TABLE OF CONTENTS - Cleveland Baseball Federation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Cleveland Baseball Federation
2016 RBI WORLD SERIES HANDBOOK Table of Contents Welcome Letter 1. Tournament Information 1.1 Arrival and Departure 1.2 Fields 1.3 Lodging 1.4 Headquarters 1.5 Meals 1.6 Hotels 1.7 Security 1.8 Transportation/Departure to/from games/events 1.9 Evening Activities 1.10 Equipment 1.11 Media 1.12 Clothing 1.13 Laundry 1.14 First Aid 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Tournament Play and Team Information Rosters Documentation Eligibility Scorekeeping/Statistics Pattern of Play Playing Rules Game Rules of Conduct Awards 2 3-5 5-7 3. Weather and Safety Information 3.1 Rain or other weather conditions 3.2 Athletic Training Service Facts 3.3 Concussions 4. Field and Venue Information 4.1 Field Venue Rules and Regulations 4.2 Information for World Series Parent and Guest Attendees 5. Addresses 6. Travel Information 6.1 Airport Travel Safety Tips 6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. RBI Workout Day RBI Workout Day Event Form Public Relations 2016 RBI Regional and Word Series tournaments Previous World Series Champions & Venues About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Softball Rosters Junior Baseball Rosters Senior Baseball Rosters Travel Directions 2016 RBI™ World Series® On-Site Tournament Personnel List. Schedules 8 9-10 10-12 1314 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26-30 July 26, 2016 Greetings: Welcome and congratulations on reaching the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)™ World Series®, hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cincinnati Reds. The World Series® Handbook is provided to assist in your planning and participation for the Series. Make sure that you and your players are well versed with the RBI Fact Sheet on page 19. Please also review the Airport Security Travel Tips on pages 13-14. We hope you enjoy your trip to the Greater Cincinnati area. If we can assist you in any way, please call the RBI National Office at (212) 931-7800. You may also email us at: rbi@mlb.com . Sincerely, Tony Reagins, Senior Vice President, Youth Programs Major League Baseball 2 1) Tournament Information 1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Most teams will be flying into the Greater Cincinnati area on Wednesday, August 3rd (baseball teams) or Thursday, August 11th (softball teams). Charter bus service to and from the airport (if applicable) will be provided to the hotel for participants and coaches. Please look for the RBI representative when your flight arrives. Your return home will likely be on Monday, August 8th (baseball teams) or Tuesday, August 16th (softball teams). Please see pages 13–14 regarding additional air travel security procedures and tips. 1.2 FIELDS Games will be played in the Greater Cincinnati area at the Cincinnati Reds P&G Urban Youth Academy in Roselawn(baseball and softball), Mason High School Stadium and JV Field in Mason, OH(softball), Xavier University (baseball), Miami University in Oxford, OH (softball), and the home of the Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati (baseball). 1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT a. Coaches must provide a credit card for incidentals incurred beyond the room & tax covered by MLB. This will apply to all rooms in specific teams room block b. Telephones and in-room pay movies will be turned off in all rooms. c. Players are not to leave sites or hotel without a Major League Baseball authorized chaperone. d. Players with relatives in the Greater Cincinnati area (either residing or visiting) will not be permitted to visit or leave designated Series sites. e. No fraternizing at hotels with non-World Series participants. f. While at the Series, teams will stay at the Kingsgate Marriott Hotel. See page 11 for phone numbers and address. Players must wear their color - coded wristband and/or RBI credential at all times. g. Any guests or relatives wishing to attend the World Series please see page 11 regarding information for nonparticipants who wish to attend the event. All players must be in their rooms by 10:30 pm or immediately upon returning from an event, whichever is later. Players are to sleep in their assigned rooms only. h. Teams are responsible and will be billed for any damage to hotel rooms, facilities, and grounds or to any other Series site. All teams will be required to present a $100 check. i. Gambling, the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be permitted. Players may not enter any bar or club where alcohol is being served. j. Players may not use swimming pools unless accompanied by an adult. k. Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players at all times. l. The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to disqualify and return all players, coaches and teams to their home city for failure to adhere to any of the above. 1.3 LODGING 1.4 HEADQUARTERS The Kingsgate Marriott will serve as the headquarters for the 2016 RBI World Series. The address is: 151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The offices are available for all RBI personnel, media and coaches. The phone number is 212- 931-7415. Players are not allowed in the MLB Staff offices. 1.5 MEALS At least three (3) meals per day, with the exception of the team’s arrival/departure day, will be provided to all players and coaches. Concession areas may be open at or near field locations. Guests attending the Series are responsible for their own meals. 3 officers understand the concerns of athletes and young people, and are knowledgeable of the city. 1.7 SECURITY Security will be provided at all games, events and hotels by Major League Baseball’s Resident Security Agents. This program also involves local law enforcement. These 1.1) Tournament Information (cont’d) 1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment (bats, catcher’s equipment, practice balls, etc.) MLB will supply game balls and batting helmets. a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and from the airport and to and from games and events. 1.11 MEDIA b) Departure times to and from hotels, events and games will be strictly enforced. Coaches and players not at buses or vans at the designated departure time will be left behind. Any player left behind at an event may be immediately returned home. 1.12 CLOTHING c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for their own transportation. Players must travel with teams and will not be permitted to arrive at the Series prior to the event with family or friends or depart the event early. 1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES Planned evening trips include: a welcome dinner, a Major League game, and a closing luncheon (for softball). Major League Baseball will pay admission for all participants (players and coaches) in the World Series to all events. Once in an attraction, players or coaches wishing to purchase anything additional (food or souvenirs) must do so with their own funds. At these events, players must wear either their World Series t-shirt or cap in addition to their wristband and/or ID cards. Due to space restrictions, guests will not be permitted at the welcome banquet, but may purchase tickets in advance for closing banquets. All tickets must be purchased at the Urban Youth Academy during pool play games. NO ONE SHOULD COME TO THE STAFF OFFICE TO PURCHASE TICKETS. 1.10 EQUIPMENT Daily recaps of your team’s results will be forwarded to your local papers. Proper attire is expected for the opening and closing banquets for baseball and softball. For the baseball opening banquet players are expected to wear collard golf shirts and appropriate khaki shorts. For the baseball closing banquet players are expected to wear collard dress or golf shirts with khaki pants (no sneakers allowed for either banquet). For the softball dress code girls should be dressed in their Sunday best or business casual and the middle finger rule should be applied for measuring length of apparel (flats are recommended, no sneakers allowed). 1.13 LAUNDRY RBI will provide laundry service for the uniforms of participating teams. Items that will be laundered include: Jersey or polo shirt (coaches), Baseball pants, Pair of socks, One undershirt, One pair of sliding shorts Each team will be provided with two laundry bags that will have their league name/city marked on it. Laundry bags will be picked up and dropped off at Longhorn A, located on the convention center side on the lower level. If you miss the scheduled pick-up time you will be responsible for your team’s laundry. PICK-UP/ DROP-OFF SCHEDULE Boys: August 5 Uniform drop off at 3:00PM in Mt. Washington Uniform drop off at 10:30PM in Mt. Washington Uniform pick up at 6:00AM in Mt. Washington 4 August 6 Uniform drop off at 3:00PM in Mt. Washington Uniform drop off at 10:30PM in Mt. Washington Uniform pick up at 6AM in Mt. Washington August 7 Uniform drop off at 6:00PM in Mt. Washington Uniform pick up at 6:00AM in Mt. Washington (Only for Teams in Championship) Saturday, August 14th Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington Sunday, August 15th Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington (just for the 2 teams in the Championship Game) 1.14 First Aid Girls: Wednesday, August 12th Uniform drop off at 8:30pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 6:00am on Aug 13th in Mt. Washington There will be trainers at each game site. See page 7 for additional medical training information. