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Welcome to the 2022 Virginia
Major Softball State Tournament
Hosted by:
District 3 & Bridgewater Community Little League
Bridgewater, VA
July 13-18, 2022
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Table of Contents
Page
Welcome Letter 3
Tournament Contacts 4
Schedule of Events 5
Locations/Addresses 5
Lodging 6-7
Umpire Information 7
Registration 8
Opening Ceremonies 8
Picnic 8
Playing and Practice Fields 9
Admission/Parking Fees 9
Spectator Policies and Procedures 9
Game Procedures 10
Concessions Information 10-11
Website Information 12
Team Equipment 12
Team Roster 12
T-Shirt Order Information 13
Game Schedule 13
Local Entertainment and Restaurants 14-15
Emergency Numbers and Medical Facilities 16
Medical Release 17
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Welcome and Congratulations to each of you from all of us here at
Bridgewater Community Little League, your host of the 2022 Little League
Virginia State Major Softball Tournament.
To: District Administrators and District Champions
We know each of you are excited on your achievement in advancing in the
State Tournament and we are excited to host you in Bridgewater. We hope
this will be a very memorable time for you and your family and if any
individuals listed in this packet can help you in any way, please do not
hesitate to ask. We hope you will enjoy Bridgewater and the surrounding
Shenandoah Valley. There are many beautiful sights to see, and we hope
you have an opportunity to work them into your schedule.
Once again, welcome, congratulations, and good luck to everyone.
Sincerely,
Matt Rhea
President, Bridgewater Community Little League
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Tournament Contacts
Tournament Director: Brent
Rodes
540-746-6264
Assistant Tournament Directors: Sam
Morton
865-803-4251
Beckie
Aderholz
540-246-5115
Host League President: Matt Rhea
540-578-2612
[email protected].va.us
District 3 Officials:
Mike Thompson, District Administrator
540-820-6966
Teresa
McCauley, ADA
540-820-5613
Ginger
Griffin, ADA Softball
Tournament Website: registerbcll.com
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Tournament Contacts
Tournament Director: Brent
Rodes
540-746-6264
Assistant Tournament Directors: Sam
Morton
865-803-4251
Beckie
Aderholz
540-246-5115
Host League President: Matt Rhea
540-578-2612
[email protected].va.us
District 3 Officials:
Mike Thompson, District Administrator
540-820-6966
Teresa
McCauley, ADA
540-820-5613
Ginger
Griffin, ADA Softball
Tournament Website: registerbcll.com
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Lodging
Overnight accommodations for teams and families are the responsibility of
your league and families. Below is a list of local hotels near Oakdale Park
for your convenience. We have secured special rates for all the hotels
listed; each hotel has a unique booking link provided. We suggest you
coordinate with your team if you prefer to all stay at the same hotel, as
rooms are limited at each hotel option.
Hotel Logo
Hotel Name
Hotel Street Address
Room Rate &
Reservation Link
Clarion Pointe
1440 East Market St.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$105
Reservation Link
Comfort Inn
262 Neff Ave.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$159
Reservation Link
Courtyard
Marriott
1890 Evelyn Byrd Ave.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$159
Reservation Link
DoubleTree by
Hilton
1400 E. Market St.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$149
Reservation Link
Hampton Inn by
Hilton
85 University Blvd.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$104
Reservation Link
Hampton Inn by
Hilton
43 Covenant Dr. Harrisonburg
VA 22801
$109
Reservation Link
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Hotel Madison
710 S. Main St. Harrisonburg
VA 22801
$139
Reservation Link
Hyatt Place
1884 Evelyn Byrd Ave.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$129
Reservation Link
Quality Inn
1881 Evelyn Byrd Ave.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$115
Reservation Link
Residence Inn
Marriott
1945 Deyerle Ave.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$134
Reservation Link
Sleep Inn
1891 Evelyn Byrd Ave
Harrisonburg VA 22801
$115
Reservation Link
Umpire Information
Umpire Meeting
July 13 at 2:00 PM
Turner Ashby High School (800 N. Main St. Bridgewater, VA 22812)
Umpire Tournament Contact: Sam Morton 865-803-4251
Umpire in Chief: Mike Foltz 540-244-7021
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Registration and Manager & Coaches Meeting
All managers, coaches should arrive at Turner Ashby High School on July
13 between Noon-2:00 PM for registration.
Please make arrangements with the tournament director if you are unable
to meet the registration schedule.
All managers and coaches will be required to complete a concussion in
sports training course prior to the tournament. This course can be found by
visiting www.nfhslearn.com.
Following registration, the Managers, Coaches and Umpires Meeting will
be held at 2:00 at Turner Ashby High School. Only rostered managers and
coaches may attend.
What to bring to Registration on July 13 at noon:
1. Paper and writing instrument for note taking
2. Rule book for reference
3. Completed affidavit with all signatures and supporting documentation,
including concussion training for manager and coaches.
4. One copy of medical release for each player.
5. Little League Baseball, Incorporated 2022 Form Release and Waiver
Signed for each player, manager and coach
6. Questions and comments will be fielded after meeting
Opening Ceremonies
Opening ceremonies will be held on July 13 at 7:00 on the track of Turner
Ashby High School. In the event of rain, opening ceremonies will be held in
the gym.
