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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter ············································································ 4
Site Details ···················································································· 4
Contact Information ······································································ 5
Schedule of Events ······································································· 6-8
Tournament Bracket ····································································· 9
Athletic Training ··········································································· 10
Awards ·························································································· 10
Balls ······························································································ 10
Barrel Compression Testing ························································· 11
Bat Handlers ················································································· 11
Batting Cages················································································ 11
Coaches’/Administrators’ Teleconference ·································· 11
Concessions·················································································· 11
Credentials ··················································································· 12
Dugouts························································································· 12
Hospitality ····················································································· 12
Inclement Weather ······································································· 13
Institutional Fight Songs, Warm-Up, Walk-Out Music ·················· 13
Introductions················································································· 13
Laundry ························································································· 14
Length of Game ············································································ 14
Locker Rooms ··············································································· 14
Media/Sports Information····························································· 14-15
Merchandise & Programs ····························································· 15
National Anthem ··········································································· 15
Parking & Tailgating ····································································· 15
Practice ························································································· 16
Pre-Game Protocol ······································································· 16
Restrooms ····················································································· 16
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Scouting Seats ··············································································· 16
Squad Size····················································································· 16
Stadium Polices············································································· 16
Student-Athlete Participant Gifts ·················································· 17
Ticket Information········································································· 17
Videotaping ·················································································· 18
Baton Rouge Area Information
Local Hospitals ·············································································· 18
Transportation ·············································································· 19
Entertainment ··············································································· 19
Restaurants ··················································································· 19
Directions ····················································································· 20
Maps ····························································································· 21-25
Area Attractions ············································································ 26
Team Forms
Ticket Request Form ····································································· 27
Travel Party Roster ······································································· 28
Team Travel Information ······························································ 29
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WELCOME TO BATON ROUGE
Congratulations to all of the student-athletes and coaches who are participating in the 2015 SEC
Softball Tournament. This is an exciting time for all of us in intercollegiate athletics and you can be
proud that you are participating in one of the greatest events in all of sports.
We welcome you to Baton Rouge and to the LSU campus for this prestigious event. We are proud of
our history of hosting major post-season events at LSU. Our staff stands ready to make your stay a
memorable one and we hope you will call on us if we can make your stay in Baton Rouge more
enjoyable and more productive.
This manual is a comprehensive source of all tournament information. Please contact Julie Cribbs,
Tournament Director (225/892-1316) or Leslie Claybrook, SEC staff member at (205/516-9655)
should you have questions regarding this information.
Congratulations on a successful regular season and best of luck throughout the 2015 SEC Softball
Tournament
Sincerely,
Joe Alleva
LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
TOURNAMENT SITE
Tiger Park
Built: 2009
Playing Surface: Natural grass/Clay
Seating Capacity: 2,489
Dimensions:
 Left Field—200’
 Center Field—220’
 Right Field—200’
 Outfield Fence—5’
Address:
Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 4
10:00am CST
Coaches Administrative Teleconference
 Call-in Number: (877) 231-0239 Passcode: 665461
 Required attendees
 Head Coach
 Sport Administrator
 Umpire in Chief
 Tournament Director
 Host SID
 Host Athletic Trainer
 Host Ticket Manager
 Practices
 Top seeds have first priority of practice slots
 Each team will have 50 minutes on the field and 50 minutes in the batting cages.
 Representatives of other participating institution’s travel party may not attend other
teams’ practices.
 There will be a 10-minute break between practices for field preparation and transition.
 Games
 The tournament bracket is subject to change based upon the seed of the host school.
Tuesday, May 5 (Practices for Seeds 1 – 12)
Head coaches will need to be available 30 minutes BEFORE practice to be interviewed by ESPN
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Slot 9
Slot 10
Slot 11
Slot 12
Cage 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Field 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Cage 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Field 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Cage 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Field 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Cage 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Field 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Cage 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Field 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Cage 6:00 – 6:50 p.m.
Field 6:00 – 6:50 p.m.
Field 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Cage 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Field 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Cage 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Field 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Cage 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Field 3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Cage 3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Field 5:00 – 5:50 p.m.
Cage 5:00 – 5:50 p.m.
Field 7:00 – 7:50 p.m.
Cage 7:00 – 7:50 p.m.
7:00am
7:00am
7:00am
Noon-2:00pm
Media Will Call Open—TV Compound
Training Room Open—Tiger Park Clubhouse
Media Work Area Open— Tiger Park Clubhouse Deck
Media & Staff Buffet—Tent City
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, May 6 (First Round Games)
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
9:00am
Noon-2:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm
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Media Will Call Open—TV Compound
Training Room Open—Tiger Park Clubhouse
Media Work Area Open— Tiger Park Clubhouse Deck
Tiger Park Open to Public
Media & Staff Buffet—Tent City
Practice times for teams who do not practice on Tuesday are at 12:00 – 12:50; 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.;
2:00 – 2:50 p.m. or 3:00 – 3:50 p.m.. These practices are at the intramural field and are for field
practice only.
Bat Testing will begin at 8:30 a.m. ALL teams competing on Wednesday should be at bat testing
by 8:30 a.m. Testing will begin with teams playing in the first game and then follow in order of
games scheduled for that day. Testing will take place in the Event Staff Tent behind right field.
Game 1 (Seed 8 vs. Seed 9) – 11:00 a.m. (SEC Network)
Game 2 (Seed 5 vs. Seed 12) – 1:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Game 3 (Seed 7 vs. Seed 10) – 4:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
Game 4 (Seed 6 vs. Seed 11) – 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Thursday, May 7 (Second Round Games)
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
Noon—2:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm
Media Will Call Open—TV Compound
Training Room Open—Tiger Park Clubhouse
Media Work Area Open— Tiger Park Clubhouse Deck
Tiger Park Open to Public
Media & Staff Buffet—Tent City
Bat Testing will begin at 7:30 a.m. ALL teams competing on Thursday should be at bat testing by
7:30 a.m. Testing will begin with teams playing in the first game and then follow in order of games
scheduled for that day. Testing will take place in the Event Staff Tent behind right field.
Game 5 (Seed 1 vs. winner Game 1) – 10:00 a.m. (SEC Network)
Game 6 (Seed 4 vs. winner Game 2) – 12:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Game 7 (Seed 2 vs. winner Game 3) – 3:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
Game 8 (Seed 3 vs. winner Game 4) – 5:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, May 8 (Semifinal Games)
NOON
NOON
NOON
NOON
1:00pm—3:00pm
Media Will Call Open—TV Compound
Training Room Open—Tiger Park Clubhouse
Media Work Area Open— Tiger Park Clubhouse Deck
Tiger Park Open to Public
Media & Staff Buffet—Tent City
Bat Testing will begin at 11:30 a.m. ALL teams competing on Friday should be at bat testing by
11:30 a.m. Testing will begin with teams playing in the first game and then follow with teams playing
in the second game. Testing will take place in the Event Staff Tent behind right field.
Game 9 – 2:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
Game 10 – 4:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
Saturday, May 9 (Championship Game)
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:00 pm
6:00-8:00pm
Media Will Call Open—TV Compound
Training Room Open—Tiger Park Clubhouse
Media Work Area Open— Tiger Park Clubhouse Deck
Tiger Park Open to Public
Media & Staff Buffet—Tent City
Bat Testing for teams competing in the Championship Game starts at 4:30 p.m. Testing will take
place in the Event Staff Tent behind right field.
Game 11 – Championship Game – 7:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
Championship Awards Ceremony Immediately following Championship Game—On Field
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ATHLETIC TRAINING

