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2019

FHSAA BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

CENTURYLINK SPORTS COMPLEX– FT. MYERS, FL

A special thank you to the following groups:

Lee County Sports Development Lee County Parks and Recreation

Fort Myers Miracle Minnesota Twins

Lee County Sports Housing Lee County School District

Team IP Main Light Events

South Gulf Umpires Association Local Volunteers and Sponsors

Team and Coaches Quick Reference Guide

1. Bus parking is located in front of fields four and six (Stelly Field) on the west side of the main stadium.

2. Check-in with team host and game administrators two and a half hours before game start time.

3. Batting practice will begin two hours prior to game start time (practice fields four and six (Stelly Field)). Please bring baseballs for batting practice.

4. Please have a copy of your lineup card on-hand when you arrive at the park or as soon as possible (needed for media at least an hour and a half before the game).

5. Teams will enter the stadium through the rolling gate under the con-course (next to Stelli Field).

6. Coolers are prohibited. Team coolers will be provided on both the practice and game fields.

7. Please remind your fans only cash will be accepted for parking. 8. Cash and credit/debit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the

gate. 9. Please familiarize yourself with the online coaches’ video and manu-

al. 10. Please adhere to CenturyLink Sports Complex’s rules and regula-

tions at all times. 11. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions or concerns.

Robbie Lindeman FHSAA/Tournament Director C: (352) 812-1187 E: [email protected] Sergio Perez Event Manager C: (239) 560-8105 E: [email protected] Keith Blasingim Stadium Manager C: (239) 707-4238 E: [email protected]

Important Contacts

Robbie Lindeman Sergio Perez Keith Blasingim Gary Ewen Bob Green Nick Adorno Jen Hamil Ludie Adorno Mark Cyganiak Allison Gruber David Larosa Judd Loveland

FHSAA Tournament Director Event Credentials Event Manager Stadium Manager Lee County Sports Development Lee County Parks & Recreation Event Host Team Liaison Event Host Practice Coordinator Event Host Parking Coordinator Officials/SGUA Hotels Director of Student Services County Athletic Director Fort Myers Miracle

C: (352) 812-1187 E: [email protected] C: (239) 560-8105 E: [email protected] C: (239) 707-4238 E: [email protected] C: (239) 707-3950 E: [email protected] C: (239) 357-7845 E: [email protected] C: (239) 823-5111 E: [email protected] C: (239) 839-7062 E: [email protected] C: (239) 229-0068 E: [email protected] C: 239-410-4062 E: [email protected] C: (239) 541-1800 O: (888) 529-6588 E: [email protected] O: (239) 850-6628 E: [email protected] O: (239) 533-7664 E: [email protected]

Key Websites:

CenturyLink Sports Complex: https://www.leegov.com/parks/facility?fid=0225 Hotels/Lee County Sports Housing: Week 1: http://leecountysportshousing.org/event/1306 Week 2: http://leecountysportshousing.org/event/1307

Lee County Parks and Recreation: http://www.leeparks.org/ FHSAA: http://www.fhsaa.org/

2019 FHSAA State Baseball Finals Committees

Game Administration: FHSAA Suites & Press Box:

LCPR: Nick Adorno LCPR: Sergio Perez

LCPR: Jen Hamil LCSD: Gary Ewen

Awards/Player Gifts: Stadium Information/Field Complex Supervision:

FHSAA: Robbie Lindeman LCPR: Keith Blasingim

LCPR: Nick Adorno LCPR: Sergio Perez

Off-Site Practice Facilities: Hospitality and Team Meals:

LCPR: Bob Green LCSD: Gary Ewen

LCPR: Jen Hamil LCSD: Connie Buchanan

LCPR: Nick Adorno Miracle: Judd Loveland

Pre-Game Practice/Field Supervision: Post-Game Supervision/Press Room Escort:

LCPR: Nick Adorno LCPR: Nick Adorno

LCPR: Jen Hamil LCPR: Jen Hamil

Hotels: Athletic Trainers:

