2013 Commerce Tournament Packet

On behalf of the City of Commerce Parks and Recreation Department (CPRD) and the Georgia Recreation
and Parks Association (GRPA), I would like to welcome you and your team to the 2013 GRPA Class C Midget Boys Basketball Tournament. Enclosed in this packet you will find the following information:
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Welcome letter to teams
Official Tournament Bracket
Contact information for CPRD staff members and inclement weather phone number
Driving directions
Arial view of the Commerce High School Campus
List of area attractions, restaurants, and hotels
The GRPA Sportsmanship Statement
There are a few rules that I would like to make you aware of before the tournament begins:
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Each team’s head coach should check in with the Tournament Director no later than 30 minutes prior to your
team’s first game of the tournament. At that time, questions may be resolved.
The hospitality suite will be located at the Main Gym (Gym 1). Coaches, referees, and staff members may use the
suite.
Locker rooms will be available for pre-game discussions and half-time talks between players and coaches. No
items are to be left in the locker rooms.
CPRD WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BELONGINGS!! Multiple teams will use the locker rooms and
there WILL NOT be an attendant before, during, or after any games.
No more than three (3) adults are allowed in the team bench area at any time. This includes stat keepers and managers.
Teams must bring their own warm-up basketballs.
In case of inclement weather please call (706) 335-3236
Admission will be $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and seniors (55 or over). Children ages 6 and under, coaches, players, and park staff will be admitted for free. If you have any questions or concerns prior
to, during, or after the tournament please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for participating and best of luck in the tournament!
For Copies of this Booklet go to:
Scott Rodgers
Tournament/Department Director
(706) 286- 0973
srodgers@commercega.org
Commerce Parks & Recreation
www.GRPA.org
Select: Athletics
State Tournament Brackets
706.335.3236
Commerce High School: 272 Lakeview Dr. Commerce, GA 30529
Directions to Commerce High School from I85 North or South
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Take I-85 North or South to exit 147 (Maysville /Commerce)
Turn RIGHT at the light onto Highway 98.
Follow highway 98 into the city limits of Commerce.
Turn RIGHT onto Washington Street. (Washington Street will dead end at Jefferson Road/Alt 15)
Turn RIGHT onto Alt15 and then immediately turn LEFT onto Lakeview Drive. (There will be a Presbyterian Church on the corner of Lakeview and Alt 15)
6. Follow Lakeview until you see the Commerce High School.
7. Choose step 8, 9, or 10 depending on which venue you wish to access.
Directions to Commerce High School from Athens
Take 441 North from Athens to the light in Commerce at HWY 334 and turn LEFT. (Ingles is on the right)
2. Follow South Elm Street all the way through town to the second light and turn LEFT onto Alternate
15 / Jefferson Road. (There is a CVS on the left)
3. Go about a half mile and turn LEFT at the First Presbyterian Church onto Lakeview Drive.
4. Follow Lakeview until you see the Commerce High School.
5. Choose step 8, 9, or 10 depending on which venue you wish to access.
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8. Main Gym (Gym 1) Parking is on the right hand side as you face the building or the D delta side. When
you see the front entrance to Commerce High School continue following Lakeview to the right, you will
see a big parking lot and a second entrance with steps going up to a plaza, and main Commerce High School
Main Gym (Gym 1) entrance (there is a big rock at entrance). Park in this lot please. The last set of entry
doors on the right hand side will be open; upon entering someone will be there to collect entry fees just inside the doors.
9. Auxiliary Gym Parking (Gym 2) as you approach Commerce High School on Lakeview directly in
front Lakeview will make a slight turn to the right you will make a left hand turn in front of Commerce
High School (this street doesn’t have a name) and continue LEFT past the Commerce City Board of Education building and parking lot follow the signs and road to the back of the Commerce High School Campus.
You will see the Auxiliary Gym (Gym 2) as it sits above the Commerce High School Football Field or Ray
lamb Stadium. There is a parking lot that is above the Auxiliary Gym (Gym 2) and a set of steps that that lead
down to its entrance.
10. Overflow Parking after you pass the Main Gym (Gym 1) parking area continue on Lakeview. Lakeview will make a sharp left hand turn then you will see a large parking lot on the left. Overflow parking will
be available in this lot. There are stairs in the far left corner, if you are facing the lot, leading to a football field
and stadium. To get to the Auxiliary Gym (Gym 2) go past the stadium then to the right. The auxiliary gym is
in the same building as the concession stands for the stadium. To get to the Main Gym (Gym1) follow the
sidewalk to the left. OR After parking, follow the sidewalk next to Lakeview back to the venue of your
choice.