The athletic training room located inside Tiger Park will be available for your team's use 2 hours
prior to the first game each day and will close approximately 1 hour following the last game of
the day. Access to one of our larger athletic training facilities will also be available upon
request.
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The following items and services will be made available:
Certified Athletic Trainer on site
Physician on call for event
Access to modalities
Emergency Action Plan
Emergency Equipment
-AED
-Spineboard
-Vacuum Splint Bag (includes SAM splints, ACE wraps)
-Crutches

The following items will be supplied on game day:
2- 10 Gallons of water with cups
1- 5 Gallon of Water in Bull Pen with cups
3 Towels
Injury Ice with ice bags and flexiwrap
Biohazard Disposal Bin
Blood Borne Pathogens/ First Aid Kit
1 Small (4 pack) Hydrocollator with Covers

If there are any additional items that you may need, please contact Pamela Workman,
Associate Athletic Trainer, Office (225) 578 - 2491, Cell: (225)436-4625,
pworkman@lsu.edu prior to your arrival.
AWARDS

The SEC regular season championship trophy will be presented to the designated team prior to
its first game of the tournament. An SEC Championship trophy will also be presented to the SEC
Tournament Champion immediately following the championship game.

All-Tournament Team—After each semifinal game, the losing coach will submit two individual
players from their team for selection on the All-tournament Team. Three players will be
submitted from the losing team in the championship game and four players will be submitted by
the winning team in the championship game for a total of 11 players.

