I would like to welcome all families, coaches and players attending and participating in the 2021 New England Regional Tournament. As we near the end of another great season and compete in this great event you should be proud of all the accomplishments that you and your teammates have achieved! Your hard work and dedication to our program has paid off. I wish you and your team the best of luck as you move forward. I encourage you all to demonstrate good sportsmanship and teamwork throughout this tournament. My hope is that you enjoy the best that New England has to offer.
I would also like to thank the hundreds of volunteers that have given countless hours to help make our program a big success for the kids. Our volunteers are our biggest asset by far!
Sincerely,
Barry Jordan
Barry Jordan
New England Regional Commissioner International Board Member
2021 CAL RIPKEN
10 YEAR OLD NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
JULY 15 - JULY 23, 2021
FALL RIVER, MA
Team Information Package,
Skills Competition Rules &
Fall River Welcome Guide
PLEASE NOTE: The City of Fall River does NOT allow dogs on the baseball fields.
Team
Information
Package
WELCOME
Welcome coaches and congratulations to all the teams advancing to the 2021 Cal Ripken 10 year old New England Regional Tournament. We welcome you to the City of Fall River. Our city, MIYBL board members, our team and volunteers hope to make you feel comfortable and welcomed during your stay with us. We hope you find our hospitality inviting to your players, coaches and families. I want to personally welcome you and to let you know that I will be available throughout the tournament to help with your needs. We have a wonderful tournament plan to help accommodate all of your team needs while here at the New England Regional Tournament.
Craig Araujo
10U All Star Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TOURNAMENT & SITE DIRECTORS
Host Team Manager
Craig Araujo
Email: craigaraujo31@gmail.com�Phone: 774-644-1885
RI Cal Ripken Commissioner New England Regional 10 Year Old Tournament Director
Everett Downing
Email: ricalriplg@aol.com
Phone: 401-439-6737
State Commissioner of the Eastern Massachusetts Cal Ripken League
Mike Janicki
Email:janicki@tmlp.net
Phone: 508-726-8428
Tournament Commissioner
Mike Janicki Commissioner of the New England Region of Cal Ripken Email:janicki@tmlp.net
Phone: 508-726-8428
Tournament Chairman
Sean Travis, MIYBL Secretary of Baseball
Email: spthollyberry@aol.com
Cell: 617-899-0050
President of MIYBL
Jason Pedder
Email: jasonpedder57@yahoo.com
Cell: 508-615-8465
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL TEAMS
TOURNAMENT WEB PAGE
For updates throughout the tournament, please visit http://www.maplewoodbaseball.net
TOURNAMENT MERCHANDISE
We will have t-shirts for presale until July 5th. Order forms will be e-mailed to each team contact. Please submit your order as a team, please total with the number of youth/adult shirts in the corresponding section. Other merchandise that will be for sale at the park is New England Regional Tournament magnets, official New England Regional Cal Ripken encased baseballs
A limited number of Official Tournament Programs will also be available for sale. The program will contain tournament information, each team’s picture as well as player names, local sponsors and savings offers to local establishments.
CONCESSIONS
Maplewood Park has a cash only concession stand.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Here is a list of local hotels and contact information:
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Westport 41 Old Bedford Road Westport, MA. 774-520-1700 2.5 miles from Maplewood Park Free buffet breakfast, indoor pool, free parking/wifi | Holiday Inn Express Fall River North 360 Airport Rd. Fall River, MA. 508-672-0011 7.9 miles from Maplewood Park |
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Somerset 602 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy Somerset, MA. 774-322-2370 5.9 miles to Maplewood Park Free breakfast, indoor pool, free parking/wifi | Courtyard Marriott Raynham 37 Paramount Drive Raynham, MA 508-822-8383 20 miles from field |
Clarion Seekonk-Providence 940 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 508-336-7300 13.9 miles from Maplewood Park Free hot breakfast, indoor pool, free parking/wifi | |
WELCOME GUIDE
A listing of local attractions, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options are included within this package.
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE (Friday July 16, 2021)
By 11:30 Teams Report to TA Restaurant (408 South Main St. Fall River, MA)
Restaurant parking lot is located on 45 Morgan Street.
