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Controversial Plays / Umpires Decisions

Only the manager will be allowed to discuss an umpire’s decision or

any play of a controversial nature. The home plate umpire will be in-

formed of the identity of each team’s manager prior to the start of the

game.

Required Uniform

Managers, Coaches and Players shall wear uniforms consistent with

Babe Ruth All-Star teams. No coaching shorts, player shorts, ragged

shirttails, etc... will be allowed. The commissioner assigned to the

tournament will make the final decision on uniforms. All players must

have the Babe Ruth patch, which is to be worn on the left sleeve, on

the left chest of a vest-type uniform, or on the cap and at least a six-

inch number on the back. NO MANAGERS, COACHES OR PLAY-

ERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD WITHOUT THE

PATCH OR NUMBER ON THEIR UNIFORMS.

Catcher’s Gear

Catchers are required to wear a mask, helmet and protective cup dur-

ing warm-ups before and during the game. Also, any other player or

coach used to warm up a pitcher either between innings or in the bull-

pen should wear a helmet and mask.

Batting Helmets

An approved, double ear flap batting helmet must be worn at bat,

when Running the bases, in the on-deck circle, and by any other play-

er that might be coaching at first or third. As well as all bat persons.

Equipment

Bats, gloves, balls and other equipment must be kept in the dugout, in

their proper place, and never on the field. Discarding of any equipment

or other items in an unsportsmanlike manner can result in ejection from

the game. Authorized Players in dugout and on the Field.

Only players, managers, coaches and bat persons will be allowed in

each team’s dugout or on the field. Anyone in the dugout must be on a

league’s roster (except bat person) during the regular season and on

the tournament roster.

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2018

Nebraska Cal Ripken

12-Year-Old Regional

North Platte, Nebraska

July 18 - 22, 2018

All Games Played at Centennial Park

Information Guide for Players, Parents and

Coaches

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Table of Contents

3 - Letter from Tournament Director

4 - Map of North Platte

5 - Regional Tournament Schedule

6 - Tournament Bracket

7 - List of North Platte Hotels

8 - Player & Coach Information

11 - General Tournament Information

For additional information about

the Tournament, Please contact:

Co-Director: Scott Baker - (308) 520-9920

e-mail: [email protected]

Co-Director: Mike Steele - (308) 520-7656

e-mail: [email protected]

Co-Organizer: Courtney Fegter - (308) 221-6865

e-mail: [email protected]

Bring Your State Flag!!

The Midwest Regional Tournament is a tourney of STATE

CHAMPIONS. As a representative of your state, we plan on

your team carrying your flag during the opening ceremony.

Please e-mail your roster, team pictures, and player information to

[email protected].

This needs to be turned in by July 12, 2018.

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General Tournament Information Concessions / T-Shirts / Programs

A fully-stocked concession stand is located at the field. Tourna-

ment T-shirts and programs will be available for purchase. NO

OUTSIDE DRINKS, FOODS, ICE CHESTS WILL BE AL-

LOWED!

Safety

For the safety of our athletes, coaches, fans, and officials -

Great Plains Health & Therapy Center will be on sight for assistance.

Admission to Games Tournament

Tournament Pass (All games): Adult $25; Student (K-12): $20 One Day Pass: Adult $15; Student (K-12): $10

Ages 5 & Under: Free

Umpires

The umpires for these games will enforce all rules and regulations cov-

ered in the official baseball rulebook and the rules and regulations of

Babe Ruth Baseball. Please treat them with respect!

Timely Play

All efforts should be used to keep the tournament on schedule. Manag-

ers and coaches need to keep players moving at all times and avoid

unnecessary delays. Pre-game Infield Practice Teams will be given ten

(10) minutes of infield practice prior to each game with the visiting team taking infield first. Infield practice should begin immediately af-

ter the field maintenance crews have finished their work.

Sportsmanship

Any player, manager, coach or fan acting in an un-sportsmanlike man-

ner will be removed from the playing field and facilities immediately.

These individuals may also be subject to disqualification from the tour-

nament.

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Spending Money

Each player should bring money to possibly purchase a shirt, conces-

sion items, souvenirs or any items they might need.

Host Team

The host team players must abide by the same rules as all other partici-

pating teams.

Photos and Identification

Teams are to send their pictures and player identification to:

Mike Steele at [email protected] by July 12th.

Check-In

Check-in at:

D&N Event Center

501 East Walker Road

Entire team must be present.

Check-In Times: Wednesday, July 18, 2018

North Platte - 2:00 PM

Nebraska - 2:30 PM

Colorado - 3:00 PM

Kansas - 3:30 PM

Iowa - 4:00 PM

Missouri - 4:30 PM

North Dakota - 5:00 PM

Minnesota - 5:30 PM

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Dear Coaches, Players & Parents:

The City of North Platte and the North Platte Youth

Baseball Program are extremely excited to host the 2018

Regional Tournament. We hope your experience in

North Platte will be a memorable one. If you should

have any questions or concerns please contact your

coach, a tournament official, or myself.

