinez Neskys Liriano Vinny Johnson April Bracero Jade Bracero Dysheka Burrell NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI CLEVELAND BASEBALL FEDERATION RBI MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RBI HARRISBURG RBI Kelsey Bilak Marianna Caraballo Gabriella Carder Ashley Colon McKenna Dugan Alexis Glista Savannah Howell Kayla Mulvey Jaylin Narvaez Elisha Ortiz Samantha Rodriguez Andrea Scali Shannon Vecchio Maureen Wolansky Micah Arps Jade Gates Nautica Huddleston Gracie Johnson De Layna Malveaux Alliah McClendon Jayda McFerren Lindsey Morrow Kyla Riley Pareece Sanders Makaiya Smith Cortni Spann Breeanna Stevens Raven Swingler Nina Bruno Morgan Chisholm Nicole Ebersole Abigail Ebright Riley Gerenda Vanessa Hoffman Alexis Huffman Jessica Kreiser Destiny Mangus-Velez Cassidy Pinchorski Halley Rose Megan Schadle Jasmine Sloane Rachel Sterner Kristen Young Kora Zeigler Bethany Batangan Kayla Requelman Makena Wagner Tavian Taketa Skylar Thomas Shaily Moses Jessica Cameros Brandee Chinen Symphony Kauanoe Brooke Baptise Pheobe Furuli Leisha Nakagawa COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Tracy Miyashiro Frederic Entilla Solomon Thomas James Hirayama Darrin Laughlin Keri Simon Nick Wolansky Robert Anderson Jr. Gerald Riley Cory White Raeffel Merriweather Thomas Sullivan Mike Stepp Destry Mangus Marcy Velez Taylor Weisman 20 14) JUNIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET RBI ARIZONA RBI PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RBI Justin Borges Ethan Bernardo Matt Armendariz Jason Aldred Reginald Brock Benjamin Brokemond Maurey Garrett Jaylen Heard Floyde Kinds Jamarion Loston Madison Lowery Jeff Massey Diego Munoz Kendall Pettis Myron Richie Jordon Rogers Kyle Salley Donivan Williams Giovanni Canales Angelo Cazzarro Nick Crawley Kyle Depatie Sean Dunphy Wilson Echevarria Colin Gauthier Andrew Lethbridge Joseph Molis Jordan Perdomo Joseph Rego Benjamin Sears Paul Sorel Peter Spetelunas Demetrio Botello Zane Carpenter Daniel Cervantes Jair Galvan Alvarez Tyler Laliberty Jesus Macias Nicholas Montano Jesus Moreno Jose Pacheco Pedro Ramirez Josh Rodriguez Larry Ross II Jose Rubalcava Alonso Rubio Lopez Conor Brennan Ian Cawthorne Ian Clements Jairus Davis Winston Davis Donavan Frayer Langston Gross Elijah Hanible Clarence Hill Kamau Moody Anthony Morales Tyrus Pincham Joseph Quelch COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Jovan Martin Troy Williams II Marcus Rodgers Matt Bergeron Tom Bilodeau Luke McLaughlin David Roy Glen Coleman Richard Rodriguez Larry Ross Lisa Coleman Anthony Sosnoski Jordan McNair Sylvester Davis Jr. HOUSTON ASTROS RBI BRADENTON RBI DETROIT PAL RBI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – NORTH RBI Brealon Berquin Owen Castillo Tyrese Clayborne Jaycob Deese Dante Farr-Collins Avery George Joe Hunt Bryson Jackson Juan Macias Blake Martin Mark Mendoza Brandon Mitchell Robbie Mullins Eghosa Omokaro Julian Rojas Cameron Claxton Cody Brown Dakota Brittian Steven Colon Christian Diaz Joshua Eslinger Zachary Rodger Charles Davidson Christian Gardner Richard Averill Tucker Berry Sebastian Hasslett Logan Frasier James Cuccio Malik Abdul John Barnwell Jr. Christian Blakely Bryce Bush Antonio Flores Jr. Chaise Ford Zachary Gregorich Christian Gutierez Carlton Harper Brian Moore Tajudeen Mustapha II Trenton Newby Matthew Scally Kahlil Smith Gabriel Sotres Samuel Covar Luis Cruz Darius Diaz Ignacio Feliz Josue Fernandez Rafael Hilario Widimer Joaquin Abrahan Lopez Albert Mejia Pirmer Pena Marcos Pujols Yoelvis Reyes Jerry Rodriguez Ronaldo Rodriguez Pablo Sanchez COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Daryl Wade Duane Stelly Frank Morales Jack Frels Dwayne Strong Sr. Enrique Reyes Alphonso Cox Dwayne Brown Elwood Bush Paul Scally Ryan Bush Jose Capellan Ruddy Tejada Miguel Rodriguez Oscar Perez 21 15) SENIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS CINCINNATI REDS RBI PATERSON BASEBALL ASSOCIATION RBI PUERTO RICO RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI Brett Bosel Jeffrey Acevedo Bryan Cortes Cole Aguon Grant Bradley Andre Christopher Keon Cusic Byron Famble Jr. Alex Franzen Raheem Hasan Deeirow Howard AJ Mueller VaShawn Phillips Justin Pickerall Carson Plessinger Christian Stidham Danny Winter Clay Woeste Robin Adames Luis Arias Andy Camilo Danny Camilo Gregory Dominguez Jose Garcia Luis Hidalgo Jaylin Martinez Jorge Meran Yefrey Ramirez