2017 Virginia State Tournament
Majors Softball
July 13-18
Hosted by
Virginia District 4 &
McLean Little League
at McLean Little League Complex
1836 Westmoreland Street
McLean, Virginia 22101
2017 LITTLE LEAGUE VIRGINIA STATE
Majors SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
HOSTED BY MCLEAN LITTLE LEAGUE
AND VIRGINIA DISTRICT 4 www.eteamz.com/VA4
Tournament Director: Ellen Witherow, District 4 Administrator
571-259-3901
Assist. Tournament Directors: Mike Ochs, UIC
(C) 703-785-8700
Roger Blain
703-728-4418
Tournament Co-Chairs: Mike Faino, McLean Little League President
(C)703-587-9235
Mary Mallus, McLean Little League, Tournament Co-Chairman
(C) 703-282-0268
Sandy McNabb, McLean Little League, Tournament Co-Chairman
(C) 703-994-7858
District 4 Staff: Greg Witherow, Umpire Consultant
John Kerins, Umpire Consultant
Larry Taylor, ADA
Jim Fisher, ADA-Safety
Rich Ealy, Umpire Consultant
WELCOME
Welcome to McLean Little League and Virginia
District 4, your host for the 2017 Little League
Virginia State Majors Softball Tournament.
We are excited to be hosting this year’s State
Tournament
Now that you have won your District what do you do?
First CELEBRATE! Secondly read through this packet and complete all necessary
items
During your visit we hope you will take some time to enjoy the many sights and
sounds of Northern Virginia, and the Washington D.C. area. It has something to
offer everyone: historical sites, entertainment, and superb dining. If you do wish
to visit downtown Washington, we suggest you take the Metro Rail.
Again, congratulations and we look forward to your visit.
Sincerely,
McLean Little League and Virginia District 4
2017 LITTLE LEAGUE VIRGINIA STATE MAJORS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Please EMAIL to ELLEN WITHEROW at [email protected] the below form & a Team Photo
following the Championship Game.
District _____ League ____________________________________________________
District Administrator ___________________________________________________
Home Phone________________________ Work Phone __________________
Email _________________________________________________________________
League Mailing Address __________________________________________________
City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________
MANGER ________________________ Email ______________________________
Home Phone ______________________ Cell Phone ________________________
COACH _________________________ Email ______________________________
Home Phone ______________________ Cell Phone ________________________
COACH __________________________ Email ______________________________
Home Phone ______________________ Cell Phone ________________________
PRESIDENT _____________________ Email ______________________________
Home Phone ______________________ Cell Phone ________________________
TEAM PLAYERS – NAME UNIFORM NUMBER
1. ______________________________________ _____________________
2. ______________________________________ _____________________
3. ______________________________________ _____________________
4. ______________________________________ _____________________
5. ______________________________________ _____________________
6. ______________________________________ _____________________
7. ______________________________________ _____________________
8. ______________________________________ _____________________
9. ______________________________________ _____________________
10. ______________________________________ _____________________
11. ______________________________________ _____________________
12. ______________________________________ _____________________
13. ______________________________________ _____________________
14. ______________________________________ _____________________
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017
12:30 - 4:00 pm CHECK-IN – McLean Little League Complex
4:00 - 5:00 pm TEAMS TRAVEL TO MCLEAN HIGH SCHOOL, 1633 Davidson Rd, McLean
5:00 - 5:30 pm TEAMS LINE-UP FOR OPENING CEREMONY
– more info at registration
5:30 - 6:30 pm PARADE OF CHAMPIONS - OPENING CEREMONY
6:30 - 8:00 pm PICNIC AT MCLEAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR TEAMS, MANAGERS, COACHES,
PARENTS, UMPIRES, LEAGUE OFFICIALS
8:30 - 10:00 pm MANDATORY TOURNAMENT MEETING – McLean LL Complex - Boardroom
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017 THROUGH TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017
TOURNAMENT PLAY COMMENCES @ McLean Little League Complex
TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS
Each manager is required to bring the following documents to the tournament as per State Standards:
Affidavit, Approved Waivers, Tournament Player Verification Documents, Medical releases, Concussion
Training Certificate and your League boundary map. This is required for your team to participate in the
tournament. Please bring your Championship District flag with you.