Tournament MVP—The Tournament MVP will be chosen by the championship winning coach.
BALLS

The Worth NCAA Championship softball will be the official game ball for the SEC Softball
Tournament. Teams will have the option of practicing with the Worth ball, but should not use
them during hitting practice. Teams will be asked to “scuff” game balls during team practice.
Game balls will be available to teams 2.5 hours prior to each game. All scuffed balls should be
returned to the field crew prior to the start of the game. One new game ball will be given to
each team prior to the start of every game.
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The game ball should be returned to the umpire prior to the game.
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BARREL COMPRESSION TESTING

The SEC Tournament will be governed by the annually approved Barrel Compression Testing
Protocol below.
LOCATION AND TIME OF TESTING
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Testing will be conducted in the Event Staff Tent behind right field
Both coaches (or appointed designee(s)) will bring all bats to the testing location.
Refer to the Schedule of Events for testing times.
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Each bat will be tested until it receives two pass results or two fail results whichever comes first.
Bats passing both tests will receive a tamper-proof sticker to be placed on the taper of the bat so
that it is easily visible.

A bat that fails the BCT testing will be deemed illegal and remain in the immediate possession of
the SEC Representative until the end of the championship.
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If a bat fails testing, the bat is dead for the championship and cannot be re-tested.
The SEC Representative will return the illegal bat to the head coach at the conclusion of their
team’s last game of the championship.

For each failed bat, the SEC Representative will complete the SEC Failed Bat Form.
TESTING PROCEDURE
PROCEDURES FOR FAILED BATS
BAT HANDLERS

Each team will be responsible for collecting its own bats. No bat handlers will be provided
during the tournament. Should you bring your own bat handler, they will need to be part of the
credentialed 30 in your dugout.
BATTING CAGES
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Located under the Clubhouse near right field.
Spikes and seeds are NOT permitted in the batting cages.
COACHES’/ADMINISTRATORS’ TELECONFERENCE

The coaches’ teleconference will be on Monday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. CST. The call-in
information is (877) 231-0239 Passcode: 665461.

The head coach and sport administrator for each team participating in the Tournament, as well
as the Umpire in Chief, Tournament Director, Host SID and Host Athletic Trainer are REQUIRED
to be on the call. There will be no coaches’ meeting at the Championship site.
CONCESSIONS
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Full service stands are located on the 1st and 3rd base sides of the concourse.
Food Trucks will be located behind centerfield.
Various satellite locations throughout the park.
No outside food or beverages are permitted in Tiger Park.
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CREDENTIALS

Official team travel party credentials will be provided as each team arrives for its scheduled
practice times. The maximum number of credentials per team will be 31: 20 student-athletes; 4
coaches; 6 other institutional staff members; and 1 administrator. Credentials must be shown
when entering Tiger Park or any restricted areas.

Head coaches of all participating teams must complete a credential list of the official
travel party to verify individuals who should receive credentials. Anyone traveling with
the team (outside of your radio broadcasters, who should apply for media credentials) over
the 31 members must purchase a ticket or be listed on the player pass list.
Teams are limited to 30 individuals in the dugout, which includes players, coaches,
managers, an athletic trainer, an SID and one bat hander, if applicable.


Credentials do not entitle the holder to an assigned seat in the stadium. Therefore, if anyone on
your pass list requires a seat, you will need to purchase or provide a ticket for him/her through
your team allotment.

Media, SID staff and team photographers/videographers will be credentialed according to SEC
policy by the Clyde Verdin, LSU Sports Information Associate Director at 225-578-8204 or
cverdin@lsu.edu.
DUGOUTS

The home team shall occupy the first base dugout, warm-up first and wear light uniforms. The
visiting team will wear a contrasting color. The higher seed in each game of the tournament will
be designated the home team.

Each team must confirm colors with Leslie Claybrook during the administrative conference call
on Monday, May 4th. Advancing teams must confirm uniform colors at least four hours prior to
the next game with Leslie Claybrook.
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Please access the field though the outfield gate in right field near the batting cage.

SEEDS are NOT permitted in the dugouts or bullpens.
There is also an access point into the bleachers from the dugout which will be secured by LSU
Event Staff.
HOSPITALITY
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Media, working personnel and umpires may visit the hospitality tent, located behind right field.
A credential is required for access to the media work areas and hospitality.
The official travel party for each team will be provided with snacks and drinks in their
designated hospitality tent during the Tournament. A participant credential is required to access
this area.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER

MxVision WeatherSentry will be used for up to the minute weather information.
Severe Weather is Detected Within 30 Miles:
 Once lightning has entered within a 30 mile radius of Tiger Park, the Tournament Director will
notify the SEC Representative and umpires that LSU is tracking severe weather in the area.
Lightning is Detected Within 12 Miles:
 At the next stoppage of play the Tournament Director will notify the SEC Representative and
umpires that lightning has struck within 12 miles and that a delay in play due to weather is
possible.

