WELCOME TO THE 8TH ANNUAL
                    ED RALL MEMORIAL
                       TOURNAMENT
                        August 21st - 23rd, 2009

In 2008 we registered 132 teams making this the largest
single weekend tournament in the New York region!
      
************IMPORTANT MESSAGE************
ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK IN PRIOR TO FIRST GAME OF TOURNAMENT!!
CHECK IN DATES/TIMES:
   FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2:00P-4:30P                                    
   SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 8:00A - 2:00P
LOCATION: SMITH ROAD COMPLEX (ONLY SITE FOR CHECK IN !!) see field directions

THANK YOU

OPENING CEREMONY WILL BE FRIDAY 8-21-09 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 with 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 8th Annual Ed Rall Tournament. Hoping to make this year the best and biggest tournament we’ve ever had.




 Now Accepting registrations for the 2009 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 12th!!! 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= $525 ($575 if received after August 1)
Dates: Friday,Aug 21st-Sunday,Aug-23rd


What you get for your money, includes:
- Umpire Fee's 
    
- Game Balls [approx. 2 per game] Medallions 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 divisions with 6 or less teams will make the play-offs on Sunday, the tournament concludes with a Single elimination style format. All Teams seeded lower than 6th will get a Consolation game on sunday.

-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
                  * 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 BESR Certified to
                  be eligible 
                * 90' Bases * 60'6" pitching
                  distance
 
             14-Year Old Rules: 
                * NHSF rules apply 
                * Bats must be BESR Certified to
                  be eligible 
                * 90' Bases * 60'6" pitching
                  distance 
             15-16 Year Old Rules: 
                * NHSF rules apply 
                * Bats must be BESR 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.
* 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                        
                      2009!!!}