12:00 – 1:00 Player Welcome Lunch
Lunch will be provided to players and coaches
Families & guests can purchase lunch in the restaurant
1:30– -2:00 Mandatory Managers Meeting (near concession stand)
2:00 – 2:30 Players Meeting (Lower Field)
2:30 – 3:15 Opening Ceremonies
3:30 – 5:00 Skills Competition and trophy presentations
Parking Lot
CP Field
Lower Field
MIYBL COMPLEX
10 Albert St
Fall River, MA 02721
Directions
Games will be played on the Lower Field and warm ups will be on the CP field. Batting cages are located within the complex. Usage is assigned based upon game schedule.
From 195 East or West Take exit 14A for MA-24 S toward Tiverton R.I/Newport R.I Take exit 2 for Brayton Ave. Follow Brayton Ave. for about a mile. Take a left onto Stafford Rd. The entrance for the parking lot and fields is on your left. |
Ledoux Field
Parking Lot
Entrance
MANAGERS MEETING/TOURNAMENT CREDENTIALS BINDER
There will be a mandatory MANAGERS meeting with the Tournament Director at 1:30 pm on Friday, July 16th. Tournament credential binders MUST be provided at this meeting. These Binders must contain the following documents pursuant to Section 11.04 of the Cal Ripken Rule Book
Credential binders will be then be held by the Tournament Director and returned after your team is eliminated from competition or wins the Tournament.
Each team must bring their state flag (3’x5’) and present it at check-in so that we can recognize each state represented in our tournament.
TOURNAMENT RULES
All Cal Ripken Division Tournament Rules are in effect. ALL Teams must follow these, without exception. All Team Managers are required to have a 2019 Cal Ripken League Official Rule Book in their possession at all times during the Tournament.
PITCHING RECORDS/SUBSTITUTIONS
Tournament substitution and pitching rules shall apply. Please announce all substitutions and player re-entries to the Official Scorer ahead of time located at Field 4. All pitching changes must be given to the Official Scorer and Umpire as well as soon as changes are made. The Official Scorer’s pitching log will govern for Tournament eligibility. We highly recommend all teams verify their pitching log with the Official Scorer upon the conclusion of each game with a Tournament Official or the Official Scorer, and ask Managers to sign the Official Scorebook.
TOURNAMENT UNIFORMS
Babe Ruth League / Cal Ripken Tournament rules require ALL Players and Coaches to be in uniforms with no duplicate jersey numbers. Uniforms must also have Cal Ripken patches affixed to them. Coaches must be in baseball pants matching their team uniforms and have a numbered jersey and matching hat.
HEADGEAR
ALL PERSONNEL warming up a pitcher MUST wear proper headgear! This includes on and off the field, and includes everyone, Players, Managers, Coaches, and Parents. NO EXCEPTIONS.
BASEBALLS
All baseballs will be provided by Cal Ripken. Foul balls are expected to be returned to the umpires immediately. Home run pins will be handed out at the conclusion of the game.
GAME LENGTH
All tournament games shall be 6 innings in length, except when shortened by the mercy rule or extended by extra innings. In case of inclement weather, the game shall be suspended at the time of stoppage and completed at the first available moment as designated by Tournament officials.
BAT BOY (GIRL)
The use of a “batboy” is allowed and that player must have a helmet on at all times, regardless of the age of the bat boy (girl).
OFFICIAL SCOREKEEPER
The HOST shall provide an official scorekeeper. This scorekeeper shall also be the official scorer and keep track of all pitching. Each manager must sign off on the pitching after each game. All substitutions shall be made to the official scorekeeper.
HOME TEAM / DUGOUT ASSIGNMENTS
Home Team is designated on each position of bracket. Home Team shall use the 1st base dugout. All Teams are requested to make sure to clean their respective dugouts prior to leaving.
BATTING CAGES / PRACTICE
The complex has 2 batting cages. CP Field has been assigned as a practice field. 90 minutes prior to start time, the “home” team has CP Field and the “away” team has the batting cages for 30 minutes. 60 minutes prior to start time, the “home” team has the batting cages and the “away” team has CP Field for 30 minutes.
