11U AMERICAN DIVISION
JULY 19-26, 2006
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch
McKinney, Texas

The annual Super Series  National Championships are the nation's premiere summer championship events.  This is a First-Class tournament which can feature up to 64 teams, at the outstanding Ballfields at Craig Ranch.

This event features an exciting week of fun-filled attractions and events; hotel, airfare and car rental discounts; and the best awards in the nation including including travel awards of up to $3,200.00 for our national champions and up to $1,600.00 for our runner-ups (amount of compensation based on number of teams participating in your division.)

11U American Division  $575.00

Make Checks Payable to:
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch

Scot McCollum - Event Director
972-747-8248 (Office)
scot@theballfields.com

FIELD CONDITIONS HOTLINE:
972-747-8248 option 3

Super Series Championships
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch
6151 Alma Road
McKinney, Texas 75070

These events are open only to
11U American Division teams only.

All teams, ages 8U through 18U,
will utilize the May 1st age cutoff.

To determine your team's tournament age, determine the age of your oldest player on
April 30^th 2008, and that is the age that your
team is eligible to play.

All teams will be assured of a 5-game minimum.  Teams will have three pool play games for seeding into a double-elimination bracket. Most teams will play more that five games.

We accept a maximum of 64 teams. 

Pools will be seeded based on national qualifying points earned at our qualifying events.  The Super Series national office will make all pool assignments.

Following pool play, bracket seed will be based on: (1st) won-loss record in pool play; (2nd) runs allowed; (3rd) runs scored.

 Pool play results in summer national championships will have significant importance.  The number of teams advancing to the championship bracket after pool play shall be:

       Total Teams                           Teams Advancing to
   Entered in Event                   Championship Bracket

1 to 16                                  All
17 to 32                                16
33 to 48                                24
49 to 64                                32

(This places increased importance on pool play games.  For example, if there were 32 total teams in a championship, the top 16 finishers in pool go to the championship, and 16 teams would advance to consolation.  For a full event of 64 total teams, a maximum of 32 teams advance to the championship bracket, and the reminder advance to consolation.  Pool play is now very important)

All national qualifying points earned during the regular Spring-Summer season will be used in making pool assignments.  The teams with the most points will receive the highest seeds in pool play.

     CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

CLICK HERE FOR NATIONAL ENTRY FORM

All Super Series National Championship entries close when mail arrives on JULY 8th - OR - when the event has received 64 paid and qualified entries (whichever occurs first).  Some of our championships do sell out in advance of the entry deadline.

There are no at-large entries in American or
National Division Championships. 

We do accept at-large entries for un-qualified
11U teams for our 11U National Division Championships
provided there were no 11U events in your state.

Optional Early Check-In
FRIDAY, JULY 18
12:00PM - 5:00pm

Early Check-In By Appointment
Coaches must call (972) 747-8248 to schedule their check in appointment. (Players and Coaches Must Attend)
The Main Office at The Ballfields at Craig Ranch, 6151 Alma Dr. McKinney Texas 75070

Managers and players must appear at check-in.  Managers will be asked for all paperwork, including copy of insurance certificate, copies of all birth certificates, two copies of your team's official Super Series roster.

Managers will also be asked to SHOW original birth certificates, U.S. Passports, or a photo driver's license for all players.  Date of birth on the governmental documents must match the birth dates on the birth certificate copies and roster.

SATURDAY, JULY 7
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Regular Check-In By Appointment
Coaches must call (972) 747-8248 to schedule their check in appointment. (Players and Coaches Must Attend)
The Michael Johnson Performance Center AT The Ballfields at Craig Ranch, 6151 Alma Dr. McKinney Texas 75070

Managers and players must appear at check-in.  Managers will be asked for all paperwork, including copy of insurance certificate, copies of all birth certificates, two copies of your team's official Super Series roster.

Managers will also be asked to SHOW original birth certificates, U.S. Passports, or a photo driver's license for all players.  Date of birth on the governmental documents must match the birth dates on the birth certificate copies and roster.