LCSH: Allison Gruber SDLC: Mike Evans

LCSD: Gary Ewen LCPR: Sergio Perez

Ticket Sales/Gate Passes/Parking: Umpires Host/Game Assistance:

Miracle: Judd Loveland SGUA: Mark Cyganiak

LCPR: Keith Blasingim SGUA: Matt Stanfield

Team Hosts: Grounds/Maintenance/Facilities/Weather:

LCPR: Nick Adorno LCPR: Keith Blasingim

LCPR: Jen Hamil LCPR:Bob Green

LCPR: Sergio Perez LCPR: P.J. Boutwell/Josh Brooks

Credentials/Photo I.D.s: Security/Volunteers:

FHSAA: Robbie Lindeman LCPR: Sergio Perez

LCPR: Sergio Perez Miracle: Judd Loveland

CenturyLink Sports Complex– Rules and Regulations

1. No person shall be allowed to walk or sit on top of the dugouts 2. Phones located throughout the stadium are for official game usage only 3. Hitting or throwing baseballs into netting or padding is prohibited 4. Jumping over sidewalls is prohibited 5. Only uniformed player personnel are allowed on the playing surface 6. Batgirls and batboys must wear helmets 7. Warm-up throwing shall take place in the outfield only (not on or around the infield) 8. Pepper games are prohibited 9. Throwing on apron (in front of dugouts) around infield is prohibited 10. Infield and outfield practice prior to the game shall not exceed the allotted time (practice

fields 4 and 6 (Stelly Field)) 11. Do not pour ice/beverages on field turf

General Rules and Regulations– During the Game

1. Refrain from behavior that may injure persons, equipment, and/or damage the facility 2. Notify a groundskeeper and/or tournament committee representative if a problem on the

field occurs 3. Notify a tournament committee representative if a problem within the stadium occurs 4. Please return foul balls to the dugout coordinator

General Rules and Regulations– After the Game

1. All fans are prohibited from entering the playing surface 2. Please make coaches and/or designated players available for the press. A tournament com-

mittee member will escort him/her to the interview location. 3. Return all game balls to the field administrator

Ground Rules– Hammond Stadium

1. A ball lodged in the back stop padding results in a dead ball. 2. A ball lodged in the outfield wall padding results in a ground rule double. 3. A ball caught with both feet outside of the dugout or along the short fences on the first or

third base line is in play. If a player’s momentum carries him into the dugout or over the short fences on the first or third base line after the catch has been made will be recorded as an out and the ball is dead. The base runner is automatically awarded one extra base.

4. A player may lean on the tarp to make a catch, but may not step or jump onto the tarp. 5. A fair ball lodged in the fencing in outfield foul territory of first or third base results in a

ground rule double. 6. Any signage extending over the top of the outfield wall is recessed behind the wall and

therefore not in play. 7. In order to be declared a home run, from the left field foul pole to the left center field pole, a

ball must clear the 6’ padded wall plus the 2’ padded fencing above the wall. 8. In order to be declared a home run, from the left center field pole to the right field foul pole,

a ball must clear the 8’ padded wall. This includes balls hit off of the front of the boardwalk deck above the top of the fence and the narrow concrete wall on the far right hand side of the left field lawn seating section.

9. ALL ELSE: BOOK RULE

Rules and Regulations CenturyLink Sports Complex– Hammond Stadium

1. The fields are irrigated with treated effluent (well water). Please do not drink the water.

2. The drinking water for players will be located in the dugouts of practice and stadium fields. Coolers are prohibited.

3. Please be aware of flying objects leaving the field of play from any of the practice fields.

4. Please observe “Field Closed” signs. The closure of fields is due to occasional field repair, wet grounds, field preparations, irrigation purposes, etc.