Concussion Trainings is mandatory for ALL Mangers and Coaches. If you have not completed this
training here is the link to the VHSL site. http://www.vhsl.org/doc/upload/smac-concussion-course-
instructions.pdf. If not completed, you will not be allowed on the field with your team.
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place in the boardroom, at the McLean LL Complex. All teams must be registered
by 4:00pm, Thursday, July 13, 2017. Please let us know where your team is staying. Due to the limited
space ADULTS only upstairs in the boardroom for registration.
HOSTS
Each team will be assigned a Host Family who will be available to you during your stay to answer
questions, give directions, and help make your stay an enjoyable one.
UMPIRES
All tournament umpires should check in with the UIC at the Westin Hotel (7801 Leesburg Pike Falls
Church, VA 22043) before 2:30 p.m. on July 13, 2017. Those umpiring coming from out of town will be
assigned their rooms at that time. Following check-in, a short umpires meeting will be held at the
tournament site, the McLean Little League complex, to discuss mechanics, rules, game assignments, etc.,
and to check out the tournament fields.
Umpires will be introduced at the opening ceremony which starts at 5:30 p.m. at McLean High School
and they can then attend the picnic at the school. Following the picnic, umpires may attend the
mandatory tournament meeting (McLean LL Complex; will let umpires know at check-in).
Team Lodging Lodging for teams and families are the responsibility of your league and families. We have provided a list of
local hotels near McLean Little League for your convenience. You may contact the person listed at each hotel
for group rate information and reservations:
Quality Inn Tysons Corner (4.9 Mi) 1587 Spring Hill Road Vienna, VA 22182 703-448-8020 For room blocks, contact the hotel (Cynthia, ext. 1504)
Residence Inn Tysons Corner Mall (4.7 Mi) 8400 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22182 703-917-0800 For room blocks, contact the hotel
Residence Inn Tysons Corner (5.9 Mi) 8616 Westwood Center Drive Vienna, VA 22182 703-893-0120 For room blocks, contact the hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Tysons Corner Fairfax (4.2 Mi) 1960-A Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102 703-790-0207 For room blocks, contact the hotel
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Falls Church (3.7 Mi) 205 Hillwood Avenue Falls Church, VA 22046 For room blocks, contact the hotel at 1-855-239-9485
Marriott Tysons Corner (4.9 Mi) 8028 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 22182 703-734-3200 For room blocks, contact Flavia Oliveira at 301-820-6247 or [email protected]
Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner-McLean (4.2 Mi) 1960 Chain Bridge Road Mclean, VA 22102 703-893-2100 For room blocks, contact the hotel
Westin Tysons Corner (3.8 Mi) 7801 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 703-893-1340 For room blocks, contact the hotel or Linda at 703-394-2104
Courtyard Dunn Loring Fairfax (4.8 Mi) 2722 Gallows Road Vienna, VA 22031 703-573-9555 For room blocks, contact Flavia Oliveira at 301-820-6247 or [email protected]
Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner (3.5 Mi) 8301 Boone Blvd Vienna, VA 22182 703-760-9777 For room blocks, contact the hotel or April at 703-336-5373
Marriott Fairview Park (6.2 Mi) 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042 703-849-9400 For room blocks, contact Flavia Oliveira at 301-820-6247 or [email protected]
Extended Stay America – Tysons (4.2 Mi tolls) 8201 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22182 For room blocks, contact the hotel at 1-800-658-6760
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner (3.5 Mi) 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102 703-847-5000 For room blocks, contact Lane Hartley at 703-761-5226 or [email protected]
Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield (5.9 Mi) 8125 Gatehouse Road Falls Church, VA 22042 703-573-5200 For room blocks, contact Flavia Oliveira at 301-820-6247 or [email protected]
Springhill Suites Herndon Reston (13 Mi Tolls) 138 Spring Street Herndon, VA 20170 703-435-3100 For room blocks, contact Flavia Oliveira at 301-820-6247 or [email protected]
Staybridge Suites (1.8 Mi) 6845 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101 703-448-5400 For room blocks, contact the hotel or Ramona Gliga at 703-336-5004
