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Table of Contents
        Welcome Letter                                                     2

 1.     Tournament Information                                        3-5
1.1    Arrival and Departure
1.2    Fields
1.3    Lodging
1.4    Headquarters
1.5    Meals
1.6    Hotels
1.7    Security
1.8    Transportation/Departure to/from games/events
1.9    Evening Activities
1.10   Equipment
1.11   Media
1.12   Clothing
1.13   Laundry
1.14   First Aid

 2.     Tournament Play and Team                                      5-7
        Information
2.1    Rosters
2.2    Documentation
2.3    Eligibility
2.4    Scorekeeping/Statistics
2.5    Pattern of Play
2.6    Playing Rules
2.7    Game Rules of Conduct
2.8    Awards

 3. Weather and Safety Information                                         8
3.1 Rain or other weather conditions
3.2 Athletic Training Service Facts
3.3 Concussions

 4. Field and Venue Information                                       9-10
4.1 Field Venue Rules and Regulations
4.2 Information for World Series Parent and Guest Attendees

 5.     Addresses                                                      10-12

 6.   Travel                                                         13-
      Information                                                    14
6.1 Airport Travel Safety Tips
6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins

 7.     RBI Workout Day                                                   15
 8.     RBI Workout Day Event Form                                        16
 9.     Public Relations                                                  17
 10.    2016 RBI Regional and Word Series tournaments                     18
        Previous World Series Champions & Venues                          18
 11.    About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)                     19
 12.    Softball Rosters                                                  20
 13.    Junior Baseball Rosters                                           21
 14.    Senior Baseball Rosters                                           22
 15.    Travel Directions                                                 23
 16.    2016 RBI™ World Series® On-Site Tournament Personnel List.        24
 17.    Schedules                                                      26-30
2017 RBI WORLD SERIES HANDBOOK - Cleveland Baseball ...
July 25, 2017

Greetings:

Welcome and congratulations on reaching the 25th Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)™
World Series®, hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cincinnati Reds.

The World Series® Handbook is provided to assist in your planning and participation for the
Series. Make sure that you and your players are well versed with the RBI Fact Sheet on page 19.
Please also review the Airport Security Travel Tips on pages 13-14.

We hope you enjoy your trip to the Greater Cincinnati area. If we can assist you in any way,
please call the RBI National Office at (212) 931-7800. You may also email us at: rbi@mlb.com .

Sincerely,

Tony Reagins,
Senior Vice President, Youth Programs
Major League Baseball

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2017 RBI WORLD SERIES HANDBOOK - Cleveland Baseball ...
1) Tournament Information
                                                                      covered by MLB. This will apply to all rooms
                                                                      in specific teams room block
1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Most teams will be flying or busing into the greater            b.    Telephones and in-room pay movies will be
Cincinnati area on Monday, July 31st (baseball teams) or              turned off in all rooms.
Sunday, August 6th (softball teams). Charter bus service
to and from the airport (if applicable) will be provided to     c.    Players are not to leave sites or hotel without a
the hotel for participants and coaches. Please look for               Major League Baseball authorized chaperone.
the RBI representative when your flight arrives. Your           d.    Players with relatives in the Greater Cincinnati
return home will likely be on Saturday, August 5th                    area (either residing or visiting) will not be
(baseball teams) or Friday, August 11th (softball teams).             permitted to visit or leave designated Series sites.
Please see pages 13–14 regarding additional air travel
security procedures and tips.                                   e.    No fraternizing at hotels with non-World Series
                                                                      participants.
1.2 FIELDS
Games will be played in the Greater Cincinnati area at          f.    Players must wear their color - coded wristband
the P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy in Roselawn                      and RBI credential at all times.
(baseball and softball), Xavier University (baseball), and      g.    All players must be in their rooms by 10:30 pm or
the home of the Cincinnati Reds, Great American                       immediately upon returning from an event,
Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati (baseball).                           whichever is later. Players are to sleep in their
                                                                      assigned rooms only.
1.3 LODGING
While at the Series, teams will stay at the Kingsgate           h.    Teams are responsible and will be billed for any
Marriott Hotel. See page 11 for phone numbers and                     damage to hotel rooms, facilities, and grounds or
address.                                                              to any other Series site. All teams will be
                                                                      required to present a $100 check.
Any guests or relatives wishing to attend the World
Series please see page 11 regarding information for non-        i.    Gambling, the use of tobacco products or
participants who wish to attend the event.                            alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be
                                                                      permitted. Players may not enter any bar or club
1.4 HEADQUARTERS                                                      where alcohol is being served.
The Kingsgate Marriott will serve as the headquarters           j.    Players may not use swimming pools unless
for the 2017 RBI World Series. The address is: 151                    accompanied by an adult.
Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The offices
are available for all RBI personnel, media and coaches.         k.    Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players
The phone number is 212- 931-7415. Players are not                    at all times.
allowed in the MLB Staff offices.
                                                                l.    The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to
                                                                      disqualify and return all players, coaches and
1.5 MEALS
                                                                      teams to their home city for failure to adhere to
At least three (3) meals per day, with the exception of the
                                                                      any of the above.
team’s arrival/departure day, will be provided to all
players and coaches. Concession areas may be open at or
near field locations.                                         1.7 SECURITY
                                                              Security will be provided at all games, events and hotels
Guests attending the Series are responsible for their         by Major League Baseball’s Resident Security Agents.
own meals.                                                    This program also involves local law enforcement. These
                                                              officers understand the concerns of athletes and young
1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT                                    people, and are knowledgeable of the city.
  a.    Coaches must provide a credit card for
        incidentals incurred beyond the room & tax

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1.1) Tournament Information (cont’d)

