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Welcome to the USSSA 2024 Great Lakes Nationals in Evansville, Indiana. If you are a repeat team, then welcome back. If you are a new team playing in our Nationals, then we welcome you. We thank you for choosing Indiana USSSA Great lakes Nationals.
The following is the event itinerary for the event and information you will need to know:
Become friends with us on Facebook at Indiana USSSA Great Lakes Nationals Facebook page. We will update all information through this Facebook page leading up to the event.
Event host:Indiana USSSA Fastpitch
Payment:
Payment must be paid at least two weeks prior to start date of event which is June 24th.
Please make payment on line through the USSSA System.
Tournament Director: Tim Foster Office 812-379-9001 Cell 812-350-5129 Email: [emailprotected]
Tournament UIC/Director Deaconess Park Chad Roach 217-304-2919 email [emailprotected]
Newburgh Director: Rich Day: 812-374-2250 or 812-621-0138
Newman Park Director?: Darrin Brooks: 812-343-2579
Hotel info link:https://hotels.sitesearchllc.net/group-event?id=72450
Venues:
Deaconess Park: 4300 Heckel Road Evansville, Indiana 4772
Newburgh Lassie League Park: 5433 Vann Road Newburgh Indiana 47630
William Newman Park: 1020 Sand Lane Henderson, Ky 47420
Event Format:
This is a 5 game guarantee. Three pool into double elimination bracket or two pool into 3 game bracket
Pool play Tuesday
Pool play Wednesday Possible bracket play may start late Wednesday if needed.
Bracket Thursday
Bracket Friday
Championship games Saturday
Time Limited of games:
Pool play: 75 minutes. Complete the inning. Can end in a tie
Bracket: 75 minutes finish the inning and must have a winner
Teams need to be prepared to play 20 minutes prior to their game time except for the first game of the day.
Tournament info/Rules
All rules are under USSSA rules:
Teams may bat entire roster.
DP/Flex can be used.
Courtesy runner is a sub if you have one. If no sub then last completed at bat.
Protest fees: $150 cash
Any coach ejected will be ejected for the max of one game plus the game they are coaching in. If deemed the coach could be suspended for an extra game.
Roster info:
All rosters put be on line no later than 72 hours prior to start of the event on Monday.
All rosters must be approved through your state director and national host director.
Seeded info
Pool plays will be seeded and teams will be seeded into bracket on how they do in bracket play.
Points for seeding will be off games ending of week June 23rd.
Opening ceremonies and activities will be held on Monday:
Skills Competition: Deaconess park 10:00AM to 2:00PM
USSSA Pride Camp: Deaconess Park 9:00AM-1:00PM
Coaches Meeting: Location TBA 2:30 PM-3:30PM Check in 2:00-2:30
Parade: LIne-up at Deaconess Park 4:00PM PM- Walk to begin at 4:15PM
Location for lining up will be announced,
Welcoming : Evansville Mayor- CVB-USSSA Special Guest TBA
Award ceremonies: Skills competition winners will be announced at the end of the parade
Theme: TBA
Ride and Games: 10:00AM to 3:00PM All kids are welcome
Pin trading will be allowed any time during Monday's events.
USSSA Pride games will be played at Otters Field.
Monday 7PM
Tuesday 7PM
Wednesday 7PM
On-Site Vendors at Opening ceremonies confirmed:
Team IP : You tournament apparel provider will be there all week
Dudley Softball
BowNet
D Bats
Tournament Central
Tournament Photographer: TBA Will be on Site Tuesday-Friday
Rain out line: 812-350-3272: Emails will also be sent out along with the Great Lakes Facebook page updated.
If case of inclement weather: The Director has the option to change the format which includes but not limited to:
1. Number of games to be played:
2, Cancel any un-played pool play games and seed bracket on games played.
3. Dropping time limits to lower playing time.
4. Shortening number of innings to be played.
5. Dropping losers bracket.
Sunday is a makeup day for bracket games only. If rain occurs in pool play those games will not be made up.
Zero Tolerance Policy:
USSSA will not allow for their staff to be abused, which includes verbal abuse. Violators will be ejected for all week from the event.
Abuse toward any USSSA Member which includes, Directors, UIC'S, Umpires, Gate workers or any park staff member.
Admission for games: We will be set up all day on Monday to allow you to purchase your weekly Bands. They will also be sold daily.
Adults or age of 10 or older
Weekly $40
Daily: $20
Seniors: 62 years or older
Weekly $20
Daily: $10
10 and under free
Players free
Three coaches free. Coaches will get bands at coaches meetings.
All bands must be worn at all times. Failing to wear them can result in being removed from the park.
Sharing bands will get you removed for the entire event.
Park rules:
No Pets allowed inside any parks
No Alcohol allowed inside parks
No tobacco usage inside any parks. This includes chewing and vaping.
A team cooler is allowed only at all parks.
No overnight RV Parking allowed at any facility.
No opening burning allowed
We thank you for choosing Evansville, Indiana as your choice of your USSSA Nationals for 2024. We hope you enjoy your time while in Evansville, Please let us know if we can help you on your visit.
Thanks,
Tim Foster
Indiana USSSA Great Lakes Nationals
