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Pool Play Schedule / Game Summary / Pitching Records

Championship Bracket

Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the 2010 USSSA Baseball 10 and under "AAA" World Series. Your tournament host will be The City of Southaven, MS Parks and Recreation Department 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 State Director will enter teams in the appropriate age and appropriate division of play.The tournament will be played at the outstanding state of the art 17 field complex Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, MS, awarded the USSSA World Series Host of the Year in 2000 and the USSSA Complex of the Year in 2008. The tournament dates will be July 12-18, 2010.

The USSSA Baseball program uses the "Pool Play" format in its World Series. Teams will be placed in pools where they will play a round robin within their pool. A double elimination format will be used in the Championship bracket following pool play. A single elimination consolation tournament will be held for the teams that do not qualify for the championship bracket. The exact format of the tournament, i.e., number of pools, number of teams in each pool, etc. will be set by the Tournament Director following USSSA Baseball guidelines and being approved by the USSSA Baseball National Committee.

All team entries for this World Series MUST be made online at www.usssa.com. Online payment will secure your entry into this event. Each team must also play in their respective USSSA State Championship in order to maintain their berth to this event. All entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 5, 2010.

PLAYER AND TEAM CREDENTIALS

Your teams' Official Roster must be entered on-line at www.usssa.com.

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 and tournament berths that would have been awarded at the tournament.

1. Any player who before May 1, 2010 reaches their 11^th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 10 and Under World Series.
2. Any player can play in a higher age classification but cannot play in a lower age group.
3. Bases will be 65' and the pitching distance will be 46'.
4. All players must be fully uniformed, which includes the following: Pants, sox, cap and team shirt with numbers that are non-duplicating and at least three inches in height.
5. Managers and coaches must wear a basebal cap with team insignia and will be properly dressed. (Coaches may wear shorts)
6. While in the field, as a defensive player, team caps must be worn.
7. Protest on uniforms will not be allowed. It shall be the Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. Violation of the uniform rule will result in the violator being allowed to conform or be removed from the game.
8. Metal spikes are prohibited in age divisions 9-12.
9. A full use batting helmet which covers the the top and back of the head and the side 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, catchers helmet and throat guard. Ages 7-12: Catchers must wear helmet that fully covers their ears.
12. All playing rules not specifically covered above shall be governed by the USSSA Rule Book and the National League rules for Major League Baseball.

 NOTE: (Pre-Tournament Meetings)

There will be a manager's / coaches meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010 at theBancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting. All teams will be required to have a representative in attendance. The official schedule for when teams play will be distributed at this time. Coaches Only.

Team credential check in will commence after the Coaches meeting at the BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Team Rosters and player birth certificates will be verified at this time. Players ARE required to be present and must be in full uniform (World Series team pictures will be taken at this time). Each team will be assigned a check in time. The link for Check In Times (top of this page) will become active on July 9, 2010.

There will be a "Team Mom's meeting at  1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010 at theBancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting. At this meeting, representatives from the Desoto County Tourism office as well as various area merchants and area attractions sharing information regarding things to do while your team is in our area.

Skills Competition, Team Social & Opening Ceremonies

The gates to Snowden Grove Park will open at 6:00 p.m. July 12, 2010 for pin trading. The Team Meal will be served between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. July 12th, 2010 (under the North Pavilion at Snowden Grove Park). The Skills Competition will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m.

The staging for the "Parade of Teams" will commence at approximately 7:45 p.m. July 12, 2010 and the actual opening ceremonies will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. All teams must participate and should be in their uniform top. (Players are allowed to wear shorts).

Tournament play will begin on July 13, 2010.

SKILLS COMPETITION DETAILS

The overall objective of the skills competition is to have every player on each team participate and enjoy the social interaction of the tremendous event. If at all possible players should not enter more than one event.