North Platte has a variety of hotels available that pro-

vide an assortment of amenities and multiple entertain-

ment options. We are looking forward to meeting you

and making your stay in north Platte an exciting and

wonderful experience. I will also create a private page

on Facebook, called “12-year-old Midwest Regionals”

that will host entertainment and hotel information, and

be more convenient for teams, parents and coaches to

ask questions and receive answers immediately!

Sincerely,

Mike Steele / Scott Baker

Tournament Co-Directors

http://

www.baberuthleague.org/

league-resources/sportsmanship-code.aspx

https://www.baberuthleague.org/batter-up/articles/

sportsmanship-beyond-sports.aspx

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Opening Ceremonies

All participants must attend the opening ceremonies and be dressed in

their game uniforms. Ceremonies will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday,

July 19th. All Participants should be at the field by 10:00 AM.

Game Time

Game lineups MUST BE turned in 1 hour prior to game time. If you do

soft toss drills, we request that you bring your own screen, and do not

hit into the fences.

Team Check-Out

Teams eliminated in afternoon play are expected to check out that same

day. Teams eliminated in evening play should check out the next morn-

ing. Each team should contact the Tournament Director and Tourna-

ment Commissioners before leaving.

Player Conduct

Players conduct must be exemplary at all times, both on and off the

field. If you should need any special assistance, please contact your

manager. Any misconduct could result in a player being disqualified

from the tournament.

Tournament Passes

Players and coaches will be given passes that will admit them to all

games. Be sure to carry these with you at all times. Free admittance

will not be allowed without the pass.

Tournament Awards

Team trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams.

Umpires

The Umpires for these games will enforce all rules and regulations

covered in the official baseball rulebook and the rules and regulation

of Babe Ruth Baseball. Please treat them with respect at all times.

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Player & Coach Information

North Platte Youth Baseball and the City of North Platte are proud to be

your hosts for this tournament. We hope you have a fund and enjoyable

stay with us. Your cooperation with all the rules and regulations isex-

pected and appreciated.

What to Wear

As Champions / representatives of their state, players are expected to

dress neatly at all times. You may, of course, dress casually and com-

fortably. Keep in mind, you are representing your home community at

all times, so you should dress appropriately.

Team Check-In

Team check-ins will be at the D&N Event Center on Wednesday, July

18th. We will be checking teams in starting at 2 pm.

Practice Fields

Practice will not be allowed on Field 2 at any time during the Tourna-

ment. The complex has several other fields that can be utilized for team

practices. They will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Try to limit

practice duration to no more than 1.5 hours.

Picnic

A picnic for all players, coaches and officials will be at 6:30 p.m. on

Wednesday, July 18th at the D&N Event Center.

Coaches Meeting / Breakfast

A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19th start-

ing at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at The First Presbyterian

Church, and a breakfast will be served. The purpose of this meeting is

to go over ground rules and other tournament regulations. The meeting

is to be attended by the Regional Commissioners, Tournament Direc-

tors, Umpires, Managers and Coaches. Address: 1901 Leota Street

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Bracket Tournament seeding will be as follows:

1. Win-Loss Record

2. Head to Head

3. Fewest Runs Given Up

4. Runs Differential (10 per game max)

*Higher seed team will be home team for tournament play.

*If both teams are same seed, then a coin flip will be used.

*You must follow the 2018 Tournament Pitching Rules.

Pool 1 Pool 2

North Platte Nebraska

Colorado North Dakota

Kansas Minnesota

Iowa Missouri

Regional Tournament Schedule

Wednesday, July 18th - 2:00 - 6:00 PM

*All teams check-in at the D&N Event Center *All Managers are to

call Mike Steele (308) 520-7656 when they are one hour away.

*Entire team must be present. *See Page 10 for check-in times.

Wednesday, July 18th - 6:30 PM

*Tournament Picnic at the D&N Event Center

Thursday, July 19th - 8:30 AM

*Managers, Coaches, Umpires & Officials - Breakfast located

at First Presbyterian Church - 1901 Leota Street.

Thursday, July 19th - 10:30 AM

Opening Ceremony - Centennial Park

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Hotels:

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Best Western Plus

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Comfort Inn

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Days Inn

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Fairfield Inn and Suites

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Hampton Inn

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Holiday Inn Express

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Howard Johnson

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Husker Inn

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Knights Inn

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La Quinta Inn & Suites

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Motel 6

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Baymont Inn

451 Halligan Drive · 308-535-9900

Quality Inn & Suites

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Rodeway Inn

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Super 8 Motel

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