Championship Operations

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Table of Contents Contact Information ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Baseball Committee .................................................................................................................................. 3 NYSPHSAA Staff ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Welcome Letters ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Championship Information ........................................................................................................................... 6

Championship Dates ................................................................................................................................. 6 Championship Sites ................................................................................................................................... 6 Admission & Ticket Sales .......................................................................................................................... 6 Advance Sale ............................................................................................................................................. 6 CP Sportswear – Official NYSPHSAA Merchandiser .................................................................................. 6 Submitting Team Roster/Photo ................................................................................................................ 6 Team Hotel ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Team Supervision ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Transportation .......................................................................................................................................... 8 School Gate Lists/ID Badges ...................................................................................................................... 8 Press .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Broadcasting/Streaming ........................................................................................................................... 9 Practice ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Home Team ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Coach/Team Meeting ............................................................................................................................... 9 Pitching Charts .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Awards ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Sportsmanship ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Championship Itinerary............................................................................................................................... 11 Friday, June 14 ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Semifinal Field Assignments/Game Schedule ..................................................................................... 11 Game Site Chairmen ........................................................................................................................... 11 Semifinal Batting Practice and Game Site Addresses ......................................................................... 12 Class AA Semifinal Schedule – Binghamton University ....................................................................... 13 Class A Semifinal Schedule – Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. .......................................... 14 Class B Semifinal Schedule – Broome Community College ................................................................. 15 Class C Semifinal Schedule – Gary Crooks Field at Maine-Endwell H.S. ............................................. 16 Class D Semifinal Schedule – Conlon Field at MacArthur Park ........................................................... 17 Picnic Information ............................................................................................................................... 18

Saturday, June 15 .................................................................................................................................... 19 Finals Field Assignments/ Game Schedule .......................................................................................... 19 Game Site Chairmen ........................................................................................................................... 19

Finals Batting Practice and Game Site Addresses ................................................................................... 20 Class A, B, & C Finals Schedule – Binghamton University ....................................................................... 21 Class AA & D Finals Schedule – Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. ........................................... 22

School Gate List ........................................................................................................................................... 23

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Contact Information Baseball Committee

State Coordinator Al Roy Alroy27.18@gmail.com Tournament Co-Director Tim Harkness tharknes@uek12.org Tournament Co-Director Matt Ferraro Mattjf83@gmail.com Section 1 Chris McCarthy cmcarthy@klschools.org Section 2 Michael Demagistris mdemagistris@gesdk12.org Section 3 Tom Meiss tmeiss@oriskanycsd.org Section 4 Chris Palmer cpalmer@oxac.org Section 5 Jason Bunting Jason.bunting@greececsd.org Section 6 Robert Parry rparry@depewschools.org Section 7 Jim Manchester jmanchester@plattscsd.org Section 8 Don Lang langd@northshoreschools.org Section 9 Michael Gillespie Michael.gillespie@pinebushschools.org Section 10 David Steele dsteele@heuvelton.k12.ny.us Section 11 Ryan Cox/Dennis

Maloney rcox@pmschools.org / dmaloney@sayvilleschools.org

NYSPHSAA Staff

Executive Director Robert Zayas rzayas@nysphsaa.org Assistant Director Todd Nelson tnelson@nysphsaa.org Assistant Director Joe Altieri altieri@nysphsaa.org Assistant Director Kristen Jadin kjadin@nysphsaa.org Director of Sales & Marketing Chris Joyce cjoyce@nysphsaa.org Director of Communications Chris Watson cwatson@nysphsaa.org Director of Finance Lisa Hand larnold@nysphsaa.org Administrative Assistant Sandy Schanck sschanck@nysphsaa.org Distribution Coordinator Jill Gregorius jgregorius@nysphsaa.org

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Welcome Letters

To: Sectional Chairmen & Teams Participating in NYSPHSAA Baseball Championships From: Al Roy – NYSPHSAA Baseball Coordinator Date: Spring 2019 Congratulations on your SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP and good luck advancing towards the NYSPHSAA Final Four in Binghamton, New York. Here are some important informational items and responsibilities that you need to be aware of: Communicate with your Section Coordinator. He has provided you with this guide from our NYSPHSAA Tournament co-directors Tim Harkness and Matt Ferraro. Please review all information in this packet carefully and follow all instructions.

1. Your team roster and picture should have already been forwarded to MaxPreps, if you have not already done so, PLEASE SUBMIT A ROSTER AND PHOTO NOW!

