2012
12 & Under AA
WORLD SERIES
July 10-15, 2012

Branson, Missouri
Branson Rec-Plex
Hosted by Kansas City Sports
6324 N. Chatham Ave. #136
Kansas City, Missouri  64151
816-587-4545
Fax-587-4549
 

12 AA World Series (Branson)

Schedule       Champions Bracket       Consolation Bracket       

Results

Pitching

Branson Weather Line

999-999-9999

Intent To Participate Form

(All Teams- please complete this form and fax to the KC Sports office)

Program Information

Pre-Order Discounted Tournament T-Shirts

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Pre-Order Tournament Passes


Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the 2012 USSSA Baseball 12 and under AA World Series. Your tournament host will be Kansas City Sports and  it will be our goal to create an experience that the players, coaches and families will remember for the rest of their lives.  The tournament will be played at the Branson Rec-Plex in Branson, Missouri on July 10-15, 2012

Your team must enter online at www.usssa.com on or before July 1, 2012. Your State Director will need to approve your entry to confirm your team has met all eligibility requirements.

TEAMS MUST HAVE ROSTER ONLINE AT WWW.USSSA.COM

PLAYERS WILL BE INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED IN AT EACH TOURNAMENT WITH PROPER USSSA APPROVED ID OR BIRTH CERTIFICATES.

Please review the USSSA RULES OF CONDUCT.

 All players participating in USSSA Baseball tournament play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates in the possession of their team manager.  Failure to have a copy of the birth certificate available upon demand will result in the offending team losing the game, being ejected from the tournament, being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, sponsors travel money and tournament berths the would have been awarded at the tournament.  

NOTE:

1.    Any player who before May 1, 2012 reaches their 13th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 12 and Under World Series.

2.    Any player can play in a higher age classification but cannot play in a lower age group.

3.   Bases will be 70' and pitching 50'  other dimensions will be as prescribed in the USSSA Baseball Handbook.

4.    All players must be fully uniformed, which includes the following:

        Pants, sox, cap, and team shirt with numbers that are non-duplicating

        and at least three inches in height.

5.    Managers and coaches must wear a baseball cap with team insignia and will be properly dressed. (Coaches may wear coaches' shorts).

6.    While in the field, as a defensive player, team caps must be worn.

7.  Protest on uniforms will not be allowed.  It shall be the Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality.  Violation of the uniform rule will result in the violator being allowed to conform or be removed from the game.

8.    Metal spikes are prohibited in age groups 5-12.

9.    A full-use batting helmet which covers the top and back of the head and the side of the face must be worn by every player while in the on deck circle, when at bat and while on the bases.

10.  All bat boys/girls will wear full-use batting helmets when their team is at      bat.

11.  The catcher must wear a full-use catchers helmet and mask.

12.  All playing rules not specifically covered above shall be governed by the USSSA Baseball Handbook and the National League rules for Major League Baseball.  

  For more information call: KC Sports at 816-587-4545 

Bracket schedules WILL NOT be mailed out in advance. Official Brackets will be given to the team manager during the manager’s meeting.

2012

Pre-Tournament Events

There will be a manager's/coaches meeting 10 am on TBA, at the Branson Rec Plex.  Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting.  All teams are required to have a representative in attendance.  The official schedule will be distributed at this meeting.

There will be a Team Representative/Team Mom meeting 11am on TBA, at the Branson Rec Plex.. All teams should have at least one representative at this meeting. ALL Pre-orders will be distributed at this meeting. Important information about the player social, opening ceremonies, team photos etc. will be discussed at this meeting.

Team credential check in will be scheduled 11:30 am til 1 pm on TBA, at the Branson Rec Plex.. Team Rosters and player birth certificates will be verified at this time. ALL TEAMS MUST CALL KC SPORTS TO SCHEDULE CHECK-IN TIME at 816-587-4545.  All players must be present at team check-in. Be sure to bring your team in uniform for a team picture after check-in.

Teams will have the opportunity to schedule live internet broadcast of their games for fans back home to listen to! This is a limited opportunity due to scheduling.  Information on broadcast to come.

Skills Competition from 1:30pm to 3 pm at the Branson Rec Plex Fields

SKILLS COMPETITION DETAILS: The overall objective of the skills competition is to have every player on each team participate and enjoy the social interaction of this tremendous event. No player may enter more than one event.

“Round The Horn”- (5 Players)

Five (5) players from each team will be allowed to participate.  The players will take their positions in the infield (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, C).  The catcher will start the event.  The catcher will throw to third baseman, third-baseman throws to second baseman, second-baseman throws to shortstop, shortstop throws to first-baseman and first-baseman throws to catcher.  The time will start when the catcher throws and time will stop when the catcher receives the throw from the first-baseman. ANY DROPPED BALLS OR BAD THROWS ARE CONSIDERED LIVE AND TIME WILL KEEP RUNNING!

“Accuracy Throw” - (3 Players)

Three (3) players on each team can participate.  Each player will get three (3) throws to hit the target.  Players must throw behind the marked position on the field.  Players will be awarded 1pt for bouncing the ball into the target and 5 pts for hitting the target on the fly.

“Base Running” - (4 Players)

Four (4) players from each team will be allowed to participate.    Each player will start inside the batters box and run the bases.  Time will start on first step and end when touching home plate.  Any additional player who has not participated in any event can participate.

Opening Ceremonies: 

TBA                                      Teams arrive for opening ceremony                       Silver Dollar City

TBA                                      Teams walk down to Red Golf Heritage Hall         Silver Dollar City

TBA                                     Opening Ceremony and Parade of Athletes           Silver Dollar City

       Admission during the tournament will be $7.00 per person per day or $25.00 for a tournament pass.  For children (6-12) the charge will be $5.00 or $20.00 for a tournament pass.  This charge includes everyone except players and team coaches.  A maximum of 3 player/coach passes will be issued.

Souvenir World Series T-Shirts / Tournament Passes:  Avoid the rush at the World Series for Souvenirs, T-Shirts and Tournament Passes. This gives you the opportunity to preorder these items in advance. Your pre-ordered items will be available and waiting on you at the “Team Rep” meeting.