Please refer to the website (registerbcll.com) for additional information.
Picnic
A picnic for players, coaches, managers, umpires and guests will be held
on July 13 at 4:00 at Turner Ashby High School (800 N. Main St,
Bridgewater, VA) at the track.
Picnic tickets for players, official coaches, managers, league officials and
umpires are complimentary. Guest admission to the picnic is $12 for
adults and $6 for children 7 and under. All picnic tickets need be pre-
ordered by July 9. Information on the picnic, including how to purchase
tickets, can be found on the tournament website (registerbcll.com).
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There will be limited numbers of tickets available for purchase on the day
of the picnic for $15.
Playing and Practice Fields
All game fields are located at Oakdale Park
134 Mt. Crawford Avenue, Bridgewater, VA 22812
Game Fields: 2 & 3
Practice Fields: 4, 6 and Turner Ashby Softball Field
Please contact Sam Morton at 865-803-4251or [email protected] to
schedule time at a practice field
Admission/Parking Fees
No admission will be charged for entrance to park and fields. Parking is
free. Please only park in designated parking spaces and areas. Do not
park in prohibited areas.
Spectator Policies and Procedures
Noisemakers are prohibited including speakers, cowbells, horns etc.
of any type.
No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products are allowed on the
grounds of Bridgewater Community Little League Field Complex at
Oakdale Park
No tents or canopies will be allowed between the Fieldhouse and the
Dugouts during gameplay
Tents, lawn chairs and canopies are permitted along the foul line
beyond the dugouts and beyond the outfield fence. Please avoid
obstructing, distracting or hindering the view of others trying to enjoy
the game. No blocking of field entrances or gates.
No equipment associated with parental streaming of games may be
affixed to any location of the playing facility including light stanchions
and fencing. If a parent wishes to stream a game, it must be viewed
through a personal social media account for private use only and may
not be on the open internet. All streaming must be done in
compliance with Little League International policies.
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Game Procedures/Guidelines
If a coin toss to determine home/visitor does not take place at the manager
meeting, managers are to arrive at the field 100 minutes before their game
and report immediately to the tournament director for a coin toss to
determine home or visitor. The team traveling the greatest distance will call
and the winner of the toss will choose home or visitor. The team losing the
coin toss chooses their dugout.
90 minutes prior to scheduled starting time, visiting team takes
batting practice in batting cage beyond fields 2 and 3 respectively
depending on team’s field of play
65 minutes prior to schedules start time, home team takes batting
practice in batting cage beyond fields 2 and 3 respectively depending
on team’s field of play.
40 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, the visiting team has the
field
30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, the home team has the
field
20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, the pregame ceremonies
will begin
5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, the Tournament Director,
the Umpires and Managers discuss the ground rules at home plate.
Scheduled Start Time—game begins
Timeline may be modified at the discretion of the Tournament Director or
designee.
Only the manager, two coaches and a maximum of 14 players will be
allowed on the field or in the dugout.
Before every game, there will be a pregame ceremony to include the
National Anthem, Little League Pledge and announcing of players,
managers, coaches and umpires.
When you game is over, immediately go to the press box to sign your
affidavit.
Concessions Information
Concessions will be available starting by 11:00 each day. The concessions
stand is located at the Field 3 fieldhouse.
Cash and credit cards are accepted. There is a $5 minimum on credit card
transactions. The standard menu is included on the following page.
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Website Information
A website with tournament information and game results is available at
registerbcll.com
Team Equipment
Each team is responsible for furnishing their own equipment for the
tournament. In the event a team needs additional equipment, Dick’s
Sporting Goods is the tournament recommended sporting goods store and
is located at 1925 E Market St., Harrisonburg, VA.
Team Roster
As soon as you win your district championship, please send a digital image
of your team holding your district banner along with the below information
by email to Beckie Aderholz at [email protected]m.
Please verify you have proper photo release permission before sending
team picture.
District: League Name:
League President: Phone Number:
Address:
Manager: Cell Number:
Coach: Cell Number:
Coach: Cell Number:
List of Player Names and Uniform Numbers (max 14)
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Registration and Manager & Coaches Meeting
All managers, coaches should arrive at Turner Ashby High School on July
13 between Noon-2:00 PM for registration.
Please make arrangements with the tournament director if you are unable
to meet the registration schedule.
All managers and coaches will be required to complete a concussion in
sports training course prior to the tournament. This course can be found by
visiting www.nfhslearn.com.
Following registration, the Managers, Coaches and Umpires Meeting will
be held at 2:00 at Turner Ashby High School. Only rostered managers and
coaches may attend.
What to bring to Registration on July 13 at noon:
1. Paper and writing instrument for note taking
2. Rule book for reference
3. Completed affidavit with all signatures and supporting documentation,
including concussion training for manager and coaches.