A PA Announcement will also be made asking patrons to seek shelter.
Lightning is Detected Within 8 Miles:
 The game manager will immediately notify the umpires that lightning has struck within 8 miles
of Tiger Park and that play must be stopped.

Fans will be asked to seek shelter in the covered seating area or concourse.
Shelter Location for Teams:
 Teams will be asked to remain in their dugouts or relocated depending on the severity of the
storm.
Continuing Play:
 Play will continue once it has been confirmed that no lightning strikes have occurred within an 8
mile radius for 30 minutes. If lightning strikes within the 8 mile radius the 30 minute count down
will begin again. There will be a mutually agreed upon warm-up period following this decision
to allow players to prepare themselves for competition. A warm-up period may be granted
following this 30 minute suspension. Head coaches, umpires and the SEC staff will determine a
reasonable amount of time to warm-up but this time will not exceed 10 minutes.
INSTITUTIONAL FIGHT SONGS, WARM-UP & WALK-OUT MUSIC

Send all of your players’ walk-out songs either via email, drop box, CD, flash drive, or any other
media to Kyle Huber, Assistant Director of Marketing at khuber4@tigers.lsu.edu by
Monday, April 20. Please also to make sure to include a list of the players and their walk-out
song. We also ask that the music already be clipped and queued to the correct points of the
songs they want played. Please also make sure that the songs are clean in nature and do not
include any vulgar or suggestive language.
INTRODUCTIONS

During the first game played by each team on the first day of play and on championship day,
each team will be introduced and asked to line up along their respective foul lines facing the
outfield.

Each team’s media relations director must confirm with the public address announcer the roster,
numbers and pronunciations at least 20 minutes prior to each game of the tournament. For all
team introductions, the visiting team will be announced first, followed by the home team.

For the formal introductions on Wednesday and Thursday, the non-starters will be announced
first, followed by the starting lineup, the head coach, the assistant coaches, managers and
athletic trainers.

Following the first game played by each respective team, only starting lineups and head
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LAUNDRY

Contact Spencer Farley at 225-326-7871 at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to request
laundry service.


Cost is $75/set and $25/set of bags.
Please be prepared to include washing instructions.
LENGTH OF GAME

All games shall be seven innings, unless a team holds at least an eight-run lead after five innings
of play, at which time the game shall be declared complete. If play has been stopped before a
seven-inning game has been completed, it shall be resumed at the point of interruption, with the
exception of the eight-run rule. If the eight-run rule does not apply, at least five innings must be
played in order for the game to be considered regulation or complete.
LOCKER ROOMS

Locker rooms and shower facilities will be available at the LSU Soccer Complex behind center
field
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Towels will be provided.
Please indicate on your travel information form if you need separate locker rooms for coaches
and staff.
MEDIA/SPORTS INFORMATION
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Each participating institution’s media relations director is asked to email the following materials
to Clyde Verdin, LSU Sports Information Associate Director at cverdin@lsu.edu after the
completion of their final regular-season game.
1. Word and TAS rosters
2. Automated Scorebook-generated PDF files of results and stats (overall and SEC only)
3. CAP statistics file from Automated Scorebook
4. XML stat file from Automated Scorebook
NCAA score sheets will be provided for each team following the conclusion of each game.
Live internet scoring is available through the SEC Digital Network website at
www.secdigitalnetwork.com and www.LSUsports.net. All games will also be streamed through
the WatchESPN app or at www.watchespn.com.
Credentials—Media credentials shall be assigned in accordance with the following priorities: 1)
campus media certified by the director of athletics and/or sports information director of each
participating and host institution; 2) certified media from the immediate locale of the
championship or the immediate locale of the competing teams; and 3) other certified media.
Please contact Clyde Verdin, LSU Sports Information Associate Director at 225-578-8204 or
cverdin@lsu.edu with all requests for media credentials.
Media Parking—Located in the Media/Staff Lot behind the TV Compound. Please request
permits with your credential request. Refer to the maps on pages 22-23.
Media Will Call—Located at the NW Corner of the TV Compound.
Photography Area Policies—The designated photographer’s area on field level is at the end of
each dugout, behind the sideline fencing or under the center field TV platform. Photographers
or cameramen will not be permitted in seating areas, on top of either dugout, on the centerfield
platform, or in team dugouts, hitting cages, bullpens or locker rooms.
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
Post-competition Interviews—Immediately after a 10-minute cooling-off period, any coach
and student-athletes requested by the media will be available for interviews in the interview
tent behind right field.