5. Please assist in keeping the park clean by picking-up any paper, trash, and oth-er debris.

6. Please do not warm-up or throw on grass in front of pitching mounds or dugouts.

7. Please respect the infield playing surface. Please perform all warm-ups in the outfield.

8. Please do not hit baseballs into the fencing. 9. Please respect the baseball equipment. 10. Please keep the restrooms clean. 11. Please do not jump over the fences. 12. Please do not pour ice/beverages on the turf. 13. The batting cages are only available at the direction of tournament personnel. 14. Please report any violation of these rules to a member of the tournament staff. 15. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your team host. 16. Please do not sit or stand on top of the dugouts. Please respect the facility. The stadium superintendent maintains the playing sur-faces at a professional level. Any abuse to the facility will not be tolerated. Please

help us keep these facilities first class.

Thank you for your cooperation.

General Information 1. Ticket Prices

• Tickets can now be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/FHSAA/Baseball for $9 (age 2 and under are free). Individuals who purchase tickets at the gate will be charged $12 (age 2 and under are free). Cash and credit/debit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the gate.

• General Admission (Gate 2): All individuals entering the stadium must have a ticket regardless of age in order to occupy a seat. There will be no reserved seating. Each ticket can only be used for the day purchased as designated by FHSAA.

• There are scout passes available upon request (pending FHSAA approval). 2. Ticket Procurement

• Individuals may purchase tickets on site at the ticket office window one hour before the first game and up to two hours after the start of the final game.

• Only FHSAA State Series/Lifetime issued passes, members of the press, VIP, team hosts, and authorized workers may enter through the gate to the right of Gate 1 (he/she must provide the appropriate credentials).

3. Parking • General parking is located in front of the stadium. The cost for parking is $10 (motorcycles and

cars). • Booster/Fan (non-team) Buses: The parking fee is $50 for busses and $30 for recreational vehi-

cles. • Team Bus Parking: The team drop off and parking area is located in between fields 4 and 6. • Press Parking: There is no charge for press parking (must provide valid FHSAA credentials). • Tournament Committee VIP Parking Pass: The passes will be issued. • Volunteer Workers Parking: There is no charge for volunteer parking (must provide appropriate

event staff credentials). • Parking at South Fort Myers High Schools is prohibited.

4. Admission to Game/Seating • All spectators will enter through Gate 2. • An accessible ADA entrance will be through Gate 3. • All tickets are considered general admission and spectators can choose where they’d like to sit. • All teams and coaches will enter the through the rolling gate next to Stelli Field. • Only FHSAA State Series/FHSAA Lifetime Passes will be honored at the state tournament at

the pass gate only. Pass holders will enter through the gate to the right of Gate 1 . • All FHSAA credential holders and event staff will enter through the gate to the right of Gate 1.

5. Media • All media will enter through the gate to the right of Gate 1.

6. Admission and Conduct Standards • No one is allowed on the playing field without proper credentials. • Umbrellas and strollers are prohibited at the stadium. • All outside food and drinks are prohibited. • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the stadium. The gate attendants are aware of the ban on

alcoholic beverages and will use their discretion as to the entry of any individual. All carry-in food/food containers (bottles, cans, ice bags, ice chests, etc.) are prohibited. Bags or purses larg-er than 16” x 16” x 8” are prohibited. All bags and containers are subject to inspection.

• All noisemakers (cowbells, horns, musical instruments/equipment, radios, stereos, etc.) are pro-hibited.

• Professional camera equipment and tripods are prohibited. • Hand-held banners are permitted, however the must not obstruct the vision of other spectators. • The stadium has a strict “no re-entry” policy. • Team t-shirts made with the intentions of distribution are prohibited.

Facility and Game Operations

1. Rules • The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) will govern the

operations of all championship games. All National Federation rules will apply.

2. Playing Field • The CenturyLink Sports Complex superintendent will be responsible for

the playing field. All coaches will be provided a copy of the Centu-ryLink Sports Complex rules and regulations.

3. Electric Support Systems • The stadium scoreboard will be used for each game. • All public address announcements must be approved by the FHSAA, the

tournament committee, and the Minnesota Twins. 4. Locker Rooms

• There are offsite locker rooms available upon request. 5. Field Access

• All credentials must be issued by the tournament committee and/or FHSAA.

• Any individuals in the dugouts during the game must be in uniform and recognized as a game staff member for the participating team. Each team is limited to 20 uniform players and a maximum of eight coaches, athletes, trainers, etc. All batboys/batgirls must wear helmets with earflaps.

