Welcome to the Weekend!! Please scroll below to find info for the weekend & Tournament Schedules. Please make sure to review any Rules as well as Special Rules for certain age groups! Thank you for playing South Carolina USSSA Baseball!
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Pitching records will be kept onsite by the site director's present. Please be reminded to check the umpire cards after each game to check for accuracy of game score/innings pitched by the players/teams involved..What you sign off on with your score/pitching records will be what is recorded throughout the tournament. ALL Pitching Rules enforced can be found in the USSSA By-Laws section with the link above under our Rules Section
ALL Pitching Rules can be found in 7.05 A,B, and C.
Coaches- please make sure to read below due to weather that may arise. Please note how communication will be conducted for the weekend below!! Below will be listed by area of importance as to how you want to receive communication!!
BRACKET / GAME SCHEDULE NOTIFICATIONS
PLEASE CHECK TOURNAMENT BRACKETS EACH DAY AS CHANGES/REVISIONS MAY OCCUR DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE TOURNAMENTS CONTROL.
RAIN/WEATHER/GAME ALERTS!! VERY IMPORTANT FOR THIS WEEKEND
THIS IS IMPORTANT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE UPDATES!!!!!!
WEATHER DELAYS/FIELD DELAYS/SCORES - BELOW IS HOW INFORMATION IS RELAYED TO COACHES YOU CAN ALSO RECEIVE GAME SCORES FROM EACH GAME IN YOUR DIVISION BY SIGNING UP SIMPLY LOGIN TO YOUR USSSA MANAGER ACCOUNT AND THEN GO TO THIS LINK TO UPDATE INFO - https://www.usssa.com/ISTSMyAccount
-GAME SCHEDULES WILL BE UPDATED
-EMAILS WILL BE SENT OUT (TO EMAIL ADDRESS SUBMITTED BY COACHES ON USSSA.COM - MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS UPDATED)
-MASS TEXT MESSAGING WILL BE SENT OUT (TO COACHES/MANAGERS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR IT)
-FACEBOOK PAGE WILL BE UPDATED - FACEBOOK PAGE LINK - https://www.facebook.com/GamedayUSSSA/
1. WEATHER DELAYS/FIELD DELAYS/SCORES - YOU CAN ALSO RECEIVE GAME SCORES FROM EACH GAME IN YOUR DIVISION BY SIGNING UP SIMPLY LOGIN TO YOUR USSSA MANAGER ACCOUNT AND THEN GO TO THIS LINK TO UPDATE INFO - https://www.usssa.com/ISTSMyAccount
2. Facebook Correspondence
We will post updates @ Facebook under this link https://www.facebook.com/GamedayUSSSA/
3. Update Schedules
As weather may arise we will update the area on the schedule tab info for each location
Thank you, Hoping for a great Weekend on the diamond!
Tournament Play at ALL Lexington County Recreation Parks and Facilities
Effective August 3, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment
¨ Face masks/coverings are required for entry at Lexington County Recreation facilities.
¨ Spectators must wear face coverings at all times when feasible.
¨ Players are expected to wear face coverings when not actively participating on the field of play.
¨ Coaches are required to wear face coverings when feasible.
¨ Umpires/Officials are encouraged to wear face coverings during the game. When possible, Umpires/Officials should maintain physical distance and limit one coach from each team to attend plate meetings.
¨ Umpires/Officials are encouraged to dress out prior to arrival.
¨ Umpires/Officials are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle.
¨ 6 FT Social Distancing markings will be throughout the complex (Concessions, Restrooms, etc.)
¨ Teams and Spectators are encouraged to bring antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer to use throughout the event.
¨ Full concessions will be available, following DHEC safety guidelines.
¨ Commonly used areas and surfaces such as restrooms, doors, handrails, etc. will be disinfected regularly.
Facility Entrance & Exit Procedures
¨ Entrance and Exit pathways will be designated to encourage social distancing.
Social Distancing for TEAMS
¨ Players are discouraged from sharing equipment, spitting, licking fingers, etc.
(NO Sunflower Seeds or Gum)
¨ Players should bring their own personal water bottle (NO SHARING).
¨ “Player Seating” will be designated in the bleachers for those who want to social distance outside of the dugout.
¨ Teams are encouraged to sanitize hard surfaces and high touch points when arriving for their first game and at the end of the game.
¨ At completion of the game and sanitizing the dugout, teams are encouraged to exit the complex immediately.
¨ Game times will be staggered to help insure social distancing.
¨ Teams are responsible for removing trash and equipment from dugouts after play.
¨ NO ON-FIELD AWARD CEREMONIES OR PRESENTATIONS.
¨ NO POST-GAME TEAM HANDSHAKES, FIST BUMPS, OR MEETINGS.
Social Distancing for SPECTATORS
¨ Spectators are encouraged to bring personal chairs if bleacher seating is non-desirable.
¨ At completion of the game, spectators are encouraged to exit the complex immediately.
¨ Tents are permitted, but need to be taken down at the completion of each game.
¨ When possible, spectators should follow 6ft social distancing.
**Everyone is encouraged to follow and adhere to Accelerate SC Guidelines and Recommendations**
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Tournament Play @ Seven Oaks Sports Complex
Due to the Governor’s declaration, Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will require face coverings to be worn by everyone participating or attending events. The only exceptions are for participants that are participating in physical activity, solitary activity, eating or drinking, children 2 and under, or have a medical or religious exemption.
ALL POOL PLAY GAMES CAN END IN A TIE
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SPECTATORS @ ALL PARKS
NATIONAL USSSA SAFETY MEASURES/GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT
PLEASE NOTE - YOUR TEAM MUST BE REGISTERED/ROSTER ON USSSA.COM OR YOUR TEAM CANNOT BE PLACED ON SCHEDULE!
Tournament Director - John Hayes 843.817.4350 | jhayes@lowcountrybaseball.com
ALL TEAMS MUST BE REGISTERED ON USSSA WITH FULL ROSTER
ALL POOL PLAY GAMES CAN END IN A TIE
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SPECTATORS @ ALL PARKS
PARK SAFETY MEASURES/GUIDELINES (IN ADDITION TO NATIONAL USSSA GUIDELINES)
FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN CHAIRS TO SOCIAL DISTANCE
DUGOUTS WILL BE EXTENDED FOR PLAYERS/COACHES TO SOCIAL DISTANCE
PLEASE NOTE - YOUR TEAM MUST BE REGISTERED/ROSTER ON USSSA.COM OR YOUR TEAM CANNOT BE PLACED ON SCHEDULE!
Tournament Director - John Hayes 843.817.4350 | jhayes@lowcountrybasball.com
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