2. As soon as your team becomes a Regional Champion (or by 6/10/19, whichever comes first), please call NYSPHSAA Tournament co-director Tim Harkness at 607-725-3220 to confirm your place in the NYSPHSAA Tournament Final Four. He will review basic information about this guide.

3. Please be punctual and adhere to all BP and pregame schedules. Please be aware that in the event of inclement weather the day before the tournament, BP sites may not be available as all efforts will be in preparing the game sites.

4. A schedule listing the game times and playing sites for the NYSPHSAA semifinals and finals are included in this packet. These matchups, times, and game sites are determined by the NYSPHSAA Baseball Committee prior to the tournament and will not be changed unless inclement weather forces the committee to make other arrangements. All participant schools will be notified at the appropriate time of a change in the schedule due to weather.

5. The Section Coordinator is asked to bring with him the monies/vouchers to pay any bills that are the responsibility of the Section. Please discuss with your Section Coordinator your Section’s policies and procedures regarding financial responsibilities. NYSPHSAA does not pay for travel or lodging.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Al Roy at 518-321-4557 or alroy27.18@gmail.com, or Tim Harkness at 607-725-3220. Once again, congratulations on a great season and good luck in the NYSPHSAA Final Four!

Al Roy – NYSPHSAA Baseball Coordinator

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To: ALL Regional Champions Qualifying for the FINAL FOUR in the Greater Binghamton Area From: Tim Harkness & Matt Ferraro – Tournament Co-Directors Congratulations! Your team has qualified for the 2019 NYSPHSAA Baseball Championships in the Greater Binghamton, New York area and is one step closer to winning a NYSPHSAA Championship. Please use the following checklist upon receiving this information guide from your sectional chairman. It is crucial that you complete this checklist as soon as you have completely read through this guide. o Contact NYSPHSAA Tournament Co-Director Tim Harkness at (607) 725-3220 to let him know

your team has qualified for the 2019 NYSPHSAA Semifinals.

o Submit roster and team photo to MaxPreps if you have not already done so (instructions are located in this information packet).

o Contact Chrissy Rozek (tournament administrative assistant) at (607) 343-6753 with the total number of players, coaches, school personnel, and bus drivers that will attend the picnic at NYSEG Stadium after your semifinal game is concluded. A ticket to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game on June 14th is included in the price of the picnic.

o Bring multiple copies of an updated player roster with additional players and coaches for media and game site officials.

o Select one player from your team for the Sportsmanship Award. Provide this information to both Tim Harkness and the game site chairman as there will be a ceremony recognizing these individual players.

o Please have in your possession updated pitching charts if your Regional games were played within the 4 days of rest threshold.

Again, Congratulations on qualifying for the 2019 NYSPHSAA Semifinals/Finals. If you have any questions, please ask. We want to make your stay in the Greater Binghamton Area as enjoyable and memorable as possible.

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Championship Information Championship Dates Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15, 2019 Championship Sites Various locations in Binghamton, NY Admission & Ticket Sales Admission is $10 cash at the gate. Tickets are general admission. Bus drivers with proper ID will be admitted to regionals, semifinals and finals free of charge. There are no discounts for senior citizens or students. Children age 5 and under are free. Only NYSPHSAA passes will be honored at the championship site. No Section Lifetime, Service or other passes will be accepted. Regional ticket prices are determined by the host section. Re-entry is permitted with proper identification. Advance Sale $8 online (plus service fee) at www.gofan.co/nysphsaa CP Sportswear – Official NYSPHSAA Merchandiser CP Sportswear, NYSPHSAA Official Merchandiser, will be selling T-shirts, championship programs, and other event specific merchandise throughout the tournament. Use the following link to access Championship merchandise: http://shop.cpsportswearonline.com/default.asp Submitting Team Roster/Photo Section coordinators/schools/coaches must follow the roster submission procedure to ensure their roster appears in the program. This should have been completed at the beginning of the season. However, if not, it needs to be complete at the completion of Section Finals. Rosters should only be submitted via MaxPreps website. Instructions are below:

1. After you sign into maxpreps.com with your email and password, hover over text in the upper right-hand corner that says “hi, Your First Name” to access your admin account. IMPORTANT: you can contact MaxPreps at 800-329-7324x1 or email support@maxpreps.com if you don’t have your “access code” already.

2. Once you go to your team page you can upload your roster by clicking “Roster” in the horizontal menu bar.

3. From the Roster page, you have a few options to update your roster: a. You may “Copy Roster From Last Year” b. To add individual athletes, select “+Athlete” c. You may also email your roster to rosters@maxpreps.com and MaxPreps team will load them in three to five business days.