• All photographers and their equipment shall not obstruct the view of the game of spectators. A photographer is permitted next to each dugout (on field level) with the proper credentials.

• Any individuals who have issues with field passes or policies on game day/during the game should contact the tournament director, a tourna-ment committee member, and/or the host assigned to each team.

6. Officials • The selection and assignment of officials is the responsibility of the

FHSAA. • All officials will dress in the “Auxiliary Coaching Staff” room (located

through the first base dugout). • All officials will enter through the gate to the right of Gate 1. • An official scorekeeper will be provided by the CenturyLink Sports

Complex/Lee County Parks and Recreation.

Schedule

Dates: May 22-25, 2019 and May 29- June 1, 2019

Location: CenturyLink Sports Complex– Hammond Stadium

14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. Fort Myers, FL 33912

Schedule

***Game times are subject to change

Wednesday, May 22 1A and 2A Semifinals: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 23

1A and 2A Finals: 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 24 3A and 4A Semifinals: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 25

3A and 4A Finals: 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29 5A and 8A Semifinals: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 30

9A Semifinals 10 am, 1 p.m. 5A and 8A Finals: 4:00 p.m.

and 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 31 6A and 7A Semifinals: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 1

9A/6A and 7A Finals: 12:30 p.m./4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Field Schedule All times shall be strictly adhered to unless adjusted by FHSAA and the tournament committee. The official time will be kept by the complex administrator (practice fields) and stadium field

administrator. NOTE: A batting practice pitcher may warm-up prior to start of batting practice with a non-player only. No players are allowed on the field prior to batting practices.

Game # 1, 7, 13, 17, 21 (10:00 a.m.) 7:40 a.m.- 8:10 a.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) Team pictures (practice fields; home team then visiting team) 8:10 a.m.– 9:25 a.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time*** (Home Team: Field 4; Visiting Team: Field 6 (Stelly Field)) Batting practice for both teams Warm-ups, stretching, infield/outfield practice 9:25 a.m.- 9:35 a.m. Move to stadium (home team will occupy third base dugout) 9:35 a.m.- 9:50 a.m. Pre-game activities (stretching, throwing, etc.) 9:50 a.m.- 9:55 a.m. Umpire meeting with coaches and captains (teams in dugouts) 9:55 a.m. Introductions/National Anthem 10:00 a.m. First pitch

Game # 25 (12:35 p.m.) 10:20 a.m.– 10:40 a.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) 10:40 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time*** (Home Team: Field 4; Visiting Team: Field 6 (Stelly Field)) Batting practice for both teams Warm-ups, stretching, infield/outfield practice 12:00 p.m.– 12:05 p.m. Move to stadium (home team will occupy third base dugout) 12:05 p.m.– 12:20 p.m. Pre-game activities (stretching, throwing, etc.) 12:20 p.m.– 12:25 p.m. Umpire meeting with coaches and captains (teams in dugouts) 12:25 p.m. Introductions/National Anthem 12:30 p.m. First pitch

Game # 2, 8, 14, 18, 22 (1:00 p.m.) 10:40 a.m.- 11:10 a.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) Team pictures (practice fields; home team then visiting team) 11:10 a.m.– 12:25 p.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time*** (Home Team: Field 4; Visiting Team: Field 6 (Stelly Field)) Batting practice for both teams Warm-ups, stretching, infield/outfield practice 12:25 p.m.- 12:35 p.m. Move to stadium (home team will occupy third base dugout) 12:35 p.m.- 12:50 p.m. Pre-game activities (stretching, throwing, etc.) 12:50 p.m.- 12:55 p.m. Umpire meeting with coaches and captains (teams in dugouts) 12:55 p.m. Introductions/National Anthem 1:00 p.m. First pitch

Game # 3, 9, 15, 23 (4:00 p.m.) 1:40 p.m.- 2:10 p.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) Team pictures (practice fields; home team then visiting team) 2:10 p.m.- 3:25 p.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time***

