2009
9 Year Old
North Carolina State
Little League
Championship
Tournament
Wesley Chapel – Weddington
Athletic Association
Weddington, North Carolina
July 11th – July 18th
WCWAA is proud to welcome your team to the 1st 9 Year Old
North Carolina State Little League Championship Tournament
at Weddington Optimist Park. Inside this packet you’ll find
useful information to help make your stay more memorable.
There are contact numbers for the tournament director,
directions to our fields, a list of hotels that are near our
facility and a few suggestions on where to spend your free
time. We hope you have a wonderful time in the exciting and
inviting Queen City and the beautiful expanse of Union
County. If you need anything else, please let us know.
Good Luck to all teams!
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Hello everyone,
My name is Lynn Amos and I am the Little League Commissioner for WCWAA (Wesley Chapel Weddington
Athletic Association) and am honored to welcome you to the 2009 North Carolina Little League 9 Year Old
State Championship being held in Weddington, North Carolina. We are so excited to have the opportunity to
host the first ever 9 year old tournament at our facility and look forward to your team joining us.
We have many dedicated volunteers who have worked very hard to help get our park in “top notch” condition.
I think you will observe that, first hand, in our newest lower complex which your game will be played. We’re
very proud of what we have accomplished and hope you will leave knowing that you have added another
chapter in our history as being one of the first time participants of the 9 year old North Carolina State
Championship held at WCWAA.
Due to our size and sheer numbers of members, 1000 plus in baseball this Spring alone, our website at
wcwaa.org has become a vital tool for communication throughout our regular season by posting scores,
schedule changes, announcements, etc. I would encourage you to take a moment to browse our website as
this will be our means of communicating with those of you with access to a computer on weather delays,
brackets, etc as it relates to this STATE tournament.
If there is anything we can do to make you visit more pleasant, please do not hesitate to contact us. I want to
once again welcome you to our “park” and “our community”.
Sincerely,
Lynn Amos
lynnamos@polypore.net
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Please contact the Tournament Director when you receive this package so that we know
you are coming. (Ed Godfrey edgodfrey@yahoo.com )
Please email your rosters (player’s complete name/number and coaches names) ASAP to:
Edgodfrey@yahoo.com . In subject line please place “State Tournament Roster.”
DIRECTIONS TO OUR PARK:
Take I-85 South to I-485 West (the outer belt loop)
Take Exit 57 Weddington Providence Rd. Go south on Providence Rd. for 2.5-3 miles.
Turn left onto Weddington Rd. (Highway 84)
Go 3.4 miles to WCWAA, located on the left.
Field 5 where all games will be played, is located in the complex on the left, behind soccer
fields.
CONTACT NUMBERS:
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR DISTRICT 3
Bob Parnell
Cell 704-724-0011
Home 704-523-2066
Work 704-949-1293
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Ed Godfrey
Cell 704-589-7730
Home 704-843-1669
Work 704-972-3467
WCWAA Website – www.wcwaa.org
WESLEY CHAPEL WEDDINGTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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A LOOK AT US…..
WCWAA (Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Association) is a blend of several area
communities including not only Weddington but Marvin and Wesley Chapel. Our
association is fortunate to be a part of one of the fastest, growing counties in North
Carolina. Established in 1842, Union County provides a unique blend of rural and
metropolitan lifestyles with its convenience to Charlotte. Situated in the south central
piedmont area of North Carolina the population is estimated at 155,000 with
approximately 643 square miles of land.
Sports, and in particular baseball, have been around the towns of Wesley Chapel,
Marvin and Weddington for many years. In the early 1960’s, local sports were
organized by the area Men’s club of Weddington United Methodist Church. Then in
the fall of 1980 a group of local men formed a new civic club, The Weddington Optimist
Club. This club was organized for civic and sports activities. The first area baseball was
played in a Union County league that included the area communities of Waxhaw and
Prospect.
Then in February of 1983, the sports oriented members of the Optimist Club formed a
new organization called the Wesley Chapel-Weddington Athletic Association dedicated
exclusively to youth sports. That first year there were approximately five baseball
teams from Tee Ball to 12 year olds sanctioned by Dixie Youth Baseball.
