Kentucky State Little League: Ky State Little League News
Friday, July 152011 Jr. & Sr. League State Tournament Information
Kentucky District 7,
Little League
Teams,
Welcome to the 2011 Kentucky State Baseball Tournament.
Congratulations on winning your District Tournaments and we hope you
enjoy your State Tournament experience at the Stone Crest Athletic
Complex. We would like to thank Prestonsburg Little League for
hosting this tournament and we hope everyone has a wonderful time.
During the tournament if we can be of any assistance or you need
anything or just want to say Hi, feel free to talk to any or all of us at
anytime. We want to make this the best experience possible for every
girl and parent that participates.
Thanks for coming and we hope you enjoy your stay in Prestonsburg.
Sincerely,
Arnold Wheeler, District Administrator, KY-7
David Wheeler, ADA & Tournament Director
Glen Stanley, ADA & U.I.C.
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2011 Ky. State Tournament – contacts
Arnold Wheeler, District Administrator, KY-7
Home, 478-8188 / Cell, 477-2107
David Wheeler, ADA & Tournament Director
Home 789-6083, Cell 793-2044, Work 789-5315
Ritchie Schoolcraft, Special Asst. Tournament Manager, 226-0350
Glen Stanley, ADA & U.I.C. Home 353-7971, Cell 625-2665Joey Hammond, Asst. Tournament Manager, 791-0208
Tournament Coordinators
Les Stapleton – Field SupervisorAnisia Besley - Treasurer – Finance OfficerJeff Hicks
– Player AgentGeneva Ward – Concession coordinatorRick Hughes & Tim Welch
– AnnouncersCarla Hughes – Chief Score keeperVicki Crisp
– Pitch Count
Kenny Crisp – Field Communications
Greg Slone, VP Grill Master
• Identification
• All Managers and coaches that areauthorized to be in the dugout or on the
field must wear an “approved” picture
I.D. (approved by District 7 Staff) {AllManagers & Coaches must bring this I.D. to
the first game they play.}
• The I.D. Must contain the wearerspicture, name, League affiliation and
team name.
• A driver’s license or company I.D. areNOT acceptable.
• The I.D. must be worn around the neckor clipped the upper part of the shirt inthe front at all times
the persons are inthe park area.
• There will be no exceptions to thisrequirement.
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• FORFEITS: No game may be forfeited or a team disqualified without theauthorization of the Tournament Committee. Violations which may result in
forfeiture or disqualification must be reported immediately to the Regional
Director before further play takes place which would involve a team or
teams affected by such action.
• BENCH / DUGOUT: No one except the players, manager and coach(es)
shall occupy the bench or dugout during a game. (No animals or mascots are
permitted in the dugout)
permitted at all levels. (There must always be a coach in the dugout)
• FAN BEHAVIOR AND ACTION –
• No personal coolers or personal food is permitted inside the park.
• All pets must be on a leash or in a portable cage.
• No Alcoholic Beverages are permitted on the premises.
• No one outside of the team is to come on the playing field. Fans are to stay in the
stands before, during and after the game. Please make several announcements to
this effect to the Parents and Players during the week before the game.
• SIGNS, BANNERS, NOISEMAKERS
• No posters or signs of any kind will be permitted to be adhered (with glue, tape
string or other devices) by any official or unofficial Team or League
representative to any permanent surface of the park No signage posted on behalf
of a team or League may contain derogatory language or sayings or contain the
name of the opponent or any of its players. Please make certain all pep, spirit and
support organizations are aware of this rule.
• No electronic amplification equipment will be allowed in the park, or any other
electronic, mechanical or semi-mechanical noisemaker. (no rocks in a bottle,
“clap hands or boards”)
• Dress Code
• Identification badges must be (worn) displayed by coaches at all times they
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• All Players that are eligible to be in the dugout must be attired in full team
uniform at all times. They must be on the roster and ready to play. {patches mustbe on}
• All coaches and managers must not be attired in “cut off’s” or any other type of
“blue Jeans” pants material. (No jeans of any kind are allowed.) Pants or slacks &
coaching or casual shorts are permitted.
