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2018 Virginia State Tournament
Junior Baseball
July 5-11, 2018
Hosted by
Virginia District 4 &
Alexandria Little League
Simpson Field – Main Complex
426 E. Monroe Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
Frank Mann Field
3700 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
2018 Little League Junior Baseball Division
Virginia State Tournament HOSTED BY ALEXANDRIA LITTLE LEAGUE
AND VIRGINIA DISTRICT 4 www.d4vall.org
Tournament Director: Ellen Witherow, District 4 Administrator
571-259-3901
Assist. Tournament Directors: Mike Ochs, UIC
703-785-8700
Roger Blain
703-728-4418
Tournament Co-Chairs: Paul Miller, Alexandria Little League President
571-232-9813
Gus Chiarello, Tournament Co-Chair
703-786-6731
Beth Mensinger, Tournament Co-Chair
703-220-6826
District 4 Staff: Greg Witherow, Umpire Consultant
John Kerins, Umpire Consultant
Larry Taylor, ADA
Jim Fisher, ADA-Safety
Rich Ealy, Umpire Consultant
Mike Wetmore, Umpire Consultant
WELCOME
Welcome to Alexandria Little League and Virginia District 4, and Historic Simpson
Field, which will play host to the 2018 Little League Junior Baseball Division
Virginia State Tournament.
Simpson Field has played host to numerous tournaments, is the home field for the
T.C. Williams Titans, the Republican Congressional Baseball Team, and a long time
home of Alexandria Little League. To say the least, we are excited to welcome you
to Alexandria, and to host the 2018 State Tournament.
Now that you have won your District Tournament, what do you do? First
CELEBRATE! Secondly read through this packet and complete all necessary forms
and materials.
Also, PLAN. During your visit we hope you will take some time to enjoy the many
sights and sounds of Northern Virginia, and the Washington D.C. area. It has
something to offer everyone: historical sites, entertainment, THE STANLEY CUP!!,
and superb dining. If you do wish to visit downtown Washington, we suggest you
consider taking Metro Rail or other public transportation.
Again, congratulations and we look forward to your visit.
Sincerely,
Alexandria Little League and Virginia District 4
2018 Little League Junior Baseball Division Virginia State Tournament
Please EMAIL to ELLEN WITHEROW at [email protected] the below form & a Team Photo
following the Championship Game.
District _____ League ____________________________________________________
District Administrator ___________________________________________________
Cell Phone________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________
League Mailing Address __________________________________________________
City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________
MANGER ________________________ Email ______________________________
Cell Phone ________________________
COACH _________________________ Email ______________________________
Cell Phone ________________________
COACH __________________________ Email ______________________________
Cell Phone ________________________
PRESIDENT _____________________ Email ______________________________
Cell Phone ________________________
TEAM PLAYERS – NAME UNIFORM NUMBER
1. ______________________________________ _____________________
2. ______________________________________ _____________________
3. ______________________________________ _____________________
4. ______________________________________ _____________________
5. ______________________________________ _____________________
6. ______________________________________ _____________________
7. ______________________________________ _____________________
8. ______________________________________ _____________________
9. ______________________________________ _____________________
10. ______________________________________ _____________________
11. ______________________________________ _____________________
12. ______________________________________ _____________________
13. ______________________________________ _____________________
14. ______________________________________ _____________________
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2017
1:00 - 4:00 CHECK-IN – Snack Shack @ Simpson Field
(Near the Dog Park and Basketball Court)
4:00 - 5:00 TEAMS TRAVEL TO SIMPSON FIELD
5:00 - 5:30 TEAMS LINE-UP FOR OPENING CEREMONY
– more info at registration
5:30 - 6:30 PARADE OF CHAMPIONS - OPENING CEREMONY
6:30 - 8:00 PICNIC AT SIMPSON FIELD FOR TEAMS, MANAGERS, COACHES,
PARENTS, UMPIRES, LEAGUE OFFICIALS
8:30 - 10:00 MANDATORY TOURNAMENT MEETING
(Will inform about location at registration)
FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2018 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
TOURNAMENT PLAY COMMENCES @ Simpson & Mann Fields
TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS
Each manager is required to bring the following documents to the tournament as per State Standards:
Affidavit, Approved Waivers, Tournament Player Verification Documents, Medical releases, and your
League boundary map. This is required for your team to participate in the tournament. Please also bring
your District Championship Flag with you.
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place at Simpson Snack Shack. All teams must be registered by 4:00pm, Thursday,
July 5, 2018. Please let us know where your team is staying. Each team will be assigned a Host Family
who will be available to you during your stay to answer questions, give directions, and help make your
stay an enjoyable one.
