2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 4 TO 13, 2016 www.2016llcc.ca TOURNAMENT INFORMATION PACKAGE What teams and parents need to know and do before coming to this year’s Little League Canadian Championship. 1 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Welcome and Congratulations …………………………………………………………………………… 3 Summary and tournament Highlights ……………………………………………………………………… 3 About the Host – Hastings Community Little League ………………………………………………. 4 Key Tournament Contacts …………………………………………………………………………..…………. 4 Tournament Website and Social Media …………………………………………………………..…….. 4 Tournament Program and Live Streaming of Games ……………………………………………... 4 Game Field Location ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Daily Event Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-6 Tournament Game Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Practice Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Billeting of Players ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Accommodations and Host Hotels ………………………………………………………………………… 9 - 10 Car Rentals …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Vehicles for Teams ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Players Banquet …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Merchandise ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Little League world Series Information …………………………………………………………………. 12 INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY TEAMS …………………………….. 13 Divisional Champion Information ………………………………………………………………………… 14 Team Roster ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Billeting Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 - 17 Manager and Coach(es) Profile ……………………………………………………………………………. 18 Player Profile ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Team Bio …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 2 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations - you’ve done it! All those grounders, all those fly balls, all those batting practice pitches and all that lugging bags of equipment from diamond to diamond have finally paid off. You and your team have earned the right to represent your region at the 2016 Little League Canadian Championhsip tournament. On behalf of the tournament organizing committee, welcome to the Nationals! The committee has been working hard to make this a tournament that will leave all of the players, coaches, families and volunteers with a lifetime of memories. Our hope in putting this package together is to ease the transition for you – as you and your team move from your divisional tournament to the Canadian Championship tournament – and for one of you, to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Please feel free to distribute this package to your team and parents. Also, please visit our website at www.2016llcc.ca where you can find other information about the tournament including things to see and do in Vancouver on the “Visitors” page. Also included there is a list of restaurants and churches in the East Vancouver and North Burnaby areas. We look forward to seeing you on August 4th. Corinne Chow Tournament Director [email protected] SUMMARY AND TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS Tuesday, August 2 - Teams and players arrive Wednesday, August 3 – Welcome Barbecue for teams at Hastings Community Park Wednesday, August 3 - Practices, Coaches Meeting, Umpire Meeting and Welcome Social for Coaches and Umpires Thursday, August 4 to Wednesday, August 10 - Round Robin games. Wednesday, August 10 - Players Banquet Thursday, August 11 - Team Activity Day (Fly over Canada Movie, Vancouver Lookout Observatory & PNE Playland Amusement Park) Friday, August 12 – Semi-Final and Challenger Games Saturday, August 13 – Final Championship Game 3 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP ABOUT THE HOST – HASTINGS COMMUNITY LITTLE LEAGUE Hastings Community Little League (HCLL) is proud to welcome all teams and host the 2016 Little League Canadian Championship tournament from August 4th to 13th, 2016 at Hastings Community Park in Vancouver, BC. HCLL has operated since 1953 and holds the Little League charter for the geographic area that covers parts of East Vancouver and North Burnaby in BC. Our goals and objectives for the tournament are as follows: Host a tournament that demonstrates the ideals of good sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, competition, courage and respect. Provide a high quality and memorable experience for the players and their families. Promote the sport of baseball and inspire youth to get out and play the game. Raise awareness of Challenger baseball for children with cognitive or physical disabilities. KEY TOURNAMENT CONTACTS Tournament Director - Corinne Chow - [email protected] / 604-868-4922 Tournament Chair - Richard Saunders - [email protected] / 604-813-8376 Tournament Co-Chair - Kevin Clegg - [email protected] / 604-828-6043 Media Relations & Communications - Neil Cusati - [email protected] / 604-209-4000 Sponsorships - James Douglas - [email protected] / 604-724-2222 Billet Coordinator - Kevin Clegg - [email protected] / 604-828-6043 Umpire-in-Chief - Sante DelVecchio - [email protected] / 604-992-1817 TOURNAMENT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA The tournament website is at: www.2016llcc.ca. Links to our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram sites are available on the website. Games can be followed live on Pointstreak with live stats – link on website. TOURNAMENT PROGRAM AND LIVE STREAMING OF GAMES A complimentary tournament program will be provided for all players and coaches and all games will be streamed live online at: www.sportscanada.tv 4 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FIELD LOCATION All tournament games will be played on the recently upgraded baseball diamond at Hastings Community Park located at 3157 E. Pender Street, Vancouver. Link to map: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/3159+E+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+BC+V5K/@49.2811384,123.0387334,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x548670d92924a633:0xdb18342534c6790c?hl=en. DAILY EVENT SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 2nd 8:57 am - Ontario team flight arrives 10:42 am - Alberta & Quebec team flights arrive 12:22 pm - Atlantic team flight arrives 2:34 pm - Prairies team flight arrives -Teams (players and coaches) receive airport welcome and transported to Hastings Community Park or hotels. - Players who are billeted to be picked up by billeting families at Hastings Community Park Wednesday, August 3rd 5:00 pm – Welcome BBQ for teams at Hastings Park 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Coaches Meeting at Executive Hotel & Conf. Ctr. 