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The information in the enclosed manual has been compiled for your convenience. It is intended for the teams, college officials, and accompanying media in preparation for the tournament.
This manual is intended to serve as a supplement to, not a substitute for, the 2008 NCAA Division III Regional Handbook. That publication remains the primary source for policy information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact anyone listed in the personnel section of this manual.
Welcome and may your stay in Abilene be memorable.
Personnel Directory
NCAA Representative
Shane Shewmake, Head Baseball Coach, UT-Dallas
Cell, (214) 929-1423
Tournament Director
Greeley Myers, Director of McMurry Alumni Relations
Office (325) 793-4603; Cell Phone (325) 260-6841
Lee Driggers, Head Baseball Coach
McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4650 Fax (325) 793-4649 Home (325) 692-4924 Cell (325) 669-9339
Bill Libby, Athletic Director, McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4637 Fax (325) 793-4659 Cell (325) 370-8249
Media Relations
Kyle Robarts, Sports Information Director, McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4612 Fax (325) 793-4604 Cell (325) 325-3199
Souvenir Concessions
Charlotte Martin, Administrative Assistant, McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4631 Fax (325) 793-4659 Home (254) 442-1369
Tickets
Judy Moore, Administrative Assistant, McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4633 Fax (325) 793-4659 Home (325) 793-2155
Sports Medicine
Janet McMurray, Athletic Trainer, McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4648 Fax (325) 793-4659 Home (325) 670-6041 Cell (325) 721-0008
Lodging
Debbie Lehr, Special Events Coordinator, McMurry University
Office (325) 793-4853 Fax (325) 793-4799
Transportation
Abilene Regional Airport serves the Abilene area. Service is provided by American Eagle (American Airlines) and Colgan Airlines (Continental Airlines). Other airports serving the area are Dallas Fort Worth International, Midland International and Lubbock International.
Lodging
All teams will be assigned hotels by the tournament director and will be required to stay at that hotel. The following hotels will be used for the tournament. Each Team will have 15 rooms reserved for team use. Additional rooms for parents may be available on a first come first serve basis.
Abilene Courtyard by Marriott (George Fox)
4350 Ridgemont Dr.
Abilene, TX. 79606
325-695-9600
Fairfield Inn by Marriott (La Verne & Cal East Bay)
3902 Turner Plaza
Abilene, TX. 79606
325-695-2448
Hampton Inn (Chapman)
3917 Ridgemont Dr.
Abilene, TX. 79606
325-695-0044
Holiday Inn Express Mall South (Trinity)
3112 S. Clack
Abilene, TX. 79606
325-695-0500
Barbeque
There will be a complimentary Barbeque to be held at Prime Time Family Entertainment Center located at 4541 loop 322 on Tuesday May 13th between the hours of 5:15 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. It will be a come and go as you please event but attendance is required. There will be no formal program only a buffet style meal.
Pre-Tournament Meeting
The pre-tournament meeting for Coaches (Head Coach Required), SID’s and Trainers will be held at Prime Time Family Entertainment Center at 7:15 P.M. on Tuesday May 13th.
Post Game Interview
Coaches are reminded of the NCAA policy regarding post-game interviews, which stipulate that you are obligated to the entire representative media covering the tournament. There will be a 10 minute cooling off period following each game, a designated area will be provided for interviews, distribution of statistics, etc. This includes speaking with your local radio affiliates, interviews cannot take place between radio personnel and coaches/players until the 10-minute cooling period has occurred.
Ticket Prices
All Tickets are General admission:
Day Game Tickets: $6.00
Student Day Game: $4.00
There will be no tournament passes, tickets must be purchased daily, but the tickets are good for ANY game on that given day.
Courtesy Cars
Courtesy vehicles will be provided for Umpires and Head Coaches during their stay in Abilene. The Umpires will be provided with two vehicles and each Head Coach will be provided a vehicle. The vehicles will be available at the airport if you are flying in and at your hotel should you be arriving via van or charter bus. Any questions regarding your vehicles should be directed to Greeley Myers. His numbers are listed in the personnel section of this manual.
Practice Schedule
Tuesday, May 13th
Teams will be assigned practice times by tournament director. All practices (weather permitting) will be on the game field at McMurry University. Warm up will be on the practice field directly adjacent to the stadium.
Team Warm-up (practice Field) Practice Field Prep
McMurry 10:25 A.M. 10:45-11:45 A.M. 11:45-12:00
Chapman 11:40 A.M. 12:00-1:00 P.M. 1:00-1:15
Trinity 12:55 P.M. 1:15-2:15 P.M. 2:15-2:30
George Fox 2:10 P.M. 2:30-3:30 P.M. 3:30-3:45
Cal E.B. or La V 3:25 P.M. 3:45-4:45 P.M. 4:45-5:00
Cal E.B. or La V 4:40 P.M. 5:00-6:00 P.M. 6:00
Pre-Game Schedule
All pre-game batting practice will take place at Cooper High School.
Game Times: 12:00 3:30 7:00
Home BP 9:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M.
Visitor BP 10:15 A.M. 1:45 P.M. 5:15 P.M.
Home INF 11:20 A.M. 2:50 P.M. 6:20 P.M.
Visitor INF 11:30 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M.
Field Prep 11:40 A.M. 3:10 P.M. 6:40 P.M.
Introductions 11:48 A.M. 3:18 P.M. 6:48 P.M.
National Anthem 11:54 A.M. 3:24 P.M. 6:54 P.M.
Umpire Meeting 11:57 A.M. 3:27 P.M. 6:57 P.M.
First Pitch 12:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
Game Times
Day 1 12:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M
Day 2 12:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
Day 3 12:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
Day 4 12:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M.
Baseballs
The Rawlings R1 NCAA baseball will be used for championship play.
Souvenir Merchandise
A variety of NCAA Baseball Championship souvenir merchandise will be on sale at the stadium.
Athletic Training Information
A Certified Athletic Trainer will be available during practices on Tuesday and throughout the competition. EMT’s will be on call minutes away during all games. Team physicians from McMurry will be on call during the week of competition. For teams traveling without a Certified Trainer, a physician’s note or a note from the Head Athletic Trainer will be required for the use of any electrical modality or for other special medical needs. Staff from McMurry will be happy to assist all teams and their medical needs. Ice, water and cups will be provided. Schools are to provide their own supplies for needs such as taping. Hendrick Medical Center located at 1900 Pine Street (325)670-2000 and Abilene Regional Medical Center located at 6250 Hwy 83/84 and Antilly Road (325) 428-1000 are just minutes from the field. Please feel free to contact Janet McMurray, Head Athletic Trainer at McMurry University (325) 721-0008 should you have any questions.
Credentials
Each team will receive participant passes at the pre-tournament meeting. There will be no complimentary admission as per NCAA guidelines.
Awards
The head Coach will be given the awards for each participant following the game in which they are eliminated.
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