2006 USSSA Baseball 13 AAA World Series
Canton Sports Center
Canton, Michigan
July 16-23, 2006
Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the 2006 USSSA Baseball 13 AAA World Series. Your tournament host will be Michigan USSSA Sports and it will be our goal to create an experience that the players, coaches and families will remember for the rest of their lives. Your USSSA Baseball State Director will enter teams in the appropriate age and the appropriate division of play. Click here for your USSSA State Director. The tournament will be played at The Canton Sports Center, in Canton, Michigan, July16-23, 2006.
The USSSA Baseball program will use the "Pool-Play" format in this World Series. Teams will be placed in pools, then advance to either a double elimination championship bracket or a single elimination consolation bracket. The exact format of the tournament, e.g., number of pools, number of teams in each pool, etc., will be set by the Tournament Director following USSSA Baseball guidelines and be approved by the USSSA Baseball National Committee.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY YOUR STATE DIRECTOR BY JULY 1, 2006: 1) World Series Entry Form, 2) Cashier’s Check or Money Order (Made payable to USSSA Baseball), 3) Official USSSA Roster Form with Signatures, 4) Typed Roster (please include player’s names, uniform number, position, hometown), 5) Team Picture. The State Director will then forward this material to: Michigan USSSA Baseball, 33600 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 to guarantee your spot in the tournament. Your entry fee, in the amount of $495.00 should be made payable to USSSA Baseball.
THE OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER MUST BE ENTERED ON-LINE AT WWW.USSSA.COM TO BE CONSIDERED VALID FOR THE WORLD SERIES. THIS ROSTER MUST BE THE ONE THAT WAS SUBMITTED TO YOUR STATE AND/OR AREA DIRECTOR WHEN YOUR TEAM QUALIFIED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN YOUR TEAM SUSPENSION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THIS TOURNAMENT. PLAYERS WILL BE INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED IN AT EACH TOURNAMENT WITH PROPER USSSA APPROVED ID OR BIRTH CERTIFICATES IN HAND.
PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS TOURNAMENT WILL BE INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED IN AT THE Canton Sports Center, TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS, SUNDAY, JULY 16 FROM 11:00AM TO 4:00PM WITH PROPER BIRTH CERTIFICATES IN HAND.
All players participating in USSSA Baseball tournament play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates in the possession of their team manager. Failure to have a copy of the birth certificate available upon demand will result in the offending team losing the game, being ejected from the tournament, being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, sponsors travel money and tournament berths the team would have been awarded at the tournament.
NOTE:
1. Any player who beforeMay 1 reaches their 14th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 13 and Under National Tournament.
2. Any player can play in a higher age classification but cannot play in a lower age group.
3. Ball field dimensions will be in accordance with USSSA rules per each age division.
4. All players must be fully uniformed, which includes the following: Pants, socks, cap, and team shirt with numbers that are non-duplicating and at least three inches in height.
5. Managers and coaches must wear a baseball cap with team insignia and will be properly dressed. (Coaches may wear coaches’ shorts)
6. While in the field, as a defensive player, team caps must be worn (in proper fashion).
7. Protest on uniforms will not be allowed. It shall be the Tournament Director’s responsibility regarding uniform legality.
8. Metal spikes are prohibited in age groups 9-12
9. A full-use batting helmet which covers the top and back of the head and both sides of the face must be worn by every player while in the on deck circle, when at bat and while on the bases.
10. All bat boys/girls will wear full-use batting helmets when their team is at bat.
11. The catcher must wear protective gear: mask, chest protector, shin guards, protective cup, catcher’s helmet and throat guard. Ages 9-12: Catchers must wear helmet that fully covers their ears.
12. The USSSA Baseball Handbook and the Official Baseball Rules, Sporting News Edition shall govern all playing rules not specifically covered above.
Tournament Headquarters: Canton Sports Center at Victory Park, 46555 W. Michigan Avenue, Canton, MI, 48188, (734) 483-5600 will be open on Sunday, July 16 beginning at 11:00am until the conclusion of the tournament. All information regarding the tournament will be posted Canton Sports Center or on the Michigan USSSA website – www.michusssa.com. Brackets and scores will be updated on this website. Please check in upon arrival so that we know you are here, where you are staying, and make sure all your documents are in order. For more information, email Michigan USSSA at
Bracket schedules will not be mailed out in advance. Bracket will be given to the Team Manager during the Manager’s meeting at The Canton Sports Center Sunday evening July 16.