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL FORMS ON FILE. Thursday, August 13th Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington 2) Tournament Play and Team Information 2.1 ROSTERS Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and four (4) coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and complimentary items are based on this number. Bat or ball boys or girls are not permitted. 2.2 DOCUMENTATION The following are due prior to the tournament and teams should carry copies with them at all times: ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying proofs of birth* ● Proof of Insurance ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos ● Hotel Rooming List ● RBI Workout Day Event Form ● Code of Conduct Pledge ● Coaches Background Check Authorizations *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien Registration Cards are acceptable. 2.3 ELIGIBILITY a) All participants must have signed consent from their parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in the World Series. b) Softball: For players ages 15-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by January 1, 2016 c) Junior Division: For players ages 13-15 who have not reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2016. d) Senior Division: For players ages 16-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2016. e) No player may play on more than one team. f) No player may play under an assumed name. g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an ineligible player has been used. 2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS There will be an official scorekeeper at all games. Cumulative statistics will be available each evening to all coaches and series personnel. 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY Teams will be placed in a four (4) team bracket and will play a round robin schedule against the teams in their bracket. There will then be an inter-bracket playoff. The top playoff winners from the two brackets will meet in the championship game on Monday, August 8 (baseball) or Tuesday, August 16 (softball). All teams 5 are scheduled to play a minimum of four games. The two teams that reach the Championship will play at least five or six games, weather permitting. the visiting team is ahead and after 4 ½ innings if the home team is ahead. Any game not completed due to weather, darkness, or power failure or otherwise, shall be a suspended game and play resumed from the point of suspension. 2.6 PLAYING RULES a) A combination of the 2016 High School Baseball Rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations, the 2016 Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball and the 2016 ASA Girls 18 and Under Fast Pitch Rules c) At any level of tournament play, if inclement weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one day, but such games will be limited to five (5) innings. Age d) No inning may start after two hours and fifteen minutes have elapsed from the start of the game (NOTE: In the event of a tie after seven (7) innings in the preliminary round, games will continue until one team is ahead or the time limit is reached. This means that preliminary games could end in a tie.) e) Baseball: a ten (10) run mercy rule will be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings. Softball: an eight (8) run mercy rule shall be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings. Daily Max 0 Days 13-14 95 1-20 15-16 95 1-30 17-18 105 1-30 19-22 120 1-30 Required Rest (Pitches) 1 2 3 Day Days Days 21365135 50 65 31466145 60 75 31466145 60 75 31466145 60 75 4 Days 66+ 76+ 76+ 76+ shall serve as the official playing rules for the RBI World Series. b) All games are seven (7) innings. However, a game is legally complete after five (5) innings if f) Unless indicated, the home team will be determined by the toss of a coin. 4. g) All participants must wear RBI logo patches on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches should be ironed in place and then sewn on). 5. h) PITCHING RULES BASEBALL ONLY: 6. i) Courtesy Runner Only players who have not participated in the game, outside of being a courtesy runner, are eligible to be a courtesy runner. 1. 2. 3. At any time, the team at bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. In the event that the offensive team bats around, the pitcher and/or catcher who had a courtesy runner inserted on their behalf may bat in their normal position in the batting order. The same individual runner may not be used for both positions (pitcher and catcher) during the game. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. 7. Players who have participated in the game in any other capacity are ineligible to serves as courtesy runners. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in that half inning. If an injury, illness, or ejection occurs and no other runners are available, the courtesy runner may be used as a substitute. The umpire-in-chief shall record courtesy runner participation and also announce it to the scorer. A player who violates the courtesy-runner rule is considered to be an illegal substitute. a. Should an injury, illness, or ejection occur to the courtesy runner, another courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher may run. j) Use of the EH (Extra Hitter) is not permitted during tournament play. k) No protests shall ever be permitted on judgment decisions by an umpire. 6 l) No forfeit will be granted due to a team’s late arrival. m) Any team failing to appear for a tournament game or leaving the field before a game has been completed risk the penalty of being barred from further tournament play. All decisions on this issue will be determined only by MLB personnel. n) Only coaches and players are allowed on the field. p) Tie-breaking procedures: head-to-head (two teams, unless one team has beaten all others they are tied with), followed by runs allowed (divided by defensive innings to determine average per 7 innings), followed by coin toss. q) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls Softball). r) Metal spikes are permitted in softball o) Any player or coach who is ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct is suspended for his/her team's next game. 2.7 GAME RULES OF CONDUCT All games must be played in the spirit of the rules outlined in the RBI Administrative Handbook. Specifically, the following rules will be strictly enforced: a) Teams must always be accompanied by at least three (3) adult coaches. b) Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products is prohibited at all games and practices (C5). c) The use of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs is prohibited at all games, practices, and off-site (C7). d) No swearing, taunting or ethnic slurs will be tolerated (C2, C6, C13). e) No gang signs, slogans or paraphernalia (WS-14). f) No jewelry, except medical identification, is to be worn during games (G-27). 2.8 AWARDS A team trophy will be presented to the team champions in each respective division (John Young Trophy-Junior Baseball, Larry Doby Trophy-Senior Baseball, Dolly Vardens Trophy-softball). Individual awards will be presented to all championship game participants. 