Schedule Update
The 4 pm update hasn't been released. We are going to move forward and release the schedule and see what happens.
Schedule Update
The next advisory from the National Hurricane Center is at 4 p.m. At that point we will decide on whether to release the schedule or cancel. Please read below..
1. The latest advisory has the storm tracking East which improves our chances of playing significantly.
2. If the 4 p.m. advisory says the same, we will release the schedule & plan to play.
3. After that, if the tract or forecast changes to unfavorable conditions, we will be forced to cancel.
4. Everyone, including us, wants to get this event in. However, we will not risk the safety of players, parents, friends, umpires, or staff.
5. Continue to be patient, we are trying to make the most educated call with the information provided. We do not want to make any rash decisions.
Gameday text line is 601-732-5040 - This is text line only
Contact tpsportsms@gmail.com for questions
Quarry Site Director - Greg McBride 601-604-7682
Flowood Site Director - Doug Stephens - 769-322-1531
Pearl Site Director - Marty McMullen - 601-480-1822
MRA Site Director - Kevin Cadiere - 601-955-9568
CONDUCT
Coaches, if we have to remove one of your fans from the complex, the head coach will also be ejected for that game. Fan will not be allowed to return for that event.
Any pattern of badgering of an umpire, other fans, coaches, players, directors, gate workers, etc...will result in being escorted from the park by the local PD. Coaches/Spectators, if you put your hands on an umpire/tournament staff, you will be prosecuted & vice versa for umpires/tournament staff to coaches/spectators. Tournament Directors have the discretion to have anyone removed from the park.
GATE INFO
ONLY payments accepted will be cash or card (Vicksburg Cash & Venmo only at the gate)
Saturday
$20 for a 2 day pass
$12 for a daily pass
$7 senior/military Saturday daily pass
Sunday
$12 daily pass
$5 senior/military Sunday daily pass
COMPLEX RULES
Any patron that uses profanity toward a gate worker or enters without paying will be removed from the park by the local PD.
No sunflower seeds are allowed at any complex with turf fields. Teams could face a $500 fine from the city and/or a forfeit from the tournament. This is for players, coaches & fans.
Music must be played at a respectful volume
NO steel spikes at any complex.
Coaches must check in at the gate with their pass to receive their arm band. Check with your team administrator to get your coaches pass. These were sent by text. If you haven't received yet you will by Saturday.
Armbands must be shown to re-enter the complex
Protest fees are $300 - No exceptions.
For protest of players not on the roster or illegal age or any other player eligibility question, the protest must be initiated from the 1st pitch of the game to before the 1st pitch of the 2nd at bat of the player who is being protested. Once a player has had 1 pitch thrown to him of his second at bat, he is no longer eligible to be protested.
Any other protest that isn't a player eligible protest, must be done between the first pitch of the game and end of the game(unless the last out of the game causes a protestable situation,in this case the coach who wants to protest must call it to the umpires attention before they leave the field).You get the $300 back for a successful protest.
We will provide baseballs for each game. However, teams need to be prepared to throw in game balls if the umpire runs out until we get more. Also, teams are responsible for retrieving foul balls & returning them to the field.
Any timeout called by the offense or defense within 5 minutes of the game time, the clock will stop until the umpire starts it back when play resumes.
8U time limit is 50 minutes
9U-12AA time limit is 1:20 minutes
12AAA & 13AA time limit is 1:25
13A & 13 60/90 is 1:30
14U time limit is 1:40
14U grade exception players playing down in 13U must use a --3 bat
13U grade exception players playing down in 12U must use a -5 or -3 bat
Pay attention to your post game score cards before signing. When you sign you are approving the score and all pitching records.
Catchers must wear a helmet that covers the ears.
Run rules are 12 after 3 .... 10 after 4 ....8 after 5
Extra innings - Bases Loaded with 1 Out - Last 3 batters placed on base.
3rd to 1st pick off is legal.
Head first slides are legal to any base unless a face mask, cflap, or chin strap is being worn. First offense is a team warning. The 2nd offense is an out. This only applies to ages 12 & under.
9-A will have a 6 run per inning limit in pool & bracket
Grand Slam plays by National Federation High School rules...with the exception of rules listed here, Grand Slam Rules. State Directors have the discretion to modify corporate rules.
Always keep birth certificates on hand. Digital copies are allowed.
Teams who have players that meet the grade exception (hold back) must have a progress report, report card or letter from the school confirming current grade if challenged.
Guest Players
· Players are considered A, AA, AAA, or Major based on the team they are rostered with.
· Teams are not allowed to add guest players from a higher classification.
· Single A teams from an age group can add AA players or lower from lower age group
· AA teams from an age can add AAA players or lower from lower age group
· Guest players that are found to be ineligible because of their classification will result in the team forfeiting.
· Teams are allowed to add a guest player a higher age division as long as the player qualifies age wise. For ex. A 10AA team can pick up a player from a 11AA or 11A team as long as they are 10U age eligible.
· Guest players or active players on a roster with no Grand Slam roster history will be researched on their status with other organizations & an eligibility ruling will be made based on that information or lack of information, whichever applies.
If you have any on field issues, please make sure to contact a director before leaving the field or during the game. We can't help you once the game is over & teams have left the field.
Thank you for choosing to play Grand Slam
The next advisory from the National Hurricane Center is at 4 p.m. At that point we will decide on whether to release the schedule or cancel. Please read below..
1. The latest advisory has the storm tracking East which improves our chances of playing significantly.
2. If the 4 p.m. advisory says the same, we will release the schedule & plan to play.
3. After that, if the tract or forecast changes to unfavorable conditions, we will be forced to cancel.
4. Everyone, including us, wants to get this event in. However, we will not risk the safety of players, parents, friends, umpires, or staff.
5. Continue to be patient, we are trying to make the most educated call with the information provided. We do not want to make any rash decisions.
Schedules are on hold as we monitor this weekend's tropical depression/hurricane. All signs are pointing to tomorrow afternoon giving a clear picture on what we should expect.
We will update everyone tomorrow afternoon and if we think it's possible we can play, we will release the schedule then. Thank you
Coaches & Parents, if you are receiving this message, you are signed up to play in Grand Slam Fall State Tournament
If your team is no longer playing in this event, please log into your account and withdraw. For help on how to withdraw, Click Here!
Schedule request are due by Monday night October 5th. This can only be done through the portal...not through email, phone or text. We will do our best to work around soccer & football but request are not guaranteed. Be specific in your request. Click Here to make your request!
The schedule will be released Tuesday October 6th.
Payments are due by Monday night October 5th!
There are 3 options to make your payment
Coach Pitch - $250
9U-12U - $375
13AA - $495
14U - $525
Please include your team name and age division
1. Quick Pay link - There are NO merchant fees attached to this link! Quick Pay Link
2. Venmo - GrandSlamMS (It will come up as Triple Play Sports)
3. Grand Slam Online Cart - Merchant fees do apply to this option
If you have any questions text or call us at 601-301-4034
Reminder, it is Grand Slam MS policy that teams who drop out of an event after the schedule is released will still owe the entry fee & the team will not be scheduled in an event until that fee is pay. For special circumstances that may occur, please reach out to the Tournament Director .
Teams who decide not to play & withdraw before the schedule is released will receive a credit toward their next Grand Slam event.
In the instance that the event is canceled for any reason, teams will also receive a credit toward their next event based on the amount of games they played in the event.