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Umpire Meeting at Executive Hotel & Conf. Ctr. 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm - Welcome Social for Coaches & Umpires at Executive Hotel & Conf. Ctr. Thursday, August 4th 10:00 am Game 1 (See Game Schedule) 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players 1:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies at Hastings Community Park 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Games 2 & 3 (See Game Schedule) Friday, August 5th 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Games 4, 5 & 6 (See Game Schedule) 12:00 pm to 2:30pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players Saturday, August 6th 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Games 7, 8 & 9 (See Game Schedule) 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players Sunday, August 7th 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Games 10, 11 & 12 (See Game Schedule) 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players Monday, August 8th 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Games 13, 14 & 15 (See Game Schedule) 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players 5 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP Tuesday, August 9th 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Games 16, 17 & 18 (See Game Schedule) 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players Wednesday, August 10th 9:00 am, 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm - Games 19, 20 & 21 (See Game Schedule) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Little League Canada Executive Meeting 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Park Lunch for Billeted Players 6:30 pm - Players Banquet at Italian Cultural Centre Thursday, August 11th 9:00 am - Little League Canada AGM at Executive Hotel & Conference Centre As Required – Rainout & Tiebreaker Games Players Activity Day 9:00 am - Teams meet at Hastings Community Park for Bus 10:00 am - Fly over Canada Movie / Vancouver Lookout Observatory 12:00 pm - Lunch at the PNE Playland 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Teams spend afternoon at PNE Playland 5:30 pm - Parents or Guardians & Billets pickup players at Hastings Community Park Friday, August 12th 12:00 pm - Challenger Baseball Game (Attendance by all teams is mandatory) 12:00pm to 2:30pm- Park Lunch for Challenger Players & Coaches / Billeted Players 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Semi Final Games Saturday, August 13th 12:00 pm - Championship Game 3:00 pm - Closing Ceremonies Sunday, August 14th AM - Departure Flights for all teams. 6 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT GAME SCHEDULE (All Games played at Hastings Community Park) Game # 1 Day Date Time Team Team Thursday August 4 10:00 am Alberta Thursday August 4 1:00 pm 2 Thursday August 4 3:00 pm British Columbia vs Prairies 3 Thursday August 4 6:00 pm Atlantic vs Host 4 Friday August 5 12:00 pm Prairies vs Quebec 5 Friday August 5 3:00 pm Ontario vs Atlantic 6 Friday August 5 6:00 pm Host vs British Columbia 7 Saturday August 6 12:00 pm Atlantic vs Quebec 8 Saturday August 6 3:00 pm Alberta vs Prairies 9 Saturday August 6 6:00 pm Ontario vs Host 10 Sunday August 7 12:00 pm Quebec vs British Columbia 11 Sunday August 7 3:00 pm Prairies vs Atlantic 12 Sunday August 7 6:00 pm Host vs Alberta 13 Monday August 8 12:00 pm Alberta vs British Columbia 14 Monday August 8 3:00 pm Ontario vs Quebec 15 Monday August 8 6:00 pm Host vs Prairies 16 Tuesday August 9 12:00 pm Prairies vs Ontario 17 Tuesday August 9 3:00 pm Quebec vs Alberta 18 Tuesday August 9 6:00 pm British Columbia vs Atlantic 19 Wednesday August 10 9:00 am Atlantic vs Alberta 20 Wednesday August 10 12:00 pm British Columbia vs Ontario 21 Wednesday August 10 3:00 pm Quebec vs Host Wednesday August 10 6:30 pm Thursday August 11 Friday August 12 12:00pm 22 Friday August 12 3:00 pm 1st Place 23 24 Friday Saturday August 12 August 13 6:00 pm 12:00 pm 2nd Place vs 3rd Place Championship Game vs Ontario Opening Ceremonies Players Banquet Players Activity Day Challenger Game 7 vs 4th Place 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP PRACTICE SCHEDULE All team practices will be held at John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Little League) located at 2295 E. 15 th Avenue, Vancouver (about a 10-minute drive from Hastings Community Park). There are two baseball diamonds at this park - Diamond #1 and Diamond #2. You can see the location on the link: https://www.google.ca/maps/search/Trout+Lake+Little+League/@49.2558655,123.0634768,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en Time Day Date Diamond 1 Diamond 2 8:30 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:3 0am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 8:30 am Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Friday Saturday August 3 August 3 August 3 August 3 August 4 August 4 August 4 August 4 August 5 August 5 August 5 August 5 August 6 August 6 August 6 August 6 August 7 August 7 August 7 August 7 August 8 August 8 August 8 August 8 August 9 August 9 August 9 August 9 August 10 