4. To load your team photo, go back to your team admin homepage by clicking “HOME” in the horizontal menu bar.

a. Then click on “Photo” in the “Mascot & Team Photo” section in the lower right-hand section of the admin homepage.

b. From there simply click “Choose File” and select the file from your computer, then click “Submit” and you are done!

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In addition, for detailed questions about MaxPreps partnership with NYSPHSAA you may contact MaxPreps New York Representative Eric Frantz at 937-554-0477 or efrantz@maxpreps.com. FOR INQUIRIES WITH THE NYSPHSAA OFFICE, CONTACT Chris Watson at cwatson@nysphsaa.org. ***The photo/roster from MaxPreps are used in the Championship program. If the photo/roster are not entered into MaxPreps by Thursday, May 30, please email directly to Todd Nelson at tnelson@nysphsaa.org *** Team Hotel For Semifinals: Below are the hotel assignments and contact information. Please contact the hotels ASAP for lodging. When discussing arrangements, please mention that you may need to spend a second night and will provide them all documentation necessary for preparation. It is important you understand all the hotel’s terms and obligations before signing off (examples include: checkout process, 2-night requirement, etc). If semifinals are postponed due to inclement weather, alternate lodging assignments will be communicated with each individual team. Note: If rooms are needed for Thursday night, please notify Tim Harkness in addition to the hotel. If you will not be using your hotel/motel room upon advancement to the NYSPHSAA Finals, please notify Tim Harkness AND the hotel/motel you are assigned to as soon as possible. For Finals: Please have the ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, COACH, or TEAM REPRESENTATIVE of the SEMIFINAL WINNING TEAMS check into the hotel they are assigned to and confirm their rooms IMMEDIATELY AFTER WINNING THE NYSPHSAA SEMIFINAL GAME and advancing to the Finals. Each winning team has ten (10) rooms reserved for their stay in the Greater Binghamton Area. Below are the hotel assignments and contact information. Alternate lodging assignments may be necessary if semifinal games get postponed on Friday. All winning semifinal teams will check into their hotel/motel after they win, then head to NYSEG Stadium for the picnic. Teams that have been eliminated will go to NYSEG Stadium for the picnic and then return to their home Section upon being eliminated.

Class Hotel Contact Address AA Baymont Inn and Suites of Johnson

City

Patrick Hess 607-729-9195

569 Harry L Drive Johnson City, NY 13790

A Quality Inn - Vestal Parkway Miranda Green 607-729-6371

4105 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13850

B Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown Christine Weiss 607-729-9124

2 Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 13901

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Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown Christine Weiss 607-729-9124

2 Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 13901

D La Quinta Inn Binghamton – Johnson City

Patrick Hess 607-729-9194

581 Harry L Drive Johnson City, NY 13901

Checkout Procedure: Please be sure to provide the hotel/motel with the Hotel/Motel Report form (included at the end of this guide) upon checkout. ALL FINALS PARTICIPANTS WILL CHECK OUT OF THEIR HOTEL/MOTEL PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP SITE.

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Team Supervision We require athletes and coaches to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner consistent with the principles of NYSPHSAA athletic participation. Each individual spending the night in a tournament hotel shall be responsible for any vandalism done to the room, including theft. Coaches are specifically responsible for the conduct of their respective teams throughout the tournament including when their team is not competing and when they are traveling to and from the event. Transportation Transportation expenses at the rate of $1.35 per mile, per grid chart, for competing NYSPHSAA member schools will be paid by NYSPHSAA upon submission of a State Voucher by the participating Section Treasurer, directly to NYSPHSAA, 8 Airport Park Boulevard, Latham, New York 12110, Attn: Assistant Director.

● Regionals: All on-site expenses will be paid by the treasurer of the host section. All profit or loss at this level will be the responsibility of the competing sections.

● Semifinals and finals: All on-site expenses will be paid by NYSPHSAA after submission of approved vouchers. Travel vouchers are available at nysphsaa.org.