7 3) Weather and Safety Information 3.1 IN THE EVENT OF RAIN OR OTHER WEATHER CONDITIONS: a) If there is visible lighting or any lighting in a three-mile radius of any field, play will stop until the condition has cleared. b) At the direction of tournament staff, teams will be directed from the field to the nearest shelter. Cleated shoes or spikes may not be permitted in sheltered locations. c) In the event of an extended delay, if games have completed five innings (or 4 1/2 with the home team ahead), a completed game may be declared to keep the tournament on schedule. d) If less than five innings were completed at the time of the delay, we will attempt to complete the game through (at least) five innings, and possibly delay the start of the following game. Subsequent games may be limited to five innings, and the evening activity schedule altered. e) In accordance with RBI rules, any game not completed due to weather, darkness, power failure or otherwise, may be a suspended game and play may be resumed from the point of suspension; if inclement weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one day, but such games will be limited to five (5) innings. f) If the final game(s) of the day is (are) delayed, every attempt will be made to complete the game(s) by midnight. g) In the event of an extended delay, alternate activities may be scheduled (e.g.: movies) 3.2 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE FAST FACTS a) Athletic training services will be provided by the host club, Cincinnati Reds. b) Operating Hours Athletic trainers will arrive approximately one-half hour before competition, unless otherwise requested, and will depart one half hour after completion ends or when the last athlete has been attended to and departed. c) Operations The athletic training staff will provide prevention, recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries for participating players and coaches. d) Athletic training services will be provided for all athletes, under the guidelines of a certified athletic trainer. e) Direct assistance will be provided to the athlete when and if it becomes necessary for additional care. f) Items included and not exclusive: management taping, on-site recognition of injury, evaluation of injuries, heating pads and ice, stretching, muscle massage, and other matters which may arise at a particular event. 3.3 CONCUSSIONS League representatives are strongly encouraged to educate themselves on protection of the health and safety of young athletes, including being fully familiar with approved protocol for dealing with actual or potential concussions in young athletes (see, for example, the Center for Disease Control website www.cdc.gov/concussion/). Coaches should be fully familiar and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both in its home state and in any state in which it plays games, including those relating to concussions in young athletes. 8 4) Field and Venue Information 4.1 FIELD VENUE RULES AND REGULATIONS The following Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) shall apply to the use and operation of all field venues and all of the facilities and premises thereof: A) Access. Major League Baseball shall have the right to remove or exclude from or to restrain (or take legal action to do so) any unauthorized person from entering or remaining at the fields, or any portion thereof, for violation of any law and/or these Rules, or for other reasons that Major League Baseball shall deem appropriate. B) Prohibited Activities. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed to in writing, Patrons shall not engage in any of the following activities upon or within the Fields: i) use, or permit to be used, any sidewalks or other portions of the fields for solicitation or for the sale or display of any merchandise or for any other business, occupation or undertaking, or for outdoor public meetings, promotions or other entertainment of any kind; ii) use, or permit to be used, any sound broadcasting or amplifying device which is disruptive to another venue or which can be heard outside the fields; iii) use, or permit to be used, any flashing, beacon, strobe, chaser or other form of special attention-getting lighting, unless otherwise specifically permitted by Major League Baseball; iv) park any trailer, truck or other vehicle at the fields at any time for the purpose of advertising or promoting business without prior approval of Major League Baseball; v) engage in any conduct that might tend to interfere with or impede the use of any portion of the fields, by any customer, business invitee, employee or other Patrons of the fields; vi) create a disturbance; attract attention; or harass, annoy, disparage, or be detrimental to the interest of any of the business or activities (including the competitive events) at the fields; vii) deface, damage, alter or demolish any sign, light standard or fixture, landscaping material, or other improvement within the fields, or the property of any patrons, customers, business invitees or employees situated within the fields; viii)smoke inside smoke inside anyin facility, in lines for viii) any facility, lines for admission or entrance into a facility, or in any indoor or outdoor seating areas; ix) throw any objects, other than as part of an event or authorized activity; x) obstruct any sidewalks, passages, exits, aisles, ramps or any other common areas in and around the fields; xi) exceed any posted speed limits on roadways, driveways or parking lots; xii) photography, videography or audio taping for commercial purposes, unless expressly authorized by Major League Baseball. C) Prohibited Items. Patrons are not permitted to bring the following items: i) banners or flags, except for banners or flags that include team names, or as expressly authorized by Major League Baseball; ii) weapons of any kind; iii) video cameras into any event which is televised. If a camera is brought into an event, the owner will be asked to kindly refrain from videotaping. If they continue to do so, the owner will be given the option of returning the camera to their vehicle or having Major League Baseball hold onto it for them at the RBI World Series office. iv) spectators may be prohibited from bringing coolers, backpacks and large bags into RBI World Series sites. Small bags may be subject to inspection. v) food or drink (event participants and spectators may be permitted an exception upon approval of the fields management). 9 4.1) Field and Venue Information (cont’d) D) Parking. All motor vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner within designated parking spaces. Field management shall have the right to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense, which is improperly parked in violation of these rules. E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries to the field and loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such locations, in such manner and at such times as may be designated by Fields management. were constructed, and no foreign substances of any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein. If it is determined that Event participants, through its use, caused any breakage, stoppage or damage to any restroom facility at the field, Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage. H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or installed by Event participants without Major League Baseball’s prior written consent. F) Facilities. The entire facilities contained within the field shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were constructed. If it is reasonably determined in the opinion of Major League Baseball that Event participants, through its use, caused any breakage or damage to any facility at the field, Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage. I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body sanctioning the event shall apply to all competitions held at the field. This includes RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct. Major League Baseball will assist in the strict enforcement of the authority of umpires and other officials to govern the competition and in the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s governing body. G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals, wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom facilities and apparatus shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all patrons and other users of invitees of the field agree to be bound by and will adhere to these rules. K) P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy: is the sixth facility to join Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy movement. The Reds Community Fund began providing a fall and winter Academy curriculum in 2009 and featured attendance of more than 5,600 in 2013-2014. Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy program aims to set the standard for baseball and softball instruction, teach and educate in Urban America, and enhance the quality of life in the surrounding communities. L) William Mason High School Stadium: is a softball park located at William Mason High School in Mason, OH and the home of the Mason High School Comets 2016 Regional Champions softball team. M) J. Page Hayden Field at Xavier University: Hayden Field is the home of Xavier University Baseball. Located on Victory Parkway next to the O'Connor Sports Center, Hayden Field, named after J. Page Hayden (18981979), is the home of the Xavier Musketeers baseball team. The Musketeers have played at the same on-campus site since the 1920's, when then St. Xavier University purchased the Avondale Athletic Club in Evanston. Present day Hayden Field was dedicated in 1982 when money donated in Hayden's name was used to fund the renovation of XU's baseball field. N) Miami Oxford Softball Complex: Located between Yager Stadium and Millett Hall, the Miami Softball Stadium ranks as one of the finest softball facilities in the nation and is the home of the Miami RedHawks softball team. O) Great American Ballpark: Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's first professional franchise. The ballpark officially opened for the 2003 season, making 2016 its 14th big-league season. 