1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO
AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES                                  1.12 CLOTHING

    a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and        Proper attire is expected for the opening and closing
       from the airport and to and from games and          banquets for baseball and softball. For the baseball
       events.                                             opening banquet players are expected to wear collard
                                                           golf shirts and appropriate khaki shorts/pants. (No
    b) Departure times to and from hotels, events and      sneakers allowed for the opening banquet). For the
       games will be strictly enforced. Coaches and        softball dress code girls should be dressed in their
       players not at buses or vans at the designated      Sunday best or business casual and the middle finger
       departure time will be left behind. Any player      rule should be applied for measuring length of apparel
       left behind at an event may be immediately          (flats are recommended, no sneakers allowed).
       returned home.
    c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for     1.13 LAUNDRY
       their own transportation. Players must travel
       with teams and will not be permitted to arrive      RBI will provide laundry service for the uniforms of
       at the Series prior to the event with family or     participating teams. Items that will be laundered
       friends or depart the event early.                  include: Jersey or polo shirt (coaches), Baseball pants,
                                                           Pair of socks, One undershirt, One pair of sliding shorts
1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES
                                                           Each team will be provided with two laundry bags that
Planned evening trips include: a welcome dinner, a         will have their league name/city marked on it. Laundry
Major League game, and a USA Softball Women’s              bags will be picked up and dropped off at Longhorn A,
National Team exhibition game (for softball). Major        located on the convention center side on the lower
League Baseball will pay admission for all participants    level. If you miss the scheduled pick-up time you will
(players and coaches) in the World Series to all events.   be responsible for your team’s laundry.
Once in an attraction, players or coaches wishing to
purchase anything additional (food or souvenirs) must      PICK-UP/ DROP-OFF SCHEDULE
do so with their own funds. At these events, players
must wear either their World Series t-shirt or cap in      Boys:
addition to their wristband and RBI credential.
                                                           August 1
Due to space restrictions, guests will not be              Uniform drop off at 3:00PM in Mt. Washington
permitted at the welcome banquet. Guests will be           Uniform drop off at 10:30PM in Mt. Washington
able to attend the USA Softball Women’s National
Team exhibition game.                                      August 2
                                                           Uniform pick up at 6AM in Mt. Washington
                                                           Uniform drop off at 3:00PM in Mt. Washington
1.10 EQUIPMENT
                                                           Uniform drop off at 10:30PM in Mt. Washington
Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment          August 3
(bats, catcher’s equipment, practice balls, etc.) MLB      Uniform pick up at 6:00AM in Mt. Washington
will supply game balls and batting helmets.                Uniform drop off at 6:00PM in Mt. Washington
1.11 MEDIA                                                 August 4
Daily recaps of your team’s results will be forwarded to   Uniform pick up at 6:00AM in Mt. Washington
your local papers.                                         Uniform drop off at 6:00PM in Mt. Washington
                                                           (Laundry service for Championship teams ONLY)

                                                           August 5
                                                           Uniform pick up 6:00AM in Mt. Washington
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Girls:                                                       August 11th
                                                               Uniform pick-up 6:00AM in Mt. Washington
  August 7th
  Uniform drop off at 8:30pm in Mt. Washington
                                                               1.14 First Aid
  August 8th
  Uniform pick-up at 6:00am in Mt. Washington                  There will be trainers at each game site. See page 7 for
  Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington                 additional medical training information. ALL
                                                               PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL
  August 9th                                                   FORMS ON FILE.
  Uniform pick-up at 6:00am in Mt. Washington
  Uniform drop off at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington

  August 10th
  Uniform drop off at 4:00pm in Mt. Washington
  (just for the 2 teams in the Championship Game)

                            2) Tournament Play and Team Information
  2.1 ROSTERS                                                d) Senior Division: For players ages 16-18 who have not
                                                                reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2017.
  Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and four (4)
  coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and           e) No player may play on more than one team.
  complimentary items are based on this number. Bat or
  ball boys or girls are not permitted.                      f) No player may play under an assumed name.

  2.2 DOCUMENTATION                                          g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an
                                                                ineligible player has been used.
  The following are due prior to the tournament and
  teams should carry copies with them at all times:            2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS

  ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying               There will be an official scorekeeper at all games.
  proofs of birth*                                             Cumulative statistics will be available each morning to
  ● Proof of Insurance                                         all coaches and series personnel.
  ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos
  ● Hotel Rooming List                                         2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY
  ● RBI Workout Day Event Form
  ● Code of Conduct Pledge                                     Teams will be placed in a four (4) team bracket and
  ● Coaches Background Check Authorizations                    will play a round robin schedule against the teams in
  *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien               their bracket. There will then be an inter-bracket
  Registration Cards are acceptable.                           playoff. The top playoff winners from the two brackets
                                                               will meet in the championship game on Saturday,
  2.3 ELIGIBILITY                                              August 5 (baseball) or Friday, August 11 (softball). All
                                                               teams are scheduled to play a minimum of four games.
a) All participants must have signed consent from their        The two teams that reach the Championship will play
   parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in     at least five or six games, weather permitting.
   the World Series.

b) Softball: For players ages 15-18 who have not
   reached their 19th birthday by January 1, 2017

c) Junior Division: For players ages 13-15 who have not
   reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2017.

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6 PLAYING RULES
                                                               1.    At any time, the team at bat may use
  a) A combination of the 2017 High School Baseball                 courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the
     Rules published by the National Federation of                  catcher. In the event that the offensive team
     State High School Associations, the 2017                       bats around, the pitcher and/or catcher
     Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball                who had a courtesy runner inserted on
     and the 2017 USA Softball 18 and Under Fast                    their behalf may bat in their normal
     Pitch Rules shall serve as the official playing                position in the batting order.
     rules for the RBI World Series.                           2.   The same individual runner may not be
                                                                    used for both positions (pitcher and
  b) All games are seven (7) innings. However, a                    catcher) during the game.
     game is legally complete after five (5) innings if        3.   Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be
     the visiting team is ahead and after 4 ½ innings               required to leave the game under such
     if the home team is ahead. Any game not                        circumstances.
     completed due to weather, darkness, or power              4.   Players who have participated in the game
     failure or otherwise, shall be a suspended game                in any other capacity are ineligible to serves
     and play resumed from the point of suspension.                 as courtesy runners.
                                                               5.   A player may not run as a courtesy runner
  c) At any level of tournament play, if inclement                  for the pitcher or the catcher and then be
     weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams                 used as a substitute for another player in
     may be scheduled to play three (3) games in                    that half inning.
     one day, but such games will be limited to five           6.   The umpire-in-chief shall record courtesy
     (5) innings.                                                   runner participation and also announce it
                                                                    to the scorer.
  d) No inning may start after two hours and fifteen           7.   A player who violates the courtesy-runner
     minutes have elapsed from the start of the game                rule is considered to be an illegal
     (NOTE: In the event of a tie after seven (7)                   substitute.
     innings in the preliminary round, games will                        a. Should an injury, illness, or ejection
     continue until one team is ahead or the time                            occur to the courtesy runner,
     limit is reached. This means that preliminary                           another courtesy runner for the
     games could end in a tie.)                                              pitcher or catcher may run.

  e) Baseball: an eight (8) run mercy rule will be in      j) Use of the EH (Extra Hitter) is not permitted
     effect after five (5) innings, ten (10) runs after       during tournament play.
     four (4) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3)
     innings. Softball: an eight (8) run mercy rule        k) No protests shall ever be permitted on
     shall be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen       judgement decisions by an umpire
     (15) runs after three (3) innings.
                                                           l) No forfeit will be granted due to a team’s late
  f) Unless indicated, the home team will be                  arrival
     determined by the toss of a coin
                                                           m) Any team failing to appear for a tournament
  g) All participants must wear RBI logo patches              game or leaving the field before a game has been
     on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of          completed risk the penalty of being barred from
     the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches              further tournament play. All decisions on this
     should be ironed in place and then sewn on).             issue will be determined only by MLB
                                                              personnel
  h) PITCHING RULES BASEBALL ONLY:
                                                           n) Only coaches and players are allowed on the
  i) Courtesy Runner:                                         field
     Only players who have not participated in the
     game, outside of being a courtesy runner, are         o) Any player or coach who is ejected for
     eligible to be a courtesy runner.                        unsportsmanlike conduct is suspended for
                                                              his/her team's next game.