• Casual shoes or tennis shoes should be worn with socks. No sandals of any type
are permitted to be worn by any player or coach. A tee shirt or uniform top must
be worn by all coaches and managers. Cut-off sleeves will not be allowed.
• Any questionable article of clothing or footwear will be decided on by the District
Staff.
• Ground Rules
• Ball bounces over fence, player holds up hand-Umpire verifies
• Ball thrown into “dead-ball” area, book rule. (Tarp & Media areas)
• All Coaches stay behind fence in Dugouts.
• All Players must play 3 outs and bat once each game
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• Report all Sub’s and Re-Entry’s to Umpire at Plate
• DO NOT argue balls and strikes, or judgment calls. This is your warning!
• Ball lodged in Fence/Banners, player holds up hand
• Anyone displaying Un-Sportsmanlike, will be ejected. {throwing bat or helmet inthe dugout}
• Encourage All Players to Slide, they MUST avoid contact.
• 5 warm-up pitches or 1 minute between innings
• Players will wear full gear when warming up pitcher; even in bullpen (use a
protector); have a reserve ready if the catcher is on base
• Only 1 offensive timeout per Inning (Batters stay near plate)
• Only leadoff batter out before each inning; no other player may have or be
swinging bat. There is no “on-deck” position, Rule 1.08, NOTE 1.
• Timeout must be granted by Umpire, before leaving Dugout
• Display Good Sportsmanship before & after the game
• Rule 1.11 (j) Jewelry
• Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry or other metallic items.
• Rubber bands, bracelets, necklaces, power bands or string of any type is not
permitted.
• Medical alert bracelets or medallions may be taped visibly to the body.
• If they were not born with it, or the manager did not issue it to them, they can’t have it on!
• ALTERCATIONS: Any player, manager, or coach who is involved in a physicalor verbal altercation at the game site could be suspended or removed from
tournament play by the Tournament Committee.
• EJECTIONS - Any manager, coach or player ejected from a game will besuspended for the next physically played game (See Rule 4.07). Ejections shall be
noted in the tournament team’s affidavit on the Team Note page. Entry should
include member’s name and date ejected and signed by the Tournament Director
or District Administrator.
• WEATHER
• With the possibility of inclement weather (to include thunder), we remind you that you should beprepared to move to a place of shelter in the event of bad weather conditions. Should it begin to
rain, the games will continue on schedule unless there are signs of lightning or the umpires in
consultation with tournament management determine that it is unsafe to continue.
• Should weather conditions force a postponement or delay, you should immediately leave thebleacher area and heed any announcements made by tournament management. Should evacuation
become necessary, please observe the directions given by uniformed officers as well as
tournament officials. In accordance with adopted Little League policy, if the games are suspended,
the minimum suspension will be 30 minutes after the last sight of lightning or sound of thunder.
Persons leaving the park should seek shelter in their mode of transportation. In all circumstances,
use prudent judgment in determining whether or not you should remain in the dugout or bleachers.
When the decision is made to resume the games, there will be announcements
made throughout the park area, and prior to the resumption of play; an eight
minute warm-up period will be given to both teams.
TEAM & FANS LODGING
? Ramada Inn-Carriage House Restaurant (Paintsville)
624 James Trimble Blvd
Paintsville, KY 41240
1-606-789-4242
1-800-951-4242
(Located within 15 miles of Prestonsburg)
? Microtel Inns · Suites (Prestonsburg)
85 Hal Rogers Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
1-606-889-0331
1-800-771-7171
? Heritage House Hotel (Prestonsburg)1887 North US 23
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-0001
Comfort Suites (KY019)
? 51 Hal Rogers DrivePrestonsburg, KY, US, 41653
Phone: (606) 886-2555 Fax: (606) 886-0198
? Super 8 Motel (Prestonsburg)80 Shoppers Path
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
1-606-886-3355
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? Campgrounds contact Ritchie
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? Jenny Wiley State Resort Park (Prestonsburg)419 Jenny Wiley Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
1-606-886-1790
http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/jw/
? Days Inn (Paintsville)US Highway 321 South
Paintsville, Ky 41240
1-606-789-3551
(Located within 15 miles of Prestonsburg)
Friday, July 11
Survey - Pool Play or Double Elimination