School Gate Lists/ID Badges ID badges will be provided for participants, coaches and support staff. Twenty-three (23) participants and seven (7) team personnel (coaches, statisticians, managers, etc.) will comprise the traveling squad and will be admitted to the tournament site. Bus drivers are provided entrance free to the facility with proper ID. Adults are not permitted to wear athlete badges. If it is determined they are, the badge will be confiscated, and they will be removed from the game site. Each championship team is required to submit a School Gate List (attached) to the NYSPHSAA office two days prior to the championship event. Athletic Directors and school administrators should be listed on the School Gate List. Keep in mind, this list ONLY provides entry into the facility. It does NOT provide field access. Athletic Directors should submit the School Gate List to Kristen Jadin at the NYSPHSAA office by Wednesday, June 12. Individuals listed on the School Gate List must check in at a ticket sales gate for admittance to the tournament. Press Chris Watson, NYSPHSAA Director of Communications, will accept media credential requests at the tournament. The Director of Communications must be satisfied that the request for a credential is made by a bona fide member of the working press (daily/weekly newspaper, broadcast/community television station, and/or broadcast radio station). Bona fide members of the working press must contact Chris (cwatson@nysphsaa.org) prior to Wednesday, June 12 at NOON to assure a credential(s) will be available for them and that seating arrangements can be provided. ALL MEDIA REQUESTS will be reviewed prior to the tournament. Any requests for radio coverage of the state quarterfinals, semifinals or championship game must be handled through the NYSPHSAA office one week prior to the contest. For radio contracts, visit

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www.nysphsaa.org and click on Media to download a tournament contract. Print and complete the contract and then fax (518-690-0775) or email to Chris Watson, Director of Communications, at cwatson@nysphsaa.org. He will approve all radio requests and forward an approved contract back to you with site information. The radio broadcasting fee is $250 per contest for semifinals and finals. A radio broadcasting agreement must be completed for EACH game. For any questions, contact Chris at 518-690-0771. Broadcasting/Streaming The NFHS Network has exclusive rights to stream NYSPHSAA Regional and Championship events. No other streamed broadcast, including through social media platforms, of a NYSPHSAA Regional and/or Championship event will be permitted without prior permission. Spectrum (Charter Communications) has exclusive rights to televise NYSPHSAA Regional and Championship events. No other televised broadcast of a NYSPHSAA Regional and/or Championship event will be permitted. Schools who wish to have a school photographer or videographer attend a NYSPHSAA Regional or Championships, must contact Chris Watson, NYSPHSAA Director of Communications. Videotaping, for instructional purposes only, by the two schools playing in each contest will be permitted with approval by the NYSPHSAA office. Such permission must be obtained at least three days prior to the contest. Practice Practice areas are available. Please call the tournament director Tim Harkness to make arrangements. Home Team The home team will be determined by a coin flip during the Coaches Meeting 1.5 hours prior to the game. Coach/Team Meeting There will be a brief meeting 1.5 hour prior to your semifinal game. ALL Head Coaches of each semifinal team must attend. Pitching Charts Be sure to have your updated pitching charts if Regional games are played within the 4 days of the rest threshold. Teams who fail to present their form during the post season will be prescribed an appropriate penalty by the NYSPHSAA Executive Director. Awards Finalist and semifinalist plaques and certificates will be awarded to the teams in all five classifications, plus individual medals to members of the champion and finalist teams. Only 23 individual awards are authorized for each team. Each state champion team will also receive 23 champion T-shirts. If you would like to purchase extra champion T-shirts or medals, an order form will be provided.

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Sportsmanship One student-athlete from each team will be selected (during the semifinals) to receive a Sportsmanship Award and receive a T-shirt. The student-athletes selected have consistently shown positive sportsmanship traits throughout the entire season. The promotion of sportsmanship is a priority for NYSPHSAA. Student-athletes, coaches, and fans are encouraged to give their best and be a great sport! Coaches can provide the name of their Sportsmanship Award winner to Tim Harkness either via email or during the initial phone call. The name can also be provided to the site coordinator during the Coaches’ Meeting 1.5 hours before the schedule game time.

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Championship Itinerary Friday, June 14 Semifinal Field Assignments/Game Schedule Semifinal Field Assignments CLASS AA Binghamton University CLASS A Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott High School CLASS B SUNY Broome Community College CLASS C Gary Crooks Field at Maine-Endwell High School CLASS D Conlon Field at MacArthur Park Semifinal Game Schedule Binghamton University CLASS AA 2:00 PM Far West v. Capital **Field Turf** 5:00 PM Southeast v. Central Pete Sylvester Park at CLASS A 2:00 PM Far West v. Capital Union-Endicott H.S. 5:00 PM Southeast v. Central SUNY Broome Community College CLASS B 2:00 PM Far West v. Capital 5:00 PM Southeast v. Central Gary Crooks Field at CLASS C 2:00 PM Far West v. Capital Maine-Endwell H.S. 5:00 PM Southeast v. Central **Field Turf** Conlon Field at MacArthur Park CLASS D 2:00 PM Far West v. Capital

