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Syracuse, New York
July 21-27, 2014
Hosted by New York District #8 and Cicero Little League
New York State Championship Little League Baseball
On behalf of the Tournament Committee, congratulations and welcome to the 2014
New York State Major Baseball Championships. New York District #8, in conjunction with Cicero Little League, is proud to be your
host. A chartered member of Little League Baseball since 1955, we pledge to
provide the tournament participants, families and friends, with a wonderful
experience in a warm and friendly environment in upstate New York. Cicero is located in the heart of central New York, easily accessible from the major
interstates, nearby local hotels, restaurants, beaches, and local entertainment
venues. You will be playing your games at Cicero Little League’s facility at Central Park.
Central Park is located off NY Route 31 in Cicero, just 3 miles from Interstate 81.
We feature 3 full sized fully enclosed 60 foot diamonds, 2 smaller fully enclosed
60 foot diamonds, a fully enclosed batting cage facility, and full service concession
stand. Our primary fields were built in 2012 and are just their 3rd season!
The Tournament format will be Double Elimination. There will be a Mandatory
Meeting of all Team Managers on Sunday, July 20th beginning at 5:00PM at our
concession stand in Central Park. The Tournament will begin on Monday July 21st
with games starting at 12:00PM and 2:00pm. The Opening Ceremonies, picnic, and Home Run Derby will be held Tuesday
evening to ensure that all players and families can be present. The Tournament will
conclude on July 26th (or 27
th), with the Championship Game, and the winner will
advance to the Mid Atlantic Regional in Bristol, CT. We hope you enjoy your stay and return home with a lifetime of memories. Good
luck to each team, play safely and with a passion for the game!!
Dan Cavallo George Lonergan NY 8 District Administrator President, Cicero Little League
From the South
Take Route 81 north to exit 30, Cicero. Take a right on Route 31 and travel east just past
South Bay Road. The fields will be on the right.
From the North
Take Route 81 to exit 30, Cicero. Take a left on Route 31 and go east just past South Bay
Road. The fields will be on the right.
From the East
Take I-90 West to I-481 North (Exit 34A). Take I-481 North to Northern Blvd. Bear right onto
Northern Blvd. Follow Northern Blvd to Thompson Road. Bear right onto Thompson Road.
Follow Thompson Road to South Bay Road, bear right onto South Bay Road. Follow South Bay
Road to NY Route 31, Take a right on Route 31. The fields will be on the right.
From the West
Take I-90 East to I-81 North to NYS Route 31 (Exit 30- Cicero). Take a right on Route 31 and
travel east just past South Bay Road. The fields will be on the right.
2014NYStateBaseballTournamentHotels The following are the NY State Baseball Tournament Official Hotels at which “Room Blocks and “Discount Rates” have been secured for your convenience. These Hotels are only a short distance
from the Tournament Site. Room availability in Syracuse is at a Premium at this time of the year therefore, please make your Reservations, ASAP.
Be sure to mention the “NY State Baseball Tournament” to receive the Discount Rate.
Best Western Plus Hotel
(Formerly the Holiday Inn) 6555 Old Collamer Road East Syracuse, NY 13057
Contact: Shelly Polge Phone: (315) 437-2761
Room Rate: $99.00 per night ** Includes Full Hot Breakfast Buffet
Embassy Suites Hotel
6646 Old Collamer Road East Syracuse, NY 13057
Contact: Chelsea Presby Phone: (315) 703-9108
Room Rate: $129.00 per night ** Includes Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast
And Nightly Manager’s Reception
Comfort Inn & Suites
6701 Buckley Road
Contact: Tanya Gleason
Room Rate: $99.00 per night ** Includes Full Hot Breakfast Buffet
SpringHill Suites-Marriott
6580 Weighlock Drive East Syracuse, NY 13057
Contact: Katie McNamara Phone: 1-(888) 287-9400
Room Rate: $139.00 per night ** Includes Full Hot Breakfast Buffet
Comfort Inn
6491 Thompson Road Syracuse, NY 13206
Contact: Kathy Shue Phone: (315) 437-0222
Room Rate: $99.00 per night ** Includes Full Hot Breakfast Buffet
Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: (315) 457-4000
Sunday, July 20th @5:00 pm
Cicero Little League
Central Park 6540 Route 31
Cicero, NY 13039
*Refreshments served
All teams must have manager and/or coach present.
