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255 Magnolia Street…P. O. Box 172, Lincoln, Alabama 35096 Park Office 205-763-1006; Lincoln City Center 205-763-3013; Fax 205-763-1562

2017 Southwestern Regional Tournament

13-year-old Babe Ruth Tournament Lincoln, Alabama July 20-25, 2017



Dear Managers, Coaches, and Players:

We are looking forward to your visit in our community and we hope that your time with us will be enjoyable. Lincoln Park Sports Complex (1584 Holly Hills Road) was built in 2008 and has hosted many baseball, softball, archery, and soccer tournaments; this will be the First Southwestern Regional Tournament since joining Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth in 2011.

Enclosed you will find; list of hotels, directions to our Lincoln Park Sports Complex, list of churches, and other activities that our department will host for you during your stay in our community. Roben Duncan; 256-267-2865 cell; 205-763-1006 office; office -255 Magnolia Street

If you should need anything before or while you are with us please ask any staff member for their assistance. We hope you have a great time during the tournament as well as in our community. Safe travels, let’s have a great tournament, and the best of luck to you. Sincerely,

Roben R. Duncan Roben R. Duncan LPRD Director





Hotel Information We have contacted Pell City, and Lincoln Hotels for you to book. Make sure you mention Lincoln Parks and Recreation Babe Ruth 13-year-old Southwestern Regional Tournament and the date when you book. Listings of Hotels are included in this packet. Rooms need to be booked As Soon As Possible in order to guarantee availability. Banquet Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the City of Lincoln invites you to the Southwest Region Banquet at the International MotorSports Hall of Fame Speed Dome, Thursday, July 20, 2017; 6:00pm. Attire: for players are team shirts, long pants (slacks or jeans – no holes in jeans), no open toes shoes, crocks, or sandals, dress shoes are acceptable. No sun glasses and cell phones at banquet. NO hats or flip flops! Dress Attire for guest is business casual. There will be no charge to all players and coaches listed on the roster. Visiting family and friends will be able to purchase a plate for $ 10.00 per person. Attached is a Banquet Information Sheet. This sheet must be returned by Thursday, July 13, 2017, 2:00pm. Please contact Roben Duncan or Bryana Yarbrough 205-763-1006 with any questions regarding the banquet. Tournament Admission Gate Fee: Adults & Children - $5per day Tournament Passes - $20 per Adult $10per child 12 & under Children under the of 5 are free Absolutely NO outside food or beverages allowed; NO Coolers STATE FLAG Each Team is required to turn in a State Flag – (3x5) with your credentials at the Regional Tournament Check in. T-shirts Tournament T-shirts will be on sale at the tournament make sure to get your shirt. Publicity The Daily Home will be covering the event locally. They have requested contact information and a team photo in advance of the tournament. Please send your team photo (with names) to: [email protected]; P. O. Box 172, Lincoln, Alabama, 35096.



Directions to Lincoln Park Sports Complex Traveling South from Gadsden Area (Hwy 77 South), Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road/Calhoun County Road 73 travel south approximately 10 miles; Lincoln Park will be located on your Left just as you reach the Lincoln city limits. Traveling North from Talladega, Alex City Area (Hwy 77 North), and turn left onto Magnolia Street (Between KFC/Taco Bell and Waffle House) Drive North approximately 2.6 miles, Lincoln Park Complex will be on your Right. Traveling East or West (Hwy 78) Turn onto Magnolia Street (between 1st National Bank and Regions Bank) travel 2.3 miles, Lincoln Park Complex will be on your Right Via I20 East or West Take Exit 168; turn onto North Hwy 77 turn left onto Magnolia Street (Between KFC/Taco Bell and Waffle House) Drive North approximately 2.6 miles, Lincoln Park Complex will be on your Right.

LINCOLN PARK RULES

1. No coolers will be allowed in the park. A water cooler will be provided for each team in their dugout. Each team may bring one cooler, but it must have label and remain in the dugout.