In 1987, 16 acres was purchased at our current site on Highway 84 halfway between
Weddington and Wesley Chapel. Although WCWAA had grown it was not sufficiently
organized to make such a purchase so the Weddington Optimist Club stepped back into
the picture. With the help of ten optimist members the land was purchased and
Weddington Optimist Park was a reality.
Construction then started in Nov. 1988 on a Tee-ball, Coach Pitch and Majors field.
Weddington Optimist Park had its first Opening Day ceremony on April 24, 1990. The
spring of 1990 WCWAA switched from Dixie Youth and became affiliated with Little
League Baseball.
In 1994 the Optimist Club purchased 3 ½ acres from the Church next door, which gave
us room to build the Minors and Softball fields. The park spanned 19 ½ acres.
But again WCWAA was facing rapid growth. The influx of new families to the western
part of Union County resulted in an increased need for more sports facilities and
another land search was undertaken. After looking at several area properties, the 34
acre parcel next to the park was purchased from a local developer in September 2001.
The park is now 53 acres.
Since 2001, our park and particularly our baseball facilities have gone through
tremendous change. Through the work of many volunteers and various fund raising
events we were able to begin construction on a new baseball complex on the lower
portion of Optimist Park. The fields being used for our State Tournament were
officially opened in 2006. Our recently completed spring season had a total of 94
teams and over 1100 players in our Tee Ball, Machine Pitch, Coach Pitch, Minors,
Majors and Challenger divisions.
We’re very proud of what has been accomplished and hope you will leave us knowing
that you too will add another chapter in our history as being a 1st time participant of our
hosting the first ever 9 year old North Carolina State Championship.
Welcome to the Queen City!
Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city, is located in
Mecklenburg County and has a metro population over 2 million people. The 20th largest
city in the United States, Charlotte is one of the fastest growing areas in the country with an
average of 20,000 newcomers each year. A refreshing mix of history and modern
development, the city is growing in multi-culturalism. Charlotte is also the nation’s second
largest banking center and the headquarters for several Fortune 500 companies.
The Charlotte metro area lays claim to six counties in North and South Carolina. The main
interstates through Charlotte are I-77, I-85, I-277and the I-485 outer belt. If possible,
avoid all of these roads during rush hour as many people commute in-town from the
various suburbs. Please be wary of the roads in Charlotte, many have multiple names and
others will change names at an intersection.
The first verified gold find in the United States occurred in Charlotte around 1799. Reed’s
Goldmine, the nation’s first goldmine, operated here until 1912.
Charlotte played a critical role during the Revolutionary War as an encampment site for both
the American and British main armies. During a series of skirmishes between British troops
and feisty Charlotteans the village earned the lasting nickname "Hornets Nest" from a
frustrated Lord General Charles Cornwallis. Many Charlotte landmarks still reflect this
commitment to independence: Freedom Park, Freedom Drive, Independence Boulevard,
Independence Park, Independence High School, etc.
A branch of the US mint was established here in 1837, but now stands as an intriguing
museum of fine art, craft, and design.
Charlotte is home to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, and the AAA affiliate of
the MLB’s Chicago White Sox, the Charlotte Knights. Charlotte also lays claim to the Lowe’s
Motor Speedway, home of the Nextel All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600.
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We ask that all participants; coaches, fans, and parents adhere to all the rules of WCWAA and Little League
and help make Weddington Optimist Park an enjoyable and safe place for children to play.
 Please use the trash cans provided. We ask that all teams clean out their dugout and bleachers after each
game.
 WCWAA is a smoke-free and tobacco-free facility. That means no tobacco products of any kind!
Please advise your parents and fans. We want everyone’s baseball experience to be a pleasant one.
Help protect the children.
 No alcohol or drugs.
 No pets are allowed at the park.
 Park Speed limit is 5 mph.
 The managers are free to use the designated parking spots in front of Fields 5 and 6 during all
tournament games. One Manger’s Parking Pass will be included with your packet please be sure to post
on your dashboard.
 We ask that parents and fans encourage both teams and refrain from abusive language or taunts towards
the players or umpires.