(Home Team: Field 4; Visiting Team: Field 6 (Stelly Field)) Batting practice for both teams Warm-ups, stretching, infield/outfield practice 3:25 p.m.- 3:35 p.m. Move to stadium (home team will occupy third base dugout) 3:35 p.m.- 3:50 p.m. Pre-game activities (stretching, throwing, etc.) 3:50 p.m.- 3:55 p.m. Umpire meeting with coaches and captains (teams in dugouts) 3:55 p.m. Introductions/National Anthem 4:00 p.m. First pitch

Game # 5, 11, 19, 26 (4:05 p.m.) 1:50 p.m.- 2:10 p.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) 2:10 p.m.- 3:25 p.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time***


Game # 4, 10, 16, 24 (7:00 p.m.) 4:40 p.m.- 5:10 p.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) Team pictures (practice fields; home team then visiting team) 5:10 p.m.– 6:25 p.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time***


Game # 6, 12, 20, 27 (7:35 p.m.) 5:20 p.m.– 5:40 p.m. Team/Coaches Check-In: Greeted by Team Host (lineup cards due for media) 5:40 p.m.– 6:55 p.m. ***The following can be done in any order within the allotted time***

(Home Team: Field 4; Visiting Team: Field 6 (Stelly Field)) Batting practice for both teams Warm-ups, stretching, infield/outfield practice 6:55 p.m.– 7:05 p.m. Move to stadium (home team will occupy third base dugout) 7:05 p.m.– 7:20 p.m. Pre-game activities (stretching, throwing, etc.) 7:20 p.m.– 7:25 p.m. Umpire meeting with coaches and captains (teams in dugouts) 7:25 p.m. Introductions/National Anthem 7:30 p.m. First pitch

Field Schedule (continued) All times shall be strictly adhered to unless adjusted by FHSAA and the tournament committee. The official time will be kept by the complex administrator (practice fields) and stadium field

administrator. NOTE: A batting practice pitcher may warm-up prior to start of batting practice with a non-player only. No players are allowed on the field prior to batting practices.

Personnel

Event Manager: Sergio Perez

1. Oversee all aspects of the tournament 2. Contact person for FHSAA and stadium staff 3. Contact person for each school’s administration

Game Administrators: Nick Adorno Sergio Perez Lee County School District

1. Ensure that teams understand and follow the itinerary for infield practice, team pictures, and introductions as stated by FHSAA

2. Request lineup from coaches upon arrival 3. Ensure lineups are supplied to the press box (first and last names with correct pro-

nunciations) 30 minutes prior to game time 4. Ensure changes are reported to the public address announcer 5. Supply teams with ice and water 6. Ensure trainers are introduced to both teams 7. Locate each school administrator’s seat and report the seat number to Bob Green 8. Ensure only players are participating in pre-game routine on the field and the

opposing team stays in the dugout 9. Secure press interview 10. Request baseballs as needed 11. Ensure requested players and coaches report to the interview room after the game 12. Recover extra game balls from umpires 13. Assist with security after the game

Trainers & Medical: Mike Evans Joel Safely Lee County School District Trainers

1. Coordinate the rotation schedule of the trainers/EMTs 2. Greet teams and inform players and coaches of trainer location during the

tournament 3. Determine whether or not teams have brought their own trainers and offer assistance

if needed ***Make sure the A.E.D. is located near the field and is available***

Personnel

Stadium Information & Credentials Sergio Perez Robbie Lindeman

1. Coordinate with Keith Blasingim (stadium concerns, first aid situations, etc.) 2. Communicate with FHSAA to ensure credentials are printed and handed out 3. Communicate with Team IP to ensure staff shirts are supplied 4. Ensure sub-committees act as greeters and answer fan questions related to lodging

and restaurants 5. Coordinate photo identification badges 6. Handle special requests 7. Observe fan behavior and report any inappropriate behavior or language to the event

manager or security 8. Assist in the recovery of foul balls and return them to field administrators