2. No outside food or drinks may be brought into the park.

3. Any spectator/fan or coach who becomes disruptive will be asked to leave the park immediately.

4. Teams will be allowed 15 minutes to warm up on fields between games.

5. No Pets Allowed

6. No Tobacco Products Allowed (only in Designated Smoking Areas)

7. All other rules are posted at the entrance into the park / field area.









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Banquet Information Sheet

Please send this information by: Thursday, July 13, 2017; 2:00pm

Via Fax: 205-763-1562 Via Email: [email protected]

Or call Roben or Bryana – 205-763-1006

Lincoln, Alabama Babe Ruth 13-year-old League All-Stars would like to invite your team to join us for food, fun, and fellowship on Thursday, July 20; 6:00pm

at the International MotorSports Hall of Fame Speed Dome. Please list the number of people that you expect to attend and return this information sheet PERSON/PERSONS LISTED ABOVE. Team Name ____________________________ Contact Person_____________________________ Contact Number____________________________ How many players and coaches will be attending Thursday Night’s Banquet? ________ How many parents/family members/friends will be attending Thursday Night’s Banquet? ________

Players/Coaches/Manager: FREE Parents/Family Members/ Friends: $10.00 each

The Banquet will be held at the International MotorSports Hall of Fame Speed Dome in Lincoln, Alabama located: Next to the Talladega SuperSpeedway.



Jeremiah Castille Jeremiah Castille, born to Joseph and Mary Castille in Columbus, Georgia is the 8th of 9 children. Growing up with older siblings gave Jeremiah the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and gave him the ability to recognize how to make the right decisions with his life at a very early age. Jeremiah also credits his good decision making with his choice to attend a Catholic school for his early education.

In the second grade, Jeremiah told his teacher, Sister Veronica, that his dream was to be a professional football player. Even at an early age, Jeremiah knew focusing on that dream helped him to continue to make the right decisions about his life so that dream could become a reality. By the time Jeremiah was in high school, he had made the most important decision of his life, to put his trust in Jesus as his Savior.

In 1979, Jeremiah received a football scholarship to the University of Alabama. God used the mentorship of Coach Bryant to help him grow from being an 18-year-old boy into a 22-year-old young man. Coach Bryant who

instilled courage, discipline, vision, leadership, character, class and humility in midst of success tremendously impacted his life. In the 1983 NFL Draft, Jeremiah was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the dream he had shared with Sister Veronica had come true. Jeremiah’s first year in the NFL allowed him to go back to the University of Alabama and finish his undergraduate degree in Broadcast Communications.

1983 proved to be a great year for Jeremiah. His dream of being a professional football player had come true, and even better, he married his high school sweetheart, Lori Jean Flakes. They soon began growing their family and today are the proud parents of three boys and three girls, Timothy, Simeon, Leah, Rachel, Caleb and Danielle and three grandchildren. All six of the Castille children have followed in their father’s footsteps and have attended the University of Alabama.

Jeremiah says that when he looks back on his life, he can see how God prepared him for the ministry work he does today. He knows that God used his mother and Coach Bryant to influence his life to help his fellow man. Both his mother and Coach Bryant taught him about giving to others.

Jeremiah ministered to the players during his four years at Tampa Bay and two years at the Denver Broncos. He always saw football as a means to witness to his teammates. While Jeremiah loved football, he loved God more and after six years in the NFL, God called him out of the game. Because of his love for God Jeremiah was able to walk away from something he loved and dreamed of since the second grade with no regrets. In 1995, Jeremiah moved to Birmingham to coach and teach at Briarwood Christian High School. The experience God gave him coaching and teaching helped prepare him for his ongoing ministry.

In 1999, Jeremiah was ordained as a minister at The Church at Brook Hills and he and Jean founded Jeremiah Castille Foundation with Isaiah 61:1-4 as the foundational scripture. In 2001, Jeremiah became the chaplain for the University of Alabama football team and continues to serve in that capacity today. Jeremiah feels privileged and



honored to serve the team and coaches at his alma mater, and where the dreams of a second grader came to fruition.

PACKING LIST

Below is a check list to help you when you are packing.