Courtyard Fairfax Fair Oaks (12 Mi) 11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (Rte. 50) Fairfax, VA 22030 703-273-6161 For room blocks, contact Kristynn Gommet at 301-820-6036 or [email protected]
Courtyard Rosslyn (8 Mi) 1533 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209 703-528-2222 For room blocks, contact Kristynn Gommet at 301-820-6036 or [email protected]
Courtyard Herndon Reston (13 Mi tolls) 533 Herndon Parkway Herndon, VA 20170 703-478-9400 For room blocks, contact Kristynn Gommet at 301-820-6036 or [email protected]
Comfort Inn Ballston (5.1 Mi) 1211 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22201 For room blocks, contact the hotel at 1-866-573-4235
Embassy Suites Tysons (5.6 Mi) 8517 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182 703-448-1234 For room blocks contact the hotel
EconoLodge Metro (2.2 Mi) 6800 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22213 703-538-5300 For room blocks contact the hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Fall Church (4 Mi) 6430 Arlington Blvd. Falls Church, VA 22042 703-538-1000 For room blocks contact the hotel
Oakwood Falls Church (3.3 Mi) 501 Roosevelt Blvd. Falls Church, Virginia 22044 703-534-7702 For room blocks contact the hotel
OPENING CEREMONY/PICNIC The Opening Ceremony w/Parade of Champions will begin promptly at 5:30pm, Thursday, July 13, at
McLean High School, in McLean. It will be followed with a picnic at 6:30pm. PLEASE SEE BELOW,
for picnic details.
Please be sure to bring your District Championship flag to this event.
Join us for a delicious Tex-Mex Meal following the Opening Ceremony!
Taco Bar
Soft Flour and Crispy Tortilla Shells
Southwestern Rice, Black or Pinto Beans
Grilled Chicken and Ground Beef
Traditional Taco Toppings
Dessert: Cinnamon Chips w/Sauces and Whipped Cream
Lemonade, Sweet & Unsweet Tea, Bottled Water
Each team will receive complimentary tickets for your players, 2 coaches and manager as listed on your
affidavit.
Extra tickets for family members may be purchased by filling out the form below. The cost is $10 for
adults and $8 for children under 12. Children 3 and under are free.
Please email this form to [email protected] ASAP, to ensure that tickets for your families to attend the
picnic are available.
District: ______________
League: __________________________________________
Number of tickets: Adult: ______ x $10.00 = ______
Children: _____ x $8.00 = ______
Total: = _________
Payment will be collected at registration. Checks should be made payable to: McLean Little League. Additional
tickets may be offered at registration, depending on availability.
FIELD FACILITIES – McLean LL Complex
Tournament games will begin on Friday, July 14, at TBD, at McLean Little League Complex in McLean,
Virginia. Games will be played on Fields 2 & 3 (both are grass infields). There is a concession stand and
restrooms available. Handicap Accessible. Practice fields will be scheduled at the Managers Meeting.
POLICIES AT McLean LL Complex
The McLean Little League Board of Directors would like everyone who visits our Park to have a safe and
enjoyable experience. Based on that premise the following rules will be enforced.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED: - SMOKING -
- USE OF TOBACCO -
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -
- SKATEBOARDS -
- BICYCLES -
- ROLLERBLADES -
- NO NOISE MAKERS OF ANY KIND
- PETS
- SPEAKER BOXES IN DUGOUT OR BLEACHERS
Please help assure us that everyone has a good time during the tournament by adhering to the rules at
McLean LL. We appreciate your support.
DISTRICT 4 TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
Virginia District 4 has a well established set of tournament procedures. These are available on the
website (www.eteamz.com/VA4) and will also be provided during the mandatory managers, coaches and
umpires meeting. Please no disruptive cheers from the parents. Please get hooked on phonics – a list of
your players with a phonetic spelling will be very useful for the announcers. We will have a coin flip to
determine home or away 45-minutes prior to the start of each game. Home team is always assigned the
first base dugout. At 30-minutes prior to game time, Visitors will get 10-minutes of infield. At 20
minutes the home team will get 10-minutes. At 10 minutes prior to game time we will clean the field and
announce the players, coaches, manager and any team representative (President, Board member, Team
parent etc.)