Anthony Rodriguez Tommy Rodriguez Kelvin Tapia Anfernee Torruella Darnell Domenech Bryan Fuentes Ivan Gonzalez Ricky Hernandez Bryan Irizarry Rodney Matos Luis Merced Samuel Nieves Johaivy Roman Joshua Santiago Rauvardo Torres Yaniel Vargas Ricardo Velez Auston Alexis Lance Byron Myles Campbell Michael Garcia II Caleb Gilder Jerson Hardit Mason Helett Daschal Johnson Luke Kincaid David Leal Christopher Lazano Justin Scott Tyrone Thomas Kaelon Woods COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Cameron Satterwhite Clarence Gordon Jr. Antonio Dozier Nelson Montero Danny Camilo Sr. Edwin Ramirez Angel Rivera Andy Vazquez Richard Tossas Daryl Wade Duane Stelly Clifford Adams Byron Famble Sr. Nelson Montero Jr. Eddie Rodriguez Brian White ARIZONA RBI MIAMI MARLINS RBI HARRISBURG RBI CHICAGO CUBS/UNION LEAGUE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RBI Carlos Baldenegro Balderas Arturo Coronado Andrew Diggs Rick Dominguez Cody Garrison Rodolfo Gonzalez Carlos Higuera Jr Charles Mighells Riley Miller Kona Quiggle Brock Richardson Samuel Romero Contreras Dom Ruelas Luis Tajia Cota Giovanni Arriera Ganlucca Borelly Victor Cabrera Luis Chipi Bryan Lavastida Brett Marks Joseph Mendez Panamantoneo Mendez Brendon Naylor Kenneth Prado Carlos Reyes Robert Robinson James Spatafora Cleveland Westbrook Connor Anderson John Brubaker Christian Ciotti Tyler Friedrich Michael Geesaman Jr. Aaron Gress Blair Lewis Steven McInturff Andy Pineda Colby Schearer Zachary Sims Jeremy Sultzaberger Anthony Washington-Poole Jr. Austin Dressler Brian Alvarez Roberto Berdecia Jameil Brown Nikolas Buck Cristian Camarillo Jalen Davis Michael Hawthorne Jonathan Hodo Nathanial Kurtz Joseph Lara General McArthur Jarren Norman Keith Sanders Nelson Velazquez Phillip Ximines Joe Lucas COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Danny Rodriguez Scott Richardson Sergio Acosta Glenn Coleman Andre Payne Edwin Bonilla Reginald Williams Robert Martin Steve Zawiski Joe Solonoski Darryl Brubaker Ernest Radcliffe Antonio Artis Jessie Turner Juan Enriquez George Barber 22 16) Travel Directions Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Oak Grove Ballfield Complex. 1. Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) 2. Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (0.6 mi) 3. Take exit Texan Trail 26 to merge onto Texas 114 Frontage Rd/Texas 121 Frontage Rd (1.1 mi) 4. Turn right onto Texan Trail (1.2 mi) 5. Continue onto Ruth Wall Rd (0.3 mi) 6. Turn left onto Dove Loop Rd (1.7 mi) 7. Turn right onto Oak Grove Loop S (1.2 mi) 8. Destination will be on the left: Oak Grove Ballfield Complex (2520 Oak Grove Loop S. Grapevine, TX 76051) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Colleyville High School Baseball Field. 1. Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) 2. Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi) 3. Continue onto State Hwy 121 (2.1 mi) 4. Take the exit toward Hall - Johnson Rd (0.2 mi) 5. Merge onto William D Tate Ave (1.1 mi) 6. Turn right onto Connecting Rd (0.3 mi) 7. Destination will be on the left: Colleyville High School Baseball Field (5401 Heritage Ave. Colleyville, TX 76034) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Grapevine High School Baseball Field. 1 Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) 2 Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi) 3 Keep right to stay on Hwy 114 W (0.9 mi) 4 Exit onto TX-26 S/Ira E Woods Ave toward Colleyville (2.2 mi) 5 Turn left onto Mustang Dr. (262 ft.) 6 Destination will be on the left: Colleyville High School Baseball Field (3223 Mustang Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Globe Life Park. 1 Head north on International Pkwy (0.2 mi) 2 Take the exit on the left toward Express S (0.2 mi) 3 Turn left toward International Pkwy (0.2 mi) 4 Take the ramp onto International Pkwy (1.6 mi) 5 Continue onto TX-97 Spur/International Pkwy (1.7 mi) 6 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for TX-360 S/Arlington and merge onto TX-360 S (6.5 mi) 7 Take the exit toward I-30/Ave H/Lamar Blvd/6 Flags Dr. (0.2 mi) 8 Follow E Lamar Blvd to Ballpark Way (1.8 mi) 9 Merge onto N Watson Rd (394 ft.) 10 Turn right onto E Lamar Blvd (0.7 mi) 11 Turn left onto Ballpark Way (1.0 mi) 12 Destination will be on the right: Globe Life Park (1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Bob Jones Park. 1 Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) 