Radio—Broadcast Booths in the Press Box behind home plate will be available. Team logos will
be printed by the door to designate which booth to use. Each booth has a seating capacity of
three.
Seating—Assigned Media Seating will be located on the LSU Clubhouse Deck. You must show a
media credential to access this area. Wireless internet and electricity will be available.

MERCHANDISE & PROGRAMS

The LSU SportShop will be open on the concourse behind home plate and behind centerfield to
sell all SEC Tournament Merchandise and Programs.
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Each team will receive 3 complimentary programs which will be distributed at each team’s
scheduled practice time. Program shells and flip cards will be available to the fans at the main
entrance of the stadium while supplies last.
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Souvenir cups will be available at the 1st and 3rd base concession stands.
Participant t-shirts, provided by the SEC, will be distributed to each team at their scheduled
practice times. T-shirt quantities/allotments are per the SEC distribution numbers in the OnCampus Championship Hosting Manual.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
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The national anthem will be played prior to the start of each session of the Tournament.
PARKING & TAILGATING
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Refer to the maps on pages 22-23 for all parking areas.
Team Vehicles—Team busses are asked to drop off at the SW corner of the LSU Clubhouse. Bus
parking will be located in Lot 407. Each team will also receive 3 permits for cars or vans to park
in the Staff Parking Area behind the TV Compound.
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Media—Parking for members of the Media will be located in the Levee Lot behind the TV
Compound.
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Motor Homes will be directed to park in Lot 406 near the LSU Soccer Complex.
 Motor home spaces may only be used for motor homes. Spaces may not be used for
automobiles, trailers, tents, port-o-lets, etc.
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All motor homes require exhaust extensions that reach the top of the motor home. For the
safety of everyone, motor homes without an extension should not operate a generator. This
also applies to generators used by fifth-wheelers.
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Spectators—Parking will be located in all lots surrounding Tiger Park free of charge.
Handicap Parking—A limited number of free first-come first-serve handicap parking is
available in Lot 406 near the Main Entrance to Tiger Park.
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Tailgating Policies
 LSU discourages the use of tents larger than 10’ by 10’. Tents may not be staked
into the ground.
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Tailgating is not permitted in travel lanes. No tents or other items may be placed in travel
lanes.
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PRACTICE
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Scheduled practice times are listed in the Schedule of Events on pgs. 5-6.
Additional practice times at the University Recreation Fields located behind Tiger Park will be
scheduled on the Monday, May 4 Coaches Conference Call.
PRE-GAME PROTOCOL
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Timing sheets will be placed in each dugout, locker room and press box area prior to the first
game of each day.
RESTROOMS
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Public Restrooms are located on the concourse inside Tiger Park and outside at the LSU Soccer
Complex
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Team Restrooms are located in both dugouts and at the LSU Soccer Complex.
SCOUTING SEATS
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2 seats per team will be reserved behind home plate for scouting purposes.
SQUAD SIZE
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An institution may travel all eligible student-athletes to the Tournament; however, only 20 student
-athletes may participate and must be designated prior to the Tournament commencing.
Changes are not permitted during the Tournament once the 20 student-athletes have been
designated.
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Non-participating student-athletes are not permitted to access the competition area immediately
prior to and during their team’s Championship contest.
STADIUM POLICIES
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Alcohol—The possession or consumption of alcohol in Tiger Park is expressly prohibited by
University policy. Stadium personnel and law enforcement officials will enforce this policy.
Artificial Noisemakers—Southeastern Conference rules do not permit artificial noise-makers
to be brought into or used in the stadium. Anyone found violating this policy is subject to
ejection.
Banners and Signs—May not be hung in Tiger Park except as approved by the SEC. Approved
banners and signs must be removed after each game. Poles are not permitted in Tiger Park.
Cameras—Flash photography is not permitted in Tiger Park. All photos taken in Tiger Park must
be for editorial or personal use only and cannot be used for commercial purposes. Video
cameras are not permitted in Tiger Park except for the working news media.