4. One copy of medical release for each player.
5. Little League Baseball, Incorporated 2022 Form Release and Waiver
Signed for each player, manager and coach
6. Questions and comments will be fielded after meeting
Opening Ceremonies
Opening ceremonies will be held on July 13 at 7:00 on the track of Turner
Ashby High School. In the event of rain, opening ceremonies will be held in
the gym.
Please refer to the website (registerbcll.com) for additional information.
Picnic
A picnic for players, coaches, managers, umpires and guests will be held
on July 13 at 4:00 at Turner Ashby High School (800 N. Main St,
Bridgewater, VA) at the track.
Picnic tickets for players, official coaches, managers, league officials and
umpires are complimentary. Guest admission to the picnic is $12 for
adults and $6 for children 7 and under. All picnic tickets need be pre-
ordered by July 9. Information on the picnic, including how to purchase
tickets, can be found on the tournament website (registerbcll.com).
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There will be limited numbers of tickets available for purchase on the day
of the picnic for $15.
Playing and Practice Fields
All game fields are located at Oakdale Park
134 Mt. Crawford Avenue, Bridgewater, VA 22812
Game Fields: 2 & 3
Practice Fields: 4, 6 and Turner Ashby Softball Field
Please contact Sam Morton at 865-803-4251or [email protected] to
schedule time at a practice field
Admission/Parking Fees
No admission will be charged for entrance to park and fields. Parking is
free. Please only park in designated parking spaces and areas. Do not
park in prohibited areas.
Spectator Policies and Procedures
Noisemakers are prohibited including speakers, cowbells, horns etc.
of any type.
No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products are allowed on the
grounds of Bridgewater Community Little League Field Complex at
Oakdale Park
No tents or canopies will be allowed between the Fieldhouse and the
Dugouts during gameplay
Tents, lawn chairs and canopies are permitted along the foul line
beyond the dugouts and beyond the outfield fence. Please avoid
obstructing, distracting or hindering the view of others trying to enjoy
the game. No blocking of field entrances or gates.
No equipment associated with parental streaming of games may be
affixed to any location of the playing facility including light stanchions
and fencing. If a parent wishes to stream a game, it must be viewed
through a personal social media account for private use only and may
not be on the open internet. All streaming must be done in
compliance with Little League International policies.
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-Valley Lanes (3106 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA) – 32 lane bowling alley.
Rockingham County, VA
-Back Home on the Farm (2915 Willow Run Rd., Harrisonburg, VA) - Back Home on the Farm is a
beautiful 240 acres of farm land in Rockingham County with many attractions for all ages.
-Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays (5537 S. Valley Pike, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841) - The Flying Rabbit has been
designed to insure you the most satisfying round of shotgun shooting in the Shenandoah Valley. The
Rabbit is a NSCA Shotgun only shooting range open to the public, no appointment needed.
-Massanutten Resort (1822 Resort Drive, Massanutten, VA) - Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark, Massanutten
Family Adventure Park, Escape Rooms & VR, Golf, Bumper Cars, Go Karts, Miniature Gold, Ice Cream
Snack Shop, and more!
https://www.massresort.com/
-White Oak Lavender Farm (2644 Cross Keys Rd., Harrisonburg, VA) – Things to do on the Farm: The
Lavender Shop, Discovery Area, audio guided farm tours, Wine Tasting Room, U-Pick Lavender
https://www.whiteoaklavender.com/
-Grand Caverns (5 Caverns Blvd., Grottoes, VA) - Grand Caverns, a Natural National Landmark, offers a
loop trail for hiking and biking, partly along the South River. The area also has shelters and tables, a
children’s play area, and limestone caverns. Grand Caverns is located just 15 miles outside of
Harrisonburg.
-Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive (22591 Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA) - Located just outside
of Harrisonburg, the Shenandoah National Park is a national treasure which includes the scenic 105-mile
long Skyline Drive – a designated National Scenic Byway.
-Valley Jump Trampoline Park (4549-3 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird, VA)
Nearby Dining Options…
Coffee/Cafes/Sandwiches
Bridgewater Coffee Co.
Sugar & Bean Cafe
Subway
Mexican
El Charros
Magnolias, Tacos & More
Pizza/Italian
Bob-A-Rea’s Pizza & Subs
Dominos
Francesco’s
New York Flying Pizza
Papa Johns
Chinese
Red Apple Restaurant
American/Pub
The Cracked Pillar Pub
Sam’s Hot Dog Stand
Fast Food/Ice Cream
Dairy Queen
Grammie’s Ice Cream (Dayton, VA)
McDonalds
Smiley’s Ice Cream (Mt. Crawford, VA)
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Emergency Numbers and Medical Facilities
Fire, Police and Ambulance Emergency: 911
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department: 540-564-3800
Non-Emergency Number
Town of Bridgewater Police Department: 540-828-2611
Non-Emergency Number
Sentara RMH Medical Center: 540-689-1000
2010 Health Campus Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Velocity Urgent Care: 540-346-6288
3841 Stone Spring Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Med-Express Urgent Care: 540-432-3080
1840 E. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Valley Urgent Care: 540-434-5709
119B University Blvd
Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
Emergicare of Harrisonburg 540-432-9996
182 Neff Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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