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p) Tie-breaking procedures: head-to-head (two                    q) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls
       teams, unless one team has beaten all others                     Softball).
       they are tied with), followed by runs allowed
       (divided by defensive innings to determine                    r) Metal spikes are permitted in softball
       average per 7 innings), followed by coin toss.

2.7 GAME RULES OF CONDUCT
All games must be played in the spirit of the rules outlined in the RBI Administrative Handbook. Specifically, the
following rules will be strictly enforced:

    a) Teams must always be accompanied by at least three (3) adult coaches.

    b) Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products is prohibited at all games and practices (C5).

    c) The use of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs is prohibited at all games, practices, and off-site (C7).

    d) No swearing, taunting or ethnic slurs will be tolerated (C2, C6, C13).

    e) No gang signs, slogans or paraphernalia (WS-14).

    f) No jewelry, except medical identification, is to be worn during games (G-27).

2.8 AWARDS
A team trophy will be presented to the team champions in each respective division (John Young Trophy-Junior
Baseball, Larry Doby Trophy-Senior Baseball, Dolly Vardens Trophy-softball). Individual awards will be presented
to all championship game participants.

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3) Weather and Safety Information
3.1       IN THE EVENT OF RAIN OR OTHER WEATHER CONDITIONS:

      a) If there is visible lighting or any lighting in a three-mile radius of any field, play will stop until the condition has
         cleared.

      b) At the direction of tournament staff, teams will be directed from the field to the nearest shelter. Cleated shoes
         or spikes may not be permitted in sheltered locations.

      c) In the event of an extended delay, if games have completed five innings (or 4 1/2 with the home team ahead), a
         completed game may be declared to keep the tournament on schedule.

      d) If less than five innings were completed at the time of the delay, we will attempt to complete the game through
         (at least) five innings, and possibly delay the start of the following game. Subsequent games may be limited to
         five innings, and the evening activity schedule altered.

      e) In accordance with RBI rules, any game not completed due to weather, darkness, power failure or otherwise,
         may be a suspended game and play may be resumed from the point of suspension; if inclement weather forces
         drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one day, but such games will be
         limited to five (5) innings.

      f) If the final game(s) of the day is (are) delayed, every attempt will be made to complete the game(s) by midnight.

      g) In the event of an extended delay, alternate activities may be scheduled (e.g.: movies)

3.2       ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE FAST FACTS

      a) Athletic training services will be provided by the host club, Cincinnati Reds.

      b) Operating Hours
         Athletic trainers will arrive approximately one-half hour before competition, unless otherwise requested, and
         will depart one half hour after completion ends or when the last athlete has been attended to and departed.

      c) Operations
          The athletic training staff will provide prevention, recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries for
          participating players and coaches.

      d) Athletic training services will be provided for all athletes, under the guidelines of a certified athletic trainer.

      e) Direct assistance will be provided to the athlete when and if it becomes necessary for additional care.

      f) Items included and not exclusive: management taping, on-site recognition of injury, evaluation of injuries,
         heating pads and ice, stretching, muscle massage, and other matters which may arise at a particular event.

3.3 CONCUSSIONS

League representatives are strongly encouraged to educate themselves on protection of the health and safety of young
athletes, including being fully familiar with approved protocol for dealing with actual or potential concussions in young
athletes (see, for example, the Center for Disease Control website www.cdc.gov/concussion/). Coaches should be fully
familiar and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both in its home state and in any state in which it plays
games, including those relating to concussions in young athletes.

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4) Field and Venue Information
                              4.1      FIELD VENUE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) shall             vii) deface, damage, alter or demolish any sign, light
apply to the use and operation of all field venues and all            standard or fixture, landscaping material, or
of the facilities and premises thereof:                               other improvement within the fields, or the
                                                                      property of any patrons, customers, business
    A) Access. Major League Baseball shall have the                   invitees or employees situated within the fields;
       right to remove or exclude from or to restrain           viii)smoke inside
                                                               viii)           smoke  inside
                                                                                    any      anyin
                                                                                        facility, facility, in lines for
                                                                                                    lines for
       (or take legal action to do so) any unauthorized               admission or entrance into a facility, or in any
       person from entering or remaining at the fields,               indoor or outdoor seating areas;
       or any portion thereof, for violation of any law         ix) throw any objects, other than as part of an
       and/or these Rules, or for other reasons that                  event or authorized activity;
       Major League Baseball shall deem appropriate.            x) obstruct any sidewalks, passages, exits, aisles,
                                                                      ramps or any other common areas in and
    B) Prohibited Activities. Unless otherwise                        around the fields;
       explicitly agreed to in writing, Patrons shall           xi) exceed any posted speed limits on roadways,
       not engage in any of the following activities                  driveways or parking lots;
       upon or within the Fields:                               xii) photography, videography or audio taping for
                                                                      commercial purposes, unless expressly
    i) use, or permit to be used, any sidewalks or                    authorized by Major League Baseball.
         other portions of the fields for solicitation or
         for the sale or display of any merchandise or for   C) Prohibited Items. Patrons are not permitted to
         any other business, occupation or undertaking,         bring the following items:
         or for outdoor public meetings, promotions or
         other entertainment of any kind;                       i) banners or flags, except for banners or flags
    ii) use, or permit to be used, any sound                         that include team names, or as expressly
         broadcasting or amplifying device which is                  authorized by Major League Baseball;
         disruptive to another venue or which can be            ii) weapons of any kind;
         heard outside the fields;                              iii) video cameras into any event which is televised.
    iii) use, or permit to be used, any flashing, beacon,            If a camera is brought into an event, the owner
         strobe, chaser or other form of special                     will be asked to kindly refrain from
         attention-getting lighting, unless otherwise                videotaping. If they continue to do so, the
         specifically permitted by Major League                      owner will be given the option of returning the
         Baseball;                                                   camera to their vehicle or having Major League
    iv) park any trailer, truck or other vehicle at the              Baseball hold onto it for them at the RBI World
         fields at any time for the purpose of advertising           Series office.
         or promoting business without prior approval           iv) spectators may be prohibited from bringing
         of Major League Baseball;                                   coolers, backpacks and large bags into RBI
    v) engage in any conduct that might tend to                      World Series sites. Small bags may be
         interfere with or impede the use of any portion             subject to inspection.
         of the fields, by any customer, business invitee,      v) food or drink (event participants and
         employee or other Patrons of the fields;                    spectators may be permitted an exception upon
    vi) create a disturbance; attract attention; or                  approval of the fields management).
         harass, annoy, disparage, or be detrimental to
         the interest of any of the business or activities
         (including the competitive events) at the fields;