Teams must report to their dugouts on the Field 30 minutes prior to the game. Home team will get 10 minutes on field prior to the start of the game, and then the Visitors will also get 10 minutes. 10 minutes prior to the game all teams shall be warmed up and in their respective dugouts ready for introductions.
STARTING LINEUPS
Lineup cards complete with players first name, last name and uniform #, should be turned into the Official Scorer at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the game.
ON DECK CIRCLES
There are designated on–deck areas, which will be pointed out by the umpires prior to the game. Only one (1) player may be in the on-deck area at any time.
UMPIRES
Be sure to bring umpire fees of $70 per game, per team. Two umpires per game, except for semi and final where three umpires will be used.
PROTEST COMMITTEE
Each Team will provide one (1) person per game, if required, to serve on the Protest Committee. The Manager shall advise the Protest Committee Chairman of his designate 10 minutes prior to the start of each game. Protests must be lodged at the time of the disputed rule interpretation and will be decided at the time of the protest, not after the game. As a clarification, judgment calls cannot be protested.
HOMERUN PINS
A homerun pin will be presented at the end of each game to players for each home run hit during that game.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
At the completion of each game, the official scorekeeper will select a player of the game from each team. Each player selected will be presented with a player of the game pin.
PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL
Please send the following items electronically to Sean Travis at spthollyberry@aol.com This information is needed in electronic format no later than July 16, 2021. Please put “10-Year-Old Regional Info” in the subject line of your email.
NOTE: These items do not take the place of the information that will need to be included with your official tournament documents that will be part of your tournament binder.
Opening ceremonies will include 5 different skill competitions. We ask that you give thought to who is participating in each event prior to your arrival as to facilitate a quick transition from opening ceremonies to our skills competitions.
PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW ENGLAND REGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
Officials of the New England Region of Babe Ruth Baseball and the Host League volunteers will be doing everything possible to ensure that all teams will have a pleasant and memorable experience. We ask for complete cooperation in adhering to the following rules to avoid any conflicts while at the Regional Tournament.
ASSISTANCE: We want all participants to thoroughly enjoy themselves during the tournament. If you need assistance, contact your team manager immediately. The manager, in turn, may request assistance from Tournament Headquarters and the Babe Ruth Tournament Director.
CONDUCT: Players must be on their best behavior both on and off the field. Any misconduct could cause you to be disqualified from participating in the tournament and could adversely affect the rest of the team. Derogatory comments directed toward other players or the umpires will not be tolerated.
SCHEDULE: Follow your team schedule at all times. Be at practice sessions, Regional tournament games and special events ON TIME, and dress appropriately for each function. Players may not leave any event without first receiving approval from the team manager.
APPEARANCE: As representatives of your State we expect you to dress in a manner reflective of your pride in being chosen. You may dress informally and comfortably, however be sure to follow the following guidelines:
BALLPARK: When teams enter the field for the game, they will be in full uniform, no warm ups or hitting shirts will be allowed. When in uniform at the ballpark, players shirts will be tucked in and caps worn properly. Equipment (bats, gloves helmets, etc.) shall be neatly stacked in their proper places at all times (inside the dugout).
UNIFORMS: Each player on the same team shall wear a different number on their uniform. The Official Babe Ruth or Cal Ripken shoulder emblem must be worn on each team members left shoulder sleeve. For sleeveless uniforms the shoulder emblem must be worn on the left chest. Approved caps with the official Cal Ripken or Babe Ruth emblem will be permitted in place of the shoulder emblems.
HOST TEAM: Members of the Host team are treated and are subject to all the same regulations as the other teams in the tournament. All members of the Host team will be required to attend check in and orientation as all of the visiting teams do.
HAVE A GREAT TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE!!
Skills
Competition
Rules
Individual Event Skills Competition
Who: max 2 Players per Team
Goal: Hit Most Home Runs
Award: 1st Place Trophy
Location: Lower Field
Rules: Players will hit off a live pitcher and will attempt to hit a fair ball home run over the fence Most Home Runs win. 8 Swings Per Player in both the preliminary and final rounds. Players must provide their own pitcher. An L-screen will be provided. Top 4 players from preliminary round will participate in the finals. If there is a tie in either round, a Hit Off will be played; 4 Swings each Player until tie is broken. Must use Cal Ripken approved bat.