TEAMS: All teams must check-in no later than Saturday.  No late team arrivals, nor late starts will be permitted.

PLAYERS: All players must arrive no later than the start of the team's 3rd scheduled pool game.  Once the 3rd game has started, no additional players may join the team.

All late arriving players must meet personally with the tournament director for individual check-in prior to participation.  Failure to check-in with the tournament director will disqualify the player and the team.

All players must meet age and residency requirements.

National Division players no longer need border exemptions.  National Division teams may recruit players from any state, but may not recruit players across international borders such as Canada or Mexico for National Championships.

THE BALLFIELDS AT CRAIG RANCH
6151 Alma Road - McKinney, Texas 75070
(NE corner of State Hwy 121 and Alma Road)

Friday July 18th

Early Check-In   12:00PM – 5:00PM
Optional - By Appointment
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch Main Office
6151 Alma Drive - McKinney TX

Both Players and Coaches must attend.  Players must be in uniform.

All managers must check their team in prior to competing in the National Tournament events.  Manager must have each player’s original birth certificates (or U.S. Passport) and a photocopy of the original, a copy of insurance and 2 copies of their roster.  

All pre-order items will be given to managers at the time of check-in.

Saturday. July 19th

Regular Check-In   8:00AM – 12:00PM
By Appointment  (Call in advance for Appointment)
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch
6151 Alma Drive - McKinney TX

 Both Players and Coaches must attend.  Players must be in uniform.

All managers must check their team in prior to competing in the National Tournament events.  Manager must have each player’s original birth certificates (or U.S. Passport) and a photocopy of the original, a copy of insurance and 2 copies of their roster.  

MANAGER'S MEETING 12:30PM
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - Michael Johnson Center

All managers are required to attend.  Pools and schedules will be distributed at this meeting.  Managers only.  Coaches passes will also be distributed at this meeting.

TEAM MOMS' MEETING 1:30PM
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - Michael Johnson Center

The McKinney Convention and Visitors Bureau will inform team Mom's about local amenities and entertainment.  THREE representatives from each team will be permitted to attend the TEAM MOM’S meeting.

OPENING CEREMONIES - 2:00PM
Teams line up for the parade of teams

PARADE OF TEAMS - 2:30PM
All teams, in uniform, are required to attend.
Team banners are acceptable.
Throwing candy or any objects whatsoever is prohibited.

SKILLS CONTESTS - 4:00PM

Home Run Derby:  FIELDS 12 & 13

• 2 Players per team
• Each player will receive three warm-up pitches.
• The contestant will provide their own pitcher.
• After the warm up pitches, the player will attempt to hit home runs over the fence.
• A player’s turn is up on the fifth out.
• An out is a failed attempt to hit ball over the fence.
• The top 4 hitters will be asked to return for a second round but to qualify for second round, hitters must have hit at least one homerun.
• In the second round the contestants will again get three warm-up pitches.
• Home runs hit in the second round will determine places.

 Around the Horn: FIELD 10

• 4 Players form each team (2 teams per club)
• Players are timed on their throws around the bases.
• The ball will start at home plate then go to first to second to third to home.
• Then, the ball will go to third to second to first to home.
• There will be a judge with a stopwatch.
• Best time wins.
• There are two attempts per team.

 Golden Spike: FIELD 9

• 2 Players per team
• Players will be timed on their running from home to home.
• There will be a judge with a stopwatch.
• Best time wins.

TEXAS COLLEGIATE LEAGUE GAME - 7:05PM
The Ballfields Main Stadium
Skills Contest Winners and Awards presented at
8:00pm during the ball game.

Sunday July 20th

POOL PLAY GAMES BEGIN - 8:00am
The Ballfields Complex

Manager’s Meeting (Mandatory) 
Saturday, July 19th - 12:30pm
Michael Johnson Center AT The Ballfields

All managers must attend and no more than two representatives per team please. Coach's passes will be passed out at meeting.

