Merton Mavericks

WHO: U7 - U14 Baseballs Teams

WHAT: Opportunity for Practice Games in a Tournament Environment

WHEN: April 26th (Saturday) and April 27th (Sunday) 2024

WHERE: Merton Schools, Merton Fireman’s/Pollworth Parks, and North Lake

ENTRY FEE: $325

GAMES: Guaranteed 3 Games (Format below)

CONCESSIONS: Full concessions served.  No carry-ins, alcohol, or tobacco allowed

RAIN POLICY: Teams will be refunded 50% of their entry fee if no games are played.

UMPIRES: WUA umpires used for all games

QUESTIONS: David Wille (maamavericksdirector@gmail.com) 262-271-0443

PURPOSE:  Our tournament is meant to provide an early-season opportunity for teams to practice against other teams in real game/tournament conditions.  There is no limit on substitutions and re-entries to provide coaches with a maximum opportunity to play kids in a variety of positions.  Pitchers are limited to three innings for the entire day.  Coaches are encouraged to speak to players and make on-the-field corrections as the game goes on.  Opposing coaches should be respectful of this.  Also, keep in mind we want to get as many repetitions as possible for kids in different positions, so take things offline as much as possible to keep the games moving.  Please remember to anticipate catcher preparation (with pinch runners if needed) to keep games moving.

GAMES:  Each game will be as many innings as can be played in the time allotted.  Games will be stopped at 1:45.  Umpires and new baseballs will be supplied, fields will be prepped in the morning and maintained throughout the day, and real game/tournament conditions will exist.

RULES:  In general, WSYBL League Rules will apply to the U7 - U14 brackets with some modifications at various ages. U7 age group will play by Major YBL league rules with modifications for the tournament.  A summary of these rules are available upon request and will be posted on our website at www.mertonathletics.org.  When in doubt on a rule, coaches should assume a relaxed approach and defer to umpire decisions.

TIMES:  Three games will be scheduled against 3 different teams.  Teams are matched based on leagues and records from the previous season.  One game per age group will be played on Friday evening (IF NECESSARY) with remaining games scheduled throughout Saturday and Sunday.

LOCATIONS:

● Merton is located north of Hartland and west of Sussex.  School is a quarter-mile west of Highway KE (Main Street) on Highway EF (Sussex Road).   Drive behind red brick primary school and park in the back.
● Fireman’s Park is west off of Main Street (VV) going north from Highway EF into the Village of Merton.
● Pollworth Park is off of Hwy VV going west out of the village. Enter through the Bark River Crossing subdivision.
● North Lake is located at Hwy VV and 83.  Fields are all located behind North Lake School.
CONCESSIONS:  Concessions will be available very conveniently throughout the day at all parks.  No food or beverage carry-ins, please.  Tobacco products are prohibited.  Pets are also prohibited.

ROSTER/LIABILITY: Every team must have a release of liability roster signed by the parents of each player on the roster. Players will not be eligible to participate until this is turned in to the tournament director.