Jamboree FAQs

To maximize your enjoyment, here are some helpful tips in planning your trip to the 2011 Jamboree.
Supplies
• Can I bring backpacks, picnic blankets, baby stroller’s etc? Yes.
• Things to bring: Lawn chairs, bug spray, rain gear.
• Things not to bring: Glass containers, grills, fireworks or anything else illegal.

Weather
• What are the summer weather temperatures? Air 87 Water 79.
• Will there be a shaded area? Yes. but shaded space is limited.
• Is there a covered, day area at the site in case it rains? Yes, but space is limited to outside tents in the picnic area.
• Dress comfortably, put on some sunscreen, perhaps wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Special Accommodations
• Are there handicap accessibility bathroom facilities? Yes, there are handicapped stalls located in the restrooms of the main building and additional handicapped port-a-potties located at various locations throughout the complex.

Seating
• Ball Park seating?
• Are lawn chairs or picnic blankets permitted? Yes.

Health Services
• Will there be a medical tent? Yes, There will be an EMS station located by the flag pool in front of the playground.
• How far is the closest hospital? The closest hospital, Sentara Leigh Memorial, is less than 5 miles from the complex.  Additionally, Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughter is located in downtown Norfolk.

Attractions At The Site
• What type of booths will be there? In addition to the main concession, there will be mini-concessions and stands selling cotton candy, snow cones, hamburgers, hotdogs, soda, water, etc.
• Will there be things for kids to do? Yes, besides the playground area, there will be a variety of games for children of all ages.
• Special activities for families? Yes, family and friends are encouraged to attend the team picnic Saturday afternoon and breakfast on Sunday morning.  Tickets will be on sale at the complex. 

Parking
• How close to the site can we park? While we try to park as many cars as we can in the immediate area, they may be a short walk for some.  Please let the parking attendants know of any special needs you may have.
• Will there be a shuttle service? No.
• Will there be security at parking areas? No.
• Will cars be blocked, or able to leave at will? Cars will be parked so everyone can leave at their will.
• Is there handicap parking? Yes.
• Free parking.
• Can we bring bikes? Yes, but also bring lock.

Food
• Can we bring our food? Yes.
• What type of food vendors will there be? Typical Ball Park menu.
• Are there picnic areas? There is a covered eating area...first come first serve.  .
• Will there be beer sold or consumed on the premises? No, alcohol is not permitted.
• Bring along cash for food and beverages.  Credit Cards are not accepted.

Accommodations
• Are there bathroom facilities, washrooms, etc? Yes, there a full bathroom facilities in the main building. 
• Local hotels, and places to stay? Yes, there are many hotels within a short range of complex. 

Pets
• Are pets allowed on the site? No. (except service animals)

Safety Equipment
All teams are required to bring their own safety equipment; this is to include NOCSAE approved batting helmets and full catcher gear which  must include a dangling throat guard,. on all catcher masks.

Scheduling
In order to properly plan for events and schedule games the attached roster  and special event form  MUST be filled out completely and  MUST be received no later than  APRIL 23, 2011. Manager  & Coaches are required to provide address, phone & email (if possible) on the roster. If there is a problem and you will not be able to follow through with this please contact one of the committee members. We will try to accommodate each team’s scheduling needs.  Please note on the roster forms if your team is available to play on Sunday. Game schedules will be distributed at the pre-tournament meeting Friday night.

Game & Event Guidelines
Certain guidelines have been established for playing the baseball games as follows:

1. Time limits for all games will be one hour and thirty minutes. Following each game, teams will line up and congratulate each other.
2. Buddies will be available at the fields for each team upon your request. If you bring your own buddies, please limit them to four (4) per team. It is mandatory that the buddies traveling with the team will be listed on the team’s roster. It is requested that only children be used as buddies.
3. Coaches are allowed on the field when the team is playing defense.
4. A minimum of nine (9) and maximum of fifteen (15) players per roster. Each player bats each inning and all players play in the field each inning.
5. A team manager pitches to his/her own players or helps them with the batting tee.
6. The complete batting order hits each inning and then is reversed for the next inning.
7. The last batter each inning is announced and will clear the bases.
8. Players bat until they hit the ball or are helped by the manager/buddy.
9. No score is kept, and all games are announced using a P.A. system.
10. Ball fields are to be standard Little League size.
11. Players run the bases even if they are out. Let’s make this a positive day with a lot of fun and no disappointments.
12. So that the games start promptly, please have your team at their scheduled field fifteen (15) minutes prior to their scheduled time and your lineup turned in to the press box.
13. Games will be played on Sunday morning based on the existing schedule. If you do not wish to play on Sunday, please indicate this when you send in your team roster.
14. All Little League safety rules and equipment will be required during the games. Each team should bring their own helmets and catchers gear and batting tee. Balls will be provided
15. Each player will be provided $5.00 worth of Challenger money to use at carnival games, a grab bag.
16. Remember these kids are winners every time they show up at the field, catch or throw the ball, and run the bases. Have fun, play hard, and play safe!

All teams are welcome! PLEASE email the attached event form and roster to jhardison@verizon.net  wsvannoy@aol.com or Terryy4@gmail.com

 

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