2 Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi) 3 Keep right to stay on Hwy 114 W (5.0 mi) 4 Take the exit toward White Chapel Blvd (0.3 mi) 5 Take N White Chapel Blvd to Goose Neck Rd in Denton County (2.4 mi) 6 Merge onto Texas 114 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi) 7 Turn right onto N White Chapel Blvd (0.6 mi) 8 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N White Chapel Blvd (1.6 mi) 9 Turn right onto Goose Neck Rd (13 ft.) 10 Destination will be on the right: Bob Jones Park (3901 N White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to University of TexasArlington, Allan Saxe Softball Field 1 Continue to International Parkway (0.7 mi) 2 Take TX-97 Spur, TX-161 S, President George Bush turnpike S and I-30W to N Fielder RD in Arlington. Take exit 26 from I30 W (16.2 mi) 3 Follow N Fielder Rd to W Mitchell St (2.5 mi) 4 Destination will be on the right: Allan Saxe Softball Field 1307 West Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76013 Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to The Parks at Texas Star 1. Continue on International Pkwy. Take TX-97 Spur and TX-183 W to W Airport Freeway. Take the exit toward Farm to Market Rd 157/Industrial Blvd from TX-183 W (6.7 mi) 2. Take N Industrial Blvd, W Euless Blvd and S Pipeline Rd W (1.9 mi) 3. Turn left onto Heather Dr., destination will be ahead 4. Destination will be on the left: The Parks at Texas Star (1501 S Pipeline Rd, Euless, TX 76039) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Wagon Wheel Park 1. Take International Pkwy to W Bethel Rd. Take exit toward Bass Pro Dr. from TX-121 N (5.0 mi) 2. Follow W Bethel Rd and Creekview Dr. to your destination in Coppell (1.5mi) 3. Destination will be on the left: Wagon Wheel Park (1001 Northpoint Drive, Coppell, TX 75019) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Bicentennial Park 1. Follow International Pkwy and TX-114 W to W State Hwy 114. Take the exit toward Kimball Ave from TX-114 (8.3 mi) 2. Take E Southlake Blvd to your destination in Southlake (3.5 mi) 3. Destination will be on the left: Bicentennial Park (450 West Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092) 23 17) 2015 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ON-SITE TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL LIST Major League Baseball Youth Programs Office Office Tony Reagins ..................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7632 David James .....................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7839 Ben Baroody ....................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7830 Jessica Dunn…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(212) 931-7449 Kristi Kaneyuki ..............................................................................................................................(212) 931-1121 Dan Paesano ....................................................................................................................................(212) 931-1119 Dan Solomon ...................................................................................................................................(212) 931-1119 Dan Van Norton .............................................................................................................................(212) 931-1120 Nick Manzo ....................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 David Ramos ...................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 Steve Sidoti .....................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 Jakob Gutierrez..............................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 Jackie DiPiazza...............................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 Karli Schott .....................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 Brian Rodgers .................................................................................................................................(212)-931-7745 Fax Lines..........................................................................................................................................