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Southern Sports "SALUTE TO 42 CLASSIC"
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Below are several items that we would like to communicate to you and your team. Please forward the information to your families.
NO METAL SPIKES ON TEMPORARY MOUNDS!!
EVENT RULES
The head coach of every team is 100% responsible for knowing our rules/guidelines, and managing their team according to the rules that are posted on our website as well as our phone app. This includes the behavior of their coaches, players and fans.
SCHEDULING AND TIMING
This weekend's event is very full in terms of the number of games on each field. Please be ready to play 20 minutes early so that the games can begin in a timely manner throughout the day, as a courtesy to those teams playing in the late games.
BLUE UMPIRE CARDS
During every game, umpires will keep a "blue card" that details your score and innings pitched. At the conclusion of the game, you will sign the card making it OFFICIAL. PLEASE make sure that this card has correct information (scores/pitching records) on it BEFORE signing it. Changes are not made after these cards are submitted to the onsite director and posted, unless it is a data entry error when posting the information. Please add players that you would like to nominate for the All-Tournament team.
ROSTERS
Online rosters ARE required to be in our system prior to games beginning on Saturday. See "local" rules for more details.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
After this week's event, the SSP All-Tournament Team from the tournament will be announced mid-week. Coaches, Umpires, and On-site Directors will have the opportunity to nominate any player on any of the teams in the event. The deadline to submit names will be Monday at 6pm.
COACHES AND PARENTS - DOWNLOAD OUR PHONE APP -
BEST in travel baseball….download it at SOUTHERNSPORTSPROMOTIONS. All coaches, and parents who download the app for your team and sign up for alerts, will receive weather related updates as well as all scores, scheduling and bracket information. THIS WILL BE THE MAIN METHOD OF COMMUNICATION DURING THE EVENT.
BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT
Southern Sports Promotions, and all our facility partners, have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on behavior of players, parents, and coaches. This includes, but is not limited to, - possession of alcohol on park property - use of foul language - any type harassment towards players, parents, coaches, umpires, tournament officials, park staff or others – and any interference with games.
Any individual who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner is subject to removal from the tournament, and from the park property, without further explanation. All head coaches are responsible for the behavior of their team. If it is deemed necessary, the head coach can be ejected from the game due to behavior of his/her players, parents, coaches, or team spectators. In extreme situations, teams can also forfeit games due to the behavior of their coaches, players, parents or team spectators.
SEVERE WEATHER GUIDELINES
The goal is everyone's safety while at the park facility. SSP lightning policy is something that all coaches and families need to be familiar with as we begin our spring season. If the event is stopped due to lightning:
- All spectators, coaches, players and parents MUST seek shelter immediately until the lightning threat has ended. SSP will notify everyone via website or phone app.
- No one is allowed on the fields, in the dugouts, or in the batting cages during a lightning delay.
- When seeking shelter, everyone MUST leave the common areas of the park and enter a safe shelter. Essentially, this means for everyone to go get in their vehicles and remain inside until the threat has cleared.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
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Southern Sports has been hosting travel baseball tournaments for over 20 years throughout north Georgia. We offer top-notch facilities, well-organized events and a focus on sportsmanship! Promoting a competitive yet fun environment is our goal, and we have 20 years of experience making this happen every weekend for all of our teams!!
- Tournament
- Travel teams
- Boys: 13U-8U
- Ability: A/AA/AAA
- $295.00-$475.00 entry fee
- 3 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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Download the Southern Sports Promotions App
General Information
See SouthernSportsPromotions.com for all of this season's events.
JERSEYS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE VIA TEAM ORDER AT THE FOLLOWING LINK....jerseys will be distributed on Saturday to the teams that purchased their players online for the Salute to 42 jerseys. Those teams that purchased jerseys, are welcome to wear them during games. https://www.southernsportspromotions.com/tournament-shirts
ORDER DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd
ALL TEAMS MUST PAY THE TEAM GATE FEE PRIOR TO WEDNESDAY AT 6pm ON APRIL15th.....NO EXCEPTIONS.
THIS EVENT IS A 3 GAME GUARANTEE. ALL 1st AND 2nd PLACE PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE RINGS.
TOURNAMENT LOCATIONS
- GWINNETT COUNTY (Dacula Park & Shorty Howell Park)
- CITY OF GAINESVILLE (City Park)
WE ALWAYS OFFER SINGLE A, A/AA & AA/AAA DIVISIONS.
WE OFFER “SINGLE A” DIVISIONS IN ALL OF OUR EVENTS AND WILL CONTINUALLY REVIEW ALL TEAMS TO CREATE THE MOST EVENLY COMPETITIVE EVENT FOR ALL TEAMS/DIVISIONS.
TEAMS WILL CHOOSE DIVISION (at registration)
During registration, each team will select: Classification (Single A, AA, or AAA) AND division (Single A, A/AA OR AA/AAA) they are requesting to compete in for the event. MAJOR teams MUST play one age group above their own or play in a designated MAJOR division. Southern Sports reserves the right to change a team's division based on prior results and/or vetting of the team.
THIS EVENT IS A 3-GAME GUARANTEE FORMAT - TWO SATURDAY POOL PLAY GAMES WITH A SINGLE ELIMINATION BRACKET ON SUNDAY. WITH ENOUGH TEAMS, WE WILL SPLIT FURTHER INTO GOLD, SILVER, AND/OR BRONZE BRACKETS.
MULTIPLE NEW RING DESIGNS IN 2026 FOR 1st AND 2nd PLACE TEAMS.
TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT IN THIS EVENT
- All teams must pay in full to secure their team’s spot in this event.
- Teams will have 5 days to make the entry fee payment.
- If it is within 7 days of the event, payment is due immediately.
TEAM GATE FEE FOR THIS TOURNAMENT - 180.00 PER TEAM
Two ways to pay:
1) VENMO: @ southernsportsbaseball
2) EVENT WEBPAGE: https://baseball.exposureevents.com/258752/southern-sports-salute-to-42-classic/payments
SCHEDULING REQUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND CONSIDERED
Scheduling requests must be sent to sspscheduling@gmail.com prior to Monday at 8pm. Although communications may happen with tournament organizers via text, email or phone conversation, the request must be submitted to this email address.
FORMAT
We always try and divide teams into divisions that are representative of their playing level. This is typically SINGLE A, A/AA and/or AA/AAA divisions. Depending on the number of teams entered, priority will be placed on making the event the most evenly competitive tournament. All teams will play two pool games, and then split into a Sunday single elimination championship bracket. With enough teams entered, division brackets can be separated further into gold, silver, and/or bronze Sunday brackets.
IF THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY CANCELED, TEAMS WILL RECEIVE A 50% CREDIT FOR A NEW FUTURE REGISTRATION. IF TEAMS PLAY ONLY 1 GAME, TEAMS WILL RECEIVE A $100 CREDIT FOR A FUTURE TOURNAMENT. IF ANY REFUNDS ARE PROCESSED, AN ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF $75.00 WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE CREDIT REFERENCED ABOVE.
AFTER MARCH 29th, THERE ARE NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS ON ENTRY FEES, DUE TO THE COST OF THE EVENT, INCLUDING ORDERED JERSEYS.
All event related questions should be directed to Southern Sports Promotions at southernsportsllc@gmail.com or call 678-463-2665.
