THE FIRST PITCH 2/19/2011 - 2/20/2011

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HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT WEEKEND!!!

 

 

"FIRST PITCH" IS OUR ANNUAL KICKOFF TOURNAMENT! 

@ Lakeshore Park

Lakeshore Park
6410 S. Northshore Drive


A 3 Game Guarantee (weather permitting)
Saturday; Sunday tournament
Entry fees: 8U COACH PITCH-Free

Event Fees
 9U-12U $200
 13U-14U OPEN $250
 EAST TN MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN 60/90  $250
 EAST TN MIDDLE SCHOOL AAJV 54 80 $250

***PLEASE NOTE 13U WILL PLAY 60/90 NOT 54/80 AT LAKESHORE*****

3 passes per team

GATE: $7.00 DAILY/$12.00 WEEKEND * 15U FREE * 

SENIOR DISCOUNT: $5.00 DAY/$10.00 WEEKEND

Contact for First Pitch is Lenny Hayes
865-441-1367
or lennyhayes@comcast.net

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THE MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL CHALLENGE

TOURNAMENT DATES:  FEB 20-21; MARCH 6-7; MARCH 14-15; MARCH 20-21; MARCH 26-28, APRIL 9-11; APRIL 16-18, APRIL 23-25.

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ENTRY FEE: IS $250.00 PER TOURNAMENT OR YOU MAY PAY $625.00 TO PLAY IN 5 OF THE 8 EVENTS LISTED ABOVE BY FEBRUARY 15TH. (SAVINGS OF $625.00)

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THERE WILL BE 2 DIVISIONS, A MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN 60/90 AND A MIDDLE JV “AA” 54/80.

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IF WE GET 8 TEAMS SIGNED UP IN EACH DIVISION THE 2 TEAMS WITH THE MOST POINTS AFTER APRIL 26TH WILL WIN A $500.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM WORTH AND 15 TICKETS TO SEE THE ATLANTA BRAVES PLAY, A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE A CHAMPIONSHIP!

 

 

American Pastime by dhickey05. 

Please visit USSSA to sanction your team and post your roster.  Your roster must be correct online before your first game or you may be subject to forfeit any games that are protested against.  

This year USSSA Baseball had some rule changes, please visit the bylaws page below where you can print off a copy.

Baseball ByLaws 

American Pastime by dhickey05.

 PREMIER SPORTS AND USSSA BASEBALL ARE PROVIDING COACHES, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES AS SCORES, SCHEDULES AND PITCHING STATS ARE ADDED DURING THE EVENT.  SIGN UP BY CLICKING TEXT MESSAGING TO THE LEFT OF THE TOURNAMENT.

American Pastime by dhickey05.

INSURANCE

Purchase USSSA Team Insurance

Click here - www.USSSA Insurance.com

ALL TEAMS MUST SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE THIER FIRST GAME EITHER TO THE GATE, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, UMPIRES OF YOUR FIRST GAME. PLEASE HAVE THIS DOCUMENT ALONG WITH YOUR ROSTER ON YOU AT ALL TIMES.

American Pastime by dhickey05.

 

Classifications of Play – The USSSA Baseball program shall offer four (4) classifications of play: Major, AAA, AA & A. The criteria for classifying teams shall be the overall offensive and defensive strength and experience of the team.

State Directors shall have sole authority to classify teams within their respective state and the authority to classify and / or re-classify any team during the current season, except when team classification has been assigned by the USSSA Baseball National Committee.

The "Major" classification is designed for the most competitive, "select" teams.  Players on these teams may be recruited from any state.  This is our most talented and highly skilled division, and provides outstanding teams, who take great pride in competing day in and day out against the best competition available.

The "AAA" classification is designed for those "select" or "recruited" or "frozen" teams which cannot attain qualification at the Major level.  If USSSA finds AAA teams consistently winning within the AAA class, we reserve the right (Rule 3.03) to elevate such teams to Major.  The AAA classification is intended to be the "middle ground" for travel type teams in USSSA.

The "AA" classification is designed for those "select" or "recruited" or "frozen" teams which cannot attain qualification at the AAA level.  If USSSA finds AA teams consistently winning within the AA class, we reserve the right (Rule 3.03) to elevate such teams to AAA.

The "A" is a Rec classification is designed for those "recreation level" teams which are bound by geographic league boundaries and restricted rosters.

 

American Pastime by dhickey05.

To be bracketed in any tournament all teams needing lodging must book lodging through www.teamtournamenttravel.com

 
 
 
Messaging
The Thunder Valley Clash is providing coaches, friends, and family with an opportunity to get stats sent to their phone via text message as they are added during the event. Sign up to get game scores and pitching statistics sent right to your phone by clicking here.
At Premier Sports Productions, we take great pride in the level of talent of the college bound players that attend our tournament.  We strive to ensure that your experience at our tournament will meet all your expectations - from the competitive level of play to the opportunities for exposure to college coaches.
We've enhanced our tournament services to help make your participation in our event more interactive and enjoyable. 

You can sign up for messaging to keep up with pitching records and scores of games you can't attend.  Your family and friends at home can also keep up with your results.

Of course, we'll be posting the scores online ASAP and will show the standings and tie-breakers as the tournament progresses.

Keep your eye on this column for the latest updates.