2011 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES

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1 TEAM PACKETS

2 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS: Congratulations on winning your regional tournament. The LLSBWS Committee members are very excited to welcome you and your team to Portland, for the Little League Softball World Series. This packet contains all of the information you should need to have a successful tournament experience. If at any time, you are in doubt about any of the procedures, please see any one of our staff members for assistance. If they are not able to answer your questions, they will direct you to someone who can. Many dedicated volunteers have spent countless hours to be sure your teams have an enjoyable experience while here for the week. There are many sights to see in and around the Portland area. Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and the Oregon coast are all a short distance away and are very worthwhile to visit. You may also choose to visit the End of the Oregon Trail center in Oregon City, or the Portland Zoo. Whatever you choose to do while not on the field, please just ask any of our staff members or your hotel staff and they can help you with directions, or suggestions. You can also visit for the best sights in the area, and get lots of ideas for recreation. We wish all our teams the best of luck throughout the tournament, and though only one team can take home the title of World Champion, you are all Champions just by getting here. Sincerely, Bob Hudlow Tournament Director

3 IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS PACKET 1. Contact Tournament Director Bob Hudlow at: to report you are the regional winner and give your Manager and Coaches shirt sizes. 2. Divide your players into groups of four (four players to a room) for their room assignments and let Bob know how many rooms you will need for your players. None of the players will be staying in a room with their parents or by themselves and no one other than players will be staying in the player room with them. 3. a team photo with your Regional banner and a complete line up to: Media Coordinator Cathy Workman: cayaly@yahoo.com 4. Gather your parents together and call Hotel information at the University Place Hotel and make reservations for your parents 5. Have a team parent make copies of the Model Release for each of your players, give one to each players parent and have them it fill out completely. Return these to the manager; Managers add the Model release to the documents you must bring to the LLSBWS ie birth certificates, league boundaries, Medical Releases etc. 6. Manager and Coaches remember to bring proof of your auto insurance and your drivers license to the world series; you will not be issued a courtesy car without proof of auto insurance and a valid drivers license.

4 EXPECTATIONS AND RULES OF USE ALPENROSE DAIRY Please share this information with your player s parents Alpenrose Dairy is a private business owned by the Cadonau family. This facility is actually located in the Cadonau s backyard. They have graciously donated the use of this beautiful facility for the use of the ball fields for Little League ONLY. These fields are maintained by the staff of Alpenrose Dairy, and we have been asked to enforce some very basic rules. The top of the dugouts on the Main field will be kept clear of ALL items, including people, bags and equipment. Do not climb over the tops of the bleachers, always use the aisles. Both the left and right field lines must remain clear of spectators. Please remain at least 2 feet behind the fences. Parents must take responsibility for watching their children and we are not talking about those on the playing field. Both younger and older siblings must remain within your line of sight throughout the game and not be wandering around unsupervised. If the child is too young to enjoy the game but old enough to wander away from fields, parents are encouraged to find other daycare options. Parents of children found unsupervised on the lower fields, quarter midget track, velodrome or village areas will be warned only once and then asked to leave. No bikes, skateboards, roller skates or blades are allowed at Alpenrose. The only exception to this rule is for those who participate in activities at the Velodrome bike track. There is no smoking allowed near the ball fields. Please use the driveway areas well away from the line of sight of the players on the field. Cars parked near the fire lanes or any other area deemed No Parking will have their vehicle towed with no warning. Please be sure to ask staff if you are unsure about parking areas. It is everyone s responsibility to help pick up garbage after your game. Please do not wait to be asked to help, if everyone picks up their own trash or better yet places it in the receptacles provided we will have clean grounds for everyone to enjoy.

