Marick Gators 11U Invitational

May 31 - June 2, 2013

Marick Fields, Gretna, NE

Round robin play followed by Championship bracket
Medals for 1st & 2nd place teams
$550 registration fee is all-inclusive
Early bird special -- register by February 1, 2013 for $525
No gate fees
Two umpires at all games
T-shirts for all players (limited to 13 players)

Tournament Rules

Tournament Director has the authority to revise or alter the tournament schedule and/or format at any time due to weather, time constraints or other acts of God. No appeals allowed. Tournament Director has final decision.

This is a USSSA sanctioned State Qualifier tournament. Final tournament standings will be updated on the USSSA website shortly after the tournament completes to ensure that all teams are appropriately credited with their USSSA tournament points. All rosters must be submitted prior to the tournament.

Format: Teams will be divided into two round robin pools. Top two teams from each pool will play in single elimination bracket play for the Championship.

Seeding Criteria: 1. Record; 2. Head to Head; 3. Runs Allowed; 4. Run Differential (max +8/-8); 5.USSSA Points; 6. Coin Flip

Home team: Determined by a coin flip for pool play and Championship game. During round one of bracket play, higher seed will be home team. Home team is the official book.

Pitching: All USSSA rules, including pitching rules, will be followed and enforced: 3 maximum innings to pitch the next day, 6 maximum innings per day (rest next day), 8 maximum innings in 3 consecutive days. Pitching cards must be signed and turned in immediately following each game. 2013 USSSA Bat Rules will be enforced.

Batting: Teams can bat 9, 9 plus an EH, or the entire roster and must declare which order they are going to use before the game starts, and continue that order for the entire game. Courtesy runners are allowed for pitchers and catchers.

Game Length: 6 innings. Games will be scheduled 2 hours apart. NO new innings will be started after 1 hour 40. There is no time limit on Championship game. Home plate umpire is the official clock.

Tie Games Pool Play: If a game is tied after all innings have been completed (or at time limit), the game will be recorded as a tie.

Tie Games Championship Game: Championship game, in case of tie, will continue with extra innings to determine winner.

Run Rules as per USSSA guidelines: 15 runs after 3 innings of play. 8 runs after 4 innings of play.

Warm up: Because of field preparation between games and time restrictions, no pre-game infield practice will be allowed on field. One hour prior to scheduled game start time, teams will be allowed to warm up in Marick Gator Shed. Please be courteous as you will be sharing the shed with another team. Please be sure to make your players aware of all Shed Rules: No metal cleats. No food or drink (including sports drink). Only uniformed players, coaches and tournament officials/volunteers will be allowed in shed (for safety purposes.)

Ejection: Any coach or player ejected from a game by an umpire shall be ineligible to play or coach their next scheduled game. If a coach or player is ejected a second time, he is ineligible for the remainder of the tournament. Tournament officials reserve the right to eject any player, coach or parent for unruly behavior. Failure to comply will result in an automatic forfeit for the team.

Inclement Weather: Games less than 3full innings, if suspended due to weather, will be resumed at the point of suspension. Three innings played is considered a complete game.

Weather Refund Policy

Our goal is have every team play a minimum of 3 games. In case of inclement weather, the following refunds will apply:

No games played: $350 entry fee refund

One game played: $250 entry fee refund

Two games played: No refund

No-show or forfeit results in NO refund.

No outside food, drink, grills, etc. Concessions will be on site with full meals available. Please park in designated areas. Marick Gators and Hagge family are not responsible to damage to vehicles (including foul balls.)

Thanks for playing in our tournament and good luck!

REGISTRATION FORM

Marick Gators 11U Invitational Hosted by the 11U Marick Gators

This is anOpen Tournament

May 31- June 2, 2013

All Inclusive Entry Fee $550 (Registration, Gate Fee & Player T-Shirts)

All teams must have a valid 2013 USSSA Team Registration with a copy of USSSA insurance

TEAM NAME:______

USSSA SANCTION NUMBER:______

CONTACT INFORMATION

MANAGER: ______

ADDRESS: ______

CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______

HOME PHONE:______CELL PHONE:______

EMAIL:______

NOTES:

Entries are on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited to 10 teams. Your spot is only reserved with full payment. Upon payment, you will receive email confirmation of your entry. All entries are due paid in full by March 1, 2013 to reserve your spot. If registered by February 1, 2013, entry fee will be $525. Entry fee includes gate fees as well as tournament t-shirts for each player.

Questions, contact Jeremy Gilfry at (402) 639-5750 or

MAIL COMPLETED ENTRY FORM AND CHECK PAYABLE TO 11U Marick Gators to:

Jeremy Gilfry

18923 Margo Street

Omaha, NE68136

Withdrawals:

$150 Administrative Fee deducted from entry fee if received 30 days in advance of start of tournament only – otherwise no refund will be offered.

Weather Refund Policy

Our goal is have every team play a minimum of 3 games. In case of inclement weather, the following refunds will apply:

No games played: $350 entry fee refund

One game played: $250 entry fee refund

Two more games: No refund

MARICK GATORS 11U INVITATIONAL

TEAM PROGAM/ROSTER

T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT: March 1, 2013

ACCURACY ON SIZES IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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Head Coach ______

Assistant Coach ______

(Coaches t-shirts are not included in the entry fee. If you would like to order a coach t-shirt, please include size and an additional $15 per shirt)

T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY TEAM ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT AT THE CHECK-IN SITE AFTER ALL FUNDS ARE RECEIVED