There will be a Manager’s/Officials Meeting and Reception at 7:30pm Sunday July 16 at The Summit. Two (2) representatives from each Team will be permitted to attend this event. All Teams are required to have a representative in attendance. The official schedule will be distributed at this time.
All Teams MUST check-in Sunday July 16, 2006, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Canton Sports Center, Tournament Headquarters. Managers MUST accompany the Team and bring Birth Certificates or USSSA-approved ID cards.
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00pm at the Canton Sports Center followed by a Team Welcome Party. All teams will participate and should be in full uniform.
Pin Trading has become a tradition at USSSA World Series events. Players will have an opportunity to trade pins throughout the week. Team pins are not mandatory but certainly adds to the fun of this special event. We encourage each team to bring some small item to trade. We suggest that you contact your local Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureaus or other community businesses in your area about obtaining items to trade.
Admission during the tournament will be $7.00 per person per day or $25.00 for a tournament pass. For children (6-12) and seniors (65 and over) the charge will be $5.00 or $20.00 for a tournament pass. Children 6 and under are free. This charge includes everyone except players and team coaches. Coaches will be issued a maximum of three (3) passes per team. PASSES MUST BE PRESENTED TO GAIN ADMITTANCE TO THE PARK, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Awards to be presented:
§ Team Trophies to the first four teams
§ Individual awards to the first four teams
§ Outstanding offensive player award (1)
§ Outstanding defensive player award (1)
§ MVP award (1)
PARK MAP AND DIRECTIONS
13 AAA WORLD SERIES CALENDAR (tentative)
Saturday July 15: Teams are encouraged to check into their hotel
Sunday July 16:
11:00am – 4:30pm: Player check in (mandatory for all players and managers)
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Opening Ceremonies at Canton Sports Center
- Master of Ceremonies
- Parade of Teams
- Official welcome
- Honor Guard
- National Anthem
- Ceremonial First Pitch
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Team Welcome Party – Players and Coaches free - Compliments of Michigan USSSA Baseball and Canton Township
7:30pm – 8:30pm: Managers Meeting at The Summit (2 representatives from each team allowed)
Monday July 17: Pool play begins at Canton Sports Center
- Pool Party at the Summit
Tuesday July 18: Pool play continues
- Laser Tag at Zap Zone
- Tiger Game at Comerica Park
Wednesday July 19: Championship and Consolation play begins
- All Star Contests at Canton Sports Center
- Tiger Game at Comerica Park
Thursday July 20: Championship and Consolation play continues
- Tiger Game at Comerica Park
Friday July 21: Championship and Consolation play continues
- Bowling at SuperBowl
- Tiger Game at Comerica Park
-
Saturday July 22: Championship play continues
- Tiger Game at Comerica Park
Sunday July 23: Championship play
- Tiger Game at Comerica Park
TOURNAMENT HOUSING: Each Team is responsible for their own reservations. Please only use the hotels listed on the information sheet below. These hotels make it possible for this tournament to be held.
USSSA 13U Baseball World SeriesApproved Housing List
Be sure to mention "USSSA 13U Baseball" to receive preferred rate!
HOTEL / RATE / DISTANCE TO CANTON SPORTS CENTER
(minutes) / RESTAURANT / INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER / ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS
Amerisuites Livonia
19300 Haggerty Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
www.amerisuites.com
Contact: Dona Hodney
Phone: 734-953-9224 / $99 +
10.5% tax / 16 / X / X / complimentary breakfast, free high speed internet, on-site laundry
Best Western Livonia
16999 S. Laurel Park Dr.
Livonia, MI 48154
www.bestwestern.com
Contact: Denis Custovic
Phone: 734-464-0050 / $69 +
9.5% tax / 16 / X / complimentary breakfast, free high speed internet, outdoor pool, whirlpool rooms
Clarion Hotel Airport
8600 Merriman
Romulus, MI 48174
www.clarionhotel.com
Contact: Pam Stevenson
Phone: 734-728-7900 / $99.95 +
10.5% tax / 15 / X / X / complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool
Comfort Inn Clocktower
40455 Ann Arbor Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
www.sunbursthospitality.com
Contact: Melissa McBain
Phone: 734-455-8100 / $85 +
10.5% tax / 11 / complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool
Courtyard by Marriott Airport
30653 Flynn Dr.
Romulus, MI 48174
www.courtyard.com/dtwca
Contact: Rachel Mirves
Phone: 866-964-7767 / $99 +
10.5% tax / 17 / X / X / breakfast buffet
Courtyard by Marriott Livonia
17200 N. Laurel Park Dr.
Livonia, MI 48152
www.marriott.com/detlv
Contact: Rachel Mirves
Phone: 866-964-7767 / $99 +
10.5% tax / 16 / X / X / breakfast buffet and Market place for snacks, free high speed internet
Courtyard by Marriott Novi
42700 Eleven Mile Rd.
Novi, MI 48375
www.courtyard.com/dtwnv
Contact: Rachel Mirves
Phone: 866-964-7767 / $99 +
9.5% tax / 23 / X / X / breakfast buffet, free high speed internet
Crowne Plaza Airport
8000 Merriman Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
www.crowneplaza.com
Contact: Annette Beck
Phone: 734-729-2600 / $87 +
14% tax / 15 / X / X / X / courtesy airport shuttle
USSSA 13U Baseball World Series (cont.)
Be sure to mention "USSSA 13U Baseball" to receive preferred rate!
HOTEL / RATE / DISTANCE TO CANTON SPORTS CENTER
(minutes) / RESTAURANT / INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER / ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS
Days Inn Canton
40500 Michigan Ave.
Canton, MI 48188
www.daysinncanton.com
Contact: Diane Christianson
Phone: 734-721-5200 / $72 +
10.5% tax / 6 / complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, on-site laundry
Embassy Suites Hotel
19525 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
www.embassysuiteslivonia.com
Contact: Katie Bachand
Phone: 734-462-6000 / $109 (king)
$129 (Double)
+ 14% tax / 17 / X / X / X / on-site laundry, whirlpool, sauna, evening manager's reception
Hilton Garden Inn Airport
31800 Smith Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
www.hiltongardeninn.com
Contact: Laura Zolnowski
Phone: 734-727-6000 / $89 +
14% tax / 15 / X / X / X / on-site laundry
Holiday Inn Livonia West
17123 N. Laurel Park Dr.
Livonia, MI 48152
www.holiday-inn.com
Contact: Sherri Cavanaugh
Phone: 734-464-1300 / $89 +
14% tax / 16 / X / X / on-site laundry, whirlpool, sauna
Marriott Livonia
17100 N. Laurel Park Dr.
Livonia, MI 48152
www.livoniamarriott.com
Contact: Rachel Mirves
Phone: 866-964-7767 / $109 +
14% tax / 16 / X / X / X / attached to shopping mall
Red Roof Inn Belleville
45501 N. I-94 Service Dr.
Belleville, MI 48111
www.redroof.com
Contact: John Murray
Phone: 734-697-2244 / $57 +
10.5% tax / 9 / refrigerator & microwave available
Red Roof Inn Plymouth
39700 Ann Arbor Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
www.redroof.com
Contact: John Murray
Phone: 734-459-3300 / $57 +
10.5% tax / 12 / refrigerator & microwave available
Quality Inn Airport
7600 Merriman Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
www.qualityinn.com
Contact: Kathy Gannon
Phone: 734-728-2430 / $69.95 +
10.5% tax / 16 / X / complimentary breakfast, on-site laundry
Canton Sports Center
Complex Highlights
Twelve lighted championship diamonds all centrally located
Electronic Scoreboards on all fields
Professional grounds crew on duty
Skinned infields with championship infield mix
Diamonds Bar & Grill-full service restaurant and concessions
Covered Dugouts equipped with drinking fountains
Automatic Irrigation System for all infield and outfield coverage
Spectator protective netting and backstop overhangs
Bleacher seating at all fields
Outdoor pavilion and restroom facility
Easy parking for 700 cars
Easy access to airport, lodging, freeways, and dining
General Information
Office Hours: 8:30 am-10:00 pm
Phone: (734) 483-5600
Field Conditions: (734) 483-2913
Fax: (734) 483-6940
Internet: csc. canton-mi.org
Location: 46555 W. Michigan Avenue
Canton, MI 48188
Canton Staff Directory
Ann Conklin Leisure Services Director
Ann-Marie Carravallah Recreation Coordinator
Jason Lombardo Recreation Specialist
Ellen Duca Clerical
USSSA Staff
Don DeDonatis Tournament Director
Ken Stephens Umpire-In-Chief