10 4.2 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE SERIES A) ALL FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE RBI WORLD SERIES® ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MEALS, ADMISSION TO EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS, LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. B) There is no admission charge to attend RBI World Series games. There may be parking fees at some venues. C) PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating capacity, family members and guests will not be able to attend the welcome banquets. The welcome banquets will only be for players and coaches. D) Parents and guests may attend the closing banquet. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased at the Urban Youth Academy during pool play games by August 6th for the boys and August 14th for the girls. E) A limited number of tickets are available and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will not be available at the door. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! 5) Addresses 5.1 HOTEL ADDRESSES (Players & World Series Staff Only) Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati 151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 487-3800 5.2 FRIENDS & FAMILIES HOTEL Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North 3855 Hauck Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (518) 563-8330 Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash 5901 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 793-4500 Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown 610 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-381-8300 Courtyard Covington 500 West 3rd Street, Covington Kentucky, 41011 1-859-491-4000 Marriott Rivercenter 10 West RiverCenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky, 41011 1-859-261-2900 Marriott North 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Ohio, 45069 1-513-874-7335 Marriott Northeast 9664 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 1-513-459-9800 11 (5.2) Venue Addresses BASEBALL SOFTBALL P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy 2026 E. Seymour Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Pool Play/Championship Location) P&G Cincinnati Urban Youth Academy 2026 E. Seymour Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Pool Play Location) Xavier University – J. Page Hayden Field (Across from Gallagher Student Center) 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207 (Pool Play Location) Miami University (Oxford) Softball Complex (To the rear of Millett Hall Arena) 500 E. Sycamore Street Oxford, OH 45056 (Championship Location) Great American Ballpark 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Pool Play Location) William Mason High School Stadium 6100 Mason Montgomery Road Mason, OH 45040 (Pool Play Location) Withrow University High School 2520 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45208 (Pool Play Location) ATTRACTIONS Great American Ballpark 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 HOSPITAL Bethesda North Hospital | TriHealth 10500 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45242 12 6) Travel Information 6.1 Airport Security Travel Tips A) Trip Preparation - You are allowed to have one carry-on bag and one personal item (such as purse or briefcase). - Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that it can be x-rayed separately. - Policies on liquids: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure. - Limit metal objects worn on your person or clothing. All hand-carried items, including coats, cell phones, keys, change, food, etc. must be screened through the x-ray machine. - If the alarm sounds when you walk through the metal detector, you will be screened with a handheld metal detector and may also be subject to a pat-down search. B) Airport Check-In - Allow an ample amount of time before your flight is scheduled to depart: Passengers may also be randomly selected to be inspected. - Remove shoes.* - - - - - You will need your paper ticket, e-ticket confirmation, itinerary and/or boarding pass to get through the security checkpoint at the airport. Bring proper photo identification – government issued non-driver’s ID, a valid photo driver's license, an active passport or employee identification from a county, state or federal agency. Passengers traveling from Canada and Dominican Republic must carry a passport. Passengers traveling from Puerto Rico do not need a passport, but will need a government-issued photo ID. Do not pack any sharp objects, such as scissors and knives, in your checked baggage. A detailed list of items prohibited in aircraft cabins follows. Items allowed in carry-on baggage include nail clippers, nail files, tweezers, safety razors (including disposable razors), eyelash curlers, knitting needles, walking canes and umbrellas. Domestic flights: Check bags at least 60 minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. International flights: Check bags at least 90 minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. D) Gate Procedures - You and your carry-on baggage may be randomly selected for additional screening at your departure gate. - You may be required to show your identification along with your ticket and/or boarding pass as you board the aircraft. Aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior to departure. C) Security Screening Please observe the following federally-mandated rules and procedures at all airport security checkpoints: - - Be prepared to show your paper ticket, e-ticket confirmation and/or boarding pass with a government-issued photo ID as you approach the security checkpoint. Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the security checkpoints. Arrangements can be made at the ticket counter for non-travelers to accompany travelers needing special assistance. E) Baggage Charges by Airline - You may be charged up to $70 for checked bags. Major League Baseball will not reimburse teams for checked bag charges 13 *TSA pre-checked passengers may be able to by-pass this 6.1) Travel Information (cont’d) 6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins: The following items will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. In addition to items specifically listed here, other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited. Passengers should be aware that there are no provisions for returning banned items to them when they are left at the security checkpoint. In addition, those who attempt to bring banned items through the checkpoints are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,100 per violation in addition to criminal penalties. Ammunition Automatic weapons Axes BASEBALL BATS BB guns Billy clubs Blackjacks Blasting caps Bows and arrows Box cutters Brass knuckles Bull whips Cattle prods Compressed air guns Corkscrews Cricket bats Crow bars Disabling chemicals or gases Dog repellent spray Dynamite Fire extinguishers Flare pistols Golf clubs Gun lighters Gunpowder Hammers Hand grenades Hatchets Hockey sticks Hunting knives Ice axe/Ice pick Knives (any length) Kubatons Large, heavy tools (such as wrenches, pliers, etc.) Mace Martial arts devices Meat cleavers Metal scissors with pointed tips Nunchucks Pellet guns Pen knives Pepper spray Pistols Plastic explosives Pool cues Portable power drills Portable power saws Razor blades (not in a cartridge) Religious knives Replica weapons Revolvers Rifles Road flares SCUBA knives Sabers Screwdrivers Shot guns Ski poles Spear guns Starter pistols Straight razors Stun guns/shocking devices Swords Tear gas Throwing stars Toy transformer robots (toy forms a toy gun) Toy weapons Baggage Charges by Airline* AIRLINES AirTran American Delta JetBlue Spirit Southwest United US Airways 1st bag (each way) $20 $25 $25 N/A $30 online check-in; $40 airport check-in; Carry-on bags: $20 n/a $25 $25 2nd bag (each way) $25 $35 $35 $40 $35 n/a $35 $35 *Information taken from the American Society of Travel Agents and should not be considered final. Please check your airline’s website for updated information. 14 7) RBI Workout Day Professional baseball scouts will conduct the RBI Workout Day. The workout consists of six skill events and a Major League tryout. The following is a description of each event: 1. 60 Yard Dash Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to race 60 yards against the clock. 