AGENDA
� Introductions
� Review Affidavits **
� Review Facilities
� Game and Event Schedule
� Weather Delay Contingencies
� Practice Facilities
� Special Needs – please let us know � Collection of Picnic/Banquet Money
This is a Mandatory meeting. All teams must have a representative in attendance, and be prepared to review submit
your team’s Tournament Affidavit for review.
District #8 Expects all participating teams to come FULLY prepared. You are expected to
provide your completed, signed Tournament Affidavit and all supporting documents
including a signed map by your District Administrator with players addresses plotted on
the map.
New York State Little League State Director:
Dan Cavallo Section Coordinators
Section I John Godfrey Section II Dan Salmon Section III Guy Madsen Section IV Joe Sagaria Section V Chris Amarosa Section VI Steven Neithardt
2014 New York District# 8 Little League Staff and Program Directors
Executive Staff
Program Directors
District Administrator Dan Cavallo
Assistant District Administrator Victor Brouse
Secretary Frank Mancari
Junior/Senior/Big League Baseball Mike O’Connell
Intermediate Baseball Kevin Browngardt
Minor/Major Baseball Danny Cavallo
Softball Duwayne Newton
Jr/Sr/BL Baseball Mike O’Connell
Intermediate Baseball Kevin Browngardt
Minor/Major Baseball Danny Cavallo
Challenger Program Dom Cambareri
Softball Duwayne Newton
Safety Officer Kevin Browngardt
Softball Umpire Consultant Alice Ruffalo
Special Events Mike Marra
Can-Am Tournaments Bob Richards
The Tournament will be conducted in full accordance with Little
League rules and the Regulations and Guidelines for New York
State Tournaments.
We depend upon the excellent sportsmanship of all players,
managers, coaches, and fans to make this a successful, memorable
and enjoyable event. Conduct detrimental to the spirit of the games
will not be tolerated and offenders will be removed from the site.
All managers and coaches must wear slacks during the game.
Adults will not be allowed in the dugouts or on the field in shorts or
jeans. Warm-up pants are acceptable. Further details will be discussed at the MANDATORY managers
and coaches meeting, to be held at the Central Park concession
stand at 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 20th. All teams must be
represented at this meeting and must present team affidavits.
The fields of Cicero Little League are all included in our Little
League approved ASAP plan. They are maintained by the Town of
Cicero and our local league volunteers and kept in the best possible
conditions to assure safety and fair play. In the event of an emergency, professional Emergency Medical
Technicians are on staff at the Cicero Fire Station, located a few
minutes from the fields. DIAL 911.
In order to complete all final details for the Tournament, it is very
important for you to contact us the day you win the Championship in your District.
� George Lonergan President, Cicero Little League Tournament Site Chairperson [email protected] 315-559-2218
� Mike Hurley Tournament Committee [email protected] 315-560-7036
� Mike O’Connell Tournament Committee [email protected] 315-720-2246
� Jennifer George Tournament Committee [email protected] 315-857-1629
� Dan Cavallo District Administrator [email protected] 315-247-0978
Tournament Information and Results Can be Found at the NY District 8 Website
http://www.district8ll.com
Date Event Time Location Sunday 7/20 Mandatory Coaches Meeting * 5:00 PM Central Park Concession Stand
Monday 7/21 Game #1 (W) 11:00 AM Field #5
Monday 7/21 Game #2 (W) 2:00 PM Field #5
Tuesday 7/22 Game #3 (W) 10:00 AM Field #5
Tuesday 7/22 Game #4 (W) 1:00 PM Field #5
Tuesday 7/22 Opening Ceremony + Picnic ** 4:00 PM Field #5
Tuesday 7/22 Skills Competition 5:30 PM Field #5
Wed 7/23 Game #5 (L) 11:00 AM Field #5
Wed 7/23 Game #6 (L) 2:00 PM Field #5
Thur 7/24 Game #8 (L) 11:00 AM Field #5
Thur 7/24 Game #7 (W) 2:00 PM Field #5
Friday 7/25 Game #9 (L) 12:00 PM Field #5
Saturday 7/26 Game #10- Final 12:00 PM Field #5
Sunday 7/27 Game #11- Final (If Necessary) 12:00 PM Field #5
NOTE: All Events are scheduled at Cicero Little League- Central Park.