Presale Tickets and Regular Ticket Sales Fort Myers Miracle Ludie Adorno

1. Coordinate all sales 2. Bulk ticket sales may be ordered 3. Contact civic clubs and other organizations in regards to presale tickets (up until

May 1st) 4. Contact organizations for regular priced tickets and Little League sponsorships (after

May 1st) 5. Assist qualifying teams with tickets during the week before the tournament 6. Discuss online ticket availability with the Minnesota Twins/Fort Myers Miracle 7. Develop an operations manual to be posted on FHSAA’s website

Hospitality Gary Ewen Connie Keenan Buchanan

1. Coordinate pre-game meal during coaches’ meeting 2. Assist in the distribution of player gifts 3. Ensure hospitality is available to tournament committee members 4. Maintain security in hospitality rooms

After Game Supervision/1st and 3rd Base Dugouts Nick Adorno Jen Hamil

1. Report to respective dugout during and after the game 2. Identify location of school administrator throughout the game 3. Assess team behavior in dugouts and fans surrounding the dugouts 4. Escort players on and off the field 5. Assist award coordinators with duties 6. Assist security to ensure only authorized personnel occupy the field after the game

Security Sergio Perez Nick Adorno Fort Myers Miracle

1. Identify location of school administrators 2. Determine whether or not the two schools are rivals 3. Identify locations of uniform security during the game 4. Assess player and fan behavior during the game 5. Escort teams to their busses after the game 6. Notify school administrator or stadium personnel if a situation develops 7. Coordinate and supervise LCSD volunteers and Fort Myers Miracle staff

VIP/Suite Coordination/Press Room Sergio Perez Gary Ewen

1. Maintain security in all suites 2. Issue meal tickets 3. Observe and report safety and security issues from visional point 4. Ensure all public address announcers and radio/television stations have received all of

the lineups

Hotels Lee County Sports Housing: Allison Gruber

1. Assist with hotel accommodations for visiting teams, parents, and fans at discounted rates

2. Answer any questions related to accommodations throughout the tournament 3. FHSAA Event Link: Week 1: http://leecountysportshousing.org/event/1306 Week 2: http://leecountysportshousing.org/event/1307 4. Hotel Hotline: 239-541-1800; 888-529-6588 5. All teams are requested to reserve their lodging thru Lee County Sports Housing. Teams can also set up parents/fans blocks.

Personnel

Personnel

Team Host Nick Adorno Jen Hamil Lee County School District

1. Establish a personal relationship with assigned team before their arrival into Fort Myers, Florida

2. Exchange phone numbers with the head coach 3. Coordinate practice schedules with local high school facilities 4. Greet the team bus upon arrival at the clubhouse gate (two and a half hours prior to

game start time) 5. Stay with the team throughout pre-game activities 6. Sit with school administrators once the game begins and report seal location to game

administrator 7. Escort team to/from bus before/after the game 8. Act as a liaison with the tournament committee in regards to any team requests or

concerns 9. Coordinate with Robbie Lindeman for any additional requirements of eliminated

teams 10. Ensure award sheet (provided by FHSAA) is completed by the team and returned to

FHSAA prior to the championship game

Batting Practice & Supervision of Field Complex Jen Hamil Nick Adorno

1. Enforce CenturyLink Sports Complex’s rules and regulations 2. Ensure teams do not enter batting cages (unless weather issues occur) 3. Ensure teams follow FHSAA itinerary schedule for batting practice 4. Verify that each player and coach is a part of the team’s party 5. Stay with teams during batting practice

Awards Coordination Nick Adorno Robbie Lindeman

1. Prepare awards for presentation by FHSAA at the closing of the championship game 2. Deliver pre-set tables to the area behind home plate at the closing of the

championship game 3. Return all material to the storage room following the awards presentation

Umpires– South Gulf Umpires Association Mark Cyganiak Matt Stanfield

1. Meet and greet umpires and discuss stadium ground rules 2. Ensure umpires are given meal tickets for the hospitality room 3. Supply umpires with offsite meal vouchers to be used during their stay 4. Ensure umpires room is unlocked before the conclusion of the game and locked

during the game

Credentials Robbie Lindeman Sergio Perez

1. Credentials may be obtained through the gate to the right of Gate 1. 2. All media personnel must have FHSAA issue credentials in order to enter the press

box, hospitality room, field, and/or locker rooms. Please see any member of the tour-nament committee if you have any questions.

