2024 22U Men's ChampionshipsAug 1-4   Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

2024 Baseball Canada 22U Championships
August 1st to 4th

Dartmouth/Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Players, Coaches, Team Officials,  Umpires)

 

General Information for All Participants and Accompanying Family

 

G1. Games will be played at Beazley Field, 50 Caledonia Road in Dartmouth and Mainland Commons, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive in Halifax.  Each field will have a canteen, washrooms, and a first-aid station.

 

G2. Participants must arrive in Halifax on Wednesday, July 31^st by 4:00 PM local time.

 

G3. Mount St Vincent University in Halifax is the host accommodations for the championship and is located at 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax (Often referred to as the Clayton Park area).

 

G4. All participants will be issued a championship accreditation which must be presented when entering any game or event associated with the championship. Otherwise, an admission fee must be paid.

 

G5. An opening social will be held Wednesday, July 31^st at Beazley field starting at 6:15 PM. A buffet style meal will be served, and we require that all participants attend. We highly encourage everyone to take this opportunity to meet person from across our great country. 

 

G6. A home run derby in support of Challenger Baseball NS will be held on Wednesday, July 31^st starting at 7:15 PM. We hope that each team will nominate one player to participate.

 

G7. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 1st starting at 6:10 p.m. All participants must be at the Kinsmen field adjacent to Beazley Field by 5:50 PM.

 

G8. Round robin play will begin on Thursday, August 1st and continue until Saturday, August 3^rd. Quarterfinals will be played on Saturday night with the semi-finals, bronze medal, and gold medal games played on Sunday August 4^th.  Monday August 5^th is the rain date.

 

G9. Games schedule can be accessed through our webpage Baseball Canada 22U Men's National Championship (baseballcanadau22nationals.com) or the Baseball Canada website 2024 22U Men's Home (baseball.ca). You can also follow us on twitter or like us on Facebook.

 

G10. Cleve’s Source for Sports player of game awards will be presented to a member of each team at the conclusion of the game. The awards will be chosen by volunteers working in the announcer’s area.

 

G11. Bronze medals will be presented at the conclusion of the bronze medal game. Gold and silver medals as well as Baseball Canada Player Awards (Best offensive and best defensive) will be presented at the conclusion of the gold medal game.

 

G12. Baseball Canada merchandise will be on-sale at the Beazley field canteen. Championships souvenirs are available only online through our webpage.

 

G13. Photos will also be taken during the event and available for viewing and downloading at http://spiritofkildare.pixieset.com. Pin to download photos is 9981.

 

G14. Accomodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sandman Signature Dartmouth at a base rate of $209 per night plus HST and 2% HRM marketing levy. This is for a room with a king bed in it. 

Should you want a larger room then the following options and upgrade cost may be available:

$0 - Standard Room, 1 King Bed

$0 - Accessible Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-In Shower

$0 - Accessible Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-In Shower

$25 - Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sofa Bed 

$30 Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sofa Bed, Euro Bathroom     

$40 - Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette           

$40 - Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofa Bed, Kitchen   

$50 - Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen  

 

To reserve a room please use code 2408CABASE using the following link:

www.sandmanhotels.com/signature-dartmouth or by calling 1-800-726-3626.

 

We also have rooms available for parents at Mount Saint Vincent at approximately $50 per person per night. Reservation details to follow.

 

Note that hotel space in Halifax is at a premium and we highly recommend that parents book asap. The rate from the Sandman is exceptional and it is a new hotel with many amenities including a Denny’s Restaurant attached to it.

 

G15. Admissions

All Games                                                                $5.00

Children 15 and under                                             FREE

 

Round robin ticket packages for a specific team’s games can be purchased at the Home Run Derby scheduled for Wednesday, July 31^st at Beazley Field. Details on ticket orders will be provided in the near future.

 

Individual game tickets will be available at the gate for each game at Beazley Field and Mainland Common.