Commerce Parks & Recreation
706.335.3236
Contact Information for the
City of Commerce Parks and Recreation Department
Director and Tournament Director
Scott Rodgers
Cell Phone: 706.286.0973
srodgers@commercega.org
Assistant Director
Ricky Woodruff
Cell Phone: 706.247.2550
cprd@windstream.net
Intern
Jeff Straub
Cell Phone: 706.714.8301
Office Phone: 706.335.3236 ***8:00am-5:00pm Monday – Friday***
Office Fax: 706.336.6505
In Case of Inclement Weather
Please Call 706.335.3236
Commerce Parks & Recreation
706.335.3236
Commerce Area Attractions, Lodging, and Restaurants
Lodging:
FAIRFIELD INN
137 Frontage Road, Commerce, GA. 30529
Phone: 706.336.0066
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This Fairfield Inn & Suites is located within one mile of Tanger Outlet Center and the
Atlanta Dragway and 12 miles from Commerce High School. Guests have access to an
indoor pool, hot tub, and on-site gym.
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All spacious, freshly decorated guest rooms feature a well-lit work desk with ergonomic
chair, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Also included are a microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker.
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The Fairfield Inn & Suites Commerce offers a daily continental breakfast in the breakfast
area. Coffee is available for free in the lobby and vending machines provide snacks and
beverages.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
30539 U.S. 441, Commerce, GA. 30529
Phone: 706.336.8666
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This hotel features an indoor pool, gym and full-service salon. Located a 12-minute drive
from Commerce High School, it offers spacious accommodations with a 32-inch flat-screen
cable TV with HBO.
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A microwave, fridge and coffee maker are provided in the contemporary rooms and suites at
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Commerce-Tanger Outlets. They have free Wi-Fi along
with a seating area and desk.
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Guests can enjoy a hot breakfast that includes omelets, sausages and cinnamon rolls. The
breakfast room offers fireplace seating and a flat-screen TV.
Commerce Parks & Recreation
706.335.3236
HAMPTON INN
153 Hampton Ct, Commerce, GA. 30529
Phone: 866.539.8430
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Located off Interstate 85, this hotel is a 5-minute drive from the center of Commerce and 11
miles from Commerce High School. It features an outdoor pool, on-site gym, and contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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Each room at Hampton Inn Commerce is equipped with cable TV and pay-per-view channels. A work desk and coffee maker are also provided.
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A continental breakfast is served every morning at this Commerce hotel. The business center
is located in the lobby and laundry facilities are available.
Restaurants Downtown Commerce:
Little Italy Pizzeria
1769 N Elm St. Commerce, GA.
706.335.3834
Parham Restaurant
2195 N Elm St, Commerce, GA.
706.335.3345
Huck's Cafe
605 Homer Rd, Commerce, GA.
706.335.6346
El Parian Mexican Bar & Grill
1662 S Broad St. Commerce, GA.
706.335.5204
Big Oak BBQ
1599 Ila Rd. Commerce, GA 30530
706.335.6247
Restaurants Near I85:
Outback Steakhouse
411 Pottery Factory Dr. Commerce, GA.
706.423.0022
La Hacienda
173 Steven B Tanger Blvd, Commerce, GA.
706.335.7458
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
30975 Highway 441 S, Commerce, GA
706.335.4741
Attractions:
Spencer Park in the center of Commerce with
great areas for a picnic, public restrooms, and
playground
mainstreet@commercega.org
Commerce Civic Center Folk-to-Fine Arts Festival & Expo 3/1-3/3
mainstreet@commercega.org
Downtown Commerce Shopping: antiques,
furniture, clothing, and more
The Atlanta Dragway near I85
Year One Fast Friday Street Racing 3/1
Pull-A-Part NE Georgia Swap Meet 3/2
Atlantadragway.com
Tanger Outlet Mall near I85
Chateau Elan Winery, Golf Course, & Resort
Chateauelan.com
Double Oaks Golf Course just 5 minutes from
Commerce
Doubleoaksgolfclub.net 706.335.8100
Commerce Parks & Recreation
706.335.3236
GRPA SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
“The Georgia Recreation and Park Association and
its member agencies have made a commitment to
promote good sportsmanship by ATHLETES, COACHES, and SPECTATORS at all GRPA sanctioned
events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating
actions directed at officials or competitors will not be
tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event
site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is
being conducted. Thank you for your cooperation in
the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s
event.” –GRPA Athletic Manual
Commerce Parks & Recreation
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Commerce Parks & Recreation
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Commerce Parks & Recreation
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