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4.1) Field and Venue Information (cont’d)
D) Parking. All motor vehicles shall be parked in                   were constructed, and no foreign substances of
   an orderly manner within designated parking                      any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein.
   spaces. Field management shall have the right                    If it is determined that Event participants,
   to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense,                     through its use, caused any breakage, stoppage
   which is improperly parked in violation of                       or damage to any restroom facility at the field,
   these rules.                                                     Event participants will be responsible for the
                                                                    cost to repair such damage.
E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries
   to the field and loading and unloading of goods              H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or
   shall be done only at such locations, in such                   installed by Event participants without Major
   manner and at such times as may be designated                   League Baseball’s prior written consent.
   by Fields management.
                                                                I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of
F) Facilities. The entire facilities contained                     the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body
   within the field shall not be used for any                      sanctioning the event shall apply to all
   purpose other than that for which they were                     competitions held at the field. This includes
   constructed. If it is reasonably determined in                  RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct.
   the opinion of Major League Baseball that                       Major League Baseball will assist in the strict
   Event participants, through its use, caused any                 enforcement of the authority of umpires and
   breakage or damage to any facility at the field,                other officials to govern the competition and in
   Event participants will be responsible for the                  the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s
   cost to repair such damage.                                     governing body.

G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals,                  J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all
   wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom                      patrons and other users of invitees of the field
   facilities and apparatus shall not be used for                  agree to be bound by and will adhere to these
   any purpose other than that for which they                      rules.

K) P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy: is the sixth facility to join Major League Baseball's Youth Academy
   movement. The Reds Community Fund began providing a fall and winter Academy curriculum in 2009 and
   featured attendance of more than 5,600 in 2013-2014. Major League Baseball's Youth Academy program aims to
   set the standard for baseball and softball instruction, teach and educate in America, and enhance the quality of
   life in the surrounding communities.

L) J. Page Hayden Field at Xavier University: Hayden Field is the home of Xavier University Baseball. Located
   on Victory Parkway next to the O'Connor Sports Center, Hayden Field, named after J. Page Hayden (1898-
   1979), is the home of the Xavier Musketeers baseball team. The Musketeers have played at the same on-campus
   site since the 1920's, when then St. Xavier University purchased the Avondale Athletic Club in Evanston.
   Present day Hayden Field was dedicated in 1982 when money donated in Hayden's name was used to fund the
   renovation of XU's baseball field.
M) Great American Ballpark: Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great
   American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's first professional franchise. The
   ballpark officially opened for the 2003 season, making 2017 its 15th big-league season.

               4.2     INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE SERIES

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A) ALL FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE RBI WORLD SERIES® ARE RESPONSIBLE
   FOR THEIR OWN MEALS, ADMISSION TO EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS, LODGING AND
   TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA.

B) There is no admission charge to attend RBI World Series games. There may be parking fees at some venues.

C) PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating capacity, family members and guests will not be able to attend the
   welcome banquets. The welcome banquets will only be for players and coaches.

                                            5) Addresses
                      5.1 HOTEL ADDRESSES (Players & World Series Staff Only)

                    Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati
                                151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219
                                              (513) 487-3800

                                 5.2 FRIENDS & FAMILIES HOTEL

          Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North                        Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash
        3855 Hauck Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241                   5901 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
                   (518) 563-8330                                             (513) 793-4500

        Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown                            Courtyard Covington
      610 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202            500 West 3rd Street, Covington Kentucky, 41011
                     513-381-8300                                            1-859-491-4000

               Marriott Rivercenter                                       Marriott North
 10 West RiverCenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky, 41011      6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Ohio, 45069
                   1-859-261-2900                                          1-513-874-7335

                                            Marriott Northeast
                             9664 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040
                                              1-513-459-9800

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(5.2) Venue Addresses

              BASEBALL                                                          SOFTBALL

 P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy                                    P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy
       2026 E. Seymour Avenue                                             2026 E. Seymour Avenue
         Cincinnati, OH 45237                                               Cincinnati, OH 45237
  (Pool Play/Championship Location)                                         (Pool Play Location)

Xavier University – J. Page Hayden Field                             William Mason High School Stadium
 (Across from Gallagher Student Center)                                 6100 Mason Montgomery Road
          3800 Victory Parkway                                                Mason, OH 45040
          Cincinnati, OH 45207                                               (Pool Play Location)
           (Pool Play Location)

       Great American Ballpark
         100 Joe Nuxhall Way
        Cincinnati, OH 45202
         (Pool Play Location)

   Withrow University High School
         2520 Madison Road
        Cincinnati, OH 45208
        (Pool Play Location)

                                              ATTRACTIONS

                                           Great American Ballpark
                                             100 Joe Nuxhall Way
                                            Cincinnati, OH 45202

                                    Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
                                             3400 Vine Street
                                          Cincinnati, OH 45220

                                               HOSPITAL
                                     Bethesda North Hospital | TriHealth
                                           10500 Montgomery Road
                                             Cincinnati, OH 45242

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6) Travel Information
                                       6.1 Airport Security Travel Tips
A) Trip Preparation
                                                          -   You are allowed to have one carry-on bag and one
-   You will need your paper ticket, e-ticket                 personal item (such as purse or briefcase).
    confirmation, itinerary and/or boarding pass to get
    through the security checkpoint at the airport.       -   Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel
                                                              case so that it can be x-rayed separately.
-   Bring proper photo identification – government
    issued non-driver’s ID, a valid photo driver's        -   Policies on liquids: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce
    license, an active passport or employee                   bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top
    identification from a county, state or federal            bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.
    agency. Passengers traveling from Canada and              One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid
    Dominican Republic must carry a passport.                 volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size
    Passengers traveling from Puerto Rico do not need         is a security measure.
    a passport, but will need a government-issued
    photo ID.                                             -   Limit metal objects worn on your person or
                                                              clothing. All hand-carried items, including coats,
-   Do not pack any sharp objects, such as scissors and       cell phones, keys, change, food, etc. must be
    knives, in your checked baggage. A detailed list of       screened through the x-ray machine.
    items prohibited in aircraft cabins follows. Items
    allowed in carry-on baggage include nail clippers,    -   If the alarm sounds when you walk through the
    nail files, tweezers, safety razors (including            metal detector, you will be screened with a hand-
    disposable razors), eyelash curlers, knitting             held metal detector and may also be subject to a
    needles, walking canes and umbrellas.                     pat-down search.