August 10 August 10 August 10 August 12 August 12 August 13 Atlantic British Columbia Prairie Host Host British Columbia Quebec Alberta Ontario British Columbia Alberta Prairies Host Prairies British Columbia Quebec Atlantic Alberta Ontario Quebec Host Ontario Atlantic British Columbia Alberta Atlantic Host Prairies Ontario Quebec Prairies Alberta 1st Place 2nd Place Finalist Quebec Ontario Alberta 8 Prairies Atlantic Ontario Host Atlantic Quebec Alberta Ontario Atlantic Atlantic Host Prairies British Columbia Quebec Prairies Alberta Quebec British Columbia Ontario Host British Columbia Atlantic 4th Place 3rd Place Finalist 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP BILLETING OF PLAYERS Transportation of billeted players to / from games, practices and events will be coordinated with each billet family upon arrival by the team manager. Billet homes will provide breakfast and dinner as required. On Round Robin game days, lunch will be provided for billeted players at the field. Teams not accepting billets are encouraged to use one of our preferred hotels listed later in this document. ACCOMODATIONS AND HOST HOTEL Executive Hotel and Conference Centre The official host hotel for the tournament is the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre located at 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, 5km from Hastings Community Park. Link to website: http://www.executivehotels.net/burnaby-hotel.php. This hotel is the HOST HOTEL and also the site for all tournament meetings for Little League Canada officials, umpires and coaches. All rooms equipped with pullout sofa, fridge, microwave and coffee machine. For reservations, call 1-800-590-3932. Other recommended hotels near Hastings Community Park: Accent Inns Burnaby The Accent Inns Burnaby is located at 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, 3km from Hastings Community Park. Link to website: http://www.accentinns.com/burnaby A limited number of rooms are available for teams, family members and coaches. All rooms equipped with 2 queen beds, fridge, microwave and coffee machine. For reservations, call 1-800-663-0298 or online at www.accentinns.com/burnaby 9 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP Atrium Inn Vancouver The Atrium Inn Vancouver is located at 2889 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, 3 blocks from Hastings Community Park. Link to website: http://www.atriuminn.ca For reservations, call 1-888-428-7486 or online at www.atriuminn.ca Hilton Vancouver Metrotown The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown is located at 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, 8km from Hastings Community Park. Link to website: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/britishcolumbia/hilton-vancouver-metrotown-YVRVMHF/index.html. For reservations, call 1-888-744-5866. Holiday Inn & Suites The Holiday Inn & Suites is located at 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, 4.5 km from Hastings Community Park. Link to website: http://www.hinorthvancouver.com/ A limited number of rooms are available for teams, family members and coaches. All rooms are equipped with mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. For reservations, call 1-877-985-3111 or online at: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/northvancouver/yvrnv/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA= 1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=L16&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=20&qSHp=1 &qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&icdv=99801505 10 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP CAR RENTALS Our preferred car rental company for the tournament is Hertz. Special rates for teams and family members are available. Please refer to the link on the website at www.2016llcc.ca When making a reservation, please use the following code: CV# 022Q8028. You can book online at www.hertz.com or by calling 1-800-654-2240. VEHICLES FOR TEAMS Each team manager will be provided with a vehicle for the duration of the tournament. The vehicles are Nissan Rogue SUV’s which are being provided by Downtown Nissan located at 216 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver. Transportation will be provided for managers and coaches to the Downtown Nissan location on Tuesday, August 2nd for the completion of paperwork and pickup of vehicles. Manager and all coaches who will be driving the vehicle must attend. PLAYERS BANQUET The Players Banquet will be held on Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30pm at the Italian Cultural Centre located at 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, 4 kilometers from Hastings Community Park. The menu will include pasta, chicken, roast beef, salad, mixed vegetables and potatoes. Dress code for is casual. The guest speaker is Barry MacDonald, TSN Radio host and ex University of Washington Huskies baseball player. Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation begins at 7:15 pm and dinner will be served at 7:30 pm. Plenty of free parking on site. Players and coaches will receive complimentary tickets. Ticket cost is $40.00 per person and additional tickets can be ordered online at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2016-little-league-canadian-championship-players-banquettickets-26387148672 or purchased at Hastings Community park until Sunday, August 7th. MERCHANDISE There will be tournament merchandise for sale at Hastings Community Park. It is also available for pre-ordering online at www.2016llcc.ca. 11 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES INFORMATION (Be Prepared) The winner of the tournament will be departing for Williamsport on Sunday, August 14th. Specific travel details to be confirmed. