National Team Championships - North Carolina Fan Guide

2024 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U and 17U National Team Championships North Carolina Rules

Ben Kelley
Director, 15U National Team Program
BenKelley@usabaseball.com

Davis Perruccio
Baseball Operations Intern, National Team Championships
DavisPerrucio@usabaseball.com

Event Schedule:

• 13U National Team Championships Schedule
• 14U National Team Championships Schedule
• 15U National Team Championships Schedule
• 16U National Team Championships Schedule
• 17U National Team Championships Schedule

Schedule Updates:
For schedule updates due to inclement weather, and for general event information, follow us on Twitter at @USABChamps_NC.

During the National Team Championships, USA Baseball will offer PDP Performance Assessments for teams in each age division that features a 30-yard sprint, counter movement jump, and man-in-the-box exercise. Data collected from PDP Performance Assessments will be used internally by USA Baseball scouts and will be shared with the MLB scouting community. Each team will be assigned a Performance Assessment time on the following days of each event:

• 13U: June 18, 2024
• 14U: June 29, 2024
• 15U: July 10, 2024
• 16U: June 22-23, 2024
• 17U: June 11-12, 2024

The third day of the 13U, 14U, and 15U National Team Championships in North Carolina will be an off day (no games). On this day, teams will have a scheduled time for a skills development session with USA Baseball Task Force and coaches. The session is a unique opportunity for players to hone in on specific on-field skills and learn from some of the best across all levels of the game. Teams will also have the opportunity for their athletes to participate in Prospect Development Pipeline Performance Assessments during this time.

Batting Cage Policy:
Batting cages at the National Training Complex are available between Coleman Field and Field 2 (covered cages), between Field 2 and Field 3, and between Field 3 and Field 4.

Teams that are warming up for a game on Coleman Field should use the two covered cages closest to Coleman Field. Teams warming up for a game on Field 2 should use the two covered cages closest to Field 2. Teams warming up for a game on Field 3 should use the batting cage between Field 2 and Field 3. Teams warming up for a game on Field 4 should use the batting cage between Field 3 and Field 4.

Batting cage usage will not be policed by USA Baseball staff and should be self-monitored by teams warming up for their game. The time spent in your respective batting cage prior to your game should be limited to 30 minutes and we ask that you are courteous and use proper discretion if your opponent is waiting to use the batting cage.

Merchandise:
Officially licensed USA Baseball merchandise will be available during the entire event at the USA Baseball Team Store at the National Training Complex. For additional Team USA merchandise, please check out the official online shop at USABaseballShop.com.

Only electronic payments will be accepted at the Team Store in 2024. All major credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover Card.

Event Program:

Click HERE to view the 2024 National Team Championships in North Carolina digital program.

Event Photos:
Event photos will be available for purchase on www.USABaseballPhotos.com. To access your team gallery, use the password: ntc (case sensitive).

If you are an accredited member of the press and wish to obtain a USA Baseball media credential, please visit the USA Baseball Media Services page.

Social Media:
Keep up to date on USA Baseball via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The official Twitter handle for the National Team Championships North Carolina is @USABChamps_NC. You can also follow along on Instagram at @USABEvents.

Game Streaming:
All games of the National Team Championships North Carolina will be streamed on USABaseball.TV | To access content on USABaseball.TV, fans must create a FREE account

Live Scoring:
All games at the 2024 USA Baseball National Team Championships will be scored through the GameChanger scoring app. Links to live stats will be available on USABaseball.com and shared from our social media accounts. Links to live stats throughout the National Team Championships can also be found below:

• 13U National Team Championships
• 14U National Team Championships
• 15U National Team Championships
• 16U National Team Championships
• 17U National Team Championships

Cameras & Video Equipment:

USA Baseball has adopted the following policy regarding photography and videography, including, but not limited to the use of camera lenses (including telephoto and zoom lenses) for any of the organization's National Team Championships events at the National Training Complex:

Spectators are permitted to bring telephoto or zoom camera lenses into the National Training Complex for photography or videography intended for personal use only. Spectators with telephoto or zoom camera lenses are NOT allowed to have field access at any point during the event. The use of any photos or videos taken by spectators for any commercial or monetary purposes is strictly prohibited and such commercial or monetary use may result in ejection or revocation of the individual's access to USA Baseball events.