B) Airport Check-In                                       -   Passengers may also be randomly selected to be
                                                              inspected.
Allow an ample amount of time before your flight is
scheduled to depart:                                      -   Remove shoes.*

-   Domestic flights: Check bags at least 60 minutes      D) Gate Procedures
    prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior;
    aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior.                -   You and your carry-on baggage may be randomly
                                                              selected for additional screening at your departure
-   International flights: Check bags at least 90             gate.
    minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes
    prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior.         -   You may be required to show your identification
                                                              along with your ticket and/or boarding pass as you
C) Security Screening                                         board the aircraft. Aircraft doors close 15 minutes
                                                              prior to departure.
Please observe the following federally-mandated rules
and procedures at all airport security checkpoints:
                                                          E) Baggage Charges by Airline
-   Be prepared to show your paper ticket, e-ticket
    confirmation and/or boarding pass with a              -   You may be charged up to $70 for checked bags.
    government-issued photo ID as you approach the            Major League Baseball will not reimburse teams for
    security checkpoint.                                      checked bag charges

-   Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the       *TSA pre-checked passengers may be able to by-pass
    security checkpoints. Arrangements can be made        this
    at the ticket counter for non-travelers to
    accompany travelers needing special assistance.
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6.1) Travel Information (cont’d)
                                        6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins:
The following items will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. In addition to
items specifically listed here, other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited.

Passengers should be aware that there are no provisions for returning banned items to them when they are left at the security
checkpoint. In addition, those who attempt to bring banned items through the checkpoints are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,100
per violation in addition to criminal penalties.

                       Ammunition              Dog repellent              Mace                      Replica weapons
                       Automatic                spray                      Martial arts              Revolvers
                        weapons                 Dynamite                    devices                   Rifles
                       Axes                    Fire                       Meat cleavers             Road flares
                       BASEBALL                 extinguishers              Metal                     SCUBA knives
                        BATS                    Flare pistols               scissors with             Sabers
                       BB guns                 Golf clubs                  pointed tips              Screwdrivers
                       Billy clubs             Gun lighters               Nunchucks                 Shot guns
                       Blackjacks              Gunpowder                  Pellet guns               Ski poles
                       Blasting caps           Hammers                    Pen knives                Spear guns
                       Bows and                Hand                       Pepper spray              Starter pistols
                        arrows                   grenades                   Pistols                   Straight razors
                       Box cutters             Hatchets                   Plastic                   Stun guns/shocking
                       Brass                   Hockey sticks               explosives                 devices
                        knuckles                Hunting                    Pool cues                 Swords
                       Bull whips               knives                     Portable                  Tear gas
                       Cattle prods            Ice axe/Ice                 power drills
                                                                                                       Throwing stars
                       Compressed               pick                       Portable
                                                                                                       Toy transformer
                        air guns                Knives (any                 power saws                 robots (toy forms a toy
                       Corkscrews               length)                    Razor blades               gun)
                       Cricket bats            Kubatons                    (not in a                 Toy weapons
                       Crow bars               Large, heavy                cartridge)
                       Disabling                tools (such as             Religious
                        chemicals or             wrenches,                   knives
                        gases                    pliers, etc.)

                                                      Baggage Charges by Airline*
                        AIRLINES                                   1st bag (each way)                        2nd bag (each way)
                AirTran                      $20                                                             $25
                American                     $25                                                             $35
                Delta                        $25                                                             $35
                JetBlue                      N/A                                                             $40
                Spirit                       $30 online check-in; $40 airport check-in; Carry-on bags: $20   $35
                Southwest                    n/a                                                             n/a
                United                       $25                                                             $35
                US Airways                   $25                                                             $35

              *Information taken from the American Society of Travel Agents and should not be considered final. Please
              check your airline’s website for updated information.

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7) RBI Workout Day
Major League Baseball personnel will conduct the RBI Workout Day. The workout consists of skill events in a Major
League Baseball format. The following are descriptions of event:

1. 60 Yard Dash
   Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to race 60 yards against the clock.

2. Outfield
   Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to throw for distance.
      • 4 balls will be hit to each left fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home
      • 4 balls will be hit to each center fielder to throw 2 to third base and 2 to home
      • 4 balls will be hit to each right fielder to throw 2 to third base and 2 to home

3. Catcher’s Accuracy Throw
   Each coach will select up to two (2) catchers to throw from home plate to second base.

4. Infield
   Each coach selects a complete infield (6)
      • Infielders will go to their position and setup at deepest position
              • Each infielder will get 2 (deep) ground ball to throw to first base
              • Each infielder will get one with throw coming back from the catcher
              • Each infielder will get a ground ball to turn two

                                  7.1 MLB SCOUT TRYOUT WORKOUT DAY FORMAT

   ◊     Seniors will take an infield with their starting nine.
   ◊     They will be judged individually by position (outfielder, infielder and catcher) and as a team.
   ◊     Scouts will hit to the infield to keep the exercise at about eight minutes per team.
   ◊     Outfielders will make two throws to third base and two throws to home plate.
   ◊     Infielders will make two throws to first base, attempt one double play and finish off with a slow roller.
   ◊     The first baseman will make four throws to third base.
   ◊     Catchers will make three throws to second base and will be judged on accuracy and time.

   1st            Team 1          Main Diamond
   2nd            Team 2          Main Diamond
   3rd            Team 3          S2 Diamond warming up
   4th            Team 4          S2 Diamond warming up
   5th            Team 5          Warms up on S2 when Team 6 rotates
   6th            Team 6          Warms up on S2 when Team 5 rotates
   7th            Team 7          Warms up when Team 4 rotates
   8th            Team 8          Warms up when Team 2 rotates

   After all teams have completed workout, all teams then go to the 60-yard dash area.