5:00 PM Southeast v. Central Game Site Chairmen Binghamton University John “Tank” Anderson Union-Endicott High School Steve Wiseman Broome Community College John Reid Maine-Endwell High School Matt Raleigh/Dave Tidick Conlon Field at MacArthur Park Jeremiah Johnson

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Semifinal Batting Practice and Game Site Addresses SEMIFINALS BATTING PRACTICE CLASS AA Binghamton University Far West/Capital/Southeast/Central Champions Binghamton University – Outdoor Batting Cages at Softball field 4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, New York 13850

CLASS A Union-Endicott H.S.

Far West/Capital/Southeast/Central Champions Union Endicott H.S. – Indoor Batting Cage 1200 East Main Street Endicott, New York 13760 CLASS B SUNY Broome Community College Far West/Capital/Southeast/Central Champions

Chenango Valley H.S. - Field **Field Turf** 221 Chenango Bridge Road Binghamton, NY 13901 CLASS C Maine-Endwell H.S.

Far West/Capital/Southeast/Central Champions Struble Road Sports Complex 3649 Struble Road Endicott, New York 13760

CLASS D Conlon Field @ MacArthur Park Far West/Capital Champions Southeast/Central Champions Conlon Field – Outdoor Batting Cage Vestal High School 1081 Vestal Avenue 205 Woodlawn Drive Binghamton, New York 13903 Vestal, New York 13850

**If inclement weather occurs on Semifinal Day, practice sites will be determined usable by class. If one practice site in an individual class is not usable, none of the pregame practice sites in that

particular class with be used. ** FRIDAY SEMIFINAL GAME SITES CLASS AA – Binghamton University CLASS A – Pete Sylvester Park at U-E H.S. 4400 Vestal Parkway East 1200 E. Main Street Vestal, New York 13850 Endicott, New York 13760 CLASS B – SUNY Broome Community College CLASS C – Gary Crooks Field at M-E H.S. 907 Front Street 750 Farm to Market Road Binghamton, NY 13905 Endwell, New York 13760 CLASS D – Conlon Field at MacArthur Park 1081 Vestal Avenue Binghamton, New York 13903

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Class AA Semifinal Schedule – Binghamton University FAR WEST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage – Softball Field 11:40 – 12:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Binghamton University 12:40 – 12:55 PM Infield Practice 1:00 – 1:15 PM Field Preparation 1:30 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Capital Region Champion 2:00 PM CAPITAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage – Softball Field 11:40 – 12:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Binghamton University 12:40 – 12:55 PM Infield Practice 1:15 – 1:30 PM Field Preparation 1:30 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Far West Region Champion 2:00 PM SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage #2 – Softball Field 2:40 – 3:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Binghamton University 3:40 – 3:55 PM* Infield Practice 4:00 – 4:15 PM* Field Preparation 4:30 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Central Region Champion 5:00 PM* CENTRAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage #2 – Softball Field 2:40 – 3:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Binghamton University 3:40 – 3:55 PM* Infield Practice 4:15 – 4:30 PM* Field Preparation 4:30 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Southeast Region Champion 5:00 PM*

*Subject to adjustment by site chairman depending on completion of first semifinal game.

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Class A Semifinal Schedule – Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. FAR WEST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage (UEHS) 11:15 – 11:55 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Pete Sylvester Park (UEHS) 12:40 – 12:55 PM Infield Practice 12:55 – 1:10 PM Field Preparation 1:25 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Capital Region Champion 2:00 PM CAPITAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage (UEHS) 11:55 – 12:35 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Pete Sylvester Park (UEHS) 12:40 – 12:55 PM Infield Practice 1:10 – 1:25 PM Field Preparation 1:25 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Far West Region Champion 2:00 PM SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage (UEHS) 2:15 – 2:55 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Pete Sylvester Park (UEHS) 3:40 – 3:55 PM* Infield Practice 3:55 – 4:10 PM* Field Preparation 4:25 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Central Region Champion 5:00 PM* CENTRAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage at UEHS 2:55 – 3:35 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Pete Sylvester Park (UEHS) 3:40 – 3:55 PM* Infield Practice 4:10 – 4:25 PM* Field Preparation 4:25 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM Game v. Southeast Region Champion 5:00 PM* *Subject to adjustment by site chairman depending on completion of first semifinal game.

