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Newest Premier Baseball Tournament in Southeastern PA
Newest Premier Baseball Tournament in Southeastern PA
Newest Premier Baseball Tournament in Southeastern PA
Our tournaments are held in Kennett Square, West Grove, and Media. It is just minutes from the Delaware & Maryland state lines. 3 game minimum. Multiple fields with batting cages, on site parking & snack bar. Hit contact us for registration info. * Champion Tournaments is an independent company with no affiliation to any team and organization*
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Newest Premier Baseball Tournament in Southeastern PA
Newest Premier Baseball Tournament in Southeastern PA
Kennett Unionville Baseball Association Complex
299 Leslie
Kennett Square PA
19348
Avon Grove Little League Complex located at
130 School House Road
West Grove, PA
19390
Media Little League Fields
1900 N Providence Rd
Media PA 19063
Tournament Directors:
Dave Smith & Mitch Vannello
Dave Smith
· Retired school teacher
· Played Professional basebal
Kennett Unionville Baseball Association Complex
299 Leslie
Kennett Square PA
19348
Avon Grove Little League Complex located at
130 School House Road
West Grove, PA
19390
Media Little League Fields
1900 N Providence Rd
Media PA 19063
Tournament Directors:
Dave Smith & Mitch Vannello
Dave Smith
· Retired school teacher
· Played Professional baseball
· Head High School baseball coach
· Athletic Director
· CYO baseball coach
Mitch Vannello
· School teacher
· Played Division 1 baseball
· Coached at various levels of baseball
· Strength & Conditioning Instructor
· Has a facility for batting instruction, strength and conditioning stations for baseball and softball
Tournament Rules
Welcome to the Champion Baseball Tournament at Kennett Square Baseball Association Complex, Avon Grove Little League Complex, Rosehill Park Field, and Bridgeport-Upper Merion Little League Complex. It is our goal that every player and family member have a fantastic experience at our tournament and facility. Our staff is dedicated to making sure your time here is comfortable and enjoyable as you watch the kids play ball and create lasting memories with their teammates.
Fields:
Kennett Unionville Baseball Association Complex 299 Leslie Road Kennett Square,
Avon Grove Little League Field Complex - 130 Schoolhouse Rd., West Grove, Pa 19390
Rosehill Park Field – 227 Rosehill Rd., West Grove, Pa 19390
Bridgeport-Upper Merion Little League - 834 Grove Street, Bridgeport, PA 19405
Games: 3 Game Guarantee Weather Permitting
Ages: 8u, 9u 10u, 11u, 12u
Fee: $650
Schedule: Schedules will be announced on the days prior to the event.
Format:
- Team limited for each age group
- Teams will play 2 pool play games.
- Top seeds will advance to single elimination playoffs on Sunday.
- Teams will be seeded based on records.
- Teams that do not advance from pool play will be scheduled a consolation game on Sunday.
- Metal Bat Only
Tournament payment policy:
Full payment due upon registration
Refund policy:
If zero games played, 100% refund.
If one game played, 50% refund.
If two games played, no refund.
Tournament Rules:
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of rain, we will do everything in our power to stay as close to the game schedule as possible but we may be forced to deviate from the original schedule. If we need to adjust the schedule due to weather or extraordinary circumstances the following policies will be in effect: Our first priority is that each team plays its minimum number of games while trying to stay as close to the original schedule as possible. We will always attempt to have a championship game; we may eliminate the quarter final or semi-final round to ensure a championship game. Team awards will not be distributed if a championship game is not played
TEAM INSURANCE Each team is required to carry its own insurance and submit a certificate of insurance prior to the tournament. A team cannot play a game until we have the COI and it is verified. ALL INSURANCE CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES LISTED AS “ADDITIONAL INSURED” IN THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER SECTION OF THE STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY FORM: LOCATION OF TOURNAMENT. This can be obtained by calling your insurance company and asking them to list the above on the certificate. Please note: we are not requesting to be added as a “named insured” on your policy.