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8) RBI Workout Day Event Form

TEAM _________________________________________    PARTICIPANTS

60 Yard Dash
                                                  1.________________________________________
                                                  2.________________________________________
                                                  3.________________________________________
                                                  4.________________________________________

                                                  1.______________________________________RF
Outfield (Right, left, center)
                                                  2.______________________________________LF
                                                  3.______________________________________CF

                                                  1.________________________________________
Catchers Throw
                                                  2.________________________________________

Team Infield                                      1.________________________________________(P)
                                                  2._______________________________________(C)
                                                  3._______________________________________(1B)
                                                  4._______________________________________(2B)
                                                  5________________________________________(3B)
                                                  6.________________________________________(SS)

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9) Public Relations

    RBI on-site public relations involve notifying the media of issues and/or events related to the RBI World
Series. In order to get the information to the media, we will need your assistance.

    Should you have any stories regarding a team, individual player, or anything newsworthy occurring at the
tournament, please let us know. This story can be about something that occurred leading up to the World
Series or anything of interest that may happen during the event.

    All public relations efforts will be coordinated through Major League Baseball on-site PR staff during the
entire event. We can be reached in person on the fields or in the office, which is located at the Kingsgate
Marriott Convention Center.

    We will be updating local and national media daily with results and standings as well as any newsworthy
stories we receive.

   Please feel free to contact us with anything you believe might be of interest to the media.

   Steve Arocho Major League Baseball – 212-931-7581
   Kerline Batista Major League Baseball- 212-931-7899

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10) 2017 RBI Regional & World Series Tournaments
             To reach the 2017 RBI World Series teams competed in the following Regional Tournaments:

Region                    Host League                                               Host City
Caribbean            MLB Latín América Office                                       Miami, FL
Southeast            Atlanta Braves                                                 Atlanta, GA
Mid – Atlantic       Philadelphia Phillies RBI                                      Philadelphia, PA
Southwest            NOLA RBI & Youth Academy                                       New Orleans, LA
East                 Detroit PAL RBI                                                Detroit, MI
Central              Minnesota Twins RBI                                            Minneapolis, MN
West                 Angels RBI                                                     Anaheim, CA
Northeast            Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket RBI                             Pawtucket, RI

                                11) Previous World Series Champions & Venues
         Year        Location         Host Team       Junior Baseball        Senior Baseball    Softball Champion
                                                         Champion              Champion
          1993   St. Louis, MO      Cardinals        Atlanta, GA         Atlanta, GA
         1994    Anaheim, CA        Angels           Puerto Rico         Puerto Rico
         1995    Philadelphia, PA   Phillies         Atlanta, GA         Los Angeles, CA        Newark, NJ
         1996    Cleveland, OH      Indians          Puerto Rico         Puerto Rico            Puerto Rico
          1997   Denver, CO         Rockies          Miami, FL           Puerto Rico            St. Petersburg, FL
         1998    Kissimmee, FL      Braves           Puerto Rico         Atlanta, GA            Denver, CO
         1999    Kissimmee, FL      Braves           Puerto Rico         Puerto Rico            Miami, FL
         2000    Kissimmee, FL      Braves           Los Angeles, CA     Los Angeles, CA        Los Angeles, CA
         2001    Kissimmee, FL      Braves           Los Angeles, CA     Tampa, FL              Atlanta, GA
         2002    Chicago, IL        White Sox        Atlanta, GA         Los Angeles, CA        Atlanta, GA
         2003    Houston, TX        Astros           Los Angeles, CA     Los Angeles, CA        Atlanta, GA
         2004    Detroit, MI        Tigers           Puerto Rico         Miami, FL              Atlanta, GA
         2005    Pittsburgh, PA     Pirates          Los Angeles, CA     Los Angeles, CA        Atlanta, GA
         2006    Compton, CA        Angels/Dodgers   Detroit, MI         Los Angeles, CA        Atlanta, GA
         2007    Compton, CA        Dodgers/Angels   Detroit, MI         Philadelphia, PA       Atlanta, GA
         2008    Compton, CA        Angels/Dodgers   Detroit, MI         Los Angeles, CA        Santo Domingo, DR
         2009    Jupiter, FL        Marlins          Compton, CA         Compton, CA            Hilo, HI
         2010    Jupiter, FL        Marlins          Santa Domingo, DR   Houston, TX            Los Angeles, CA
          2011   Minneapolis, MN    Twins            Santa Domingo, DR   Venice, CA             Los Angeles, CA
         2012    Minneapolis, MN    Twins            Santo Domingo, DR   Jersey City, NJ        Santo Domingo, DR
         2013    Minneapolis, MN    Twins            Venice, CA          Harrisburg, PA         Atlanta, GA
         2014    Arlington, TX      Rangers          Miami, FL           Jersey City, NJ        Santo Domingo, DR
         2015    Arlington, TX      Rangers          Santo Domingo, DR   Miami, FL              Cleveland, OH
         2016    Cincinnati, OH     Reds             Chicago White Sox   Tolleson, AZ           Santo Domingo, DR

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About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)

   Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to:
           1) Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
           2) Encourage academic participation and achievement
           3) Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues
           4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game
           5) Teach the value of teamwork
   RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually provide nearly 200,000 boys
    and girls the opportunity to play baseball and softball. The Jr. RBI playing divisions for baseball and softball
    players.
   MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $30 million worth of resources to the RBI program and all 30
    Major League Baseball Clubs support RBI programs, and 24 directly operate or are actively involved in local
    programs.
   Since the inception of the RBI program in 1989, MLB Clubs have drafted more than 180 RBI participants,
    including 16 players selected overall in 2017.

   The RBI program features educational and life skills components. Local RBI programs have the opportunity to
    conduct a variety of courses, including:
       o Breaking Barriers: In Sports, in Life, a multicultural character education program developed by Major
           League Baseball
       o The RBI for RBI Scholarship program has provided over sixty $20,000 scholarships for college-bound
           high school seniors that participate in RBI programs

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13) SOFTBALL ROSTERS
                                                         MATHEWS-DICKY BOYS & GIRLS
  CLEVELAND RBI     HOUSTON ASTROS RBI     HOBOKEN RBI
                                                                 CLUB RBI

   COACHES             COACHES             COACHES              COACHES

                                         PHILADELPHIA
NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI       SOUTHEAST                        PUERTO RICO AGUADILLA RBI
                                          PHILLIES RBI

   COACHES             COACHES             COACHES              COACHES

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14) JUNIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS
DETROIT PAL RBI   HOUSTON ASTROS RBI      BGC PAWTUCKET RBI         CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI

 COACHES             COACHES                 COACHES                     COACHES

 ARIZONA RBI          SOUTHEAST        PHILADELPHIIA PHILLIES RBI   DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RBI

 COACHES             COACHES                 COACHES                     COACHES

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15) SENIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS
CINCINNATI REDS RBI   HOUSTON ASTROS RBI   PATERSON BASEBALL ASOOC. RBI    CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI