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Class B Semifinal Schedule – Broome Community College FAR WEST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Chenango Valley High School 10:50 – 11:30 PM Travel to SUNY Broome Baseball Field 11:30 – 11:40 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at SUNY Broome Baseball Field 12:35 – 12:50 PM Infield Practice 12:50 – 1:05 PM Field Preparation 1:20 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Capital Region Champion 2:00 PM CAPITAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Chenango Valley High School 11:30 – 12:10 PM Travel to SUNY Broome Baseball Field 12:10 – 12:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at SUNY Broome Baseball Field 12:35 – 12:50 PM Infield Practice 1:05 – 1:20 PM Field Preparation 1:20 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Far West Region Champion 2:00 PM SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Chenango Valley High School 1:50 – 2:30 PM Travel to SUNY Broome Baseball Field 2:30 – 2:40 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at SUNY Broome Baseball Field 3:35 – 3:50 PM* Infield Practice 3:50 – 4:05 PM* Field Preparation 4:20 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Central Region Champion 5:00 PM* CENTRAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Chenango Valley High School 2:30 – 3:10 PM Travel to SUNY Broome Baseball Field 3:10 – 3:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at SUNY Broome Baseball Field 3:35 – 3:50 PM* Infield Practice 3:50 – 4:05 PM* Field Preparation 4:20 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Southeast Region Champion 5:00 PM*

*Subject to adjustment by site chairman depending on completion of first semifinal game.

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Class C Semifinal Schedule – Gary Crooks Field at Maine-Endwell H.S. FAR WEST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Struble Road Sports Complex 10:55 – 11:35 PM Travel to Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 11:35 – 11:40 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 12:45 – 1:00 PM Infield Practice 1:00 – 1:15 PM Field Preparation 1:30 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Capital Region Champion 2:00 PM CAPITAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Struble Road Sports Complex 11:35 – 12:15 PM Travel to Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 12:15 – 12:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 12:45 – 1:00 PM Infield Practice 1:15 – 1:30 PM Field Preparation 1:30 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Far West Region Champion 2:00 PM SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Struble Road Sports Complex 1:55 – 2:35 PM Travel to Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 2:35 – 2:40 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 3:45 – 4:00 PM* Infield Practice 4:00 – 4:15 PM* Field Preparation 4:30 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Central Region Champion 5:00 PM* CENTRAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Struble Road Sports Complex 2:35 – 3:15 PM Travel to Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 3:15 – 3:20 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at Gary Crooks Field (MEHS) 3:45 – 4:00 PM* Infield Practice 4:15 – 4:30 PM* Field Preparation 4:30 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Southeast Region Champion 5:00 PM*

*Subject to adjustment by site chairman depending on completion of first semifinal game.

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Class D Semifinal Schedule – Conlon Field at MacArthur Park FAR WEST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at MacArthur Park Batting Cage 11:05 – 11:45 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at MacArthur Park – Conlon Field 12:35 – 12:50 PM Infield Practice 12:50 – 1:05 PM Field Preparation 1:20 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sports Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Capital Region Champion 2:00 PM CAPITAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at MacArthur Park Batting Cage 11:45 – 12:25 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 12:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at MacArthur Park – Conlon Field 12:35 – 12:50 PM Infield Practice 1:05 – 1:20 PM Field Preparation 1:20 – 1:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sport Award Presentation 1:40 – 1:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 1:50 -- 1:55 PM Game v. Far West Region Champion 2:00 PM SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Vestal High School Baseball Field^ 1:45 – 2:25 PM Travel to Conlon Field @ MacArthur Park 2:30 – 2:45 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at MacArthur Park – Conlon Field 3:35 – 3:50 PM* Infield Practice 3:50 – 4:05 PM* Field Preparation 4:20 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sport Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Central Region Champion 5:00 PM* CENTRAL REGION CHAMPION Batting Practice at Vestal High School Baseball Field^ 2:25 – 3:05 PM Travel to Conlon Field @ MacArthur Park 3:10 – 3:25 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 3:30 PM Stretching/Warmup at MacArthur Park – Conlon Field 3:35 – 3:50 PM* Infield Practice 3:50 – 4:05 PM* Field Preparation 4:20 – 4:40 PM* Introductions/National Anthem/Good Sport Award Presentation 4:40 – 4:50 PM* Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 4:50 -- 4:55 PM* Game v. Southeast Region Champion 5:00 PM* ^Game #2 batting practice will take place at Vestal High School due to batting cage location at MacArthur Park.

*Subject to adjustment by site chairman depending on completion of first semifinal game.