2. Outfield Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to throw for distance. • 4 balls will be hit to each left fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home • 4 balls will be hit to each center fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home • 4 balls will be hit to each right fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home 3. Catcher’s Accuracy Throw Each coach will select up to two (2) catchers to throw from home plate to second base. 4. Infield Each coach selects a complete infield (6) • Infielders will go to their position and setup at deepest position • Each infielder will get 2 (deep) ground ball to throw to first base • Each infielder will get one with throw coming back from the catcher • Each infielder will get a ground ball to turn two First to third place finishers in each event will receive medals. 7.1 MLB SCOUT TRYOUT WORKOUT DAY FORMAT ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Seniors will take an infield with their starting nine. They will be judged individually by position (outfielder, infielder and catcher) and as a team. Scouts will hit to the infield to keep the exercise at about eight minutes per team. Outfielders will make two throws to third base and two throws to home plate. Infielders will make two throws to first base, attempt one double play and finish off with a slow roller. The first baseman will make four throws to third base. Catchers will make three throws to second base and will be judged on accuracy and time. Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Team 7 Team 8 Main Diamond Main Diamond S2 Diamond warming up S2 Diamond warming up Warms up on S2 when Team 6 rotates Warms up on S2 when Team 5 rotates Warms up when Team 4 rotates Warms up when Team 2 rotates After all teams have completed workout, all teams then go to the 60-yard dash area. 15 8) RBI Workout Day Event Form TEAM _________________________________________ 60 Yard Dash PARTICIPANTS 1.________________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ Outfield (Right, left, center) 1.______________________________________RF 2.______________________________________LF 3.______________________________________CF 1.________________________________________ Catchers Throw Team Infield 2.________________________________________ 1.________________________________________(P) 2._______________________________________(C) 3._______________________________________(1B) 4._______________________________________(2B) 5________________________________________(3B) 6.________________________________________(SS) 16 9) Public Relations RBI on-site public relations involve notifying the media of issues and/or events related to the RBI World Series. In order to get the information to the media, we will need your assistance. Should you have any stories regarding a team, individual player, or anything newsworthy occurring at the tournament, please let us know. This story can be about something that occurred leading up to the World Series or anything of interest that may happen during the event. All public relations efforts will be coordinated through Major League Baseball on-site PR staff during the entire event. We can be reached in person on the fields or in the office, which is located at the Kingsgate Marriott Convention Center. We will be updating local and national media daily with results and standings as well as any newsworthy stories we receive. Please feel free to contact us with anything you believe might be of interest to the media. Steve Arocho Major League Baseball – 212-931-7581 17 10) 2016 RBI Regional & World Series Tournaments To reach the 2016 RBI World Series teams competed in the following Regional Tournaments: Region Caribbean Southeast Mid – Atlantic Southwest East Central West Northeast Host League MLB Latín América Office Chattanooga RBI Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club RBI NOLA RBI & Urban Youth Academy Detroit PAL RBI Minnesota Twins RBI Angels RBI Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket RBI Host City Boca Chica & Santa Domingo, DR Chattanooga, TN Prince George's County , MD New Orleans, LA Detroit, MI Minneapolis, MN Anaheim, CA Pawtucket, RI 11) Previous World Series Champions & Venues Year Location Host Team 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 St. Louis, MO Anaheim, CA Philadelphia, PA Cleveland, OH Denver, CO Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee, FL Chicago, IL Houston, TX Detroit, MI Pittsburgh, PA Compton, CA Compton, CA Compton, CA Jupiter, FL Jupiter, FL Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Arlington, TX Arlington, TX Cardinals Angels Phillies Indians Rockies Braves Braves Braves Braves White Sox Astros Tigers Pirates Angels/Dodgers Dodgers/Angels Angels/Dodgers Marlins Marlins Twins Twins Twins Rangers Rangers Junior Baseball Champion Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Miami, FL Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Detroit, MI Detroit, MI Detroit, MI Compton, CA Santa Domingo, DR Santa Domingo, DR Santo Domingo, DR Venice, CA Miami, FL Santo Domingo, DR Senior Baseball Champion Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Atlanta, GA Puerto Rico Los Angeles, CA Tampa, FL Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Philadelphia, PA Los Angeles, CA Compton, CA Houston, TX Venice, CA Jersey City, NJ Harrisburg, PA Jersey City, NJ Miami, FL Softball Champion Newark, NJ Puerto Rico St. Petersburg, FL Denver, CO Miami, FL Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA Santo Domingo, DR Hilo, HI Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Santo Domingo, DR Atlanta, GA Santo Domingo, DR Cleveland, OH 18 About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to: 1) Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball 2) Encourage academic participation and achievement 3) Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues 4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game 5) Teach the value of teamwork RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually provide more than 200,000 boys and girls the opportunity to play baseball and softball. The Jr. RBI playing divisions for baseball and softball players ages 5-12, has over 135,000 younger boys & girls participating in the RBI program. MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $30 million worth of resources to the RBI program and all 30 Major League Baseball Clubs support RBI programs, and 24 directly operate or are actively involved in local programs. Since the inception of the RBI program in 1989, MLB Clubs have drafted more than 180 RBI participants, including 13 players selected overall in 2016. RBI alumni on MLB rosters during the 2016 season include: Carl Crawford (Dodgers), Covelli “Coco” Crisp (Athletics), James Loney (Mets), CC Sabathia (Yankees), Yovani Gallardo (Orioles), Manny Machado (Orioles), and Justin Upton (Tigers) The RBI program features educational and life skills components. Local RBI programs have the opportunity to conduct a variety of courses, including: o Breaking Barriers: In Sports, in Life, a multicultural character education program developed by Major League Baseball o The Partnership @ Drugfree Kids programming such as Time to Talk, Play Healthy, and Not in my House, character education programs aimed at preventing and handling drug and alcohol abuse o Taylor Hooton Foundation’ Hoot’s Chalk Talk raises awareness and provides education on the subject of the use of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs). o The RBI for RBI Scholarship program has provided over sixty $20,000 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors that participate in RBI programs 19 13) SOFTBALL ROSTERS CLEVELAND BASEBALL FEDERATION RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI CITY OF HOBOKEN RBI MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RBI Kelsey Bilak Brooklyn Balderas Taylor Barron Micah Arps Alexis Burke Marianna Caraballo Julia Cepis Ashley Colon McKenna Dugan Kathleen Jones Kayla Mulvey Jaylin Narvaez Beyonce O’Neal Celine Ortiz Elisha Ortiz Allison Trice Mary Williams Erika Banda Desiree Castillo Turiya Coleman Tauryn Cummings Ashton Davis Rayna Davis Cameron Lavergne Esperanza Mahoney Yasmine Rivera Kayla Robinson Alejandra Salazar Caitelyn Sanchez Eryn Sanchez Gabriella Contey Kristen Cunning Tatiana Fermaint Dayanara Flores Roxana Gonzalez Alizea Henriquez Jaeda Henriquez Rachel Jones Emilee Marshall Christina Mezey Elizabeth Moyeno Naomi Olacio Miyoski Suarez Precious Barfield Arlydia Bufford Nylicia Burley Tayler Emerson Jade Gates Summer Jacobs Delayna Malveaux Jayda McFerren Lindsey Morrow Shekinah Reed Makaiya Smith Cortni Spann Kristen Young Maureen Wolansky JaNaiya Thomas COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Darrin Laughlin Keri Simon Nick Wolansky Shannon Vecchio Megan Hays Vincent Villareal Rachelle Harris Tenesha Skrine Vincent Johnson Ashley Barron April Bracero