 Only tournament officials, coaches, umpires, and WCWAA personnel are allowed in the press boxes.
 Bleacher seating is available on both sides of field. There is also adequate room for lawn chairs.
 WCWAA has three batting cages for use prior to the game. We ask that the visitor’s use the cage 1 hour
and thirty minutes before game time. The home team may use the cage 1 hour before game.
 WCWAA has two pitching cages available. These need to be entered from inside the fields.
 Only one cooler per team allowed inside the park.
 A full concession stand will be available throughout the tournament. It stocks Pepsi products, Gatorade,
hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, deli sandwiches, pizza, wings, chips, peanuts, candy and lots
more. Souvenir shirts will also be available. Water Coolers & cups will be provided in the dugouts for
all teams.
 The bathroom facilities in the park are portable. Please note that the nearest public restroom is a short
drive west on highway 84 at the Harris Teeter in The Village Commons Shopping Center.
 All Foul balls are to be returned to umpires.
 There will be no emergency medical personnel on site. We will maintain a first aid kit with bandages
and ice packs in the press boxes.
 If your team needs to use our facilities for practice, please contact our tournament director. Times are
limited due to field maintenance and the number of teams that are participating in the tournament, but
arrangements may be made to accommodate your needs.
 WCWAA is a privately funded association. We receive no monies from any local, state or federal
government. All of the workers at the park are volunteers.
LITTLE LEAGUE INFORMATION
There is a mandatory Team Managers meeting Saturday, July 11th at 11:00am under the tent near Field 5. In
addition the Tournament Director will meet with both managers one hour before each game.
Only two coaches/managers will be allowed in the dugout if there are 12 or fewer players. If there are 13 or
more, three coaches/managers will be allowed in the dugout. This includes all team manager and assistant(s).
All Equipment will be checked. Make sure cracked batting helmets are replaced, throat guards are on catcher’s
mask, bats are in compliance with Little League Requirements, etc. See your Little League Rule Book if there
are questions.
Residence Inn-Closest to Ball Park
704-319-3900
5115 Piper Station
Charlotte, NC.
From I-485, take exit 59 (Rea Rd. South) and take a left at the light at the Exxon
Station.
Residence Inn offers the following discounts when booking 10 or more rooms:
 Suite with living area, King & pullout sofa, sleeps 4, 1 bath $109/night
 1 Bedroom w/ living area, King and pullout sofa, sleeps 4, 1 bath, $109/night
 2 Bedroom w/ living area, King, Queen, & pullout sofa, sleeps 6, 2 baths,
$129/night
Offers a complimentary hot breakfast buffet
These hotels are about twenty minutes away from the WCWAA Park.
Courtyard by Marriott, 15660 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte, NC 704-341-0041
Hampton Inn, 401 Town Centre Blvd. Pineville, 704-889-2700
Hampton Inn, 9615 Independence Blvd, Matthews, 704-841-1155
Courtyard by Marriott, 11425 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews, 704-846-4466
Sleep Inn, 9900 Matthews Park Drive, Matthews, 704-841-1660
Comfort Suites, 10415 Centrum Parkway, Pineville, 704-540-0069
Quality Suites, 9840 Pineville-Matthews Road, Pineville, 704-889-7095
Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte, 9705 Leitner Street, Pineville, 704-540-8500
Sun Suites, 8530 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews, 704-814-6000
Village Commons at Wesley Chapel
Highway 84 & Indian Trail - Waxhaw Rd.
