May 18, 2017
SUBJECT: 2017 BASEBALL SEMI-FINALS
Listed below are the details pertinent to the Division I & II Semi Finals.
DIVISION I PLACE: University of Southern California, Dedeaux Field
1021 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
DATE: Wednesday, May 24
TIME: 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Highest seed selects game time)
Division II PLACE: University of Southern California, Dedeaux Field
1021 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
DATE: Saturday, May 27
TIME: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM (Highest seed selects game time)
DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION/ MATERIALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The semifinal bulletin will be distributed, by email, to all participating coaches and Athletic Directors by Saturday, May 20th at Noon.
ADMISSION
Tickets will be available at the entrance. The ticket booth and gates will open at 2:00 PM for the Division I semifinal, and 9:00 AM for the Division II semifinal. The following passes will be accepted for admission: 2016-17 CIF Los Angeles City Section Executive Pass, CIF Gold Life Pass and the 2016-17 State CIF Athletic Pass.
TICKETS PRICES
Tickets can be purchased at the venue on the day of the game. There will be no pre-sale.
GENERAL ADMISSION $7.00
STUDENT TICKETS (WITH ID CARD) $5.00
CHILDREN W/ADULT (4 and under) FREE
EVENT STAFF
The Section Office will provide all working staff for the semifinal games. The event will be managed by Abel Navar, the Baseball Coordinator.
SUPERVISION
Participating schools are required to provide faculty supervision to maintain seating in assigned area. Passes will be provided for their admission (2). The Athletic Director and/or Administrator from each school are required to monitor the dugout activities and supervise the stadium seating before, during and after the game.
L.A.U.S.D. POLICE
Police for Championship Events will be arranged by the Section Office.
PARTICIPANT PASSES
Athletes and coaches in uniform will be admitted as a team. Each team will have the following passes issued: Two (2) faculty supervision passes and two passes for the school newspaper/yearbook staff (reporter and/or photographer). Two (2) team managers and one (1) score keeper will be allowed admission with the team wearing a shirts with school logo. Administrators and Athletic Directors are asked to use their Section Pass for admission. School photographers and reporters will be allowed on the field prior to 30 minutes before the start of the game, and after the concussion of the game. Administrators and/or athletic director are to be at the gate at team arrive to identify all participants and staff to be admitted. NO ADDITIONAL GUEST ARE TO BE ALLOWED ADMISSION WITH THE TEAM.
HOME TEAM DESIGNATION & SEATING
As voted by the Baseball Advisory Committee, the designated “Home Team” will be the higher seeded team in each playoff game. The “Home Team” is assigned to the third base dugout. The designated visitors will be assigned to the first base dugout. Participating schools are required to provide supervision to maintain seating in assigned area behind their team dugout. Other areas in the stadium will be closed to the public unless additional seating is necessary. Per Section bylaws, only high school age students are allowed on the field and in the dugout.
ENTRANCE TO STADIUM/PARKING: . Dedeaux Field is at 1021 Childs Way, between the Tennis Stadium and Howard Jones football practice field. For directions to Dedeaux Field, use USC website www.usc.edu and click on the general directions link.
Division I: Spectator parking for this event can be accessed from Gate 6 and Parking Structure A. All spectators will enter USC through Gate 6 on Vermont Blvd at 36th Place, between Jefferson and Exposition Blvd.
Division II: Spectator parking for this event can be accessed from Gate 5 and Parking Structure A. All spectators will enter USC through Gate 5 on Jefferson Blvd at McClintock Ave, one block east of Vermont Ave.
PARKING: Parking fee at USC will be $12.00, it is recommended to park in Lot #6 or Structure A. Participating schools will be provide 4 parking vouchers, game officials, and selected guest will be provided a parking voucher to use as payment for parking at the entrance booth. You will be given a receipt by the parking attendant that must be displayed on your dashboard. Team Buses will be allowed to park in the yellow zone on McClintock Street, next to Dedeaux Field
USC DEDEAUX FIELD POLICY – ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN STADIUM
All persons entering the stadium will be subject to search. The following are items of contraband and will not be allowed in the stadium. Glass of any type, plastic bottles larger than 1 liter, broken factory sealed liquid containers, thermoses, cans, weapons, poles, umbrellas, backpacks/bags/purses (larger than 14 inches square), coolers, beach balls, inflatable objects, banners, signs, flags, use of laser pointers, explosives of any type, boom boxes, air horns, whistles, musical instruments, and pets. Exceptions: Service animals for the disabled. Parents with infants are advised to bring their baby supplies in a small size diaper bag. NO BACKPACKS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM. Spectators who become disorderly will be removed from the stadium.
STADIUM CONCESSIONS
TBD.
TEAM LOCKER ROOM FACILITIES
Team locker rooms will not be available at the stadium. Participants are to come dressed in game uniforms. All equipment is to be stored in the dugout during your game. At the end of the contest, you will be required to remove all debris your team produces. General public restrooms will be available before, during and after the game.
OFFICIAL BASEBALL
Diamond is the official baseball sponsor for the CIF Los Angeles City Section. The Diamond CIFLA baseball will be provided by the Athletics Office for the Division I and II semifinal games.
TOWELS
Teams must provide their own towels. Coaches are responsible for removing all items brought in and cleaning up any debris in the dugouts at the end of the game.
BAT PERSON AND BALL RETRIEVER
Each team must provide a bat person and someone to retrieve foul balls along their side of the field. The USC management requests that these students be in uniform. Per Section Bylaws, these assistants must be high school students.
GAME OFFICIALS
The game officials have been assigned and paid for by the Section.