3. Schools sending a student-based member of the media to the finals must be creden-tialed through the FHSAA at http://www.fhsaa.org/media/credentials/request.asp. The credentials are limited to one student (no adults). Please refer to Policy 39.4.6 in the red FHSAA handbook.

Facilities Sergio Perez Keith Blasingim

1. Press Room: Writing Press room; fourth level behind home plate 2. Broadcast Media: Visiting TV and Home TV room; fourth level behind home plate 3. Interview Room: Visitor’s Clubhouse; accessed through first base tunnel 4. Credentialed Staff and Media Hospitality Room: Press Dining Room; first level

(accessed through Field Level 1 stairs/elevator) 5. FHSAA and VIP Hospitality Room: Suite #4; third level 6. Public Address Booth: P.A. Room; fourth level behind home plate 7. Scoreboard Operation: P.A. Room; fourth level behind home plate 8. First Aid: second level in front of Team Store 9. Umpire Room: Auxiliary Coaching Staff room; first level 10. Umpire Suites: Suite #1 and #2; third level 11. Lee County Booth: Home Radio-Lee County; fourth level 12. Lee County Suite: Suite #5 ; third level 13. Sponsor/Vendor Suite: Suite #3; third level

Personnel

Security

Fort Myers Miracle and Lee County Parks and Recreation will provide security for the tournament.

Duties:

• Enforce all stadium spectator rules and regulations • Enforce all FHSAA spectator rules and regulations • Provide security presence in parking lots • Provide escort of receipts when requested by staff • Secure press box security for VIP passes only • Manage pass gate (only press, employee, and VIP passes are permitted) • Provide security access in and near the Minnesota Twins clubhouse and

complex field area • Date limited access and guest passes at the pass gate • Ensure any unauthorized merchandise is not admitted into the venue

Medical 1. First Aid

• The first aid room for spectators is on the second level across from the team store . The stadium staff is trained in first aid. A request for first aid assistance may be made thorough your tournament host or any tournament committee member.

2. Trainers

• A certified athletic trainer will be on duty at all times during the tournament. He or she will be located on the field or in the training room.

3. A.E.D.

• An A.E.D. will be located near the field for each game.

Directions

CenturyLink Sports Complex 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.

Fort Myers, FL 33912

• From the North: • Take Interstate 75 South to exit 131 Daniels Parkway • Turn right onto Daniels Parkway and head west for about three miles • Turn left onto Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. • Turn right onto to Miracle Way. • Hammond Stadium is located on the right. The practice fields are locat-

ed to the left of the stadium (fields 4 and 6) • Parking is located in front of the stadium.

• From the South • Take Interstate 75 North to exit 131 Daniels Parkway • Turn left onto Daniels Parkway and head west for about three miles • Turn left onto Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. • Turn right onto to Miracle Way. • Hammond Stadium is located on the right. The practice fields are locat-

ed to the left of the stadium (fields 4 and 6) • Parking is located in front of the stadium.

• Team Buses • Proceed through the parking lot to the fields located on the left of the

stadium • Teams will be greeted by the team host and/or game administrator

Severe Weather Policy

Participants and spectators using any facilities that are equipped with the early lightning alert/detection systems must adhere to the

following procedures:

• When lightning is detected within a 10 mile radius, an announcement will be made over the public address system requesting everyone stop all activities immediately and seek safe shelter.

• If at any time the lightning detection system appears to be malfunc-tioning, all teams must follow the National Weather Service 30/30 lightning rule.

• An announcement will be made over the public address system once the lighting has cleared the area.

Map of Facility

May 22-25; May 29-June 1 Sports Medicine Coverage

22

Semis (10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4

p.m., 7:00 p.m.)

Payton DiLallo 9:30 AM-3:00 PM

John Albers

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

23

Finals (4:00 p.m. and 7:30

p.m.)