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Picnic Information

Location: NYSEG Stadium – Binghamton Rumble Ponies – AA Affiliate of the NY Mets 211 Henry Street Binghamton, NY 13902

The picnic area located in left field. **Enter Gate #4** Time: The picnic will be set up from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for teams to eat and watch

the Rumble Ponies vs. Altoona Curve (AA Mets vs. AA Pirates) Price: $15 per player, coach, school official, bus driver, adults, and children

This is a family style cookout, all you can eat buffet. Families can purchase tickets at the NYSEG Stadium Box Office.

Menu: Hot Dogs & Hamburgers (on side: lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, ketchup,

mustard) Spiedies Mac & Cheese Baked Beans Cole Slaw Drinks (lemonade, iced tea, milk, chocolate milk, water)

How to Purchase: Teams/School Officials should contact Chrissy Rozek at 607-343-6753 with the

total number of tickets/Food vouchers needed for players, coaches, bus drivers, and school personnel by Tuesday, June 11 at 4:00 PM. **These tickets will be in an envelope given to you by the site chairmen prior to each semifinal game. Family and Friends may purchase tickets at the NYSEG Stadium Box Office on Friday, June 14, 2018. Picnic tickets will not be sold after 8:30 PM for parents and family to purchase. Checks, money orders, cash, or school purchase orders will be accepted for payment. Make checks, money orders, and purchase orders payable to:

Binghamton Rumble Ponies 211 Henry Street Binghamton, New York 13901

Other Information: All teams are welcome to grab a bite to eat before or after checking into their

hotel/motel room or getting on the bus and heading home. We would like each team to enjoy this picnic and be able to eat after their semifinal game regardless of advancement or elimination. “To Go” boxes will be available to any team/school not wanting to sit down and eat upon completion of their game.

Questions: Contact Tim Harkness or Matt Ferraro (contact information on cover page)

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Saturday, June 15 Finals Field Assignments/ Game Schedule Finals Field Assignments CLASS A Binghamton University CLASS B Binghamton University CLASS C Binghamton University CLASS AA Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. CLASS D Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. Finals Game Schedule Binghamton University CLASS A 10:00 AM Championship Game *Field Turf* CLASS B 1:00 PM Championship Game CLASS C 4:00 PM Championship Game Pete Sylvester Park at U-E H.S. CLASS AA 10:00 AM Championship Game CLASS D 1:00 PM Championship Game Game Site Chairmen Binghamton University John “Tank” Anderson Union-Endicott High School Steve Wiseman

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Finals Batting Practice and Game Site Addresses FINALS BATTING PRACTICE CLASS A Binghamton University – Outdoor Batting Cages at Softball field

4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, New York 13850

CLASS B Binghamton University – Outdoor Batting Cages at Softball field

4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, New York 13850

CLASS C Binghamton University – Outdoor Batting Cages at Softball field

4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, New York 13850

CLASS AA Union Endicott H.S. – Indoor Batting Cage 1200 East Main Street Endicott, New York 13760 CLASS D Union Endicott H.S. – Indoor Batting Cage 1200 East Main Street Endicott, New York 13760 **If inclement weather occurs on Championship Day, batting practice sites will be determined usable

by site. If one site is not usable, that does not mean we will cancel at the other site** SATURDAY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SITES CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C – Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, New York 13850 CLASS AA and CLASS D – Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. 1200 East Main Street Endicott, New York 13760

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Class A, B, & C Finals Schedule – Binghamton University CLASS A FAR WEST/CAPITAL WINNER Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage - Softball Field 7:55 – 8:35 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 8:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 8:40 – 8:55 AM Infield Practice 9:00 – 9:15 AM Field Preparation 9:30 – 9:40 AM Introductions/National Anthem 9:40 – 9:50 AM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 9:50 -- 9:55 AM Game vs. Southeast/Central Winner 10:00 AM

CLASS A SOUTHEAST/CENTRAL WINNER Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage #2 - Softball Field 7:55 – 8:35 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 8:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 8:40 – 8:55 AM Infield Practice 9:15 – 9:30 AM Field Preparation 9:30 – 9:40 AM Introductions/National Anthem 9:40 – 9:50 AM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 9:50 -- 9:55 AM Game vs. Far West/Capital Winner 10:00 AM

CLASS B FAR WEST/CAPITAL WINNER Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage - Softball Field 10:55 – 11:35 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 11:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 11:40 – 11:55 AM Infield Practice 12:00 – 12:15 PM Field Preparation 12:30 – 12:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem 12:40 – 12:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 12:50 -- 12:55 PM Game vs. Southeast/Central Winner 1:00 PM