LODGING
Team Lodging
Lodging for teams and families are the responsibility of your league and families. We have provided a variety of local hotels near
Alexandria Little League for your convenience. You may contact the person listed at each hotel for group rate information and
reservations:
Hotel
Address (Alexandria)
Phone
Comfort Inn Alexandria West - Landmark 6254 Duke St (703) 642-3422
Comfort Inn & Suites 5716 S. Van Dorn St (703) 922-9200
Courtyard Marriott/Alexandria Old Town/Southwest 2700 Eisenhower Ave (703) 329-2323
Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle 2460 Eisenhower Ave (703) 960-2000
Residence Inn Alexandria/Old Town South @ Carlyle (Marriott) 2345 Mill Rd (703) 549-1155
Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke 1456 Duke St (703) 548-5474
Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town 1620 Prince St (703) 302-8300
Hilton Alexandria Old Town 1767 King St (703) 837-0440
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Alexandria Old Town 625 First St (703) 548-6300
Courtyard Marriott/Alexandria Pentagon South 4641 Kenmore Ave (703) 751-4510
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Rd (703) 845-1010
Hampton Inn Alexandria Pentagon South 4800 Leesburg Pike (703) 671-4800
Homewood Suites/Hilton Alexandria/Pentagon South 4850 Leesburg Pike (703) 671-6500 Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South (Fairfax Co) 5821 Richmond Hwy (703) 329-1400
OPENING CEREMONY/PICNIC The Opening Ceremony and Parade of Champions will begin promptly at 5:30pm, Thursday, July 5, at
SIMPSON FIELD, in Alexandria. It will be followed with a picnic at 6:30pm. PLEASE SEE BELOW,
for picnic details.
Please be sure to bring your District Championship flag to this event.
Join us for a delicious BBQ FEAST following the Opening Ceremony!
• Each team will receive complimentary tickets for your players, 2 coaches and manager as listed on your
affidavit.
• Extra tickets for family members may be purchased by filling out the form below. The cost is $10 for
adults and $8 for children under 12. Children 3 and under are free.
Please email this form to [email protected] AND [email protected] ASAP, to ensure that
tickets for your families to attend the opening ceremony and dinner are available.
District: ______________
League: __________________________________________
Number of tickets: Adult: ______ x $10.00 = ______
Children: _____ x $8.00 = ______
Total: = _________
Payment will be collected at registration. Checks should be made payable to: Alexandria Little League.
Additional tickets may be offered at registration, depending on availability.
FIELD FACILITIES
Tournament games will begin on Friday, July 6, at 10am, at Simpson & Frank Mann Fields. There is a
concession stand and restrooms available. Handicap Accessible. Practice fields will be scheduled at the
Managers Meeting.
POLICIES AT SIMPSON FIELD
The Alexandria Little League Board of Directors would like everyone who visits our Park to have a safe
and enjoyable experience. Based on that premise the following rules will be enforced.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED: - SMOKING -
- USE OF TOBACCO -
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -
- SKATEBOARDS -
- BICYCLES -
- ROLLERBLADES -
- NO NOISE MAKERS OF ANY KIND
Please help assure us that everyone has a good time during the tournament by adhering to the rules at
Alexandria LL. We appreciate your support.
EQUIPMENT
Each team will furnish their own equipment. Alexandria Little League will cooperate in case of an
emergency. For any needs that you may have, there are several sporting goods stores in the area. Your
team host can provide you that information. Please note: Decals of any kind are not permitted on batting
helmets unless provided by the helmet manufacturer. Umpires will inspect all equipment prior to each
game.
PRACTICE FIELDS
Practice fields will be available at nearby Alexandria City fields.
Practice times and locations will be given out at the Manager’s Meeting.
PARKING
Simpson Field:
Parking is available on Monroe Avenue (parking is not allowed at the YMCA or
Aldi/CVS), its adjacent side streets, and behind Simpson on East Duncan Avenue.
Frank Mann Field:
Parking at Cora Kelly Elementary/Chick Armstrong Rec Center.
We ask that you please be respectful of all street signage, neighbors, and
businesses. Thank you!
SEATING AND CONCESSIONS
Bleacher seating is available at all fields. There is also ample room for lawn chairs at each field.
Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the tournament.
GAME SCHEDULE
The tournament will begin on Friday, July 6. In the event of rain or rain delay, the games will be
rescheduled by the Tournament Director.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Alexandria INOVA Hospital
4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-504-3000
Fairfax INOVA Hospital
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-776-4001
Virginia Hospital Center
1701 N George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205
703-558-5000
MedStar PromptCare
3610 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
855-210-4617
CVS MinuteClinic
415 E. Monroe Street
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-4433
Virginia Little League Jimmie Straley State Chairman
17 Diamond Road Troy, Virginia 22974 [email protected]
www.eteamz.com/vastatell
TO ALL MANAGERS, COACHES AND PARENTS:
Congratulations on winning your District and moving on to the Virginia State Tournament.
As we work very hard to make sure that your experience at the State Tournament is enjoyable, we are also
striving to make our tournaments better.
Your Virginia State District Administrators are looking at ways to improve Tournament team experiences and
your honest feedback on your State Tournament experience.
We ask that you please complete a survey after your State Tournament.
The link for the survey is: http://VaLittleLeague.org
Thank You in advance for your help with this survey.
Respectfully,
Jimmie Straley
State Chairman