* Mandatory Coaches Meeting: It is MANDATORY that a representative from each team attend the Coaches Meeting. Roster Certification will take place at this time. District #8 Expects all participating teams to come FULLY prepared. You are expected to provide your completed, signed Tournament Affidavit and all supporting documents including a signed map by your District Administrator with players addresses plotted on the map. ** Opening Ceremony and Picnic: Free for rostered players and coaches. Price for Friends
and Family members is $18.00 Kids 10 and under (Non-Players) is $8.00.
Hoffman Hot Dog $2.50
Hoffman Coney $2.50
Hamburger $3.00
Cheeseburger $3.25
French Fries $2.50
Pizza $2.50
Chicken Tenders $4.00
Nachos $2.50
Popcorn $1.00
Candy $1.50
Seeds $1.50
Freeze Pops $.50
Soda $1.50
Slush Puppy $2.50
Water Bo)le $1.50
Powerade $2.00
Coffee $1.25
Hot Cocoa $1.25
Juice Box $1.00
A sampling of things to do and see while in the Syracuse area.
Thunder Island Water Park
21 Wilcox Road
Fulton, NY 13069
www.thunder-island.com Phone: 315-598-8016
MOST (Museum of Science & Technology) 500 South Franklin Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
www.most.org
Phone: 315-425-9068
Destiny USA Mall
9090 Destiny USA Drive
Syracuse, NY 13290
www.destinyusa.com
www.greatnorthernmall.com
Great Northern Mall
4155 Route 31, #C138 Clay, NY 13041
5218 Patrick RoadVerona, NY 13478
New York Thruway East Exit 33, Verona
www.turningstone.comPhone: (800) 771-7711 (315) 371-7711
Phone: 315-637-6111
Fayetteville, NY 13066 7900 Green Lake Road
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
Green Lakes State Park
www.nysparks.com
Little League Pledge
I TRUST IN GOD I LOVE MY COUNTRY
AND WILL RESPECT ITS LAWS I WILL PLAY FAIR AND STRIVE TO WIN BUT WIN OR LOSE I WILL ALWAYS DO MY BEST
“From the ranks of youngsters who stand now
On the morning side of the hill
Will come the leaders, the future strength
And the character of the nation.”
2014 New York State Championship
July 21st – July 27, 2014
Hosted by District 8 at Cicero Little League Cicero, New York
District # Section # Little League Name
TEAM CONTACT
Full Name Email Address
Mobile Phone Alt Phone
Where is team staying?
TEAM ROSTER First Name Last Name Jersey # Phonetic Spelling 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach N/A Coach N/A Mgr N/A
Please fill out and email to [email protected] immediately after Section Tournament!
Little League Baseball
2014 New York State Championship Opening Picnic and Skills Competition
July 22, 2014 at 4:00pm Central Park, Cicero, NY
District # Section # Little League Name
Tournament Picnic All monies must be turned in at the mandatory coaches meeting on Sunday 7/20. Please collect the monies from your team parents, family and friends. We accept CASH ONLY. No checks accepted. Roster Team Players: _________ N/C (Max 13)
Roster Team Coaches: _________ N/C (Max 3)
Adult Parents/Spectators: ________ x $18.00 = ____________
Child (10 and under) : _______ x $8.00 = _____________
TOTAL ATTENDEES: __________ TOTAL AMOUNT: ___________ (Cash Only)
Skills Competition During the festivities we will be holding a skills competition. Each team can enter players to participate in the following events. INSIDE THE PARK HOME RUN (2 Players per team) Each team may enter 2 players. Players will run the bases (Home to Home) and the fastest time will be declared the winner. The top 4 fastest times will have a “run off”
AROUND THE HORN (1 team of 4 players) Players will assume the position of Catcher, 3rd Base, 2nd Base, and 1st base. The team with the fastest time will be declared the winner HOME RUN DERBY (2 players) Each player will be given 7 outs. An out is any ball hit that does not clear the fence in fair territory. The most home runs wins. Players will need to provide their own pitcher.
