TO: Tournaments Participants and Team Managers TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS & TEAM MANAGERS: On behalf of Meridian Youth Baseball, I welcome you to Meridian, Idaho for the 2008 Idaho State Babe Ruth State Tournament. We are looking forward to hosting you, your players, your families, and other supporters. The tournament will take place July 15-19 at Settler’s Park in Meridian. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 7:00 p.m. on July 15, and pool play will begin on Wednesday, July 16. 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 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 team photograph with identification of all players and coaches; Team Roster, including uniform numbers and player identification. We need to have this information in Tim’s hands 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 patches must be worn on the upper left sleeve of all players, coaches & managers. Registration Fee: Please submit a check for $100 , payable to ( Meridian Youth Baseball / Softball ) Player Introductions: No outside coolers will be allowed in the park. Programs, souvenir t-shirts and concessions including hot dogs, hamburgers, cold drinks, nachos and other miscellaneous items will be available throughout the tournament. TOURNAMENT DIRECTORY
Tournament Officials: Tim Clare, Tournament Director, Baseball Operations (208) 724-9573 (cell) Mike Moir, Tournment Director, Softball Operations (208) 850-7495 (cell) Bret Lopeman, Umpire in Chief (208) 484-5018 (home)
Tournament Headquarters: Settlers Park The State Officials of the Idaho Babe Ruth Baseball and the hard working Hosts of this Babe Ruth State Tournament have made extensive efforts to make certain your stay in Meridian will be 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 On this page you will find a listing of accommodations available in Meridian. In the event that you are unable to find lodging, please contact the Tournament Director for assistance as soon as possible. Other lodging locations with group rates may be found on our web site under accommodations.
Best Western Rama Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comfort Suite Hampton Inn & Suites2610 E. Freeway Drive 875 S. Allen Day Pass (good for 1 entire day only, on day of purchase) Team members will be issued a Tournament Pass that will allow entry into the Tournament. Picture identification may also be required. You must have the pass with you 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. The winner of this Tournament will advance to the Babe Ruth Regional Tournament in Lewiston, Idaho. Miscellaneous note to Managers: Please note that there will be no use of EH/DH, and there will be no Courtesy Runners. 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 Directions to Settler’s Park:
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