**Uniform** -

STATE FLAG – one per team 3x5 Jersey Pants Socks Belt Shoes Cap Sliding Pants Undershirt Cup Glove Bat Batting Gloves Helmet Baseball Bag Jacket (if needed) Clothes for 5 days Underwear Sleepwear Socks Shoes Swim Suit Shampoo Deodorant Soap Toothpaste /Toothbrush Brush/Comb Medicine (if needed) Optional: Sunglasses Camera /Caps Ipod /Games



Snacks

Hotel Rates: (Code: 13-year-old Southwestern Regional Babe Ruth Tournament, Lincoln)

Pell City, Alabama Host Hotel Hampton Inn 205-814-3000

$92.00 king or double per night plus tax Includes breakfast bar Holiday Inn Express 205-884-0047

$92.00 king or double per night plus tax Lake Front Motel 205-338-3344 68.95- Double per night plus tax Comfort Inn 205-338-5570 Quality Inn (866) 611-6769

Lincoln, Alabama Days Inn 205-763-8080 68.79 - Double per night plus tax Comfort Inn 205-763-9777 89.00 - Double per night plus tax Riverside, Alabama America’s Best Value Inn - 205-338-3381 79.00 - Double per night plus tax 79.00 - King per night plus tax

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African Methodist Episcopal Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church, 205 362-0159 Howell Cove Rd. Talladega, AL 35160 Services- Alliance Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 205 362-2347 Anniston Hwy, Talladega, AL Services- Apostlic Apostlic Faith Mission Church, 205362-6457 137 Davis Street, Talladega Services- Assembly of God Harvest Assembly of God, 256 362-5973 or 256 223-0729 81 Old Shocco Springs Rd., Talladega Services-Sunday Morning 10:30 am, Sunday Night 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:00 pm Baptist Blue Eye Baptist Church, 205 763-2322 112 Church St, Lincoln Services- Brunna Valley Baptist Church, 205 763-3020 49596 US Hwy 78, Lincoln Services- Eastaboga Baptist Church, 256 831-6449 107 Church Ln. Eastaboga Services- Sunday Morning 11:00 am, Night 6:00pm, Wednesday 6:30pm Hope Baptist Church, 205 763-9668 74400 AL Hwy 77, Lincoln Services- Pine Grove Baptist Church, 205-763-2732 500 Drew Avenue, Lincoln Services- St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 205 763-3041 2389 St. Mary Rd., Lincoln Services- Sunlight Baptist Church, 256 831-3336 Sunlight Ln.,Lincoln Services-

Bible Anniston Bible Church, 256 -236-3072 3230 Coleman Rd., Anniston, AL 36207 Services- Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am Catholic St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church, 256 362-5372 722 East St South, Talladega Services- Church of Christ Lincoln Church of Christ, 205 763-3000 210 England Rd., Lincoln Services- Holly Hill Church of Christ, 205 763-2589 Trussferry Rd., Lincoln Services- Church of God Lincoln Church of God, 205 763-7841 47969 US Hwy 78, Lincoln Services Little Jerusalem Church of god, 205 763-7530 74 Foundary Rd., Lincoln Services- Church of God in Christ Freewill Church of God in Christ, 205 763-7167 366 Lock 4 Rd., Lincoln Services- Community Blackberry Lane Community Church 256 362-0302 1994 Old Shocco Rd., Talladega Services- Congregational Coldwater Congregational Holiness Church, 256 831-5389 6227 Hwy 78 W., Anniston, AL Services- Episcopal St. Peter Episcopal Church 256 362-2505 208 North St., Talladega Services-

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Friends (Quaker) Real Live Recovery Center, 256 831-4000 1028 W. Hamric Dr., Oxford, AL Services- Holiness Limbaugh Chapel Congregational Holiness Church, New Lincoln Rd. (County Rd. 371) Talladega Services- Interdenominational Word of Life Family Church, 256 362-3000 926 E. North St, Talladega Services- Jewish Christian Temple Beth El, 256 236-9249 301 E 13th St, Anniston Services- Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church, 256 237-4941 1026 Quintard Ave, Anniston Services- Methodist Lincoln United Methodist Church, 205 763-7447 40 2nd Ave, Lincoln Services- Eureka United Methodist Church, 205 763-2021 319 Eureka Rd., Lincoln Services- New Mount Avery CME, 205-763-9085 256 Railroad St., Lincoln Services- Missionary Mount Moriah Missionary Church, 256 362-9080 743 Diamond Ln., Talladega Services- Rushing Springs Missionary Baptist Church, 205 268-9347 9796 Stemley Rd., Talladega Services-

Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene, 256 236-4322 4940 Saks Rd., Anniston Services- Non-Denominational Believer’s, 205 966-7522 212 England Rd., Lincoln Services-Sun.10:15 am, Sun. Evening 600 pm, Tues. 7:00 pm (Support Group for all addictions and problems), Thur. 6:30 pm Feed My Sheep Ministries, 205 763-8616 360 Blue Eye Springs Rd., Lincoln Services- God’s Care House, 205 763-0447 124 Lock 4 Rd., Lincoln Services Pentecostal Shekinah Glory Ministries, 256 315-2400 106 North St. E., Talladega Services- Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church, 256 362-6191 130 North St. E., Talladega Salvation Army Salvation Army, 256 236-5643 420 Noble St., Anniston Services- Seventh Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Church of Anniston, 256 237-4048 309 E. 28th St., Anniston Services- United Church of Christ First Congregational United Church of Christ, 256 362-5510 202 North MLK Dr., Talladega Services- Wesleyan First Wesleyan Church, 256 362-0750 433 East St. N., Talladega Service -

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Player Instructions for Southwest Region Baseball Tournaments

Officials of the Southwest Region of Babe Ruth Baseball and the Host League volunteers will be doing everything possible to ensure that all teams will have a pleasant and memorable experience. We ask for complete cooperation in adhering to the following rules to avoid any conflicts while at the Regional Tournament.

ASSISTANCE -We want all participants to thoroughly enjoy themselves during the tournament. If you need assistance, contact your team manager immediately. The manager, in turn may request assistance from Tournament Headquarters and the Babe Ruth Tournament Director.

CONDUCT-Players must be on their best behavior both on and off the field. Any misconduct could cause you to be disqualified from participating in the tournament and could adversely affect the rest of the team. Derogatory comments directed toward other players or the umpires will not be tolerated.

SCHEDULE -Follow your team schedule at all times. Be at practice sessions, Regional tournament games and special events ON TIME, and dress appropriately for each function. Players may not leave any event without first receiving approval from the team manager.

APPEARANCE-As representatives of your State we expect you to dress in a manner reflective of your pride in being chosen. You may dress informally and comfortably, however be sure to follow the following guidelines: Regional banquet: Each player must wear his team’s uniform jersey or team travel shirt with a pair of slacks and shoes. Cookouts/ Picnics: Players are allowed to wear shorts (no cut offs) with his team’s uniform jerseys. Ball park: When teams enter the field for the game they will be in full uniform, no warm ups or hitting shirts will be allowed. When in uniform at the ballpark, players shirts will be tucked in and caps worn properly. Metal cleats are to be worn at the ballpark only. Equipment (bats, gloves helmets, etc.) shall be neatly stacked in their proper places at all times (inside the dugout).

UNIFORMS -Each player on the same team shall wear a different number on their uniform. The Official Babe Ruth or Cal Riken shoulder emblem must be worn on each team members left shoulder sleeve. For sleeveless uniforms the shoulder emblem must be worn on the left chest. Approved caps with the official Cal Ripken or Babe Ruth emblem will be permitted in place of the shoulder emblems.

HOST TEAM -Members of the Host team are treated and are subject to all the same regulations as the other teams in the tournament. All members of the Host team will be required to attend check in and orientation as all of the visiting teams do.

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Game Conduct and Special Instructions for Baseball

