ABCDE
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2026 PINTO 8U Coach Pitch International Baseball Classic
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FACT SHEET
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OFFICIAL EVENT NAME
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2026 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 09, 2026
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TOURNAMENT DATES
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Friday, July 10, thru Sunday, July 12, 2026 - Monday, July 13, 2026 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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*Oasis Sports Complex, 1677 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL 62959
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Metal Cleats are allowed at Mtn Dew Park, other than on the pitcher's mound. Rubber or molded cleats are allowed.
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No Metal Cleats are allowed at the Oasis Sports Complex anywhere.
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Metal Cleats are allowed at Ray Fosse Park.
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HOST
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VISIT SI , City of Marion, Illinois
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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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Mtn Dew Park, 1000 Miners Drive, Marion, Illnois 62959 (618-998-8499)
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Oasis Sports Complex, 1677 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL 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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Randy Crompton (M) 618-967-0321 (E) r.crompton@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 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) 618-997-3690 (M) 618-922-1547 (E) aspiller@visitsi.com
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TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR ALL TEAMS
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Ashlee Spiller (W) 618-997-3690 (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 for coaches and players on July 9, 2026 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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*Best Western, 400 Comfort Drive, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 998-1220 Nightly Rate $130.00 Plus Tax
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2 Double Beds/Mini Fridge & Microwave, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet, Parking and Pool
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*MORE HOTELS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS LIST WHEN WE RECEIVE THEIR CONTRACTS BACK*
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PLEASE BOOK ALL YOUR TEAMS ROOMS THROUGH THE LINK BELOW
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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/92b7/
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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 9, at 3:30 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 the manager and one additional coach from each team.*
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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 9, 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 9, at 4:30 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, and Oasis Sports Complex. Two and under are free.
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* Players 15 and under wearing their team uniform top (Tee-Shirt) will be allowed to enter all 8U games free.
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**Anyone wanting to attend the Thrillbillies game on Friday Night will be required to purchase a ticket at the box office.
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FOOD AND DRINKS
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* No Outside Food or Drinks may be brought into the Mtn. Dew Stadium or the Oasis Sports Complex
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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 1/24/2026
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