2019 Baseball Canada 13U National Atlantic Championships
Dartmouth, NS – September 12 – 15, 2019
Greetings from the 2019 Baseball Canada 13U National Atlantic Championships Organizing Committee!
We are pleased to welcome you to Dartmouth this summer! Plans are well on their way to ensure this year’s championship will be great one. Please take the appropriate time to review the outline details regarding our championship so that your experience in Dartmouth will be an enjoyable one. Once again, the Dartmouth Arrows PeeWee AAA team are very pleased to be your hosts for this year’s Baseball Canada 13U National Atlantic Championships.
Team/Player Information
Arrival: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Pre-Tournament Meeting – Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7pm – Dartmouth Best Western - 15 Spectacle Lake Drive Google map - Beaujolais 1
Team Photos – Information regarding all photography for teams will be provided prior to the tournament.
Home Run Derby – Friday, September 13, 2019 at 8pm - Greenough 1
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies will take place on September 12, 2019 at 7:00pm at Greenough 1
Closing Ceremonies will take place on September 15, 2019 at 3pm at Greenough Field 1 following the Gold Medal Game
Transportation
For umpires travelling via airlines, transportation will be provided from the airport to the host hotel. Game day shuttles for umpires will be provided to and from the venue before and after games. If umpires plan on using their own bus, or other transportation please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly. Teams are responsible fror their own transportation.
Accommodations
Rooms have been blocked at the following hotels. You can choose to stay where you wish
Hampton Inn and Suites – Dartmouth Crossing
65 Cromary Drive
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G2
1-877-405-7701 or 902-406-7700
Hampton Inn & Suites - Dartmouth Crossing
Reservations must be made by September 4th, 2019.
2 block of 14 rooms available
Courtyard Halifax – Dartmouth
35 Shubie Drive
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G2
902-406-3000
Courtyard by Marriott - Halifax/Dartmouth
Reservations must be made by September 4th, 2019.
3 blocks of 14 rooms available
Travelodge Dartmouth
101 Yorkshire Ave East
Dartmouth, NS B3A 0C5
902-708-4346
Reservations must be made by September 4th, 2019.
1 blocks of 14 rooms available
Heathstone Inn Boutique Hotel - Dartmouth
313 Prince Albert Road
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1N3
902-469-5850
https://www.hearthstonehospitality.ca/
Reservations must be made by September 4th, 2019.
1 blocks of 14 rooms available
All arranged accommodations are available from your arrival on September 11, 2019 to your departure on September 15, 2019. Should teams wish to arrive earlier or depart later they will be asked to make prior arrangements with the hotel.
Umpires
Arrival – Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Umpire Meeting – Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 8:00pm at Dartmouth Best Western - 15 Spectacle Lake Drive Google map. Room - Beaujolais 1
Transportation
Transportation will be arranged to and from the airport and during the championship for all umpires. Further details will be available prior to the tournament.
Accommodations
Umpires have been assigned to the Best Western Plus in Dartmouth. All arranged accommodations are available from your arrival on September 11, 2019 to your departure on September 15, 2019. Should the umpires wish to arrive earlier or depart later they will be asked to make prior arrangements with the hotel.
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel and Suites
15 Spectacle Lake Drive
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X7
(902) 463-2000
http://www.bestwesterndartmouth.com/
Reservations: A rooming list has been provided to the hotel
Fields
The venue for the 2019 Baseball Canada 13U National Atlantic Championships is Greenough Fields – 188 Mount Edward Road, Dartmouth, NS
Google map link - Greenough Fields
The map points you to the adjacent basketball fields. There are two parking lots available off of Mount Edward Road. However, these lots are small and spaces are are limited. We highly encourage you to park in the neighbourhood streets as able.
Tickets
Tickets/Tournament passes are available at the gates and are also for pre-purchase.
Day passes - $10
Tournament pass - $35
Family Pass for Players families (two adults + kids over 16) - $75
Kids under 16 - free
Tickets can be pre-purchased at https://dartmouth.snapd.com/events/view/1263663
All players, team staff, umpires, Baseball Canada representatives have full access to the tournament without cost.
Host Contacts
Suzanne Wamboldt
Organizing Chair
swamboldt@hotmail.com
Refer to host committee tab for list of all committee members
Tournament website – www.baseball.ca
Dartmouth Minor Baseball Association website – www.ddmba.net
City of Dartmouth website – https://www.novascotia.com/about-nova-scotia/regions/halifax-metro/dartmouth
The Dartmouth Arrows PeeWee AAA baseball team is pleased to welcome you to the Trimar 13U National Atlantic Championships September 12-15, 2019.
Tournament teams:
NS 1 - Dartmouth Arrows (host)
NS 2 - Yarmouth Mariners
NL 1 - St. John’s Capitals
NL 2 - CBS Raiders
PEI 1 - Capital Islanders
PEI 2 - Summerside Chevys
NB 1 - Fredericton Royals
NB 2 - St. John Pirates
Athletes, Coaches and Umpires Pledge
The Umpires and Coaches Pledge will be reviewed at the Pre-Championship meeting. The Athletes Pledge will be read at the Opening Ceremonies.
http://www.baseball.ca/uploads/files/Athletes.pdf
Important websites / social media
Official Baseball Canada website - https://baseball.ca/?fd=champ&evt=13uatlantic
Host Facebook site - 13U Atlantics
Twitter - @national13Uatlantic
Greenough Field Complex - Civic Address for Google maps is 188 Mt. Edward Road, Dartmouth, NS B2W 3L5
First Aid
St. John Ambulance will be on site.
Emergency dentist - Cole Harbour Dental Clinic
4 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth, NS B2W 5G7
(902) 435-5290. After hours phone contact is on the answering machine.
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 7pm on Thursday, September 12th, or immediately after the 5pm game between NB 2 and PEI 2.
The teams will be marched in and around the field. Muster point will be communicated at the tournament. Please note, our special guests for Opening Ceremonies are kids from the Challenger Baseball Program. One player and his/her buddy will be throwing the Opening pitch and another will be marching in with the Canada Flag. If your player(s) are not familiar with the Challenger program, please provide some education and let them know these kids are very excited to take part and everyone expects all of our teams to treat them with respect.
http://www.challengerbaseball.ca/
Home Run Derby
Friday, September 13th at 8pm - Greenough 1 Field
Team should be at field 30 minutes prior to start of competition. Each team will assign one hitter for competition.
Winner will receive a bat from the Home Run Derby Sponsor DoveTail bats https://dovetailbat.com/
Admission Canteen and Concessions
Admission fees:
Kids U16 - free
Adults $10 per day, $35 for tournament pass; $70 family max
Pre-purchase of tickets is recommended via this Snap’d magazine link https://dartmouth.snapd.com/events/view/1263663
Cash, Mastercard and Debit will be accepted at the admission gate.
Canteen tickets will be sold at the admissions desk. Tickets are $1 for 1; $10 for 12; $20 for 23. The canteen will only accept tickets.
A canteen serving hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, pop/gatorade etc.. will be available all weekend. A special chili lunch will be served on Thursday at lunch.
Merchandise sales will include Trimar13U Atlantics clothing and hats and Baseball Canada Clothing.
Parking
Parking is available at the field but is limited. Parking on neighbouring streets will likely be necessary.
We look forward to seeing you on the field next week!
Dartmouth Arrows PeeWee AAA
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