   COACHES               COACHES                   COACHES                      COACHES

NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI         SOUTHEAST           BALTIMORE ORIOLES RBI       PUERTO RICO AGUADILLA RBI

   COACHES               COACHES                   COACHES                      COACHES

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16) Travel Directions
Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to P&G Cincinnati                Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Miami
MLB Youth Academy, 2026 Seymour Avenue, Cincinnati, OH               University Softball Complex
45237                                                                39.3 miles, 49 min
11.5 miles, 18 min                                                   1. Get on I-75 N from E 4th St, 5 min (1.2 mi)
Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi)                          2. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 0.1 mi
1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft              3. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto E 4th St, 0.4 mi
2. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi           4. Use any lane to take the I-75 N ramp to Dayton, 0.5 mi
3. Use the middle lane to stay on E 5th St, 39 ft                    5. Keep left and merge onto I-75 N, 0.2 mi
4. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to Columbus,   6. Take I-74/US-52 W and I-275 N to US-27 N in Oxford,
Continue on I-71 N to US-42 N/Reading Rd. Take exit 2 from               44 min (38.1 mi)
OH-562 W, 9 min (8.9 mi)                                             7. Merge onto I-75 N, 3.2 mi
5. Merge onto I-71 N, 6.4 mi                                         8. Take the 4/Interstate 74 W/U.S. 52 W/U.S. 27
6. Take exit 8B for OH-562 toward Norwood, 0.5 mi                        N/Indianapolis exit, 0.4 mi
7. Continue onto OH-562 W, 1.8 mi                                    9. Continue onto I-74/US-27 N/US-52 W
8. Take exit 2 for US-42/Reading Rd, 0.1 mi                          10. Continue to follow I-74/US-52 W, 9.4 mi
Continue on Reading Rd to your destination, 6 min (2.0 mi)           11. Take exit 9 to merge onto I-275 N toward I-75/Dayton,
9. Continue straight onto US-42 N/Reading Rd, 338 ft                     5.2 mi
10. Continue straight onto Reading Rd, 1.3 mi                        12. Take exit 33 for US-27/Colerain Ave/OH-126, 0.3 mi
11. Turn right onto Seymour Ave, 0.4 mi                              13. Turn left onto OH-126 W/US-27 N/Colerain Ave
12. Turn left at Rhode Island Ave/Section Ave                        14. Continue to follow US-27 N, 10.6 mi
Destination will be on the left, 0.2 mi                              15. Turn left onto Water St, 0.1 mi
                                                                     16. Turn right onto Mill St, 492 ft
Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Mason High                    17. Turn left onto US-27 N/Millville Oxford Rd
School, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040                  18. Continue to follow US-27 N, 8.8 mi
 30 min (25.2 miles), Via I-71 N, 29 min without traffic             Arrive at Miami University, 501 East High Street, Oxford, OH
 Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi)                         45056
1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft
2. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi           Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Xavier
3. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to             University
    Columbus, 0.2 mi                                                 5.4 miles, 11 min
4. Follow I-71 N to Western Row Rd in Warren County. Take            1. Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi)
    exit 24 from I-71 N, 21 min (21.9 mi)                            2. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft
5. Follow Western Row Rd, Tylersville Rd and Mason                   3. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi
    Montgomery Rd to your destination in Mason, 6 min (2.6           4. Use the middle lane to stay on E 5th St, 39 ft
    mi)                                                              5. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to
                                                                         Columbus, 0.2 mi
Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Withrow High                  6. Follow I-71 N to Duck Creek Rd. Take exit 5 from I-71 N,
School, 2520 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208                          4 min (3.8 mi)
1. Follow I-71 N to Duck Creek Rd. Take exit 5 from I-71 N           7. Merge onto I-71 N, 3.5 mi
2. Continue on Duck Creek Road. Turn right onto Dana                 8. Take exit 5 toward Dana Ave/Montqomery Rd, 0.2 mi
    Avenue and follow to Madison Road (1.4 mi)                       9. Take Montgomery Rd to Cleneay Ave in Norwood, 4
3. Follow Madison Road to your destination, Withrow                      min (0.9 mi)
    University High School on the left.                              10. Turn right onto Duck Creek Rd, 0.2 mi
                                                                     11. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Montgomery Rd,
Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Great American                    0.6 mi
Ballpark                                                             12. Turn left onto Cleneay Ave, 0.2 mi
1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 0.3 mi              Arrive at Xavier University, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati,
2. Turn left onto Second St E, 466 ft                                OH 45207
3. Turn right onto Joe Nuxhall Way, 59 ft
Arrive at Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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17) 2015 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
                                      ON-SITE TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL LIST
Major League Baseball Youth Programs Office                                                                                                       Office                        Cell
Tony Reagins ..................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7632

David James .....................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7839            (570) 916-1743
Bennett Shields…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(212)931-7686                                                                                               (917)715-3238
Jessica Dunn....................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7449             (978) 855-8052
Koely Kempisty……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...(212) 931-7455                                                                                              (646) 750-9857
Steve Smiegocki .............................................................................................................................(212) 931-7800 x1120          (609)915-9466
Liz Benn ...........................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7800 x1121   (347)634-0174
Cam Scott ........................................................................................................................................(212) 931-7800 x1115     (718)736-5101
Steve Eychener ...............................................................................................................................(212) 931-7800 x1122         (315)794-2920

Resident Security Agents (RSA’s)
Joe Borger ........................................................................................................................................(513) 233-5781          CIN
M’Johno Foster...............................................................................................................................(414) 517-7082                MIL
Steve Martin ...................................................................................................................................(314) 972-3465             STL
Carlos Bermudez............................................................................................................................(914) 673-6808                  NYM
Adam Hennie ..................................................................................................................................(513) 515-4179               CIN
Eric Ewing .......................................................................................................................................(313) 623-6573           DET
Andy Stender ..................................................................................................................................(612) 247-9756              MIN
Victor Minor ...................................................................................................................................(206) 999-3482             SEA
Jose de la Cruz ................................................................................................................................(809) 863-3611             DR
Karen Huels ....................................................................................................................................(773) 343-2618             CHI
Kristen Aufdemberg......................................................................................................................(714) 876-3838                     Compton
Tanya Little .....................................................................................................................................(215) 520-1654           PHI
Ariadne Bonano ..............................................................................................................................(646) 593-0435                MLB

RBI World Series Staff Office ................................................................................ .................(212) 931-7590