Round the Horn - (5 Players)

Five (5) players from each team will be allowed to participate. The players will take their positions in the infield (1B,2B,3B,SS,C). The catcher will start the round. The catcher will throw to third baseman, third baseman throws to second baseman, second baseman throws to the shortstop, shortstop throws to first baseman and the first baseman throws back to the catcher. The "pop" time will start when the catcher throws and will stop when the catcher receives the throw from the first baseman. ANY DROPPED BALLS OR BAD THROWS ARE CONSIDERED LIVE AND TIME WILL KEEP RUNNING!

Accuracy Throw - (3 Players)

Three (3) players from each team can participate. Each player will get three (3) throws to hit the various targets. Players must throw behind the marked position in their respective age divisions' shallow centerfield. The targets will be staged around the home plate area.

Base Running - (4 Players)

Four (4) players from each team will be allowed to participate. Each player will start inside the right hand batters box and run the bases. Time will start on the first step and end when player touches home plate. Any additional player who has not participated in any event can participate.

IMPORTANT: For lodging assistance click on the Hotels link at the top of this page. If additional assistance is needed contact the Desoto County Tourism office @ 662-393-8770.

ADMISSION during the World Series will be $7.00 per person per day or $25.00 for a tournament pass. For children (6-12) the charge will be $5.00 per day or $20.00 for a tournament pass. This charge includes everyone except players and team coaches. A maximun of 3 coaches passes will be issued.

SOUVENIR WORLD SERIES T-SHIRTS / TOURNAMENT PASSES: Avoid the rush at the World Series for souvenir T-Shirts and Tournament Passes. You have the opportunity to preorder these items online. Click on the link at the top of this page to avoid waiting in line, your preordered items will be available and waiting on you at the opening ceremonis on Monday July 12, 2010.

NOTE: Pin Trading has become a tradition at World Series events, players will have an opportunity to trade pins during the team social prior to the opening ceremonies. 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. Other examples other than team pins include..........contacting your local Chamber of Commerce for State/City pins.........contacting any Professional Sports Team in your area for smal promotional items, etc.

TENTATIVE EVENT ITINERARY

USSSA RULES OF CONDUCT

It is the purpose of USSSA Baseball to conduct the best possible Tournament from all aspects. To achieve this objective USSSA must have the cooperation of each player, manager, coach and sponsor.

We are the guest in the city that the tournament is conducted and nothing should occur that would reflect aversely on your team, players, our host city or USSSA Baseball. Therefore, it is required that all teams in the tournament comply with the following rules:

1. Team managers must have full control of their players at all times. This means "on" and "off" the field.

2. In case of disputed play or decision, team managers or captains may consult the game official. The other players and coaches or sponsors are to be kept out of the discussion.

3. Managers, coaches and players  are not to fraternize with the spectators while on the playing field. At no time will participants be allowed to smoke on the field or in the coaching box.

4. At no time will participants be allowed to drink or have in their possession any alcoholic beverage while in the dugout, coaching bases or on the playing field during the course of the game.

5. Managers are to report any unsportsmanship like conduct or derogatory acts by players or spectators to the tournament director. The purpose here is to prevent any serious situation from developing that would be harmful to the tournament.

6. Managers, coaches, players, sponsors and teams are liable for the suspension by not adhering to the tournament rules in effect. This could mean suspension for a game, games tournament or a longer duration depending on the act of violation.

7. A player, coach, manager or sponsor may be suspended for fighting, abusive tactics or unbecoming acts that are detrimental and not in the best interest of USSSA baseball and tournament play.

8. Be careful of your conduct. Be sure that no actions occurs that could reflect adversely on your sponsor, team or region. Remember that the wrong actions of even one player can reflect upon you team an the game of baseball.

9. Any report by hotel or motel management, where any team competing in USSSA play is staying, of destruction of property or abuse of hotel or motel property will be dealt with sternly. Team mangers and sponsors will not be warned other than through this notice. Failure to pay hotel or motel bills can result in the team disbarment form future USSSA play.

10. Any teams submitting bad checks to the USSSA will be subject to disbarment.