5 Bad behavior including spectators coaching from the stands or talking to players or coaching staff while the game is in progress is strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated. Do not embarrass your children by being asked to leave the facility. Housing: Players will be housed at the University Place, four players to a room, only. Friends, siblings and parents are not allowed to stay in players room. Coaching Staff Teams will be provided up to three single rooms, the entire stay, room and tax included. A credit card is necessary for incidentals. Any additional rooms requested will be paid by the individual. Umpires One room per two Umpires for the entire stay, room and tax included. A credit card is necessary for incidentals. Arrangements can be made if bringing family members for individual rooms (partial cost will be paid by the Little League Softball World Series). Transportation: Transportation will be provided from the Portland airport to Alpenrose Stadium on arrival day for teams and Umpires. Players Transportation provided to and from Alpenrose Dairy Coaching Staff - Courtesy Car One vehicle per team with appropriate proof of valid driver s license, insurance and credit card. Umpires Courtesy Car One vehicle (van) per four Umpires with appropriate proof of valid driver s license, insurance and credit card. Uniforms: Players Full appropriate fitting uniforms will be provided including Jersey, Pants, Compression Shorts, Socks and Visor. Uniforms will be worn with no modifications allowed at any time (Shirts must be tucked in during the games), visor, socks and sliding shorts are yours to keep. After Closing Ceremonies, all teams must return their pants. Coaching Staff Shirt (must be worn during games) and Hat provided. These are for yours to keep. Shorts may be worn if appropriate, i.e. NO cutoffs, denim, holes, rips, spandex or other tight fitting attire. Shorts must be of walking length (no more than 4 above the knee). Umpires Uniforms are provided These are for you to keep.

6 For those seeking an affordable downtown hotel experience, our guest rooms provide quality comfort to travelers. We have ADA accessible rooms, and all rooms are non-smoking and come equipped with the necessary amenities, and Two telephones with voice mail and data ports Hard-wired High-Speed Internet AM/FM alarm clock-radio 25" television Electronic door locks Individual climate control Hair dryers Seasonal heated pool 24 hour fitness room Wireless internet in public areas ATM Gift and Coffee Shop Same-day dry cleaning and laundry service Coin-operated guest laundry facilities Vending machines Call for information and reservations

7 In the past we have had numerous requests from the teams who want to thank our generous hosts the Cadonau Family for the use of their back yard. We the staff of the LLSBWS have heard your requests be thinking now and contact Taylor when you arrive. Have a song to sing, a funny skit or a World Series cheer just waiting to be heard? We re giving each team 10 minutes to strut your stuff and say THANK YOU to the Cadanou Family. At the Alpenrose Family BBQ Tuesday, August 16th Contact Taylor Workman, to secure your spot or get suggestions

8 Portland International Airport to University Place Hotel A: Portland International Airport, OR B: 310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR A Portland International Airport, OR A B: 13.1 mi 17 min 1. Depart from Portland International Airport, OR 0.2 mi 2. Bear right onto NE Airport Way 2.2 mi 3. Take ramp right for I-205 South / Veterans Memorial Hwy toward Salem / Portland 3.1 mi 4. At exit 21B, take ramp right for I-84 W / US-30 W / Banfield Express way toward Portland 5.5 mi 5. Take ramp left for I-5 South / Pacific Hwy toward Salem / Beaverton 1.5 mi 6. Take ramp left for I-405 North / Stadium Fwy toward Beaverton / City Center 0.4 mi 7. At exit 1B, take ramp right and follow signs for 4th Ave. 0.3 mi 8. Turn right onto SW Lincoln St < 0.1 mi B 9. Arrive at 310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR on the right The last intersection is SW 4TH Ave If you reach SW 1ST Ave, you've gone too far

9 Little League Baseball, Incorporated 2011 Model Release This section to be completed by the parent or guardian of a minor, if minor is under the age of 18 years I, (Full Name of Parent or Guardian of, (Address, City, State and Zip Code) the parent guardian of, (Check one) (Name of Participant) hereby give my permission to Little League Baseball, Incorporated, hereafter known as LLB, to use photographs of the above listed minor in any publication, media release, promotional announcement or advertisement, electronic or otherwise. I agree that neither the above listed minor, nor I, will receive any compensation if such image appears in such publication, media release, promotional announcement or advertisement, electronic or otherwise. I understand that such image is the property of LLB. In addition, I understand that LLB may supply such images to, or for the use and publication by, a corporate sponsor or licensee of LLB in or for any commercial venture or advertisement, without my permission, if the use or publication is directly related to or in support of LLB. (Signature) (Date) I, of (Name of Participant) This section to be completed by an individual participant over the age of 18 years, (Address, City, State and Zip) hereby give permission to Little League Baseball, Incorporated, known hereafter as LLB, to use photographs in any publication, media release or promotional announcement, electronic or otherwise. I understand that I will not receive any compensation if such image appears in such publication, media release or promotional announcement or advertisement, electronic or otherwise. I agree that such image is the property of LLB. In addition, I understand that LLB may supply such images to, or for the use and publication by, a corporate sponsor or licensee of LLB in or for any commercial venture or advertisement, without my permission, if the use or publication is directly related to or in support of LLB. (Participant Signature) (Date)