Game schedules WILL NOT be released until the managers' meeting.

Manager’s Meeting - Bracket Seeding
Monday, July 21st - Bracket Seeding Meeting
10:00PM  - MANAGER ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
The Ballfields Pavillion

Team Mom’s Meeting - July 19th - 1:30pm
Michael Johnson Center AT The Ballfield

THREE representatives from each team will be permitted to attend the TEAM MOM’S meeting.  Local amenities and entertainment options will be presented by the CVB.

Team Assembly - 2:00pm
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch
Teams assemble for Opening Ceremonies - Gabe Nesbitt Field>

Opening Ceremonies - 2:30pm
The Ballfields at Craig Ranch

Opening Ceremonies, Pin Trading, Introduction of teams and parade.

Sun. July 20th - Texas Collegiate League Game -  7:05pm
Brazos vs McKinney Marshals
Free Admission to All Players

Tues. July 22nd - Independent League Game - Time: 7:05pm
Free Admission to All Players

Wed. July 23rd - Independent League Game - Time: 7:05pm
Free Admission to All Players

Thu. July 24th - Independent League Game - Time: 7:05pm
Free Admission to All Players

Fri. July 25th - Texas Collegiate League Game -  7:05pm
Coppell Copperheads vs McKinney Marshals
Free Admission to All Players

Sat. July 26th - Texas Collegiate League Game -  7:05pm
Brazos vs McKinney Marshals
Free Admission to All Players

CAR & VAN RENTALS
Call 1-800-331-1600
SUPER SERIES DISCOUNT   # D 005153

Make Your Super Series Discounted
Avis Reservation Online!
Click Here

Players and Coaches are Always Free

SAVE WITH
ALL TOURNAMENT PASSES:
Passes may be purchased at team check-in and
ONLY at the site designated by your event director

DAILY GATE ADMISSIONS:

Pin trading is a huge feature of all Super Series National Championship events.  We recommend that all teams bring team pins for trading. 

CLICK HERE FOR NATIONAL AWARDS

CLICK HERE FOR RING ORDERING DETAILS
 

Super Series again will present National Championship travel expense rewards for all National Champions and Runner-Up's!  Champions can now earn up to $3,200.00, and Runner-Up's can earn up to $1,600.00.

( Travel rewards based on $50 per participating team for 1st place, and $25 per participating team for 2nd place )

All game scores and brackets will be
available on our web site at:

http://superseriesscores.com

The Super Series National Championships require the highest level of integrity from both participants and spectators.

Harassment of opponents, trash talking, and/or the use of profanity by players, coaches, or fans will result in ejection or disqualification.

We will not tolerate misconduct by managers, coaches, players or fans.

If security or police are summoned, the team is immediately disqualified from any further participation in Super Series Baseball of America.

Super Series will provide four National Championship game baseballs per game.  If this supply of baseballs is exhausted due to non-return of foul balls or home runs, the teams playing shall be required to replace the baseballs not returned to the game.

Only Super Series National Championship game baseballs may be used in tournament games.  Additional championship game baseballs may be purchased at our championship souvenir stands for $5.00 each.

CLICK HERE FOR RULES

Teams may choose one boy, or one girl, to serve as bat boy, or bat girl for the team.  Per Super Series rules and insurance requirements, the bat boy or bat girl must wear a double-flap helmet at all times.  Additionally, the bat boy or bat girl must be added to the team's official roster, (just as a player is added consuming a roster spot) in order to be covered by the team's insurance.

All players must wear their game uniforms to team check-in.  Team photos are taken as part of check-in.

Additionally, we will likely publish formal program books.  We will will need a team photo well in advance of the tournament in order to include your team within the book. 

Your program book photo can be an e-mailed HIGH-RESOLUTION (300 dpi or greater) JPEG file.  E-mail all team photos to nesbitt@theballfields.com

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