 

Note that there are no championship passes for the event only single game tickets.

 

Additional Information for Team Participants

 

T1. Teams travelling by air to the championships will be self-transported or volunteer transported to their games and championship events as well as pick up and drop off at the airport.

 

T2. Teams travelling by motor vehicle to the Championships are expected to use their own vehicles to travel to and from the fields and events.

 

T3. Each team member will have their own bed which may be in a single, a double or a quadruple room. 

 

T4. All meals, except for those served at the Opening Social, are the responsibility of the team members.

 

T5. Dress for the team social and opening ceremony is matching team apparel including hats. Chef de mission is exempt from this requirement.

 

T6. Attendance at the bronze and gold games is optional but would be most appreciated by the Host Committee.

 

T7. Team photos will be taken on Thursday and a schedule with be forthcoming shortly.

 

 

Additional Information for Team Management

 

TM1. Cyril Muise is the Director of Host Services and is responsible to oversee all hosting activities.  He may be reached at 902-209-9095 or cyril.muise@bellaliant.net.

 

TM2. The organizing committee will be assigning a team host for each out-of-province team to enable team participants to enjoy their experience at the championships. Jonathan Campbell is the coordinator of the team hosts and can be reached by phone at campbelljon2@gmail.com or by email at 902-225-5165. 

 

TM3. The Host is responsible to provide transportation to and from the airport, to and from games and championship events. We can do this at no cost to a team however we do have a second option for each team’s consideration.

 

The Host has secured enough six passenger vehicles such that each team could be issued 4 vehicles. The vehicles are fully insured, equipped with a bridge toll pass and would be available for the exclusive use of the team during their stay in Halifax. The only restriction is that a driver must be a minimum of 25 years of age. This would enable teams to do some sight-seeing, go out to eat, shop or check out other games of the championships. A team choosing this option would pay $1,000 to the Host and return the vehicles full of gas at the airport. While Mount Saint Vincent is in an urban area, it is some distance from restaurant and stores etc. We do have public transit, taxi and ride share but we believe that this option provides the best value.

 

Payment of the $1000 is due upon arrival at the airport and e-transfer is preferred.

 

For both options, a detailed travel itinerary will be provided by your team host which includes departure times for games and events.

 

TM3. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sandman Signature Dartmouth at a base rate of $209 per night plus HST and 2% HRM marketing levy. This is for a room with a king bed in it. 

 

 

Should you want a larger room then the following options and upgrade cost may be available:

$0 - Standard Room, 1 King Bed

$0 - Accessible Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-In Shower

$0 - Accessible Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-In Shower

$25 - Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sofa Bed 

$30 Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sofa Bed, Euro Bathroom     

$40 - Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette           

$40 - Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofa Bed, Kitchen   

$50 - Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen  

 

To reserve a room please use code 2408CABASE using the following link:

www.sandmanhotels.com/signature-dartmouth or by calling 1-800-726-3626.

 

We also have rooms available for parents at Mount Saint Vincent at approximately $50 per person per night. Reservation details to follow.

 

Note that hotel space in Halifax is at a premium and we highly recommend that parents book asap. The rate from the Sandman is exceptional and it is a new hotel with many amenities including a Denny’s Restaurant attached to it.

 

TM4. The pre-tournament meeting will be held at the Vincents Boardroom commencing at 9 PM on Wednesday July 31st. The Manager (Head Coach) and Chef de Mission for each team must be in attendance. One additional person may attend per team given the room size.

 

TM5. Batting Cages are located at both fields and are available prior to the start of each game unless otherwise advised by the Baseball Canada Representative. 

 

TM6.The following is the pre-game schedule using a 7:30 game start time for illustration purposes:

 

Time	Event	Location
6:25 to 6:45	Home Team Batting Practice	Batting Cage
6:45 to 7:05	Visiting Team Batting Practice	Batting Cage
7:05 to 7:15	Home Team Infield/Outfield	On Field
7:15 to 7:25	Visiting Team Infield/Outfield	On Field
7:25 to 7:30	Pre-Game Meeting	Home Plate

 

TM7. Practice fields may be available, and the team host will assist with the booking.  There is a cost for the field rental.