Division I Semi Final Game 1 Division I Semi Final Game 2
Home Plate Bryan Jones Home Plate Dominic Machado
1st Base Michael Walters 1st Base Kevin Danley
2nd Base Donovan Johnson 2nd Base Carlton Harris
3rd Base Greg Rogers 3rd Base Sal Chavez
Division II Semi Final Game 1 Division II Semi Final Game 2
Home Plate Alex Sanchez Home Plate Dax Villalta
1st Base Ray Lombardo 1st Base Doug Belsheim
2nd Base Karl Ross 2nd Base Chris Chegwin
3rd Base Randall Cunningham 3rd Base Bob Paredes
ANNOUNCER AND OFFICIAL SCORER
The Announcer and official score keeper for the Division I & II Semifinal games will be appointed by the CIF LA City Section Office.
BROADCAST, WEB CAST AND RADIO RIGHTS
Broadcast Rights of all Section Championship games are the exclusive property of the CIF Los Angeles City Section. Direct all inquiries for radio, web cast or televised broadcasts to the CIF Los Angeles City Section Office
at least 14 days prior to the event. For a list of fees associated with a third party agreement, contact the Section Office.
MEDIA PASSES
Representatives from verifiable media outlets who are interested in obtaining a “MEDIA CREDENTIAL” for the semi final games can obtain a media credential request form from the section website: www.cif-la.org. Request should be submitted to the Section Office no later than 48 hours prior to the game. All media are to remain outside the playing area and dugouts and remain behind the sideline fencing. Media outlets that will be filming are limited to highlight clips unless they have received approval from Time Warner Cable.
BANDS, DRILL TEAMS AND CHEERLEADERS
Ten (10) participation passes will be given for members of the schools’ Marching Band and Drill Team combine. All individuals must be in full uniform for free admission. Ten (10) participation passes will be given for the cheerleaders that are in full uniform. All auxiliary groups must be accompanied by an adult certificated sponsor/advisory for admission. Bands can play from the stands only, auxiliary groups will not be allowed on the field at anytime. Bands who wish to play the National Anthem prior to the game should contact the Athletics Office prior to the event. Any school requesting to have a student or guest sing the National Anthem should provide students name(s) to John Aguirre at the administrative meeting.
CONDUCT OF COACHES AND PLAYERS
As a representative of the finest baseball teams in the CIF Los Angeles City Section, appropriate behavior and good sportsmanship are the expectation of all participants throughout the playoffs without exception. During the game, all NFHS and CIF rules and regulations will be enforced. Players and coaches must remain in the dugout at all times, except for persons occupying the coach’s box and the on-deck batter. Administrators from participating schools are encouraged to schedule a player and coaches’ meeting prior to the scheduled playoff game to discuss acceptable behaviors before, during and after the game in accordance with Rules and Regulations Governing Interscholastic Athletics; refer to rule Section Bylaws.
POST GAME CELEBRATIONS
Post game celebrations are to be restricted to the infield grass area and not involve any fluids or ice buckets. No water or Gatorade showers will be allowed. USC management is very concerned about their facility and requests your cooperation. Victory celebrations should be in good taste and respectful of facility and opponents.
DUGOUT ACCESS
Only varsity assistant coaches in uniform are permitted to assist in the dugout and/or in the coaches’ boxes. During the game, players and coaches must remain in the dugout at all times, except for persons occupying the coach’s box and the on-deck batter. Each team will be limited to twenty-two (22) uniformed players and may have two managers and one scorekeeper. Excessive personnel will be removed from the dugout. No other personnel are permitted in the dugout before, during or after the game. Per Section Bylaws, only high school age students are allowed on the field and in the dugout. THIS POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
GAME PROTOCOL
Team Arrival - Teams may arrive as early as two (2) hours prior to game time and should plan on beginning team warm-ups in a timely manner as not to interfere with the pre-game infield practice timeline. The teams for the second game will be allowed to warm up on Jones Field (football practice field) if the first game is running late. As voted by the Baseball Advisory Committee, the higher seeded team will be designated the “Home Team”. Submit player starting information and any changes made to the roster to the announcer’s booth upon team arrival to the stadium.
Pre-Game Warm-Up –
Division I: Following section regulations, each team will use the outfield closest to its dugout for warm-up and stretching. There will be no pre-game batting practice (pepper and wiffle ball toss will be allow during the warm-up time in the out field area). Teams will have 20 minutes for infield/outfield; Infield/outfield pre-game will begin at 2:00 for the designated HOME team. Infield/outfield will begin at 2:20 for the designated VISITING team. The team not on the field must remain in the dugout until the completion of infield/outfield practice of the opposing team. In order to eliminate excessive wear of the facility, teams are reminded to not use the area in front of the dugouts during warm ups, no pepper, or other warm-up activities will not be permitted outside the dugout area. To assist with the maintenance of the field and to alleviate any potential damage to the playing surface, your complete cooperation is required. Pre-game warm ups will conclude at 2:40 to allow for the final field prep. Second game timeline will be determined by the end time of the first game.
Division II: Following section regulations, each team will use the outfield closest to its dugout for warm-up and stretching. There will be no pre-game batting practice (pepper and wiffle ball toss will be allow during the warm-up time in the outfield area). Teams will have 20 minutes for infield/outfield; Infield/outfield pre-game will begin at 9:00 for the designated HOME team. Infield/outfield will begin at 9:20 for the designated VISITING team. The team not on the field must remain in the dugout until the completion of infield/outfield practice of the opposing team. In order to eliminate excessive wear of the facility, teams are reminded to not use the area in front of the dugouts during warm ups, no pepper, or other warm-up activities will not be permitted outside the dugout area. To assist with the maintenance of the field and to alleviate any potential damage to the playing surface, your complete cooperation is required. Pre-game warm ups will conclude at 9:40 to allow for the final field prep. Second game timeline will be determined by the end time of the first game.