Jessica Pasternack

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

24 Semis (10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m.,

7:00 p.m.)

Lindsay Howard

9:30 AM-3:00 PM

Joel Safly

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

25


p.m.)

John Albers

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

29

Semis (10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4

p.m., 7:00 p.m.)

Payton DiLallo

9:30 AM-3:00 PM

Mike Evans

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

30

Semis (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.)


p.m.)

Naudia Khan

9:30 AM-3:00 PM

Jamie Kohl

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

31 Semis (10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m.,

7:00 p.m.)

Jeff Barnes

9:30 AM-3:00 PM

Allen Sims

3:00 PM-10:00 PM

1

Finals (12:30 p.m., 4:00

p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)

Mike Evans

11:30 AM-4:00 PM

Allen Sims

4:00 PM-10:00 PM

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Contact Information:

Mike Evans: 239-839-9000 Joel Safly: 239-281-7120 Jamie Kohl: 785-656-0988 Naudia Khan: 954-531-7971 John Albers: 317-439-5610

Jessica Pasternack 239-462-3167 Payton DiLallo: 315-440-0259

Lindsay Howard: 239-357-8006 Jeff Barnes: 920-251-4923

Allen Simms: 239-785-4004

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FHSAA Baseball State Finals: Game Administrator Cheat Sheet

1. Arrive two and a half hours prior to game start time 2. Oversee the normal operations of game activities 3. Communicate with FHSAA regarding any questions or concerns 4. Communicate with the team host to ensure all tasks are completed 5. Ensure teams are greeted upon arrival by team host or yourself 6. Ensure teams follow pregame itinerary 7. Ensure lineup cards are delivered to the press box and media room one and half

hours prior to game start time 8. Ensure umpires arrive on time (Mark Syganiak and Matt Stanfield) 9. Enforce all park rules 10. Greet teams and guide them to the appropriate dugout (home team: third base;

visiting team: first base) 11. Ensure trainers are introduced to each head coach 12. Communicate with school administrators and notify a tournament official of their

location 13. Assist tournament staff by monitoring game balls, cups, and water coolers 14. Assist with crowd control during/after the game as needed 15. Assist in escorting players and coaches to post-game interviews as needed 16. Escort players and coaches to their buses at the conclusion of the game

Thank you for your assistance.

Questions or Concerns:

Robbie Lindeman FHSAA Tournament Director C: (352) 812-1187 O: (352) 372-9551 x260 E: [email protected]

FHSAA Baseball State Finals: Team Host Cheat Sheet

1. Communicate with both team’s head coach playing during your time slot via phone and/or e-mail prior to arrival in Fort Myers

• Discuss any questions or concerns coaches may have • Discuss the pregame schedule with coaches

2. Greet teams in bus parking lot two and a half hours before game start time 3. Supply coaches with team packets and t-shirts 4. Request a copy of their pass gate list and lineup card for the media

• NOTE: Lineup card will not be shared with the opposing team 5. Supply the coach with a game ball to be given to the starting pitcher 6. Escort each team to their assigned practice field (home team: Field 4; away:

Field 6) 7. Ensure teams adhere to the pregame schedule 8. Ensure teams are on time for their team pictures 9. Ensure teams do not take extra time during batting practice or infield/outfield

practice (use a stop watch for accuracy) 10. Ensure teams clean-up after themselves 11. Ensure teams arrive at the stadium field on time 12. Communicate with game administrators/tournament officials regarding sched-

ule changes due to weather and extra-inning games 13. Communicate with staff about practice field conditions and the filling of prac-

tice field water coolers 14. Fans, scouts and recruiters are prohibited on the practice fields 15. Assist the tournament committee during the game as needed 16. Stay positioned near the dugouts to assist with any game issues 17. Escort designated players to the media room after each game 18. Ensure players and coaches exit the field safely

Thank you for your assistance.

Questions or Concerns:

Robbie Lindeman FHSAA Tournament Director C: (352) 812-1187 O: (352) 372-9551 x260 E: [email protected]

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