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Lost & Found—Items found during the game will be held in the Press Box until the game
concludes then turned over to LSU Police. Items found during clean-up will be turned over to
LSU Police at the Public Safety Building on South Stadium Drive. Call (225) 578-3231 to ask if
your item has been turned in.
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Pets—are not permitted in Tiger Park with the exception of documented service animals.
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Umbrellas—Only permitted on the top row of stadium sections and may not impede the
sightlines of any fans.
Tobacco Free Policy—Smoking and the use of all tobacco products on the LSU Campus is
prohibited. This prohibition applies to all individuals while on the LSU Campus, including faculty,
staff, students, administrators, contractors, and visitors.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE PARTICIPATION GIFTS
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Student-athletes participating in an SEC championship will receive a gift commemorating his/
her participation in the event. Coaches will be responsible for signing the eligibility list at the
site of the championship verifying the names of student athletes listed are those that are in fact
traveling to the championship.
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The 2014 - 2015 SEC gift program will be managed via an online website through Goldner
Associates that will ensure accurate distribution of the gifts. Any questions regarding student
athlete gifts can be directed to Alli Jacobs at the SEC office (ajacobs@sec.org).
TICKET INFORMATION
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Gates will open 2 hours prior to the start of the first game each day and remain open through the
3rd inning of the last game of the day. The facility will be CLEARED between games 2 and 3
on Wednesday and Thursday.
Player-Guest Pass List—Only members of the official travel party (maximum 31) receive
credentials and are admitted free of charge. Any remaining individuals associated with the team
must purchase a ticket. 75 seats have been held back for each team and will be allocated behind
each team’s assigned dugout during their games only. Wristbands will be distributed to access
these seats. Teams should provide its pass list to Julie Cribbs, Tournament Director upon
arrival for the first scheduled practice time. If your team will not be providing a representative to
oversee its player guest list during the tournament, then please email your pass list for the entire
tournament to Alicia English, Assistant Ticket Manager (aenglish@lsu.edu) by Tuesday,
May 5 at 5pm. Individuals using player-guest complementary tickets should be instructed to
pick up their tickets at the Player Pass Tent located behind centerfield. All guests will be
required to show photo identification to pick up tickets. Changes to the list will not be permitted
once the gates open.
Will Call—Located at the Tiger Park Ticket Office near left field and will open 2 hours prior to
the start of the first game each day and close after the 3rd inning of the last game of the day.
Only the person whose name is on the ticket order may pick up the tickets. A photo ID is
required for all will-call orders.
Groups—Please contact Kyle Huber, Assistant Marketing Director at 225-578-3917.
Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket to enter Tiger Park during the SEC Championship.
Handicap accessible tickets are limited, so please contact the LSU Ticket Office as soon as
possible if you have a need for them.
Tickets can be purchased at Tiger Park on game day or by contacting the LSU Ticket Office at
225-578-2184 Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or online at www.LSUtix.net
There is a no re-entry policy during each session of
the tournament.
All-Session Tickets
Reserved Chairback – $60
Reserved Bleachers—$40
General Admission (SRO) – $25 Adults $20 Youth
Single Session Tickets
Reserved Chairback – $15
Reserved Bleachers—$10
General Admission (SRO) – $7 Adults $5 Youth & Groups
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VIDEOTAPING
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An institution may only videotape its own contests from the centerfield camera location.
Cameras may not be manned during play.
No electronic equipment is permitted inside the dugout.
Teams must provide their own video equipment and extension cords.
Teams may request a DVD from television for all games of the tournament.
BATON ROUGE AREA INFORMATION
LOCAL HOSPITALS
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
8585 Picardy Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Main Number........................................................................225-763-4000
Emergency Room.................................................................225-763-4400
Lake After Hours
Corner of Highland Rd. and Lee Dr.
123 Lee Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA
Main Number........................................................................225-302-5757
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Main Number.........................................................................225-765-6565
Emergency Room..................................................................225-765-8826
LSU Student Health Center Pharmacy
Infirmary Road