Jade Bracero Brenda Jones Cory White Gerald Riley Kyla Riley WEST BROWNS MILL RBI HARRISBURG RBI DOMINCAN REPUBLIC Anahi Agredano Blanca Aguayo Sierra Bracamontes Mia Carranza Miranda Castro Rebecca Espinoza Breeann Fox Desiree Guzman Tori Mitchell Katheryn Navarro Lily Nguyen Stephanie Rojas Janelle Watson Alyssa Williams Kennedy Allen Deyonce Anderson Dyamond Brown Kayla Cato Lakirah Johnson LaKaylin Lee LaShayna Lee LaTiya Lee Peyton Mitchell Nala Moore Kayla Phillips C. Dezirae Rhodes Sydnee Worthy Tiffany Stull Taylor Lamparter Taryn Wilson Nina Bruno Morgan Chisholm Leah Hunt Kara Neidigh Jenna Mongold Jasmine Sloane Ebony Brown Destiny Mangus-Velez Delaney Nevius Chelsea Cover Alison Shockey Nicole Colon Soler Alondra Vasquez Garcia Massiel Heredia Leyba Karen Francisco Morla Katherine Sugilio Peralta Lisbeth Rodriguez Dominguez Claudia Santana Aquino Yocasta Mesa Rodriguez Rosa Luis Perez Betxy Luciano Basora Maria Lachapel De Jesus Yannoli Infante Gomez Wilmaris Polanco Robles Anyelis Disla Santos Alexis Huffman Yoelisa Paulino Henriquez Rosa Espinoza COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Todd Rolph Billi Derleth David Smith Camille Maciel Richard Lee Timothy Whaley Sandra Brown-Hall Mike Stepp Taylor Weisman Marcy Velez Destry Mangus Angelica Cruz Martinez Sergio Rosa Rodriguez Neskys Liriano Paulino 20 14) JUNIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS DETROIT PAL RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI PAWTUCKET RBI CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI Werner Blakely Leland Brown Ethan Bernardo Mike Bolton Calvin Brown Edward Brown Aries Gardner Tyler Hill James Mazzola Brady McCarron Conor McKenna Tajudeen Mustapha II Trenton Newby Robert Nichols Seku Slade Leandre Turner Bryce Veasley Jaylon Burrell Owen Castillo Caleb Cobb Gerald Daniels Jaycob Deese Zachery Frias Jorge Garza Stephen Hunt Myles Jefferson Joseph Jorge Robert Menefee Vincente Robledo Martin Rodriguez Robert Trevino Giovanni Canales James Coleman Seth Daly Morgen Doughty Jacob Gaudreau Reuben Hancock James Jackson Jake Lefort Joseph Molis Nathan Pimentel Izaiah Rivera-Lopez Samuel Stone Ryan Sutherland Cameron Wilson Benjamin Brokemond Christian Carr Deshawnte Carraway Lorenz Elion Julian Everette Maurey Garrett Brandon Laux Diego Munoz Ryan Nelson Myles Norman Kendall Pettis Daniel Rodriguez Jacob Schroeder Brandon Simon COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Mark Brown Jr Al Williams Mark Brown Michael Harris Duane Stelly Reshaud Henry Daryl Wade Manuel Mejia Matthew Bergeron Luke McLaughlin Joseph Wilson David Roy Marcus Rodgers Jovan Martin Troy Williams Jason Griffin NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI ATLANTA METRO RBI BALTIMORE ORIOLES RBI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NORTH Hirata Cody Anthony Christian Desa Brett Fujii Christpher Hatakenaka-Gibbs Jacob Igawa Keola Ili Jantzden Kahee Kypp Miyashiro Ryan Ragual Logan Respicio Donald Saltiban Briden Silva Steven Texeira Casey Yamauchi Deandre Arnold Myles Austin Taj Bradley Lawrence Butler Allen Grier Marquis Grissom Devin Guillory Eddie Harlemon Michael Harris Myles Hollaway Ishmael Martin Tyler Peavy Hunter Todd Justin Walton Ga’von Wray Dominik Allison Kamren Allison Michael Birchfield Mike Bond Nick Bush Ryan Foster Drew Gorsuch Kyle Hansel Brian Harrison Daryl Jackson Brett Johnson Justin Johnson Charlie Lowe Dustin Morris Jeffrey Young Ernesto Rabsatt Wanddys Urena Almonte Larry Rodriguez Gonzalez Hugo Vargas Cosme Rafael Acosta Echavarria Hector Peralta De La Cruz Ruben Hernandez Severino Gregorio Luperon Adrian Jimenez Pedro Jaime Mena Sebastian Grullon Santana George Valera Jose Lopez Diaz Yorquis Vasquez Arias Angel Jimenez Perez COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Anthony Desa Tyler Higa-Gonsalves Kyle Wada Kinsei Gibbs Mario Grissom Harry Sapp Trinderlyn Stroud Joe Austin Robert Gorsuch Marc Kline Derrick Thompson Travis Chapman Jose Capellan Joan Rondon Pascual Socrates Martinez Tuburico 21 15) SENIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS CINCINNATI REDS RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI PASSAIC RBI MILWAUKEE BREWERS RBI Roosevelt Barnes Lance Byron Gianni Cobilich Jon Caban Grant Bradley Domenick Doane Mark Foster Jordan Girdler Eli Helton Trenton Hughes AJ Mueller Vashawn Phillips Justin Pickerall Jake Pickering Solomon Reed Michael Sears Christian Stidham Clay Woeste Jerrick Callis Myles Campbell Dante Farr-Collins Cameron Foster Jerson Hardit Jacob Jimenez Dash Johnson Christopher Lozano Devon Meachum Brandon Mitchell Drevian Nelson Kevin Roque Dawud Shorts Kaelon Woods Jan Castellano-Coreano Angel Cespedes Erick Duran Nick Galese Chris Herrera Carlos Martinez Adonis Reynoso Niloyny Rijo Victor Rodriguez Robin Santos Alexander Santos-Suero Emilio Urena Eric Urena Alquimedes Vivieca Dipre Garrett Erfourth Cameron LeFlore Kiante Mack Tyrese Mitchell Maxwell Montgomery Amir Moton Jonathan Pinales Savier Pinales Sean Quiles Keaton Rock Fernando Rodriguez Jr Josiah Roundtree Antonio Valadez Brandon Walk COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Bob Johnson Cameron Satterwhite Clarence Gordon Duane Stelly Daryl Wade Brian White Kervin Rivera Justin Torres Robin Nunez Miguel Green Javier Pinales Ricardo Munoz Roosevelt Barnes David Molina Jose Nicasio David Frazier ARIZONA RBI CHATTANOOGA RBI HARRISBURG RBI DOMINCAN REPUBLIC SOUTH Brett Aker David Avitia Carlos Baldenegro Balderas Genner Cervantes Jesser Cervantes Livan Cordova Arturo Coronado Jair Galvan Randen Garrison Channy Ortiz Dominic Ruelas Michael Santorelli Michael Sears Luis Tajia Cota Jordan Airtime Cordero Cummings Dakota Fowler Evan Houston Cameron Hughes Jesse Jones Tanner Moylan Matthew Oxford Jordan Ransom Logan Rigsby Seth Rogers Mason Smelcer Cameron Starks Vince Vantiegham Bryson Allen John Brubaker Christian Ciotti Austin Dressler Michael Geesaman Kyle Glouner Quinton Heckard Jacob Pae Braydon Parr Jacoby Pate Joseph Pensiero Dylan Pentz Andy Pineda Jordan Richardson Manuel Manzanillo Santana Pablo Jaquez Castillo Rafael Gomez Suero Juan Abril Alavarez Ezequiel Nin Encarnacion Samuel Torres Marmolejos Christopher Santana Reyes Steven Garcia Malavez Randy Fernandez Ayala Julio De La Cruz Santana Jensy Veloz Perez Victor Taveras Oviedo Reynaldo Disla Lantigua Carlos Cancu Lopez Jose Cervantes Bryan Wilson Christian Wingard Albert Mejia Rosario COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Danny Rodriguez Sergio Acosta Jerod Aker Glenn Coleman Keith Butler Al Frias Chea Butler Rob Martin Dwight Rogers Daryl Brubaker Jason Umberger Abrahan Solano Cabrera Robinson Prado Ismael Jansen Ravelo Donardo Fernandez 22 16) Travel Directions Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy, 2026 Seymour Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237 11.5 miles, 18 min Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi) 1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft 2. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi 3. Use the middle lane to stay on E 5th St, 39 ft 4. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to Columbus, Continue on I-71 N to US-42 N/Reading Rd. Take exit 2 from OH-562 W, 9 min (8.9 mi) 5. Merge onto I-71 N, 6.4 mi 6. Take exit 8B for OH-562 toward Norwood, 0.5 mi 7. Continue onto OH-562 W, 1.8 mi 8. Take exit 2 for US-42/Reading Rd, 0.1 mi Continue on Reading Rd to your destination, 6 min (2.0 mi) 9. Continue straight onto US-42 N/Reading Rd, 338 ft 10. Continue straight onto Reading Rd, 1.3 mi 11. Turn right onto Seymour Ave, 0.4 mi 12. Turn left at Rhode Island Ave/Section Ave Destination will be on the left, 0.2 mi Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Mason High School, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 30 min (25.2 miles), Via I-71 N, 29 min without traffic Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi) 1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft 2. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi 3. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to Columbus, 0.2 mi 4. Follow I-71 N to Western Row Rd in Warren County. Take exit 24 from I-71 N, 21 min (21.9 mi) 5. Follow Western Row Rd, Tylersville Rd and Mason Montgomery Rd to your destination in Mason, 6 min (2.6 mi) Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Withrow High School, 2520 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208 1. Follow I-71 N to Duck Creek Rd. Take exit 5 from I-71 N 2. Continue on Duck Creek Road. Turn right onto Dana Avenue and follow to Madison Road (1.4 mi) 3. Follow Madison Road to your destination, Withrow University High School on the left. Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Great American Ballpark 1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 0.3 mi 2. Turn left onto Second St E, 466 ft 3. Turn right onto Joe Nuxhall Way, 59 ft Arrive at Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Miami University Softball Complex 39.3 miles, 49 min 1. Get on I-75 N from E 4th St, 5 min (1.2 mi) 2. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 0.1 mi 3. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto E 4th St, 0.4 mi 4. Use any lane to take the I-75 N ramp to Dayton, 0.5 mi 5. Keep left and merge onto I-75 N, 0.2 mi 6. Take I-74/US-52 W and I-275 N to US-27 N in Oxford, 44 min (38.1 mi) 7. Merge onto I-75 N, 3.2 mi 8. Take the 4/Interstate 74 W/U.S. 52 W/U.S. 27 N/Indianapolis exit, 0.4 mi 9. Continue onto I-74/US-27 N/US-52 W 10. Continue to follow I-74/US-52 W, 9.4 mi 11. Take exit 9 to merge onto I-275 N toward I-75/Dayton, 5.2 mi 12. Take exit 33 for US-27/Colerain Ave/OH-126, 0.3 mi 13. Turn left onto OH-126 W/US-27 N/Colerain Ave 14. Continue to follow US-27 N, 10.6 mi 15. Turn left onto Water St, 0.1 mi 16. Turn right onto Mill St, 492 ft 17. Turn left onto US-27 N/Millville Oxford Rd 18. Continue to follow US-27 N, 8.8 mi Arrive at Miami University, 501 East High Street, Oxford, OH 45056 Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Xavier University 5.4 miles, 11 min 1. Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi) 2. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft 3. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi 4. Use the middle lane to stay on E 5th St, 39 ft 5. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to Columbus, 0.2 mi 6. Follow I-71 N to Duck Creek Rd. Take exit 5 from I-71 N, 4 min (3.8 mi) 7. Merge onto I-71 N, 3.5 mi 8. Take exit 5 toward Dana Ave/Montqomery Rd, 0.2 mi 9. Take Montgomery Rd to Cleneay Ave in Norwood, 4 min (0.9 mi) 10. Turn right onto Duck Creek Rd, 0.2 mi 11. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Montgomery Rd, 0.6 mi 12. Turn left onto Cleneay Ave, 0.2 mi Arrive at Xavier University, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45207 23 17) 2015 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ON-SITE TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL LIST Major League Baseball Youth Programs Office Office Tony Reagins ..................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7632 Cell David James .....................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7839 Jessica Dunn....................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7449 Koely Kempisty……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...(212) 931-7455 Aaron Inman ...................................................................................................................................(212) 931-1119 Taylor Kinley ..................................................................................................................................(212) 931-1118 Junior Salazar .................................................................................................................................(212) 931-1121 Steve Smiegocki .............................................................................................................................(212) 931-1120 (570) 916-1743 (978) 855-8052 (646) 750-9857 (202) 480-7338 (513) 680-5023 (845) 664-4339 (609) 915-9466 Resident Security Agents (RSA’s) Eric Ewing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. (313) 623-6573 Andy Stender………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (612) 247-9756 Rodney Stokes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (206) 992-0574 Victor Minor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (206) 999-3482 Adam Hennie…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(513) 515-4179 Steve Martin…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (314) 972-3465 Mjohno Foster……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(414) 517-7082 Carl Watts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(727) 368-4705 Donaldo Fernandez………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(809) 543-2040 Lupe Juarez……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(310) 419-9792 Joe Borger……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (513) 233-5781 Nicole Fuhrman……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..(414) 839-0191 Karen Huels……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………….(773) 343-2618 Tanya Little……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(267) 977-6799 RBI World Series Staff Office ................................................................................ .................(212) 931-7590 Cincinnati Reds Charley Frank ………………………………………………………………………………………………………....……………......(513) 765-7231 Bill Daggy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….(513) 765-5007 Jerome Wright……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…..(513) 765-7341 Matthew Wagner Cameron Satterwhite………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….(513) 765-5001 Herb Riley…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(513) 765-5000 Colleen Cheek……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(513) 765-7041 Sara Ingram………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….(513) 765-7240 Joe Palmer Anthony Dodds…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….(513) 765-5000 Gabby Pape…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 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(212)-931–7581 Tournament Hotel Kingsgate Marriott Convention Center……………………………………………………………….(513) 487-3800 Head Athletic Trainer Doug Harris………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(513) 708-4134 24 PARTICIPATING TEAMS 2016 RBI World Series – Participating Cities JUNIOR DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION SOFTBALL Dominican Republic North RBI Dominican Republic South RBI Dominican Republic RBI Central Region Champions Chicago White Sox RBI Milwaukee Brewers/Greater Milwaukee Boys and Girls Club RBI Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club RBI (St. Louis, MO) East Region Champions Detroit PAL RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Mid-Atlantic Champions Baltimore Orioles RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Northeast Region Champions Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (RI) RBI Passaic RBI (NJ) City of Hoboken (NJ) RBI Southeast Region Champions Atlanta Metro RBI Chattanooga (TN) RBI Browns Mills RBI (Atlanta, GA) Southwest Region Champions Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI West Region Champions Nobu Yamauchi RBI (Hilo, HI) Arizona RBI Angels RBI (Anaheim, CA) Caribbean Region Champions 25 JUNIORS - AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST Central-Chicago White Sox RBI East-Detroit PAL RBI Mid Atlantic-Baltimore RBI Caribbean-Dominican Republic North RBI SENIORS - NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST Southwest-Houston Astros RBI West-Nobu Yamauchi RBI Southeast-Atlanta Metro RBI Northeast-Boys & Girls of Pawtucket RBI EAST Central- Milwaukee Brewers/Greater Milwaukee BGC RBI East- Cincinnati Reds RBI Mid Atlantic-Harrisburg RBI Caribbean-Dominican Republic South RBI WEST SouthwestHouston Astros RBI West-Arizona RBI SoutheastChattanooga RBI Northeast-Passaic RBI WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 TIME 8:00am 6:00pm Team Arrivals Opening Banquet @ P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 TIME 8:00am 12:35pm 6:30pm Workout Day @ UYA Reds game Community Service Event – Feed the Children FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 TIME Juniors East – @ UYA FIELD # 2 Juniors West – @ UYA FIELD #3 9:00am Central @ Caribbean Northeast @ Southeast 11:30am East @ Mid-Atlantic 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Seniors East/West @ GABP (8AM) Central @ Caribbean (10:30AM) East @ MidSouthwest @ West Atlantic Northeast @ Southeast Round Table Juniors @ Kingsgate Marriott Seniors East @ UYA FIELD # 2 Seniors East@ UYA @ UYA FIELD #3 Caribbean @ East Mid-Atlantic @ Central West @ Northeast Southeast @ Southwest Seniors West @ GABP Southwest @ West SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TIME Seniors East @ UYA FIELD # 2 Seniors West @ UYA@ UYA FIELD #3 9:00am Central v East* Southeast v West* 11:30am Mid-Atlantic v Caribbean* 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Seniors West @ Xavier University Hayden Field Juniors East/West @ GABP (8AM) Caribbean @ East (10:30AM) Mid-Atlantic Southwest v Northeast* @ Central Northeast v Southwest* Round Table Seniors @ Kingsgate Marriott Juniors East @ UYA FIELD # 2 Juniors East @ UYA @ UYA FIELD #3 East v Central* Caribbean v Mid-Atlantic* Juniors West @ Xavier University Hayden Field Southeast v Southwest West @ Northeast Juniors West @ GABP West v Southeast* SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS TIME Seniors @ UYA @ UYA FIELD # 2 Seniors @ Xavier University