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BPA - Baseball Player's Association WORLD SERIES
11u Gold & Silver Divisions

July 18-22, 2012
Bailey Park – Battle Creek,  MI
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Check in Begins: Wednesday, July 18th at 1:00 PM – see details below

Games Start: Thursday, July 19th at 8:00 AM
Entry into this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT contact the Tournament Director to request an exemption from early start,
as ALL Teams will be expected to be ready to play at the first game time.

SITES:   Bailey Park    1392 Capital Ave NE     Battle Creek, MI 49017

OFFICIALS:  Kenny Brannstrom   kalamazoobpa@yahoo.com  269-665-4448
                

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ENTRY & DEADLINE: Entry fees, Entry Form, copy of ONLINE roster, and copy of insurance MUST
be received by your respective State Director or Zone Office no later than Monday, July 9, 2012.   

Entry Fee is $415.00 with payment made by Money Order, Cashiers Check, or Cash ONLY.  
Personal checks will NOT be accepted.   Late Entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry fees MUST go through your State Director or Zone Office– NO EXCEPTIONS!   
Under NO circumstances will a team be permitted to submit a roster at the tournament site.
Names will not be added to rosters at the tournament site for ANY REASON!
Note: Failure for the team to submit the entry form, entry fee, SIGNED copy of Online Roster, and COPY of
Insurance Certificate by the deadline above will result in the team losing their berth.

FORMAT:  3 Game Format 

DIVISIONS:  GOLD & SILVER Divisions will be offered separately. 
BPA Reserves the right to combine the Silver and Gold divisions in a tournament if deemed necessary due to the amount of teams entered.

MANAGERS MEETING:  5:30 PM Wednesday July 18th at Bailey Park
Please limit maximum of two (2) coach/managers at the meeting.   


CHECK IN:   1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday Wednesday, July 18th at Bailey Park
                     There will be a skills competition during CHECK IN – Please email the TD for Details.
All Players must check in before playing and will receive a wrist band which must be worn during
the entire tournament.  Bring Entire Team, roster check will be done at this time.  EACH Player will be required to check in.
Your State Director or Zone Office must submit your BPA ONLINE Roster, complete and SIGNED to the tournament site.
Names will NOT be added to any roster at the tournament site for any reason.
Wrist bands will be secured on each legal player's wrist and must be worn during the entire tournament.
If player loses or removes band then they must be rechecked.  NO BAND - NO PLAY. 
ANY PLAYER WITHOUT A WRIST BAND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY UNTIL A NEW ONE IS ISSUED! 
It is the players/coaches responsibility to find the Tournament Director to be rechecked.

OPENING CEREMONIES:  Contact Director

FIRST GAME TIME: Thursday, July 19, 2012 8:00 AM

Birth Certificates or  Driver’s License:  Coach or manager must have on hand at all times, in case of protest.
BPA does NOT need copies of birth certificates or Drivers Licenses.

GAME TIMES:   Team should be at the fields, READY to PLAY, ONE HALF HOUR prior to scheduled game time OR
FIVE (5) Minutes after previous game has ended.  Coin Flip will be done 30 minutes prior to scheduled start of game. 
Failure to participate in the coin flip will result in loss of flip.  Failure to take the field at game time will result in forfeit of game.

BASEBALL:  Tournament provides.   Diamond DOL-1 BPA

BATS: To be in Strict accordance with the BPA rule book.   Rule Book Available online 24/7 at www.PlayBPA.com

PROTEST:  There will be a $75.00 CASH ONLY protest fee.  If protest is allowed, the fee will be refunded.
Umpire judgment calls are final.

CONDITIONS:  The tournament committee reserves the right to rule on matters as they occur, including any
deemed necessary to complete the tournament. This includes changing the tournament format, due to
unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.). The committee assumes that all players are competing at their
own risk and will not be liable for accidents or injuries. Entry into this tournament constitutes agreement
of these conditions.

UNIFORMS: To be in strict accordance with BPA team dress code. 

PLAYING RULES: BPA rules will govern all play in strict accordance with the BPA Rule Book.   NO Metal Cleats.
Rule Book Available online 24/7 at www.PlayBPA.com
    
    NOTICE:  It is the responsibility of the Coach/Manager and/or Sponsor for knowing the BPA rules and bylaws.
    Ignorance of an BPA rule or bylaw does not negate the penalty.
    Entry in to any BPA tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to all rules and bylaws of BPA,
    including the refund policy.  There are NO entry refunds after the entry deadline.
    The BPA Rule Book contains full refund request policy, available online 24/7 www.PlayBPA.com  
    If the tournament dates include a Week Day, the team understands the Tournament MAY BEGIN
    DURING THE WEEK, and that THE TEAM MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY ON FIRST DAY OF TOURNAMENT.
    Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to these conditions.

    NOTE:  ANY Team found with illegal, ineligible, suspended player(s) or teams that have not met the
    BPA Qualifying procedures will be immediately disqualified and removed from the tournament.  Teams will
    be removed without refund to their entry fee, and without reimbursement for any travel expenses or any other
    fees incurred by the team, spectators or sponsors.  The team, coach and player(s) can be suspended from BPA.

ADMISSION:  Tournament Pass: Adult $20     Children (ages 17-6) $12 
                        Daily Pass: Adult $8      Children (6-17) $5        Children under 5 free
    Be sure your team knows about admission charge so there will be no embarrassment at the gate for
    your team or spectators.  Note: There are no refunds of admission charges for any reason.

AWARDS: Individual and team sponsor awards will be given in accordance with the BPA Rules.

SOUVENIRS: T-Shirts & other merchandise will be on sale.

PARK POLICIES:  Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.  We will enforce these
rules at all times.  Finest Baseball Venue in Midwest!! Professionally Groomed Fields Lighted Tarped Bench Areas
Concessions & Restrooms Scoreboards Playground area around complex. 
No Pets.    No hitting balls into fence

CONDUCT: Managers/Coaches are responsible for knowing the rules and keeping their players & spectators
under control.  Abusive language/behavior will not be tolerated.  Spectators, players and/or teams
may be removed from the tournament without refund.

 Tournament Sponsors: 

HOTELS: https://www.mmx2reservations.com/calhouncountyvb/pc/BPAWorldSeries2012
Mention: BPA World Series. Rates until June 30th 

Holiday Inn - Battle Creek $115 (269-979-0500)

Holiday Inn Express- Marshall $99 (269-789-9301)

McCamly Plaza - Battle Creek $89 (269-963-7050)

Comfort Inn - Marshall $89  (269) 789-7890

AIRPORT:  Battle Creek-Kalamazoo (AZ)

WEATHER HOT LINE:  269-330-4048

COMMENTS:  Skills Competition during Check-in


BPA World Series - Entry Form - Entry Form NOTE: Fill in your AGE GROUP on the appropriate LINE - IF you are an 8u team, please use the check boxes to select if you are a 8u Coach Pitch or 8u Machine Pitch team.
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We wish to THANK YOU in advance for your co-operation and participation in this tournament,
and for working with us to make it a great success!!!
GOOD LUCK!