8u – 12u: Rubber molded cleats only
TIME BETWEEN INNINGS Our expectation is that teams will take two minutes between innings. Pitchers are permitted to throw 8 warm-up pitches in their first inning of work & 6 warm-up pitches every subsequent inning. *IF A CATCHER IS STILL GETTING DRESSED, A COACH SHOULD BE READY TO WARM UP THE PITCHER*
11u and older: Infield Fly Rule is in effect. No infield fly for 8u-10u.
LINE UP CARDS All teams must provide their own line up cards. A copy should be given to the opposing team and a game official each game
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT Game balls will be provided by the tournament for all games. Teams are to bring their own practice balls and all other baseball & safety equipment. Teams are allowed to bring team coolers
ADMISSION/CONCESSIONS : Please park in designated areas only. The concession stand has both food and refreshments.
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR Negative/Inappropriate behavior & bad sportsmanship by players, coaches and family members will not be tolerated at the tournament. Please remember that the games are for the kids, not the adults, and we expect each adult to set a positive example for the players through their words and actions. We expect players, parents, coaches & family members to act in a positive manner at all times & with respect for the people and property throughout our local community. Use of noise makers is prohibited during all tournament games. All individuals (players, coaches, parents & fans) are expected to cheer in a positive manner for their own team and never in a negative manner toward the opposing team, including abusive statements directed at umpires. Alcohol & all tobacco products are explicitly prohibited during the tournament.
EJECTION/SUSPENSION POLICY Managers/Coaches: Managers or coaches that are ejected from a game (either by an umpire or a tournament director) must leave the property immediately. If a player is ejected from the game, they must leave the dugout but may stay with family members of the team. Parents/Fans: If a fan or parent is ejected from a game, either by an umpire or a member of the tournament staff, they must leave the property immediately.
Age Eligibility: A player’s age before May 1st of the season will dictate his age group for that season. A player can always play up in age divisions
The team’s manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements as set forth. Each must carry a copy of their roster and copies of birth certificates for each player.
Playing Field
11U-12U: 50x70 8U-10U 46x60
All Pool Play games will be played with a strict 1 hour 40 min. time limit . No new inning will start after the 1hr 40 min time.
Mercy Rules: All Ages: 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, 8 runs after 5 innings.
Trips to the mound: The pitcher must be replaced on the 2nd trip to the mound in any inning and each subsequent visit that inning.
Hitting lineup: 8U-12U: Teams are permitted to bat their entire lineup. They can bat 9 or bat the bus. The lineup must stay with the same number of batters for the entire game. The 10th and 11th players if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. You may also use a DH for your pitcher if you choose.
Scoring: We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. The actual score book of the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff can't keep book, the home team will be the official scorer. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. POOL PLAY RULES
Teams competing in tournaments 8U-12U will be subject to 6 innings or 1 hour/45 min. (no inning can start after 1:40 time limit). If tied at the end of 6 innings, or time limit has expired, the game will end in a tie.
Balk Rules: Ages 11u-12u - Balk warning then balks will be called, no balks for 8u-10u
8u- 12u age groups can steal home. Head first slides allowed. 11u-12u can take leads when stealing, 8u-10u no leads, can steal once ball crosses the plate.
Courtesy runner for pitcher or catcher any time.
Dropped 3rd strike is in effect only for 11u and 12u.
Not covered in the Rules: In the event that any item is not covered in the rules, the tournament directors will make the fairest possible ruling and that ruling will be final!
POOL PLAY RULES
Teams competing in tournaments 8U-12U will be subject to 6 innings or 1 hour/45 min. (no inning can start after 1:40 time limit). If tied at the end 6 innings or time limit has expired the game will end in a tie.
Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules.
Pool play overall record (winning percentage) If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. If three teams are tied – If one team has defeated both other teams, that team advances. If not go to next tiebreak. If still tied - total runs allowed in pool play. If still tied - total runs scored in pool play. If still tied – the website will do a coin toss to break the tie. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc.
8u - 12u will have 1 umpire for all games. No infield practice will be allowed during the tournaments.
Awards: will be presented to the Championship team
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