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS FOR ENTERING THE UNITED STATES Travel by Land or Sea (including ferries): Canadian citizens traveling to the U.S. by land or sea are required to present one of the travel documents listed below, and may generally visit the U.S. for up to six months. US Customs Border Protection will accept: Canadian passport, Enhanced Driver's License/Enhanced Identification Card, NEXUS, FAST/EXPRES and SENTRI enrollment cards. Children: Canadian citizens 15 years old and younger arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate or a Canadian Citizenship Card. Canadian Citizens 16-18 must have a valid passport, unless traveling as part of an organized group described below. • Groups of Children: Canadian citizen children under age 19 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social/cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card. • The group should provide, on organizational letterhead: The name of the group and supervising adult, a list of the children on the trip, the primary home address, phone number, date of birth, place of birth, and name of at least one parent or legal guardian for each child. • A written and signed statement of the supervising adult certifying that he or she has obtained parental or legal guardian consent for each participating child. For further information please visit: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1192/~/canadian-citizens%2Fresidents%2Flanded-immigrants-entering-the-u.s. 12 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEAMS The following information is to be completed and sent to the Tournament Committee in Vancouver, immediately after completion of your Divisional Championship. Please complete, print, scan and e-mail to [email protected]. Divisional Champion Information - This team information is necessary to complete the tournament program and to make arrangements to meet the team. See page 15. Team Roster - This information is necessary to complete the tournament program. See page 16. Billeting Information - This information required for billeting and will allow you to put some thought into which players room together. Players will be billeted in pairs. See page 17-18. Manager and Coach(es) Profiles - This information is required for tournament program and media information. See page 19. Copies of Manager’s and Coaches’ Driver’s License - This is required for team vehicles being provided for the tournament. See Page 19. Player Profiles - This information required for the tournament program and media who often seek human interest stories when youth and amateur sport is involved. See page 20. Team Bio and Photo - This information required for the tournament program - See page 21. PLEASE E-MAIL ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact Neil Cusati at 604-209-4000 or [email protected]. 13 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONAL CHAMPION INFORMATION League & Team Name: Address: (Street) City/Town Province Postal Code Contact Name (eg. Team Parent): Cell: e-mail: Manager: Cell: Coach: Cell: Cell: e-mail: e-mail: Coach: Cell: e-mail: Number of Players on Team: 14 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER Team Name: First Name, Last Name Manager Coach Coach Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player 15 Jersey # 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP BILLETING INFORMATION - PLAYER PAIRINGS Team Name Manager’s Name Player Pairings- Players are placed in the billet home in pairs. Please think carefully about the pairings for your team. We want the players to have the best experience possible. Players 1 and 2 will be together, 3 and 4 and so on. Please indicate if you have a female player. Please call Kevin Clegg (Billet Coordinator) at 604-828-6043, if you have any questions when completing this form. Player 1 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 2 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 3 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 4 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 5 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 6 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 7 Name: Allergies: Comments 16 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP BILLETING INFORMATION – Continued Player 8 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 9 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 10 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 11 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 12 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 13 Name: Allergies: Comments: Player 14 Name: Allergies: Comments: 17 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER AND COACH(ES) PROFILE (Complete one for each Manager and Coach) Check One: Manager: or Coach: Name: (First Name) (Last Name) Address: (Street) (City/Town) Cell: (Province) (Postal Code) e-mail: Languages Spoken: Driver’s License No. Age: A PHOTOCOPY OF DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR ALL COACHES WHO ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PROVIDED BY THE TOURNAMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED 18 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER PROFILE (Complete one for each Player) PLAYER NAME: (First Name) (Last Name) PHONETIC PRONOUNCIATION: UNIFORM NO: FAVORITE POSITION: School: Grade: Languages Spoken: Age: Height: Weight: Other Sports: Other Interests: Favorite Baseball Team: Favorite Baseball Player: Favorite TV Show: 19 2016 LITTLE LEAGUE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM BIO AND PHOTO League Name: Home Town: League Website URL: No. of Teams in Your League: No. of Players in Your League (All Divisions): (approximate) Your Team’s Post Season Record: Opponent & Score in Divisional Championship Game: Previous Canadian Championship Appearances: Post-Season Highlights (dramatic comebacks, total runs for and against, no-hitters, extrainnings thrillers, etc): Additional Information: PLEASE PROVIDE A TEAM PHOTO WITH LIST OF NAMES (PLAYERS, MANAGERS AND COACHES) BY ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT. 20
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