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2025 PINTO 8U Coach Pitch International Classic
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FACT SHEET
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OFFICIAL EVENT NAME
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2025 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 10, 2025
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TOURNAMENT DATES
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Friday, July 11, thru Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Monday, July 14, 2025 Will be used as a Rain Date.
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COMPETITION VENUE
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Mtn Dew Park, 1000 Miners Drive, Marion, Illnois 62959 (618-998-8499)
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Ray Fosse Park, 1305 N. Otis Street, Marion, Illinois. 62959
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 NO 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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The Thrillbillies - Mtn Dew Park, 1000 Miners Drive, Marion, Illnois 62959 (618-998-8499)
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Marion Youth Sports Baseball and Softball Association - Ray Fosse Park, 1305 N. Otis Street, Marion, Illinois. 62959
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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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Rachel Stroud (M) 618-922-2090 (E) rstroud@cityofmarionil.gov
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RECOMMENDED AIRPORT
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Lambert International Airport (STL), St. Louis, Missouri
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BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MARION
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T Street Rides, Eric Gayer, (C) 618-923-1079 (E) tstreetpub@yahoo.com
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LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
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Ashlee Spiller (W) 618-997-369 (M) 618-922-1547 (E) aspiller@visitsi.com
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TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR ALL TEAMS
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Ashlee Spiller (W) 618-997-369 (M) 618-922-1547 (E) aspiller@visitsi.com
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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 10, 2025 at the picnic.
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HOUSING DIRECTOR FOR ALL TEAMS
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Ashlee 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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Drury Inn, 2706 West DeYoung, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 997-9600 Nightly Rate @ $144.00 PLus Tax
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2 Queen Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Indoor Pool
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Fairfield Inns and Suites, 1400 Champion Dr. Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-3011 Nightly Rate @169.00 Plus Tax
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2 Queen Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Indoor Pool
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2609 Blue Hernon Drive, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-5602 Nightly Rate @ $180.00 Plus Tax
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2 Queen Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Indoor Pool
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Comfort Inn and Suites, 2403 Black Diamond Road, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-3011 Nightly Rate $153.00 Plus Tax
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2 Queen Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Indoor Pool
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Quality Inn and Suites, 2600 West Main, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 364-3707 Nightly Rate $99.00 Plus Tax
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2 Double Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and 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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Link for all hotel rooms for this tournament. https://pony.hotelplanner.com/Event/8042/
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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 10, at 4:00 PM at Mtn Dew 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 10, at 6:00 PM at Mtn Dew 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 10, at 5:00 PM at Mtn Dew 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 Mtn Dew Park.
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ADMISSION/ENTRY FEES FOR FAMILIES AND FANS
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A Daily Fee of $10.00 per person will be charged at Mt. Dew Park, 2 and under are free. No other sites will be charging a fee.
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** Players 15 and under wearing their team uniform top (Tee-Shirt) will be allowed to enter all games free.
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FOOD AND DRINKS
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* No Outside Food or Drinks may be brought into the Mtn. Dew Stadium.
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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 6/25/2025
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