CLASS B SOUTHEAST/CENTRAL WINNER Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage #2 - Softball Field 10:55 – 11:35 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 11:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 11:40 – 11:55 AM Infield Practice 12:15 – 12:30 PM Field Preparation 12:30 – 12:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem 12:40 – 12:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 12:50 -- 12:55 PM Game vs. Far West/Capital Winner 1:00 PM

CLASS C FAR WEST/CAPITAL WINNER Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage - Softball Field 1:55 – 2:35 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 2:30 PM Stretching/Warmup 2:40 – 2:55 PM Infield Practice 3:00 – 3:15 PM Field Preparation 3:30 – 3:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem 3:40 – 3:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 3:50 -- 3:55 PM Game vs. Southeast/Central Winner 4:00 PM

CLASS C SOUTHEAST/CENTRAL WINNER Batting Practice at Outdoor Batting Cage #2 - Softball Field 1:55 – 2:35 PM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 2:30 PM Stretching/Warmup 2:40 – 2:55 PM Infield Practice 3:15 – 3:30 PM Field Preparation 3:30 – 3:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem 3:40 – 3:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 3:50 -- 3:55 PM Game vs. Far West/Capital 4:00 PM

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Class AA & D Finals Schedule – Pete Sylvester Park at Union-Endicott H.S. CLASS AA FAR WEST/CAPITAL WINNER Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage 7:10 – 7:50 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 8:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 8:35 – 8:50 AM Infield Practice 8:55 – 9:10 AM Field Preparation 9:25 – 9:40 AM Introductions/National Anthem 9:40 – 9:50 AM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 9:50 -- 9:55 AM Game vs. Southeast/Central Winner 10:00 AM CLASS AA SOUTHEAST/CENTRAL WINNER Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage 7:50 – 8:30 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 8:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 8:35 – 8:50 AM Infield Practice 9:10 – 9:25 AM Field Preparation 9:25 – 9:40 AM Introductions/National Anthem 9:40 – 9:50 AM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 9:50 -- 9:55 AM Game vs. Far West/Capital Winner 10:00 AM CLASS D FAR WEST/CAPITAL WINNER Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage 10:10 – 10:50 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 11:30 AM Stretching/Warmup 11:35 – 11:50 AM Infield Practice 11:55 – 12:10 PM Field Preparation 12:25 – 12:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem 12:40 – 12:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 12:50 -- 12:55 PM Game vs. Southeast/Central Winner 1:00 PM CLASS D SOUTHEAST/CENTRAL WINNER Batting Practice at Indoor Batting Cage 10:50 – 11:30 AM Head Coach Meeting with Site Chairman 11:30 PM Stretching/Warmup 11:35 – 11:50 AM Infield Practice 12:10 – 12:25 PM Field Preparation 12:25 – 12:40 PM Introductions/National Anthem 12:40 – 12:50 PM Plate Meeting/Ground Rules 12:50 -- 12:55 PM Game vs. Far West/Capital Winner 1:00 PM

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NYSPHSAA Championship School Gate List

This list is for TEAM SPORTS during the State Semifinals & Finals ONLY. For information regarding Regional events, contact the HOST Section.

School: _______________________________________

Championship Event: _______________________________________

Championship Date: _______________________________________

Championship Site: _______________________________________

Please write down the number of players and bench personnel your school will be bringing to the Championship event. Please note that each sport has a maximum number of players and team personnel allotted for each school. These individuals will receive credentials to gain access to the facility. If your school chooses to list more than the maximum number allowed, NYSPHSAA will bill the school for the difference. Please keep in mind, credentials and awards will be provided only for the maximum number allowed.

# of Student-Athletes: __________ # of Team Personnel: __________

This list below is designated for school administration and appropriate school personnel. The list is limited to a maximum of 8 individuals and is exclusive of the participating student-athletes and team personnel. This list ONLY provides entrance into the facility. It DOES NOT provide field/floor access. If your school wishes to have more than 8, NYSPHSAA will bill the school for the additional individuals. Team photographers and videographers should contact Chris Watson (cwatson@nysphsaa.org) for a media credential PRIOR TO THE EVENT. They do NOT need to be listed below. This list should be faxed to the NYSPHSAA office (518-690-0775) or sent via email to Kristen Jadin at kjadin@nysphsaa.org two days prior to the championship event. Please type or print names and titles below. For admission staff only:

Name Title Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

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NYSPHSAA Staff Approval: ________________________________ Date: ____________ (signature)