(212) 949-5695 Cell (570)-916-1743 (603)-493-8955 (978)855-8052 (714)-624-4976 (914)-471-6466 (201)-264-2010 (610)-202-8647 (973)-787-4144 (516)-660-8113 (646-407-6134 (785)-806-3659 (973)-901-3672 (908)-418-1947 (978)-998-1474 Resident Security Agents (RSA’s) Nicole Fuhrman – Milwaukee Tim Pinckney – Arlington Eric Ewing – Detroit Lupe Juarez – Los Angeles Rodney Stokes – Seattle Rick Chi – New York Mjohno Foster – Milwaukee Karen Huels – Chicago Tanya Little – Philadelphia Steve Martin – St. Louis Anthony Parisi – Colorado Derrick Harris – Milwaukee Andy Stender – Minneapolis Carl Watts – St. Petersburg Softball, August 4 - August 9, 2015 Baseball, August 10 - August 15, 2015 RBI World Series Staff Office ................................................................................ (212)-931-7590 Texas Rangers Karin Morris .................................................................................................................. (817)-436-5933 Breon Dennis .................................................................................................................. (817)-273-5297 Field Representatives Kevin R Mitchell (Grapevine facilities) .................................................................. (817)-410-3347 Chris Tribble (Southlake facilities) ........................................................................ (817)-748-8021 Transportation Gaylord Texan Transportation, Grapevine, Texas………………. ............................. (817)-778-2406 Public Relations Steve Arocho ………………………………………………………… ..................................................... (212)-931–7581 RBI Workout Day Jon Joaquin, Philadelphia Phillies ............................................................................. (909)-980–1881 Tournament Security Eric Ewing..............................................................................................................(313)-623-6573 Tournament Hotel The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.............................................(817)-778-1000 Head Athletic Trainer Scott A. Fletcher ........................................................................................................... .(817)-296-5428 24 PARTICIPATING TEAMS JUNIOR DIVISION Caribbean Region Champions SENIOR DIVISION SOFTBALL Dominican Republic North RBI Puerto Rico RBI Dominican Republic RBI Central Region Champions Chicago White Sox RBI Chicago Cubs/ Union League Boys & Girls Club RBI Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club RBI (St. Louis, MO) East Region Champions Detroit PAL RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Cleveland RBI Mid-Atlantic Champions Prince Georges (MD) Boys & Girls Club RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Northeast Region Champions Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (RI) RBI Paterson (NJ) RBI Southeast Region Champions Bradenton (FL) RBI Miami Marlins RBI River Region RBI (Montgomery, AL) Southwest Region Champions Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI West Region Champions Arizona RBI (Greater Phoenix) Arizona RBI Nobu Yamauchi RBI (Hilo, HI) Hoboken (NJ) RBI 25 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 10:00am – 2:00pm 5:00pm 7:30pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Opening Banquet @ Austin Ranch Orientation / Managers meeting @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 5:30am – 7:30am 8:00am 11:30am – 12:30pm 2:00pm 5:30pm – Until Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Workout Day @ Bob Jones Park Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Community Service Event – Play Ball @ Southlake High School Astros/Rangers Game @ Globe Life Park in Arlington THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 5:00am – 7:00am 8:00am 10:30am 1:00pm-2:00pm 3:00pm 6:00pm – 7:30pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Team Photos @ Globe Life Park in Arlington Games (see separate game schedule) Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Games (see separate game schedule) Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 5:00am – 7:00am 8:00am 10:30am 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:30pm – 3:30pm 4:00pm – 7:30pm 7:30pm – 9:00pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Games (see separate game schedule) Games (see separate game schedule) Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A RBI Round Table Session George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Visit Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 5:00am – 7:00am 8:00am 10:30am 1:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm – 8:30pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Closing