 

TM8. Batboys will be provided for each team by the host committee. These young players will be excited, and we ask that you help us ensure that they function in a safe manner.  If you are bringing your own batboy then please let your team host know in advance.

 

TM9. Team Photos will be taken on Thursday, August 1^st with a schedule to follow later. The photos will be taken in the immediate vicinity of the ball field approximately one hour before game time.    In the event of weather delays or individual team preferences, an alternate day and time can be arranged by contacting the event photographer (Ian Travers, travers@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-483-9729). 

 

TM10. Each team is required to provide the following information to their team host by July 22:

• Player names, numbers 
• Coaches names and numbers
• Chef de mission
• Other team personnel
• Flight arrival and departure information or whether you are driving to the championship
• Desired time to be at field prior to game
• Uniform colours

 

If your team is not declared your provincial representative until after this date, then the information must be sent as soon as the roster has been finalized. Much of the information is needed to produce the championship program.

 

TM11. Should the Opening Social be rained out, food will be provided to the teams staying at the host accommodation. Please let Cyril Muise or Jonathan Campbell know if any of your players have food allergies so a special meal can be provided.

 

TM12. The Home Run Derby will be held Wednesday, July 31^st starting at 7:15 p.m.  Each team is requested to nominate one representative, provide their details on the registration form at the end of this package and return it to the Director Events – Keegan McGinnis via email(keeganmcginnis@rocketmail.com).    There will be a Derby Participant briefing at 7:00 p.m. on the field.  

 

Details concerning the Derby are as follows:

• 3 Rounds and for each round, the batters will go in order from W-E with the host batting last.
• Each round will be 3 minutes and the player may request one rest period per round.
• Each batter may use any pitcher they wish.  
• Four hitters move on to the second round. In case of a tie, all tied batters advance to the next round. 
• The top two batters from Round 2 advance to the finals.
• There will be a 10 minute break between rounds. 

In order for the announcer to have background information on the Derby Participants, it is requested that the team manager for each team complete the form below and forward it to Keegan McGinnis (keeganmcginnis@rocketmail.com) by July 28. 

 

TEAM NAME  - ______________________________________

 

HOME RUN DERBY PARTICPANT INFO 

 

Player’s Name	Age	Jersey Number	Bats (R,L,S)
Brief Player Bio (Years Played, Position, Highlights etc.)

 

 

Additional Umpire Information (Including supervisors)

 

U1. Umpires travelling to Halifax by air will be met at the airport by an umpire host and transported to MSVU. Similarly, umpires will be transported to the airport on Monday or Tuesday as the case may be.

 

U2. Umpires travelling by motor vehicle are asked to report directly to the MSVU where they can check in.

 

U3. Umpires will be assigned to a room with a single bed. 

 

U4. Pre-tournament meeting for umpires will be in the Rosario Room at MSVU on Wednesday July 31^st at a time designated by the umpire supervisor.

 

U5. Umpire will be transported to and from games/ events by an umpire host. Transportation for other activities may be provided based on the availability of the umpire hosts.

 

U6. Meal honorariums will be provided Wednesday in the amount of $65 per day for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday as well as the championship identification card for each supervisor and umpire. 

 

U7. Umpires will be provided with bottled water at each game by volunteers at the field.

 

U8. A group photo of the umpires will be taken at a time and location to be determined.

 

U9. Umpire dress for the opening social and opening ceremonies will be at the direction of the umpire supervisor.

 

U10. Should rain force the cancellation of the Opening Social, food will be provided to the umpires at the host accommodation. Please let Cyril Muise or Brian Lamb know if any of your players have food allergies or special considerations so a special meal can be provided.