Main Number........................................................................225-578-6271
Pharmacist: Michele Naul
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
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TRANSPORTATION
CHARTER BUSES
BATON ROUGE AIRPORT
CAR RENTALS
Tiger Airport Shuttle: 225-333-8167
www.tigerairportshuttle.com
Airport Shuttle -225-933-7107
Airport Information -225-355-0333
Avis -800-831-2847
Budget -800-527-0700
Enterprise -800-Rent A Car
Hertz -800-654-3131
National -800-227-7368
American Eagle -800-223-5436
Northwest -800-441-1818
Delta -800-325-1999
Continental -800-784-4444
Calco -800-356-6831
Dixieland -225-273-9119
Hotard -225-273-0081
AIRLINES
ENTERTAINMENT
Cinemark
10000 Perkins Rowe
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone number (225) 761-7844
AMC Mall of Louisiana 15
9168 Mall of Louisiana Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
Phone number (225) 769-5176
AMC Baton Rouge 16
16040 Hatteras Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone number (225) 753-2710
RESTAURANTS
Acme Oyster House
3535 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-906-2372
http://www.acmeoyster.com/
Mike Anderson’s Seafood
1031 W Lee Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 766-3728
Breck’s Bistro & Pasta Bar
3930 Burbank Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 389-6597
http://brecksbistro.com/
Ninfas Mexican Restaurant
4738 Constitution Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-0377
http://
www.ninfaslouisiana.com/
Chimes Restaurant
3357 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-1754
http://www.thechimes.com/
Parrain’s Seafood
3225 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 381-9922
http://parrains.com/
Mellow Mushroom
4250 Burbank Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 490-6355
http://mellowmushroom.com/
store/baton-rouge
TJ Ribs
2324 Arcadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-383-7427
http://tjribs.com/
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
7275 Corporate Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-925-9999
https://www.carrabbas.com/
Rotolos Pizzeria
4343 Nicholson Drive
225-761-1999
www.rotolos.com/
Reginelli’s Pizza
124 West Chimes Street
225-339-1771
www.reginellis.com
Walk-Ons
3838 Burbank Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 757-8010
http://walk-ons.com/
Outback Steakhouse
2415 South Acadian Thruway
225-927-9488
http://www.outback.com/
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DIRECTIONS TO AND FROM TIGER PARK
Please see the following page for directional map of Baton Rouge
Coming from the East on Interstate 10:
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Take I-10 to College Dr. (Exit 158).
Take a left onto College Dr. and proceed straight ahead.
Proceed straight through intersection with Perkins Rd. (notice College Dr. becomes Lee Dr.)
Proceed straight through intersections with Highland Rd., and Burbank Dr.
Continue straight on Lee Dr. until reaching Nicholson Dr. (LA Hwy. 30). Turn right at intersection
with Nicholson Dr.
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Proceed straight on Nicholson Dr. until reaching Skip Bertman Dr. Turn left onto Skip Bertman
Dr.
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Proceed 0.2 miles past the railroad tracks and the Charles McClendon Football Practice Facility.
Turn left into the gravel drive just past LSU Tiger Park.
Coming from the West on Interstate 10:
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Take I-10 to Nicholson Dr./Highland Rd. (Exit 155A).
Keep right and turn onto Terrace Street.
Turn left onto Nicholson Dr. and proceed forward until reaching Skip Bertman Dr.
Turn right onto Skip Bertman Dr.
Proceed 0.2 miles past the railroad tracks and the Charles McClendon Football Practice Facility.
Turn left into the gravel drive just past LSU Tiger Park.
Coming from LSU Tiger Park to Interstate 10 East:
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From Skip Bertman Dr. take a right onto Nicholson Dr.
Proceed on Nicholson until reaching Lee Dr.
Turn left onto Lee Dr.
Proceed on Lee Dr. (notice Lee Dr. becomes College Dr.)
Proceed on College Dr. until reaching Interstate 10.
Turn right to merge onto Interstate 10 towards New Orleans.
Coming from LSU Tiger Park to Interstate 10 West:
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From Skip Bertman Dr. take a left onto Nicholson Dr.
Proceed on Nicholson Dr. until reaching Interstate 10
Turn right to merge onto Interstate 10 West toward Lafayette / Port Allen
Coming from LSU Tiger Park to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport:
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From Skip Bertman Dr. take a left onto Nicholson Dr.
Proceed on Nicholson Dr. until reaching Government St. Take a right onto Government St.
Proceed on Government St. until reaching I-110. Turn left onto I-110 towards N. Baton Rouge
Take I-110 to Exit 6 for LA 408W toward Metro Airport / Southern University.
Turn right at Veterans Memorial Blvd. Turn right at Captain Ryan Dr. (signs for Rental Car
Return / Terminal Bldg. / Terminal Parking).
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TIGER
PARK
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
Alligator Bayou Swamp Tours
Only 15 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge! Offers eco-swamp tours of Alligator Bayou and Bluff Swamp. The vessel is barge-style with comfortable seating and is covered