Cincinnati Reds
Charley Frank ………………………………………………………………………………………………………....……………......(513) 765-7231                                                                                         (513) 503-8945
Jerome Wright……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…..(513) 765-7341                                                                                              (216) 224-8075
Matthew Wagner                                                                                                                                                             (859) 240-8714
Herb Riley…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(513) 765-5000                                                                                                (513) 687-2922
Colleen Cheek……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(513) 765-7041                                                                                               (513) 259-8685
Sara Ingram………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….(513) 765-7240                                                                                               (847) 962-6082

Transportation

Public Relations
Steve Arocho ………………………………………………………… ..................................................... (212)-931–7581

Tournament Hotel
Kingsgate Marriott Convention Center……………………………………………………………….(513) 487-3800

Head Athletic Trainer

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PARTICIPATING TEAMS
                     2017 RBI World Series – Participating Cities
                   JUNIOR DIVISION             SENIOR DIVISION                     SOFTBALL

Caribbean Region
                   Dominican Republic RBI      Puerto Rico Aguadilla RBI     Puerto Rico Aguadilla RBI
   Champions

 Central Region                                                            Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls
                   Chicago White Sox RBI        Chicago White Sox RBI
  Champions                                                                        Club RBI

  East Region                                                              Cleveland Baseball Federation
                       Detroit PAL RBI           Cincinnati Reds RBI
  Champions                                                                            RBI

  Mid-Atlantic
                   Philadelphia Phillies RBI    Baltimore Orioles RBI         Philadelphia Phillies RBI
  Champions

Northeast Region     Boys & Girls Club of       Paterson (NJ) Baseball
                                                                                 Hoboken (NJ) RBI
   Champions         Pawtucket (RI) RBI            Association RBI

Southeast Region
                             TBD                         TBD                            TBD
   Champions

Southwest Region
                     Houston Astros RBI          Houston Astros RBI             Houston Astros RBI
   Champions

  West Region                                    Nobu Yamauchi RBI              Nobu Yamauchi RBI
                         Arizona RBI
  Champions                                          (Hilo, HI)                     (Hilo, HI)

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BASEBALL JUNIORS - AMERICAN LEAGUE                                    BASEBALL SENIORS - NATIONAL LEAGUE
             EAST                             WEST                                 EAST                               WEST
 Southwest-Houston Astros RBI              Caribbean-                     Central-Chicago White Sox                Mid-Atlantic-
         Mid-Atlantic-               Dominican Republic RBI                          RBI                       Baltimore Orioles RBI
    Philadelphia Phillies RBI          East-Detroit PAL RBI                   Southeast-TBD                         Southwest-
 Central-Chicago White Sox RBI           Southeast-TBD                   Northeast-Paterson Baseball            Houston Astros RBI
      West- Arizona RBI            Northeast- BGC Pawtucket RBI                Association RBI                West-Nobu Yamauchi RBI
                                                                             East-Cincinnati RBI              Caribbean-Puerto Rico
                                                                                                                   RBI Aguadilla

MONDAY, JULY 31
   TIME
  8:00am                                                        Team Arrivals
  6:30PM                                     Coaches Meeting @ P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy
  7:30pm                                     Opening Banquet @ P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
                                                                                                             Juniors West -
             Seniors East –              Seniors West –               Juniors East/West -
   TIME                                                                                                    @ Xavier University
             @ YA FIELD # 2              @ YA FIELD #3                      @ GABP
                                                                                                              Hayden Field

                                                               Team Photos
  9:00am      Central @ East           Caribbean @ West        (8AM) Southwest @ West                       East @ Northeast
  11:30a       Southeast @                                      (10:30AM) Mid-Atlantic
                                   Mid-Atlantic @ Southwest                                               Southeast @ Caribbean
     m          Northeast                                              @ Central
  5:00pm                                                        Northeast @ Southeast
  6:00pm                                               Round Table / Community Service
              Juniors East -              Juniors East-                 Juniors West -
             @ YA FIELD # 2              @ YA FIELD #3                     @ GABP
               West @ Mid-
  6:30pm                              Central @ Southwest
                 Atlantic
  7:30pm                                                               Caribbean @ East

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
                                                                                                                    Seniors West -
                  Juniors East -                   Juniors West -                   Seniors East/West -
    TIME                                                                                                          @ Xavier University
                 @ YA FIELD # 2                    @ YA FIELD #3                          @ GABP
                                                                                                                     Hayden Field

                                                               Team Photos
  9:00am     Southwest v Mid-Atlantic*            Southeast v East*           (8AM) East @ Southeast              West v Mid-Atlantic
                                                                              (10:30AM) Northeast @                 Southwest @
  11:30am        Central v West*                Caribbean v Northeast*
                                                                                        Central                       Caribbean
  5:30pm                                                                 Caribbean v Mid-Atlantic*
  6:00pm                                               Round Table @ Kingsgate Marriott
                  Seniors East -                    Seniors East -                       Seniors West -
                 @ YA FIELD # 2                     @ YA FIELD #3                           @ GABP
  6:30pm       Southeast v Central*               East v Northeast*
  7:30pm                                                                            Southwest v West*

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
    TIME
   8:00am                                                     Workout Day @ YA
  12:35pm

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
                                                                    INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS
                    Seniors @                  Seniors                            Seniors                                Seniors @
                       UYA                @ Xavier University                  @ YA FIELD #3                        Withrow HS Field #1
      TIME
                   @ YA FIELD #
                         2
                   4th West @ 1st         4th East @ 1st West               3rd East @ 2nd West                         3rd West @ 2nd East
    8:00am
                        East
                  Juniors @ UYA                Juniors                            Juniors                     Juniors @ Withrow HS Field #1
                  @ YA FIELD #            @ Xavier University                  @ YA FIELD #3
                        2
                   4th West @ 1st
   10:30am                                4th East @ 1st West               3rd East @ 2nd West                         3rd West @ 2nd East
                        East
                    Seniors @                  Seniors                            Juniors                      Juniors @ Withrow HS Field #1
                       UYA                @ Xavier University                  @ YA FIELD #3
                   @ YA FIELD #
                         2
                      8:00am
     2:00pm                                 8:00am winners                    10:30am winners                            10:30am winners
                      winners
     6:40pm                                         Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals @ Great American Ballpark

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
     TIME                                           All Games at P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy
    8:00am                                   Junior Division Championship Game (Sunday 2:00pm Junior winners)
  Conclusion of
     Game                                                  Presentation of Junior Championship Awards
                                             Senior Division Championship Game (Sunday 2:00pm Senior winners)
   11:30am
  Conclusion of
     Game                                                  Presentation of Senior Championship Awards

ALL TIMES LOCAL; Eastern TIME, *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team
# Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team

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