PARENT & COACH INFORMATION
STARS OVER ALABAMA FALL SHOWCASE
Gate Fees (added 10/12/22)
***Cash preferred
We will accept Venmo (@dceliteproductions) with a $2 fee. NO PayPal or credit cards. NO checks.
$25-weekend pass
$15 day pass
$20 Veteran's weekend pass with valid military ID
$13 Veteran's day pass with valid military ID
Children 10 and under are FREE
****Wristbands are required to be worn on the person that it was intended for. NO transfers. Your cooperation is much appreciated.****
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Teams that cancel 30 days or less prior to the event will receive a non-transferrable 1-year credit (for the amount paid)
to any DC Elite Productions event or may choose a refund of $350. There will be no refunds once the live draw takes place.
RVs
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Oliver/Eagle Parks, Calera AL - RVs allowed, no hookups.
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Veterans Park, Alabaster AL - RVs allowed overnight in the back parking lot. Generators must be quiet.
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Stephens Park, Montevallo, AL- RVs allowed, no hookups.
Locations for Age Divisions
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16U- Eagle Park: 3176 County Road 20, Calera, Al 35040
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16U- Oliver Park: 9758 Hwy 25, Calera, Al 35040
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18U- Veterans Park: 7305 Montevallo Rd, Alabaster, Al 35007
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14U- Stephens Park: 500 Co Rd 10, Montevallo, AL 35115
Team Check-In
Each team will receive (3) coaches passes for the weekend. Each wristband must be signed for in order to be received.
Registration Tent Locations:
Eagle Park: Gate 1, located by the covered batting cages.
Oliver Park - Gate 4
Veterans Park - Main gate
Stephens Park- Main gate
NSR Combine Testing
National Scouting Report will be providing free complimentary combine testing and results for all 14U/16U & 18U athletes who are a part of the showcase.
Testing will take place at Eagle Sports Complex on Field 7
located at 3176 Co Rd 30 Calera, Al 35040
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Saturday, October 15th → 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Rules
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Pool Games 14U/16U/18U 80 min finish the batter
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Bracket games will be 7 innings, or 80 min finish the inning.
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ITB in Bracket if game tied at the end of 7 innings or 80 min
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Free Defensive substitutions throughout pool play
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You may bat your entire roster. The integrity of the line-up must remain throughout the game
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Pool play, courtesy run for pitcher/catcher only
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Bracket play. Courtesy run for Pitcher/catcher only, Sub must be used. If no sub then last completed at-bat
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All bats must follow USSSA guidelines and have USSSA thumbprint. The penalty for stepping in the batter's box with an illegal bat is both player & head coach are ejected from the game.
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Absolutely NO protest in pool play only bracket. The protest fee is $300 in Bracket. The fee will be returned if the protest is upheld
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A coin flip will be held before the game to determine the home team. The Official Scorekeeper will be designated by the home team
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All teams must have their roster uploaded to their USSSA Team page. If a team DOES NOT and a team protests in the bracket play, the team will have to forfeit the game. If Director deems the player is eligible but the error is of a clerical nature the protest will not result in a forfeit and the protest fee will be returned
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No Players, Parents, or Spectators will be allowed in the "College Coaches Only” designated areas. This also includes the Hospitality area (Administration Building) and the Umpires tent/area.
Game Times
Pool games begin on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. for 14U/16U/18U. All teams must be available to play at this time on Day 1.
Tournament Format
Teams will be divided into pools based on the classification that they register. (i.e. USA Elite Select, A Class, or B Class.) All teams will play a minimum of five (3) round-robin exhibition games unless otherwise noted or decided upon. On Sunday, Oct. 16th we will have a single-elimination tournament which will be determined by a blind draw. USA Elite Select and A class teams are drawn first, followed by B class.
Payment Due September 16, 2022
The full payment is due by September 16th. All teams who have not paid in full WILL be dropped from the event to accommodate our waiting list of teams since this is typically a SOLD OUT event. Payment can be made with Venmo or through the USSSA website.
Blind Draw October 6, 2022
All teams who have paid in full will be pulled in a blind bracket draw. USAES & A Class teams will be drawn first, and B Class teams will be pulled 2nd.
Recruiting Manual Information Due October 7, 2022
For each athlete’s optimal chance to be recruited, please fill out your player's profile sheets by the deadline date at the link below. This information is emailed ahead of time as well as given to all the college coaches upon their arrival. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOLLOWING THE DEADLINE.
Camp
Make sure you do not miss out on the showcase camp on October 15th featuring over 15+ college programs. This event SELLS OUT every single year due to the limited number of campers we allow and the exposure the athletes receive before the showcases. All coaches at this camp will also be attending the showcases. Hit the link and sign up today!
Game Balls
Game balls will be provided by the tournament director. THREE (3) game balls are to be turned into the umpires on each field following the completion of each game.
Teams are expected to have their players retrieve foul balls and return them to the umpires at the field they are playing on during each game. This will keep the flow of the game moving and ensure everyone is playing with a quality game ball.
Weather
Along with the USSSA email and texting system, we may also use social media and/or a dedicated weather line.
Weather Contingencies of uncontrollable circumstances or interruptions due to weather, the Tournament Director/DCEP ownership reserve the right to alter the tournament format in any way necessary to reach a conclusion. This can include, but may not be limited to, shortened game times, fewer games guaranteed, or playing rule changes. Games interrupted might not be resumed. Everything possible will be done to get the players on the field as soon as possible. It is ultimately the responsibility of the team managers and coaches to verify their schedule daily to make sure that no changes have been made. Refunds will be at the discretion of the DCEP ownership.
Weather Protocols: To be determined by each individual park. Lightening strike/ inclement weather/safety threats are at the discretion of each park, TD/UIC and Athletic Trainer. We will work together to make the best decision for all. We will communicate via USSSA and/or on our Facebook page. (DC ELITE PRODUCTIONS)
Refunds due to weather- 2 or less games played during the ENTIRE event, receive 25% of the registration fee only to be paid within 30 days after the event ends.
Medical Information
Certified Athletic Trainers/EMTs will be available at all locations for minor medical injuries. Please notify our staff in staff shirts or someone at the gate to radio our trainer.
Health
We will be adhering to safe practices as per state mandates regarding COVID-19. We ask that you adhere to these standards and safety as well for the health and well-being of all.
Sportsmanship/Security
Managers, Coaches, Players, and Spectators are responsible for their own conduct. Any abusive language or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Managers could also be held responsible for any unsportsmanlike conduct by a player, parent, or fan.