for guest convenience. Much of the tour will be through Cypress Flats, a hauntingly
beautiful lake of old-growth cypress trees. Typical wildlife includes gators (of course),
birds, turtles, nutria and other animal species. Tours are fully guided, and the guide
uses a microphone so all can hear. Soft drinks and water are available on board. The
tour's duration is approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours.
35019 Alligator Bayou Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
Phone: 225-677-8297
Fax: 225-673-4787
E-Mail: info@alligatorbayou.com
Web: www.alligatorbayou.com
Baton Rouge Zoo
The #1 year-round family attraction in Baton Rouge. Over 1,800 animals await you in the
beautifully landscaped Zoo. See alligators, elephants, giraffes, flamingos and white
tigers. Plus: The Otter Pond, L'aquarium de Louisiane, colorful Parrot Paradise, New
Safari Playground, KidsZoo, ride on the Cypress Bayou Railroad or White Tiger Tram,
Safari Post gift shop and Flamingo Café. Sidewalk tram and train rides available.
3601 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Phone: 225-775-3877
Fax: 225-775-3931
E-Mail: info@brzoo.org
Celebration Station
Food services and picnic areas. Family entertainment center with 54-hole adventure
golf, two go-kart tracks, nine batting cages, Daniel's Dixie Playland (5 rides) for ages 2 12. Has over 70 midway games.
10111 Gwenadele Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225-924-7888
Fax: 225-928-1952
Houmas House Plantation & Gardens
Begun in 1775 and completed in 1828, Houmas House has recently been renovated and
now boasts a fabulous antique and art collection. Guests step back in time and enjoy the
pleasures of plantation life when John Burnside's home was known as The Sugar Palace.
They offer a gift shop, café, elegant fine dining restaurant, meeting rooms and will soon
be opening a 100 room inn. Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte was filmed here.
40136 Highway 942 Burnside
Darrow, LA 70725
Phone: 225-473-7841
Fax: 225-473-7891
E-Mail: info@houmashouse.com
LSU Tiger Habitat
The environment created for Mike is 15,000 square feet in size with lush plantings, a
large Live Oak tree, a beautiful waterfall and a stream evolving from a rocky backdrop
overflowing with plants and trees. The habitat has, as a backdrop, an Italianate tower, a
campanile, that creates a visual bridge to the Italianate architectural vernacular that is
the underpinning of the image of the entire beautiful LSU campus.
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TICKET REQUEST FORM
Teams should provide its pass list to Julie Cribbs, Tournament Director upon arrival for the first
scheduled practice time. If your team will not be providing a representative to oversee its player
guest list during the tournament, then please email your pass list for the entire tournament to Alicia
English, Assistant Ticket Manager (aenglish@lsu.edu) by Tuesday, May 5 at 5pm.
*If additional space is required, please make copies of this form*
**Please make a copy for EACH day you are playing**
Athlete:
Name
Relation
ID
Signature
Relation
ID
Signature
Relation
ID
Signature
Relation
ID
Signature
Athlete:
Name
Athlete:
Name
Athlete:
Name
2015 SEC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT—Hosted by LSU, Baton Rouge, LA pg. 27
TRAVEL PARTY ROSTER
Please return c/o Julie Cribbs
jcribbs@lsu.edu or FAX: 225-578-4799
by Monday, May 4, 2015—5:00pm CST
Institution: _________________________________________
Reserved Parking Permit Request
(up to 3 per team for staff or administrators not traveling with the team bus)
Name of Recipient: _____________________________
Title: ________________________________
Name of Recipient: _____________________________
Title: ________________________________
Name of Recipient: _____________________________
Title: ________________________________
Coaches (4 Maximum)
Student-Athletes (20 Maximum)
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Wildcards (6 Maximum)
Please clearly identify the role of each individual
listed.
NAME
TITLE/ROLE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
14.
15.
16.
Administrator (1 Maximum)
1.
17.
18.
19.
20.
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TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION
Please return c/o Julie Cribbs
jcribbs@lsu.edu or FAX: 225-578-4799
by Monday, May 4, 2015—5:00pm CST
Institution:_________________________________
Team Contact :
Travel Restrictions/Drop Dead Time (if needed)
Name:
Title:
E-Mail:
Shower or Locker Room Needs:
Cell Phone:
____________________________________________
Confirmed Practice Times:
Day Prior:
Official Travel Party
(Excluding student-athletes)
Game Day:
Head Coach:
Transportation and Accommodations:
Mode of Transportation to Baton Rouge:
___
Team Hotel:
Phone number:
Arrival Time to Tiger Park on PRACTICE Day:
____________________________________________
Arrival Time to Tiger Park on GAME Day:
____________________________________________
Number of vehicles at Tiger Park:
Cars:
Cell Phone: ___________________________
E-Mail:
Assistant Coach:
Cell Phone:
E-Mail:
Athletic Trainer:
Cell Phone:
SID:
Cell Phone:
Administrator:
Cell Phone:
Manager:
Vans:
Other:
Buses:
Bus Company:
IF FLYING HOME:
Airport:
Flight Departure Time:
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