Seniors @ UYA FIELD #3 8:00am 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East Juniors @ UYA @ UYA FIELD # 2 Juniors @ Xavier University Juniors @ UYA FIELD #3 Juniors@ Withrow Field #1 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East Seniors @ UYA @ UYA FIELD # 2 Seniors @ Xavier University Juniors @ UYA FIELD #3 Juniors@ Withrow Field #1 10:30am Seniors @ Withrow Field #1 26 Aug, 7 cont 2:00pm 6:30pm 8:00am winners 8:00am winners 10:30am winners 10:30am winners Closing Banquet @ Great American Ballpark MONDAY, AUGUST 8 TIME 7:30am Conclusion of Game 10:45am Conclusion of Game All Games at P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy Junior Division Championship Game (Sunday 2:00pm Junior winners) Presentation of Junior Championship Awards Senior Division Championship Game (Sunday 2:00pm Senior winners) Presentation of Senior Championship Awards ALL TIMES LOCAL; Eastern TIME, *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team 27 BASEBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 10:00am – 2:00pm 2:30-3:30pm 7:30pm THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 5:30am – 7:30am 8:00am 12:35pm With arrivals 12:35pm 6:30pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Kingsgate Marriott Coaches Meeting @ Kingsgate Marriott TBD Opening Event & Picnic @ Red P& G UYA Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom Workout Day @ Cincinnati UYA (Jr. Baseball – 8:00am; Sr. Baseball 10:00am) Lunch @ Great American Ball Park /eds Game @ Great American Ball Park Community Service Event – Feed the Children @ Reds/P &G UYA Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 5:00am – 7:00am 8:00am- 6:30pm 8:00am-10:30am 12:30pm -2:00pm 4:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 6:30pm 8:00-9:00pm 6:00pm Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom Senior Team Photos @ Great American Ball Park (prior to first game) Games (see separate game schedule) Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom Games (see separate game schedule) Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (early game teams) Games (see separate game schedule) Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (late game teams/early or late dinner) RBI Round Table Session @ Kingsgate Marriott (Junior Boys) SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 5:00am – 7:00am 8:00am- 6:30pm 8:00am- 10:30am 1;00pm-3:00pm 2:30pm – 3:30pm 4:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 6:00pm Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom Junior Team Photos @ Great American Ball Park (prior to first game) Games (see separate game schedule) Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom RBI Round Table Session Games (see separate game schedule) Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (early game teams) Games (see separate game schedule) Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (late game teams/early or late dinner) RBI Round Table Session @ Kingsgate Marriott (Senior Boys) SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 5:00am – 7:00am 8:00am 10:30am 1:00pm-3:00pm 6:30pm MONDAY, AUGUST 8 5:00am – 6:45am TBD TBD TBD 7:30am Conclusion of Game 10:45am Conclusion of Game 1:00pm Afternoon/evening Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs (Quarterfinals) Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs (Quarterfinals) Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 2:00pm Games (see separate game schedule)- Playoffs- (Semifinals) Closing Banquet @ Champions Club at Great American Ball Park Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom Junior Championship game teams’ departure for P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Senior Championship game teams’ departure for P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA All remaining teams depart for P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Junior Championship Game at P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Presentation of Junior Championship Game Awards Senior Championship Game at P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Presentation of Senior Championship Game Awards All teams Lunch @ P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA All teams depart for home 28 2016 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE American League Central National League Central Southwest-Houston Astros RBI Caribbean-Dominican Republic RBI West-Angels RBI Northeast-Hoboken RBI Southeast-Browns Mills RBI East-Cleveland RBI Central-Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club RBI Mid-Atlantic-Harrisburg RBI THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 TIME 8:00am 5:00pm Team Arrivals Opening Banquet @ Kingsgate Marriott FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 TIME 9:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm Workout Day: P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy Coaches meeting AL CENTRAL NL CENTRAL UYA Field #2 UYA Field #3 Mason HS Stadium Field Mason HS JV Field Mid-Atlantic @ Central East @ Southeast Caribbean @ West Northeast @ Southwest SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 TIME Team Photos @ P&G Cincinnati Urban Youth Academy 8:00am AL CENTRAL UYA Field #2 9:00am West @ Northeast 11:15am *Caribbean vs. Northeast* 3:30pm6:00pm 7:00pm NL CENTRAL UYA Field #3 Southwest @ Caribbean MASON HS Stadium *West vs. Southwest* *Mid-Atlantic vs. East* Community Service RBI Round Table Session Central @ East MASON HS JV Field Southeast @ MidAtlantic *Southeast vs. Central* SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 INTERLEAGUE SEEDED ROUND (* Denotes a coin flip game) TIME 8:00am 11:30am 4:00pm UYA Field #2 NL 2nd @ AL 1st 3rd AL @ 2nd NL UYA Field #3 MASON HS Stadium NL 1st @ AL 2nd NL 4th @ AL 3rd INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS QRTS th st 4 NL @ 1 AL 4th AL @ 1st NL SPECIAL EVENT – Kenwood Mall MASON HS JV Field NL 3rd @ AL 4th 3rd NL @ 2nd AL MONDAY, AUGUST 15 TIME INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS SEMIS MASON HS Stadium MASON HS JV Field 9:30am 8/14 11:30AM winners 8/14 11:30AM winners 1:00pm Closing Luncheon @ Kingsgate Marriott 7:00pm Teams Attend Game @ GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 TIME 9:30am Championship Game at MIAMI UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL COMPLEX Winners of Monday 9:00am games 29 Conclusion of Game Presentation of Softball Championship Awards ALL TIMES LOCAL; EASTERN TIME *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home SOFTBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 8:00am - 1:00pm 5:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Opening Banquet @ Kingsgate Marriott Grand Ballroom FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 5:00am- 7:00am 8:00am 1:00pm-3:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm TBD Breakfast @ Kingsgate Salon A/B 2nd Floor Workout Day- P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Managers and Coaches Meeting Games (see separate game schedule) Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 5:00am- 7:00am 8:00am 10:30am-1:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm 3:30pm-6:00pm 7:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 5:30am – 7:00am 8:00am Noon 1:00pm-3:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott TBD Team Photos @ P&G Cincinnati UYA (prior to first games) Games (see separate game schedule) Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Community Service Event- Feed the Children @ UYA RBI Round Table Session @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Games (see separate game schedule) Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Quarterfinals) Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor MONDAY, AUGUST 15 6:00am – 7:30am 9:00am 1:00pm TBD 7:00pm Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Semifinals) Closing Luncheon @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Departure for REDS Game at Great American Ball Park Marlins/Reds Game @ Great American Ball Park TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 TBD Morning TBD TBD 9:30am Conclusion of Game Noon Afternoon/evening Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Hotel checkout/key drop-off Championship game teams’ departure for P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy All other teams depart for P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy Softball Championship Game at Miami University Softball Complex Presentation of Softball Championship Game Awards Lunch @ Miami University Softball Complex All teams depart for home cities (championship teams receive boxed lunch after game) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Tentative: based upon team departures 6:30am – 8:30am Morning Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Hotel checkout/key drop30