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2023 PINTO 8U Coach Pitch International Classic
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FACT SHEET
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OFFICIAL EVENT NAME
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2023 AGE PINTO 8U Coach Pitch International Baseball Classic
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CITY OF EVENT
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Marion, Illinois
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REPORT DATE
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Thursday, July 06, 2023
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TOURNAMENT DATES
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Friday, July 7, thru Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Monday, July 10, 2023 Will be used as a Rain Date.
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COMPETITION VENUE
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Thrillville Ball Park, 1000 Miner Drive, Marion, Illnois 62959 (618-998-8499)
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Marion City Park Ball Fields, 1305 N. Otis Street, Marion, Illinois. 62959
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 Metal cleats are allowed, rubber or molded clets are allowed. Flat rubber shoes are not recommended.
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HOST
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Thrillville Ball Park, 1000 Miner Drive, Marion, Illnois 62959 (618-998-8499)
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PONY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
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Steve Miller, (M) 618-967-4073, (E) s.miller@pony.org
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 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN
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Stephanie Allen (M) 618-967-1783 (E) s.allen@pony.org
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RECOMMENDED AIRPORT
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Lambert International Airport (STL), St. Louis, Missouri
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BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO MARION - INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
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Southwest Bus Company, Sarah Juelfs, (B) 618-826-2323 (E) sjuelfs@swibco.net
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LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
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Steve Miller, (M) 618-967-4073, (E) s.miller@pony.org
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TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR ALL TEAMS
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Steve Miller, (M) 618-967-4073, (E) s.miller@pony.org
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HOUSING AND FEEDING
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Out Of Area Teams Must Stay In one of the listed hotels below to play in this tournament.
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Teams are on their own for room and meals. A meal will be provided on July 6, 2023 at the picnic.
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HOUSING DIRECTOR FOR ALL TEAMS
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Ashley Spiller (W) 618-997-369 (M) 618-922-1547 (E) aspiller@visitsi.com
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 FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS HOUSING - ALL TEAMS
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2609 Blue Heron Dr. Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-5602 Nightly Rate $149.00 Plus Tax
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2 Queen Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Indoor Pool
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Fairfield Inn/Suites By Marriott, 1400 Champion Dr. Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-3011 Nightly Rate $139.00 Plus Tax
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2 Queen Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Indoor Pool
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Please download and fill out the Hotel Rooming List Form below and email to hotels@pony.org
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https://pony.hotelplanner.com/Event/51a5/
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It is mandatory for all out of area teams to stay at one of these approved hotels.
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* Failure to stay at approved PONY Housing will result in removal from the tournament.
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PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING
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Thursday, July 6, at 4:30 PM at Thrillville Ball Park, TJ's Diamond Club, 1000 mIners Drive, Marion, Illinois (618) 988-8499
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* This meeting is mandatory for all managers and coaches.
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BAT TESTING
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Will be conducted before and after the PRE- TOURNAMENT MEETING.
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SKILLS NIGHT CONTEST
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*Thursday, July 6, at 7:00 PM at Thrillville Ball Park, 1000 mIners Drive, Marion, Illinois (618) 988-8499
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*HOME RUN HITTING CONTEST & FASTEST RUNNER CONTEST
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* This is mandatory for all managers, coaches, and players.
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WELCOME TO THE 8U BASEBALL CLASSIC PRE-TOURNAMENT PARTY
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Thursday July 7, at 5:30 PM at Thrillville Ball Park, 1000 mIners Drive, Marion, Illinois (618) 988-8499
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Players and Coaches will enjoy a picnic and a night of fun at the Thrillville Ball Park.
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ADMISSION/ENTRY FEES FOR FAMILIES AND FANS
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Tournament Pass $20.00 or Daily Fee $5.00, 2 and under free
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GIFT EXCHANGE
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PONY Recommends exchanging a small gift with your opponent before your "first" game.
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OFFICIAL BASEBALL
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Wilson A-1075 BSST
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PRACTICE SCHEDULE
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Randy Crompton (M) 618-967-0321 (E) r.crompton@pony.org
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EXTRA GAMES ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
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Practice Games for International Teams arriving early. Steve Miller Email s.miller@pony,org
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ILLINOIS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
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The State of Illinois has passed new "Youth Sports Concussion Protocols" legislation effective August 3, 2015.
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The new law applies to all youth sports organizations which sponsors or conducts amateur sports competitions.
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Public Act 099-0245
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* Mandatory Attendance
revised 3/31/2023
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