Who: All player may participate
Goal: To be the fastest runner
Award: 1st Place Trophy
Location: Ledoux Field
Rules: Player will be timed running from start line to finish line. Fastest time wins. Runner must start behind the finish line. Clock starts when the announcer says “GO” and stops when the runner crosses the finish line. If there is a tie for first place, the tied runners will rerun the race.
Who: 2 players per team and any players in a +12 roster
Goal: To have most accurate outfield throwing arm
Award: 1st Place Trophy
Location: CP Field
Rules: Player will have four throws; one to a target at second base, one to a target at third base, and two to a target at home plate. Two points will be awarded for hitting the target at second base. Three points will be awarded for hitting the target at third base. Four points will be awarded for hitting the target at home plate. Players will need to stay within a marked area of centerfield. Targets can be hit on the fly or the bounce. If there is a tie, each player will have an additional throw to the home plate target until tie is broken.
TEAM EVENT SKILLS COMPETITIONS
Who: 4 players (3B, SS, 2B, 1B) and 1 Coach per Team Goal: To have the fastest time turning double plays Awards: 1st Place Medal for each person on team Location: Lower Field
Rules: Players are positions at 3B, SS, 2B, 1B. Coach hits ball to 3B who throws to 2B who throws to 1B. Once the 1B catches the ball, the coach hits the ball to SS who throws to 2B who throws to
1B. Once the 1B catches the ball, the coach hits the ball to 2B who throw to SS who throw to 1B. The clock begins once the coach hits the first ball and ends when the 1B catches the last ball. 2 second penalty for any base missed by fielder. Each team gets two back-to-back turns and keeps best
time. Players may not switch positions between turns.
Who: 4 players per team
Goal: To have the fastest time running the bases Awards: 1st Place Medal for each person on team Location: CP Field
Rules: Team will be timed running a relay race from home plate to home plate (home to first to second to third to home) using a baseball as a baton. The first runner must start within at least one foot on home plate. Clock starts when the announcer says “GO”. The runner will run around the bases and hand the baseball off to the next runner at home plate. The next runner must receive the baseball from the previous runner before he can start. Clock stops when the fourth runner steps on home plate. Any missed base will result in a 3 second penalty. If there is a tie, a Runoff will occur between one runner of each team running home-to-home.
ALL PLAYERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE 40 YARD DASH.
EACH PLAYER MAY COMPETE IN ONE ADDITIONAL EVENT. HOME RUN DERBY IS LIMITED TO 2 PLAYERS.
ONE GROUP OF 4 PLAYERS PER TEAM IN THE TEAM RELAY RACE AND THE TURN TWO CHALLENGE.
ALL REMAINiNG ROSTERED PLAYERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE GOLDEN ARM EVENT. NO PLAYER MAY PARTICiPATE IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE 40 YARD DASH.
Weclome
Packet
Local Attractions
Battleship Cove/Walking Trail 5 Water St. Fall River, MA 2.5 miles from field Ships are open 7 days 9-5 admission required | Veteran’s Memorial Monument located at Bicentennial Park President Ave. Fall River, MA 3.5 miles from field |
Lizzie Borden House 230 2nd St. Fall River, MA 1.6 miles from field | Fall River Marine Museum 70 Water St. Fall River, MA 2.5 miles from field Wed-Sat 10-3 admission required |
Quequechan Walking Trail Wordell St. Fall River, MA 1.2 miles from field | |
Entertainment
Picture Show Cinema 550 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Fall River, MA 1 mile from field | Caddy Shack 900 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 7 miles from field |
Seekonk Grand Prix 1098 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 14 miles from field | Dave and Buster’s 1 Providence Place Providence, RI 20 miles from field |
Supercharged Entertainment 591 Washington St. Wrentham, MA 40 miles from field | |
Restaurants | ||