EQUIPMENT
Each team will furnish their own equipment. McLean Little League will cooperate in case of an
emergency. For any needs that you may have, there are several sporting goods stores in the area. Your
team host can provide you that information. Please note: Decals of any kind are not permitted on batting
helmets unless provided by the helmet manufacturer. Umpires will inspect all equipment prior to each
game.
PRACTICE FIELDS
Practice fields will be available at nearby fields.
Practice times will be given out at the Manager’s Meeting.
PARKING
Parking is available at the park and on the side streets. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
Handicapped parking will be available at the park. All games will be at McLean LL Complex.
Please DO NOT park next door at the Kent Garden Pool.
SEATING AND CONCESSIONS
Bleacher seating is available at all fields. There is also ample room for lawn chairs at each field.
Concessions will be available throughout the tournament.
GAME SCHEDULE
The tournament will begin on Friday, 14 July. In the event of rain or rain delay, the games will be
rescheduled by the Tournament Director.
All games will be played at McLean LL Complex, home of McLean Little League. Games will be played
on fields 2 & 3 (both are grass infields). Field 2 has lights.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Fairfax INOVA Hospital
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-776-4001
Virginia Hospital Center
1701 N George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205
703-558-5000
McLean Immediate Care
1340 Old Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 222101
703-893-2273
INOVA Urgent Care
8357 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
571-665-6440
PLACES OF INTEREST Claude Moore Colonial Farm – (Mclean)
Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Air & Space Museum at Dulles Airport (Dulles)
Jefferson Regional Park Putt Putt Golf
National Zoo (Washington, DC)
Old Town Alexandria (Alexandria)
Arlington Cemetery (Arlington)
Great Falls Park (Great Falls)
Water parks -- Upton Hill Rec Park (Arlington) Volcano Island at Algonkian Regional Park (Sterling), Water Mine (Reston), Cub Run
Rec Center (indoors -- Chantilly)
Gravelly Point Park (Arlington/Alexandria)
Souvenirs
State Tournament t-shirts will be available for purchase at the McLean Complex beginning on Friday.
Pictures
A photography company will be on-site to team and take action photos during the games. No unofficial
team representatives will be allowed in the dugouts or on the fields. Photography or filming is allowed
through the fence.
A sign-up for team pictures will be at the registration table. An opportunity for parents to take pictures at that
time will be made available.
Addresses & Locations
McLean LL Complex – 1836 Westmoreland Street, McLean VA 22101
Traveling from the South via Interstate 95
North on Interstate 95
Take Exit #170B, 495 N Tysons Corner
Take Exit #49B, Interstate 66 East towards Washington
First Exit #66, Route 7/Leesburg Pike
Turn Left onto Route 7/Leesburg Pike
Second light right on Idylwood Road
Idylwood Road will become Kirby Road after first stop light
Continue on Kirby Road
First stop light left on Westmoreland Street
Ball fields will be on your left
Traveling from points west via Interstate 66
Take Exit #66, Route 7/Leesburg Pike (first exit after crossing over 495/Capital Beltway)
Turn Left onto Route 7/Leesburg Pike
Second light right on Idylwood Road
Idylwood Road will become Kirby Road after first stop light
Continue on Kirby Road
First stop light left on Westmoreland Street
Ball fields will be on your left
McLean High School – 1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA 22101
From McLean Complex
Left on Westmoreland St, proceed 1.1 miles, left on Chain Bridge Road, Third Left on Davidson Road.
From McLean Complex NOT using physical address
Left on Westmoreland Street,
Turn left onto Clearview Drive. This is the 7th
street on the left from the complex. This will bring you to
the back of the school closest to Football Field.