Banquet @ Globe Life Stadium Cholula Home Run Porch SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 6:30am – 8:30am Morning TBD TBD 11:00am 12:00pm Afternoon/evening Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Hotel checkout/key drop-off Championship game teams’ departure for University of Texas-Arlington All other teams depart for University of Texas-Arlington Softball Championship Game at Allan Saxe Field University of Texas-Arlington Lunch @ University of Texas-Arlington All teams depart for home cities (championship teams receive boxed lunch after game) 26 2015 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE American League Central National League Central River Region RBI Houston Astros RBI Dominican Republic RBI City of Hoboken RBI Nobu Yamauchi RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club RBI Harrisburg RBI TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 TIME 5:00pm Opening Banquet @ Austin Ranch WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 TIME 8:00am 2:00pm 7:00pm Workout Day: Bob Jones Park Community Service Event – Play Ball Teams Attend Game At Globe Life Park: Astros @ Rangers THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Team Photos @ Globe Life Park 8:00am AL CENTRAL 10:30am 2:30pm Field 1 Houston @ Dominican Republic Dominican Republic @ Hoboken NL CENTRAL Field 2 Hoboken @ River Region River Region @ Houston Field 5 Harrisburg @ St. Louis St. Louis @ Cleveland Field 6 Cleveland @ Nobu Yamauchi Nobu Yamauchi @ Harrisburg FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 INTERLEAGUE SEEDED ROUND TIME 8:00am 10:30am 2:30pm 4:00pm Field 1 NL 2nd @ AL 1st AL 1st @ NL 1st Field 2 Field 5 st nd NL 1 @ AL 2 NL 4th @ AL 3rd nd nd AL 2 @ NL 2 AL 3rd @ NL 3rd RBI Round Table Session Paradise Springs/Museum Visit Field 6 NL 3rd @ AL 4th AL 4th @ NL 4th SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 TIME INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS# Field 2 Field 5 Field 1 8:00am rd nd 3 AL @ 2 NL 10:30am 7:00pm th st th st 4 NL @ 1 AL 4 AL @ 1 NL 8:00am game winners 8:00am game winners Field 6 rd 3 NL @ 2nd AL Closing Banquet @ Globe Life Park SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 TIME 11:00am Conclusion of Game Championship Game at Allan Saxe Field at University of Texas-Arlington Winners of Saturday 10:30am games Presentation of Softball Championship Awards ALL TIMES LOCAL; CENTRAL TIME *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team 27 BASEBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY, AUGUST 10 8:00am - 4:00pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 8:00am 8:30am Noon-1:30 pm 2:00pm-5:30pm 4:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Opening Banquet @ Gaylord Texan C 1-3 Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Workout Day- Oak Grove Complex Grapevine (Jr. Baseball – 8:30am; Sr. Baseball 10:30am) Lunch @ Longhorn A Community Service Event – Play Ball Managers and Coaches Meeting @ Del Rio room Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn F TEAM PHOTOS IN UNIFORMS @ Globe Life Park in Arlington WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 6:30am -8:30am 8:30am 10:30am 12:30pm – 1:30pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 4:30pm-6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A RBI round table session- Juniors @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Jr. teams-George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Visit Senior Games (see separate game schedule) THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 5:30am – 7:30am 8:30am 10:30am 12:30pm-2:30pm 3:00pm – 4:00pm 4:30pm-6:30pm 6:30pm (tentative) 7:30pm 7:30pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A RBI round table session- Seniors @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Sr. teams-George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Visit Senior Games (see separate game schedule) Junior Games (see separate game schedule) FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 5:30am – 7:30am 7:45am 7:45am 11:15am 12:00pm -3:00pm 4:00pm 6:30pm estimated Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Quarterfinals) Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Quarterfinals) Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Semifinals) Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Departure for Rays/Rangers Game @ Globe Life