Fast Food | ||
McDonalds 300 Plymouth Ave. 1.5 miles from field | D’Angelos 16 William S. Canning Blvd. HOURS: 11:00-8:30 | Dunkin Donuts 1099 William S Canning Blvd 1.5 miles from Field |
Jersey Mike's 450 William S Canning Blvd 1.5 miles from field | Taco Bell 195 Mariano Bishop Blvd. 1.5 miles from Field | Al Macs on the Go 550 Newton St, Fall River 1.5 miles from Field |
Burger King 374 William S Canning Blvd 1.5 miles from field | Wendys 5 Mariano Bishop Blvd. 1.5 miles from field | Starbucks 800 William S Canning Blvd. 1.5 miles from Field |
National Chains | ||
Applebee's 300 Plymouth Ave. Fall River 1.5 miles from field | Friendlys 16 William S. Canning Blvd. 1.5 miles | Pub 99 1099 William S Canning Blvd 1.5 miles from Field |
TGI Fridays 455 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 10 miles from field | Olive Garden 80 North Dartmouth Mall North Dartmouth, MA 11 miles from field | Buffalo Wild WIngs 186 North Dartmouth Mall North Dartmouth, MA 11 miles from field |
Local Restaurants | ||
Fall River Grille 363 Second St. Fall River 1.5 miles from field | Scotties 202 Pleasant St. Fall River 2 miles from field | Mesa 21 374 William S Canning Blvd. Fall River 1.5 miles from field |
TA Restaurant 408 South Main St. Fall River 1.4 miles from field | The Cove 195 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Fall River 1.5 miles from Field | Barretts Alehouse 550 Newton St. Fall River 1.5 miles from Field |
Mee Sum Restaurant 1819 S. Main St. Fall River 1.4 miles from field | Barcellos 1214 Stafford Rd. Tiverton, RI 4 miles from field | Atlantic Sports Bar & Restaurant 70 Shove St. Fall River 2.3 miles from field |
Shopping
SouthCoast Marketplace 550 William S. Canning Blvd. Fall River, MA 1 mile from field | Fall River Shopping Center 145 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Fall River, MA 1 mile from field |
RK Swansea Place GAR Highway Swansea, MA 7.5 miles from field | Dartmouth Commons 479 State Road Dartmouth, MA 10 miles from field |
Dartmouth Towne Center 442 State Road Dartmouth, MA 10 miles from field | Dartmouth Mall 200 North Dartmouth Mall Dartmouth, MA 11 miles from field |
Seekonk Square 101 Commerce Way Seekonk, MA 14 miles from field | Providence Place Mall 1 Providence Place Providence, RI 20 miles from field |
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets 1 Outlet Blvd. Wrentham, MA 43 miles from field | Patriot Place 2 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 44 miles from field |
Market Basket 600 William S. Canning Blvd. Fall River, MA 1 mile from field | Stop & Shop 333 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Fall River, MA 1 mile from field or |
Walmart Supercenter 638 Quequechan St. Fall River, MA 1 mile from field | 501 Rodman St. Fall River, MA 1.5 miles from field |
Markets
Golf Courses
Laundry
David’s Laundry Palace 440 Stafford Rd. Fall River, MA 02721 Shopping plaza near the field | Laundry Palace & Dry Cleaners 183 Durfee St. Fall River, MA 02720 2 miles from field |
Fall River Country Club 4232 North Main St. Fall River, MA 508-672-0280 | Swansea Country Club 299 Market St. Swansea, MA 508-379-9886 |
Green Valley Country Club 371 Union St. Fall River, MA 401-847-9543 | |
Medical Services
Saint Anne’s Hospital 795 Middle St. Fall River, MA 02721 1.2 miles from field | Charlton Memorial Hospital 363 Highland Ave. Fall River, MA 02720 3 miles from field |
Southcoast Health Urgent Care 450 William S Canning Blvd Fall RIver, MA 02777 1 mile from field | CVS Minute Clinic 1620 President Ave. Fall River, MA 02720 4 miles from field |
Hasbro Children’s Hospital 593 Eddy St. Providence, RI 02903 19 miles from field | |
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Best of luck to all teams participating in the 2021 Cal Ripken 10U New England Regional Tournament. If you have any questions regarding your visit to Fall River, Massachusetts and the MIYBL baseball complex, please feel free to contact me at anytime. We look forward to seeing you on July 16th.
Sean Travis
Regional Tournament Chairman
MIYBL Secretary of Baseball