Dining near McLean Little League Complex
Within 5 miles of MLL there are a great variety of dinning options. Downtown McLean as well as Falls Church & Vienna
offer family, upscale, fast food, salad bars and ethnic cuisine restaurants. The Tyson Corner Mall & Tysons Galleria
located just 4.5 miles away both have food courts and restaurants.
These are a sample of what is available.
Family Friendly Family Friendly Salads/Fast/Casual Food
McLean Family Restaurant 1321 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
McLean Pizza Restaurant 1434 Center Street McLean, VA
McDonald’s 6920 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Rocco’s Italian Restaurant 1357 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Listrani’s 6808 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Chipotle Mexican Grill 6707 Old Domino Drive McLean, VA
Pulcinella Italian Host (private rooms) 6852 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Ledo Pizza 7510 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA
CAVA 1445 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Moby Dick House of Kabob 6854 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
FORMAL Santini’s New York Style Deli 1443 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Silver Diner 8101 Fletcher Street – Across from Tysons Mall
J. Gilbert’s 6930 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Boston Market 1408 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Red Tomato Pizzeria 1327 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Masala Indian Cuisine 1394 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Chop Creative Salad 1449 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Dal Grano 1386 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Maggiano’s Little Italy Tysons Galleria
Sweet Leaf 1359 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA
Wok’N Roll Chinese Café 1371 Beverly Road McLean, VA
Gordon Biersch Tysons Mall
Five Guys Tysons Mall Food Court
Mylo’s Grill 6238 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
The Cheesecake Factory Tysons Galleria
Shake Shack Tysons Mall
New Star Asian Bistro 6222 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Costal Flats Tysons Mall
Starbucks 6214 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Ichiban Sushi 6821 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
Greenhouse Bistro 2070 Chainbridge Vienna, VA
Subway 6829 Elm Street McLean, VA
Wasabi Tysons Mall
SweetGreen 6707 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
TGI Friday’s Tysons Mall
Sweet Frog (Frozen Yogurt) 444 W. Broad Street Falls Church, VA
Olive Garden 8133 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA
Supermarkets, Shopping and Other Activities
Supermarkets
Giant – 1454 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Safeway – 1330 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA and 1698 Anderson Road, Falls Church, VA
Whole Foods – 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Trader Joe’s – 7514 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Pharmacies
Giant – 1454 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
CVS – 1452 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Rite Aid – 1312 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Safeway – 1330 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA and 1698 Anderson Road, Falls Church, VA
Convenience Stores
7-11 – 1436 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, 1357 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, and 6720 Old Dominion Drive,
McLean, VA
Shopping
Tysons Corner Mall - 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Tysons Galleria – 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA
Target – 2985 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA and 6200 Arlington Blvd. Falls Church
Wal-Mart – 1500 Cornerside Blvd., Vienna, VA
Wal-Mart Supercenter – 11181 Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA
Entertainment
AMC Theaters - Tysons Corner Mall - 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Bowl America – 140 S. Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA
Ultra Zone Laser Tag - 3447 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA
iFly Indoor Skydiving - 20315 Commonwealth Center Drive, Ashburn, VA
Upton Hill Rec Park - (swimming, putt putt) - 6060 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Rebounderz - 22400 Davis Drive #180, Sterling, VA
Kettler Ice Skating Rink - 627 N. Glebe Rd, Suite 800 Arlington, VA
Virginia Little League
Jimmie Straley State Chairman
17 Diamond Road Troy, Virginia 22974 [email protected]
www.eteamz.com/vastatell
TO ALL MANAGERS, COACHES AND PARENTS,
Congratulations on winning your District and moving on to the Virginia State Tournament.
As we work very hard to make sure that your experience at the State Tournament is enjoyable, we are also
striving to make our tournaments better.
Your Virginia State District Administrators are looking at ways to improve Tournament team experiences and
your honest feedback on your State Tournament experience.
We ask that you please complete a survey after your State Tournament.
The link for the survey is:
https://fs12.formsite.com/uBigbser/form108/index.html
Or you can go to the Virginia State web site at: http://www.eteamz.com/vastatell/ and follow the link to VA
State Tournament Survey.
Thank You in advance for your help with this survey.
Respectfully,
Jimmie Straley
State Chairman