Park in Arlington (Including dinner at Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame) Pre-Game Ceremonies @ Globe Life Park SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 5:00am – 6:45am TBD TBD TBD 7:30am Conclusion of Game 10:45am Conclusion of Game 1:00pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Junior Championship game teams’ departure for Globe Life Park in Arlington Senior Championship game teams’ departure for Globe Life Park in Arlington All remaining teams depart for Globe Life Park in Arlington Junior Championship Game at Globe Life Park in Arlington Presentation of Junior Championship Game Awards Senior Championship Game at Globe Life Park in Arlington Presentation of Senior Championship Game Awards All teams Lunch @ Globe Life Park in Arlington location SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Tentative: based upon team departures 6:30am – 8:30am Morning 12:00pm Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Hotel checkout/key drop-off All Teams Depart for home cities 28 2015 RBI WORLD SERIES BASEBALL SCHEDULE JUNIORS - AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST Chicago White Sox RBI BGC of Pawtucket RBI Arizona RBI Prince Georges BGC RBI SENIORS - NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST Houston Astros RBI Bradenton RBI Detroit PAL RBI Dominican Republic North RBI EAST Cincinnati Reds RBI Paterson RBI Puerto Rico RBI Houston Astros RBI WEST Arizona RBI Miami Marlins RBI Harrisburg RBI Chicago Cubs/Union League BGC RBI MONDAY, AUGUST 10 TIME 8:00am 6:00pm Team Arrivals Opening Banquet @ Gaylord Texan TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 TIME 8:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm Workout Day@ Oak Grove Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Community Service Event – Play Ball Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Team Photos @ Globe Life Park WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 TIME 8:00am 10:30am 3:00pm 7:30pm Juniors East @ Oak Grove (I) Chicago WS @ PG County Pawtucket @ Arizona Seniors East @ Grapevine HS Houston @ Paterson Juniors West Seniors East @ Colleyville City Park @ Oak Grove (H) DR North @ Detroit Cincinnati @ Houston Houston @ Bradenton Paterson @ Puerto Rico RBI Round Table Session- Juniors Seniors WestSeniors East @ Colleyville HS @ Oak Grove (H) Chicago Cubs @ Harrisburg Puerto Rico @ Cincinnati Seniors West @ Colleyville HS Miami @ Chicago Cubs Harrisburg @ Arizona Seniors West Bicentennial Park Arizona @ Miami THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 TIME 8:00am 10:30am 3:00pm 7:30pm Juniors East @ Colleyville City Park PG County @ Pawtucket Arizona @ Chicago WS Juniors East @ Oak Grove (I) Pawtucket v. Chicago WS* Juniors West Seniors East @ Oak Grove (I) @ Grapevine HS Detroit @ Houston Paterson v. Cincinnati* Bradenton @ DR North Puerto Rico v. Houston* RBI Round Table Session- Seniors Juniors West Juniors East @ The Park at Texas Star @ Wagon Wheel Park PG County v. Arizona* DR North v. Houston* Juniors @ Wagon Wheel Park 4th West @ 1st East Juniors @ Colleyville City Park 3rd East @ 2nd West Juniors @ Colleyville City Park INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS # Juniors Seniors @ Oak Grove (I) @ Oak Grove (H) 4th East @ 1st West 4th West @ 1st East Juniors Seniors @ The Park at Texas Star @ Grapevine HS 3rd West @ 2nd East 3rd East @ 2nd West Juniors Seniors @ Oak Grove (I) @ Grapevine HS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 TIME 7:45am 7:45am 11:15am 7:45am winners 5:00pm Pre- Game SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 7:30am Conclusion of Game 10:45am Conclusion of Game 7:45am winners Seniors West @ Bicentennial Park Harrisburg v. Miami* Arizona v. Chicago Cubs* Juniors West @ Colleyville City Park Houston v. Detroit* 7:45am winners Seniors @ Bicentennial Park 4th East @ 1st West Seniors @ Colleyville HS 3rd West @ 2nd East Seniors @ Colleyville HS 7:45am winners Teams At Globe Life Park: Rays @ Rangers (Dinner & Game) World Series teams recognition @ GLOBE LIFE PARK All Games at Globe Life Park in Arlington Junior Division Championship Game (Friday 10:15am Junior winners) Presentation of Junior Championship Awards Senior Division Championship Game (Friday 10:15am Senior winners) Presentation of Senior Championship Awards ALL TIMES LOCAL; CENTRAL TIME, *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team 29