1. All games will be played under rules and regulations covered in the Professional Baseball Rule Book and Babe Ruth League, Inc. Rules and Regulations. Some Invitational Tournaments have special rules designed for their age groups. 2. Brackets or pool play schedules for Regional Tournaments are prepared by the Regional Commissioner or the Assistant Regional Commissioner. Brackets/pool play schedules will be available on line or sent by e‐mail 1 week before the start date of the tournament. 3. Bottom of the bracket will be the Home Team. 4. The on-deck circle closest to your dugout will be used by your team. 5. Games will be kept moving at all times. No unnecessary delays or mound conferences will be permitted. Have a backup catcher to warm up pitcher if your catcher is not ready. Approved masks will be required at all times when warming up pitchers on the field or in the bullpen. Players protecting the bullpen or coaching a base must wear protective headgear. 6. Players, managers and coaches acting in an unsportsmanlike manner shall be removed from the playing field or ballpark immediately and could be disqualified from the entire tournament. If a player is ejected from the game he must leave the ballpark accompanied by an adult. If parents are not present his manager or coach will accompany him. 7. Only players, coaches, the manager and bat boy shall be allowed in the dugout. Coaches must stay in the dugout unless permission is given by the Tournament Director prior to the game. 8. Players must be in uniform and at the field (1) hour before game time. Each team will be allowed ten (10) minutes of fielding practice. The home team will start thirty (30) minutes prior to game time. The visiting team shall practice for ten (10) minutes. The last ten (10) minutes prior to the game will be for the introduction of the teams, umpires and special guests. 9. Jewelry is prohibited, players shall not wear jewelry, medical alert and religious bracelets are not considered jewelry. If worn they must be taped to the body so as to remain visible. 10. The Tournament is under the jurisdiction of the Southwest Region Commissioner and Babe Ruth assigned Tournament Director. The Tournament Director shall appoint the Protest Committee. The protest Committee shall have the final authority in all protest (right or wrong). A rule violation is the only thing that can be protested (judgment calls are not protested). 11. No tobacco products will be permitted on the playing field, dug out or rest room.

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Important Phone Numbers

Roben R. Duncan – LPRD, Director – 205-763-1006 office; 256-267-2865 cell;

Wesley Yoder – 256-872-6665 cell; LCC center 205-763-3013

Tournament Site

Lincoln Park Sports Complex; 1584 Holly Hills Road, Lincoln, Alabama 35096

Check – In Schedule

All Teams must report to the check in site in Pell City, Alabama on Thursday, July 20, 2017;

Hampton Inn – 220 Vaughan, Pell City, AL 35125

9:30am – Host Team 10:00am – West Texas

10:30am – East Texas 11:00am – Oklahoma

11:30am – North Arkansas 12:00pm – South Arkansas

12:30pm – Louisiana 1:00pm – Mississippi

1:30pm – Alabama

Do Not Forget Your State Flag – 3x5 with your credentials at the Regional Check-In

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Practice Schedule

A schedule of practice times and locations will be available at the Regional Tournament Check-In.

Home Run Derby

Thursday, July 20th, Lincoln Park Sports Complex, 1584 Holly Hills Road. Start time 3:00pm; $5 per 5 balls. Taken place on Field 5 - 300-yard fence line. You may pre-register via email and pay at time of check in; Register at time of check – in will be taken and at Field.

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Managers & Coaches Breakfast

Managers and Coaches breakfast will be held on Friday, July 21st 8:00am at the Lincoln Senior Building, 181 Magnolia Street (enter parking lot and building from Jones Street). All managers, coaches, and assistant coaches must be on hand for this meeting; rules, ground rules, and field conditions with the tournament officials and umpires will be discussed.

Opening Ceremonies

The Opening Ceremonies will be held on Friday, July 21st, 11:00am at Lincoln Park Sports Complex, 1584 Holly Hills Road. All Teams MUST report in full Uniform by 10:30 am to Field 7 (Babe Ruth Field).

FYI

PLAYERS: No cell phones in dugouts during Tournament Games

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Mayor Council Members Carroll L. Watson Sadie S. Britt

Billy Pearson Joey Callahan

City Clerk Jeannie Jones Laura S. Carmack Shelly Barnhart

City of Lincoln

Dear Regional Tournament Managers, Coaches, and Players:

I am pleased to welcome you to our city for the Thirteen-Year-Old Babe Ruth Southwest Region Baseball Tournament. We are very pleased to host this event at Lincoln Park. To the players, coaches and managers, I know that all of you have worked hard to get to this level of play. It speaks well of your dedication and skills and this tournament will allow you to showcase your skills. I am sure that this will be an exciting event.

If I, my staff, or our Recreation Department can provide you any assistance do not hesitate to ask. Once again welcome to Lincoln.

Sincerely,

Carroll L. Watson Mayor

150 Magnolia Street P.O. Box 172 Lincoln, AL 35096 205-763-7777 FAX 205-763-7394 www.lincolnalabama.com

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SW Regional Tour Packet 2017brlswregion.com/websites/brlswregion/userfiles/2017 13yo Regional... · 7kh 'dlo\ +rph zloo eh fryhulqj wkh hyhqw orfdoo\ 7kh\ kdyh uhtxhvwhg frqwdfw lqirupdwlrq