May 15, 2015
Dear Coach/Manager,
This document contains important information regarding the Yogurt Hut Memorial Day
Weekend Tournament at U.S. Cellular Community Park in Medford. If you are not the primary
team contact, please forward this email to the appropriate person(s).
The Medford Parks and Recreation Department is honored to host your team, and we’re
looking forward to a fun-filled weekend. The weather forecast calls for generally sunny and mild
temperatures with highs around 70. (Spectators may want to bring a light coat for mornings
and evenings, along with sunblock.)
Tournament Web Site, Schedules and Brackets:
Tournament schedules and information for all age groups are posted
at http://playmedford.awssports.com/ssp/memorialdaytournament.
Each team is guaranteed three pool-play games that determine seeding into a singleelimination gold or silver brackets. Please share this link with your parents because scores and
brackets will be continually updated during the event.
Due to field constraints and in order to get families home at a reasonable hour on Monday, the
opening round of bracket play begins on Sunday evening for most age groups. It is critical that
coaches, parents and players are prepared for a quick transition from pool play to bracket play
on Sunday.
Check-In
Please check-in at the ticket booth at your field location before your first game.
Each team is required to submit an official City of Medford team roster/liability waiver signed
by parent/ guardian prior to the team’s first game. This form is posted on the tournament web
site. Turn in the roster and direct inquiries to tournament site supervisors, who typically wear
green staff shirts. For your convenience, the form can also be emailed
to [email protected] or faxed to 541-774-2560.
Please have copies of birth certificates and team liability insurance forms available for
inspection throughout the tournament.
Rosters
Each team is required to submit this roster/liability waiver form with parent signatures, before
the start of their first tournament game. To save time in reviewing, teams are encouraged to
email completed rosters to [email protected] prior to the day of the
tournament. Rosters are frozen after pool play. Players shall only physically play for one (1)
team per tournament per weekend regardless of age division
Tournament Rules
NFHS rules govern play unless modified by the Medford tournament rules and procedures
document posted on the tournament web page.
Schedule / Age Division Notes
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All schedules subject to change; online schedules are official.
Please review the tie breaker protocol for bracket seeding.
14U: Metal cleats are permitted at Harry & David Field but are prohibited on artificialturf fields at USCCP. Please bring both types of shoes. Be prepared for schedule changes
in the event that Harry & David is unplayable due to inclement weather. If Harry & David
is unplayable, games will be moved to field 6.
USCCP Youth Tournament Innings Pitched Restrictions
(Limitations of pitching are based upon recorded outs while the pitcher is on the mound.)
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10U-12U: Maximum of 6 innings in one day; Maximum of 8 innings during a three-day
period.
13U -14U: Maximum of 7 innings in one day; Maximum of 9 innings during a three-day
period.
Park Admission Fees
Park admission fees are $3 per day; $7 for a tournament pass. Children under 18, players
and coaches are admitted free.
Highlighted Park Rules (complete list posted at entry)
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No metal cleats on artificial turf fields.
No sunflower seeds or food on artificial turf fields.
No pets (exception: service animals).
No alcohol.
No BBQ grills.
No overnight RV parking within the park.
Awards
Gold bracket winners receive awards. Bracket-play runners-up receive second-place medals.
Silver bracket champions also receive medals.
Official Tournament Apparel
Hot Tees will be selling custom tournament apparel on site Saturday & Sunday. Visit their
booth at the Baseball / Softball Complex.
Parking
No charge for parking at U.S. Cellular Community Park. Be advised the facility is also hosting a
very large youth soccer tournament at the same time. Park at your own risk.
Contact me if you have questions. Looking forward to great weekend of baseball!
Thank you,
Jesse Nyberg, CPRP
Medford Parks & Recreation
Recreation Supervisor
Tournament Director
[email protected]
541-774-2482