WELCOME TO THE 11TH ANNUAL
ED RALL MEMORIAL
TOURNAMENT
August 17th - 19th, 2012
***NEW FOR 2012***
We've added SOFTBALL to our tournament this year!
We at SYAG Sports would like to express our sincerest thanks to ALL of those who participated in our 10th annual Ed Rall Tournament last year . Over 140 teams in total! Thanks to all of you for keeping us as the largest single weekend tournament in the region. This year we expect to be even bigger!
****** Important Notice **********************
SCHEDULES AND SCORES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON LINE!
ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK IN PRIOR TO FIRST GAME OF TOURNAMENT!!
CHECK IN DATES/TIMES:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2:00P-4:30P
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 8:00A - 2:00P
LOCATION: SMITH ROAD COMPLEX (ONLY SITE FOR CHECK IN !!) see field directions
THANK YOU
OPENING CEREMONY WILL BE FRIDAY 8-17-12 AT 5:00PM
ALL TEAMS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO COME!
WE DO NOT ALLOW PETS, SMOKING OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ANY OF OUR FIELD LOCATIONS
The SYAG Ed Rall Memorial Tournament began in memory of firefighter and longtime SYAG coach Edward Rall. Eddie was an 18 year veteran of the FDNY as a member of Rescue 2, who paid the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. He was a beloved husband and father and a devoted SYAG coach, spending many years improving the SYAG league and its players. This tournament is in Eddie’s honor and to the memory of all those who lost their lives on that tragic day.
SYAG has retired his #2 on all the uniform shirts our players wear in both our baseball and softball programs. As an additional way to honor his memory, all of the SYAG players now wear a #2 on their hats. The League also takes pride in helping two graduating seniors with a scholarship from the funds coming from the net proceeds of the tournament.
On behalf of the Rall family and the Board of Directors of SYAG, we wish to thank you in advance for participating in the 11th Annual Ed Rall Tournament. Hoping to make this year the best and biggest tournament we’ve ever had.
Now Accepting registrations for the 2012 tournament
(for reg and roster forms...see tab on lefthand side entitled "Registration/Roster forms").
Registration for the following Divisions:
8 Year Old
9 Year Old
10 Year Old
11 Year Old
12 Year Old
13 Year Old
14 Year Old
15/16 year Old
Register now!!!!! First Come First Serve Basis ~ Don't Delay!!!
Schedules will be posted on the web.
*** Teams must send registration fee to SYAG (see reg form for details)
*** This site can be used to find all of the latest updates for the tournament.
All questions can be emailed to: braves@syag.com
> DEADLINE August 8th!!! Full payment must be mailed in to lock into the tournament.
> Rules can be found by clicking on Tournament Info.
> Reg and Roster forms can be downloaded by going to Registration/Roster form on left hand side of website
> Check out the different links by clicking on the link icon.
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Prices per team are as follows:
8-year olds to 16-year olds= $575 ($625 if received after August 1)
***ALL FEES RECEIVED AFTER AUGUST 1st DEADLINE MUST BE CERTIFIED OR CASH.***
What you get for your money:
- Umpire Fee's
- Game Balls [2 per game]
- Trophies for all players on the championship teams and
runner up teams in each age group.
- Large Team trophy for championship teams and
runner up teams
- 3 Game minimum (weather permitting)
- Teams will play 2 seeding games between Friday
night and Saturday
- All Age groups with will have play-offs on Sunday. The tournament concludes with a Single elimination style format. All Teams seeded lower than 4th will get a Consolation game on sunday.
- Home team during pool play will be decided by a coin toss.
-The MVP [Most Valuable Player] System:
- To encourage sportsmanship in the tournament,
we have created the MVP System.
- At the conclusion of each game, each teams
coaching staff will pick an MVP from the
other Team.
- That MVP will receive a Medallion honoring
their performance in that game.
What can you expect?
- Fields will be groomed and relined after
every game.
- Tournament officials will be present at all
locations and easily accessible in the
event a problem or question should arise.
- Umpires will be High School Certified Umpires
(for all age groups).
- Travel considerations will be given to all
teams that are traveling a long distance. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
8-Year Old Rules:
* NO dropped 3rd strike
* Infield fly NOT in effect
* Stealing when ball crosses the plate
* Universal batting order(optional)
* 4 Outfielders
* NO stealing Home Plate
* Bats 2 1/4 nothing bigger
* 60' bases * 42' pitching distance
* 5 run limit innings 1-5, 6th inning unlimited
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9-Year Old Rules:
* Infield fly in effect
* NO dropped 3rd strike
* Stealing when call crosses the
plate
* No stealing home plate
* Bats 2 1/4 nothing bigger
* 60' Bases * 46' pitching
distance ______________________________________________________________________________________________
10-Year Old Rules:
* Infield fly in effect
* NO dropped 3rd strike
* Stealing allowed when ball
crosses the plate
* Bats 2 1/4 nothing bigger
* 60' Bases * 46' pitching
distance ______________________________________________________________________________________________
11-Year Old Rules:
* Infield fly in effect
* Dropped 3rd strike
* Leading & Stealing
* Bats may be 2 5/8 nothing
bigger
* 75' Bases * 51' pitching
distance ______________________________________________________________________________________________
12-Year Old Rules:
* Pitchers will receive 1 balk
warning
* Dropped 3rd strike
* Infield fly in effect
* Bats up to 2 3/4 no
restriction on the Minus # on
the bat
* 75' Bases * 51' pitching
distance ______________________________________________________________________________________________
13-Year Old Rules:
* NHSF rules apply
* Bats must be BBCOR Certified to
be eligible
* 90' Bases * 60'6" pitching
distance
14-Year Old Rules:
* NHSF rules apply
* Bats must be BBCOR Certified to
be eligible
* 90' Bases * 60'6" pitching
distance
15-16 Year Old Rules:
* NHSF rules apply
* Bats must be BBCOR Certified to
be eligible
* 90' Bases * 60'6" pitching
distance
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*** NO Restrictions on number of innings Pitchers can pitch in any age group. ***
*****Re-entry rule will apply to all starters with the exception of the pitcher position (the starting pitcher can only re-enter into another position).
****Batting order's for all divisions are Manager/coaches choice, universal, EH or DH are acceptable (only one DH allowed).
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Rosters and Age Rules:
* All Teams must bring a copy of your roster and certificate of insurance to the tournament on the first day. Team rosters MUST have a minimum of 12 players and a max of 18.
* All Teams must bring a copy of each players Birth Certificate, and keep it with you, in the event of a challenge of a player(s) eligibility.
* All ages are as of May 1st.
We look forward to another successful Tournament
for
2012!!!