Credentialed members of the media are permitted to have possession of telephoto and zoom lenses, and must adhere to USA Baseball’s guidelines and athlete safety policies (click here to view guidelines and policies). USA Baseball reserves the right to deny or revoke access to any media outlet/media member at their discretion. Each individual granted a credential is responsible for picking up his/her credential at the USA Baseball Press Box upon arriving at the event. Credentials cannot be mailed.

This policy is in place to ensure that our players, coaches, and fans have a positive experience at our events. This policy is in effect as of June 1, 2024, for events at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, and is subject to change without notice.

General Ticket Info:

Weekly and daily tournament passes can be purchased onsite each day of the event at the ticket booth to the left of the main entrance. Only electronic payments will be accepted. All major credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Card.

Guests over the age of 12 must have a pass to enter the National Training Complex. Children 12 and under will be admitted for free.

Ticket Prices (subject to change)

+ SALES TAX

Re-Entry Policy:
Fans can re-enter the National Team Championships' venues by showing their tournament pass.

Ticket Policy - Inclement Weather:
Patrons who have purchased a tournament pass at the start of the National Team Championships will be readmitted into the National Training Complex at any time, should a game be delayed/postponed. If a game is cancelled due to weather and cannot be made up or completed, there will be no refund for those who purchased a tournament pass.

Games are considered final if:

• By the umpire's judgment, weather or darkness interferes with play AND...
• Five full innings have been played, so long as the home team has been given the chance to bat (If the home team is winning in the bottom of the fifth inning, the game can be called complete)

USA Baseball National Training Complex
280 Brooks Park Lane
Cary, NC 27519
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Ting Stadium
101 Tennis Court
Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Please be advised that I-540 is a toll road. There are no toll booths, all tolls are taken electronically and will be billed via mail. If driving a rental vehicle, please inquire about the specific rental company's toll billing procedure.

Government-Mandated Guidelines:
USA Baseball will follow all current federal, state and local government-mandated guidelines regarding COVID-19 with relation to the location of the facilities hosting its events. Guidelines may differ or change from one USA Baseball event to another due to location or timing.

Parking
Parking is free at the USA Baseball National Training Complex and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to the construction in progress at the facility, parking will be limited.

Local Information:
Visit the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance for more information.

Prohibited Actions & Items at the Facilities:
The following actions and items are prohibited at the National Training Complex :
• Smoking
• Animals (exceptions are given for service animals)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Weapons
• Skateboards, rollerblades and scooters
• Tailgating is not permitted in the parking lots
• Umbrellas are limited to grass seating
• Tents

Smoking Policy at the National Training Complex:
The National Training Complex is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted in the parking lot, outside of the National Training Complex.

Outside Food and Beverages:
Outside food, beverages and coolers will not be permitted in the National Training Complex. The facility's concession stands will be open during the event.

ATM:
There is no ATM on-site at the National Training Complex

Foul Balls:
Please be aware of foul balls at all times while at the National Training Complex. USA Baseball asks that all foul balls are returned to the greeter at the front entrance.

Wireless Internet Access:
There is no wireless internet access available on-site at the National Training Complex.

Bag Search:
All bags are subject to a search upon entering the facilities.

Concessions:
Concessions will be open for the duration of the event at the National Training Complex.

Lost and Found:
Please check the Ticket Booths at the entrance of the National Training Complex for any lost items.

First-Aid:
A certified athletic trainer will be on site throughout the entire event. In case of emergency, the closest hospital is:

Wake Med Cary
1900 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27518
919-350-2300
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Providing educational resources for coaches, parents, players, and umpires continues to be a priority for strengthening the game at the grassroots level by raising the standard of education. Online education courses, certification pathways, sample practice plans, a drill library, youth and high school baseball manuals, the American Development Model, Develops Blog, and more can all be found on the USA Baseball Develops website at USABDevelops.com.

American Development Model
The American Development Model (ADM) is a multi-stage training and recovery pathway that guides an individual’s experience in sport and physical activity through all developmental phases from infancy to adulthood. The ADM provides a framework for systematically developing sporting excellence and increasing active participation in local, regional, and national sport organizations.

Online Educational Resources
Education is one of the fundamental building blocks of the game. As such, USA Baseball's educational resources emphasize a culture of development, safety, and fun within the sport through online training courses and programs for players, parents, coaches, and umpires. Content is available in both English and Spanish.

