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2008 Babe Ruth Softball PNW Regional
TO: Tournament Participants and Team Managers TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS & TEAM MANAGERS: On behalf of the Meridian Youth Baseball/Softball Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate, and welcome you all to Meridian, Idaho for the 2008 Babe Ruth Softball Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament. We are looking forward to hosting you, your players, your families and friends. The tournament will take place July 16-19 at the Leighton Family Baseball/Softball Complex at Settler’s Park in Meridian, Idaho. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00 p.m. on July 16, and pool play will begin on Thursday, July 17. The following Tournament Information will help you prepare for the Tournament. The packet was put together to help in setting forth important information and requirements. Please provide copies of this packet to all members of your team, as well as their parents. In order to run an organized and successful Tournament, we need your cooperation and support. In that regard, there are several items that we will need from you prior to your arrival at the Tournament. Please send the following items electronically in a tiff or jpeg format to Assistant Tournament Director, Tim Clare at tclare@isi-sales.com. One 5x7 or 8x10 team photograph with identification of all players and coaches; Team Roster, including uniform numbers and player identification. We must have this information no later than Wednesday, July 8. Please identify in the subject line on your computer email what you are sending. These items do not take the place of the information that will need to be included with your official tournament documents. Check-In/Managers/Umpires Meeting: Required documents are as follows:
Please note that official Babe Ruth Softball patches must be worn on the front upper left shoulder of all players, coaches & managers. Player Introductions: TOURNAMENT DIRECTORY
Tournament Officials: Tournament Headquarters: Settler’s Park TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS–PLAYER INSTRUCTION The Pacific Northwest Regional Babe Ruth Officials, along with the Meridian Youth Baseball/Softball Board of Directors, have made extensive efforts to make certain your stay in Meridian will be both pleasant and rewarding. Therefore, we shall expect all Tournament participants to fully cooperate with the following rules and regulations pertaining to your personal conduct during your stay. Conduct: LODGING INFORMATION
Best Western Rama Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2610 E. Freeway Drive 875 S. Allen TOURNAMENT TICKET INFORMATION The ticket booth will open (1) hour prior to the first game each day. Ticket prices are based on a carefully planned budget only to cover the cost of the Tournament. Ticket pricing information is as follows: Tournament Passes (good for the entire tournament): Family: (admits 4) $50 Day Pass (good for 1 entire day only, on day of purchase) Single Adult $6 Team members will be issued a Tournament Pass that will allow entry into the Tournament. Picture identification may also be required. Team members must have passes with them at all times.
General information Tournament T-shirts will be available to purchase at the ticket booth on a daily basis. Cost of the T-Shirts will be $15.00. T-Shirts sell out over the first few days of the Tournament, so if you would like to purchase one, we suggest you purchase it early. Miscellaneous note to Managers: Please note that the use of EH/DH is in effect, and there will be Courtesy Runners allowed for pitcher and catcher. Also, a coin flip will decide the home and visitor for each game. There will be a concession stand in operation throughout the tournament. They offer hot dogs, hamburgers, cold drinks, candy, cheese nachos, etc. Water will be provided to each dugout before each game for the players and coaches to use during the game. Programs will also be available for a nominal charge at the ticket booth. Scores from each game will be posted soon after the game is finished at the concession stand. The 12U and 16U Regional champions will advance to the Babe Ruth Softball World Series. Directions to Leighton Family Baseball/Softball Complex at Settler’s Park:
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