Coach, Umpire, and Parent Certifications
The USA Baseball Certification Pathways are educational programs for all individuals who are currently in the sport of baseball or aspire to learn more. The program aims to create a higher standard of education and enhance the ability of coaches, umpires, and parents to better serve their athletes, their team, and the communities. The program aspires to create a culture of continuing education, professional development, and active mentorship among the baseball community. We are pleased to offer Coach, Umpire, and Parent Certification pathways to help you on your journey in our national pastime. All certification pathways are offered in English and Spanish.

Coaches Clinics
The Coaches Clinics program provides in-person and online training and educational sessions coupled with networking and professional growth opportunities. USA Baseball offers two types of clinics: community and regional.

Develops Blog
The USA Baseball Develops blog offers a variety of content, including baseball play breakdowns, medical information on elbow and shoulder injuries, nutrition insight, parent advice, umpire material, previously recorded virtual coaches’ clinics, and more. Content is offered in both English and Spanish.

Mobile Coach
The Mobile Coach is a revolutionary tool that aims to simplify practice planning for baseball coaches at all levels. These tools include a drill library with over 300 baseball-specific drills, prepopulated practice plans, the ability for coaches to create their own practice plans, Youth Baseball Skills Matrix, and more.

Pitch Smart
Pitch Smart is a joint initiative by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball that provides a series of practical, age-appropriate guidelines to help parents, players, and coaches avoid overuse injuries and foster long, healthy careers for youth pitchers.

Baseball Manuals
USA Baseball offers both a Youth Baseball Manual and a High School Baseball manual to help organizations and schools create successful programs through positive, development-based experiences for their athletes.

USA Baseball App
The USA Baseball App, free for all users, includes practice planning tools, a drill library, information on athlete safety, and all education resources.

BASE
In February of 2018, Senate Bill 534 was implemented. This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse, to certain adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at a facility under the jurisdiction of a national governing body. This bill also amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 to authorize national governing bodies to develop training, practices, policies, and procedures to prevent the abuse of minor or amateur athletes.

In response to Senate Bill 534, USA Baseball has developed the BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) initiative. BASE is USA Baseball's zero-tolerance policy for abuse of any kind in baseball. It is comprised of four areas - reporting, background checks, education and training, and minor athlete safety policies. This initiative ultimately seeks to eliminate all forms of abuse and misconduct in our sport.

All Adult Participants at USA Baseball events are required to undergo a background check, complete a U.S. Center for SafeSport course or an Abuse Awareness course, and sign the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPPs). Adult Participants and other event participants who fail to complete or pass any of these requirements will not be permitted the to participate in a USA Baseball event.

Athlete Safety Requirements

Background Check

• All coaches participating in USA Baseball events are required to complete a Comprehensive or Medical Professional background check through USA Baseball’s national service provider, JD Palatine.
• For more information regarding background checks, click here.

Online Abuse Awareness Training

• All coaches participating in USA Baseball events are required by law to complete the U.S. Center for SafeSport Trained course, or one of the SafeSport Refresher courses if they have previously completed the SafeSport Trained course.
• To view parent and athlete U.S. Center for SafeSport resources and courses, click here.

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPPs)

• All coaches participating in USA Baseball events are required to read and sign the MAAPPs.
• The MAAPPs outline, in detail, acceptable and prohibited interactions between Adult Participants and Minor Athletes.
• All one-on-one interactions between an Adult Participant and Minor Athlete MUST be observable and interruptible.
• To read the MAAPPs, click here.

Ineligible List

In addition to background checks and training, USA Baseball publishes a list of banned and suspended individuals from USA Baseball sponsored or sanctioned activities based on being accused, indicted, arrested or convicted of any crimes sexual or violent in nature on our website. The Ineligible List can be found here.

Report Abuse

By law, everyone is a mandatory reporter. If you have experienced abuse or misconduct, or know of abuse or misconduct that has taken place at a USA Baseball event, please report the incident to any of the USA Baseball representatives listed below, or click here to report via USA Baseball’s Online Reporting Form (this can be done anonymously).

• Paul Seiler
  Executive Director/CEO
  PaulSeiler@usabaseball.com
  (919) 474-8721 x213

• Lisa Braxton
  Director, Athlete Safety
  LisaBraxton@usabaseball.com
  (919)-474-8721 x243

Or any USA Baseball Staff member you feel comfortable with. For more information on BASE, please visit USABASE.org.