Harris Teeter
Target
CVS
Walgreens
Mail Stop
Blockbuster
Rack Room
BB&T
Wachovia
Kami Chinese and Sushi
La Strada Pizza
Subway
Weddington Corners
Weddington Road (Highway 84) and Providence Road (Highway 16)
Harris Teeter
YMCA
Citizens South Bank
Panda Chinese
Papa’s Pizza-to-Go
Subway
Cureton Town Center
Providence Road (Highway 16) and Cuthbertson Road
Harris Teeter
CVS
Fifth Third Bank
Sun Trust Bank
Ming Fu
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Papa Johns Pizza
Quiznos
Rea Village
Providence Road (Highway 16) and Ardrey Kell Road
Harris Teeter
Carvel Ice Cream
United States Post Office
Petro Expres/Wendy’s
The Wok
Hickory Tavern
Ilios Noche
Penn Station Subs
Blakeney
Rea Road and Audrey Kell Road
Harris Teeter
Target
CVS
Marshall’s/Home Goods
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse
Old Navy
Sun Trust Bank
Wachovia
Restaurants
131 Main
Brixx Pizza
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Coldstone Creamery
Encore Bistro
Five Guys Burgers
McAlister’s Deli
McDonalds
Salad Creations
Starbucks
Zoe’s Kitchen
Stonecrest Shopping Center:
Rea Rd and I-485
Residence Inn
Harris Teeter
Target
Borders Books and Music
Learning Express
Restaurants
Anzi Pizza-n-Pasta
Boneheads
Cantina Fifteen Eleven
Chick-fil-A
City Tavern
Dean and Deluca
Firebird’s
Flying Biscuit Café
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Dish-It-Out-(make and decorate your
own art and pottery)
Regal 22 Cinemas
Jo Jo China Bistro
Kabob Grill
Marble Slab Creamery
Miro Spanish Grill
Nothing but Noodles
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Starbucks
Wendy’s
The Promenade
Providence Road (Highway 16) between I-485 & Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Lowe’s Foods
Home Depot
CVS
Stein Mart
BB&T
Pier One Imports
Staples
Restaurants
Arooji’s Wine Room
Café Carolina
Cold Stone Creamery
Macaroni Grill
On the Border
Red Bowl
Robek’s Juice
Starbucks
Sushi 101
The Q Shack
Wolfgang Puck Carolina Bistro
Providence Commons
Providence Road (Highway 16) after Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Harris Teeter
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Rite Aid
Wachovia
Showmars
Wolfman Pizza
The Arboretum
Providence Road (Highway 16) and Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Rd)
Harris Teeter
Rite Aid
Wal-Mart
Barnes & Noble
Restaurants
Akropolis Café
Avanti Italian Specialties
Ben & Jerry’s
Cajun Yard Dog
Charlotte Café
Cherry Blossom Chinese Restaurant
Gap
The Natural Marketplace
Arboretum Cinema 12
Chick-fil-A
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Coffee Works
Five Guys Burgers
Formosa Asian Cuisine
La Peep
Manhattan Bagel
McAlister’s Deli
McDonald’s
Mickey & Mooch
Noodles & Company
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Pizza Hut (take-out)
Smoothie King
Sushi-Y-Japan
Other Charlotte Area Attractions:
Amusement:
Paramount’s Carowinds offers amusement rides for all ages, Water Park, shows, and shops. The park
opens daily 10:00 AM. For prices, group discounts and more details call 704-588-2600. The park is located at
I-77 and Carowinds Blvd.
Zuma’s, located at 10404 Cadillac Street in Pineville, NC, offers batting cages, miniature golf, arcade
and go-carts. Call 704-552-7888 for more information.
Sports Connection, located at 11611 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, 28277. Sports connection offers
bowling, laser tag, arcade games and rides, jump-n-play, mini bowling, connection café and peak fitness. Call
704-583-1444 for more information.
Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center, 2330 Tipton Drive, Ste 100 Charlotte. Drive the fastest, largest,
and most challenging road course in the U.S. NC’s first and finest indoor karting facility just imported 20 new
35mph karts from Italy that will fuel your high speed, adrenaline rushing, and heart-pounding experience.
Victory Lane Karting also offers team-building activities perfect for large or small groups. Open daily but please
call for availability. Call 704-373-9740 RACE
The Charlotte Knights, the AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, play in Fort Mill, SC just a short
drive down I-77 off Gold Hill Road. Group rates are available. Call 704-36HOMER for details.
Located on Speedway Blvd and I-85, in Concord, Concord Mills Mall is North Carolina biggest tourist
attraction. Open 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily. There are over 100 stores and shops to choose from.
(Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Maxx, Bass Pro Shop, Nike, Reebok, Old Navy, Jillian’s (arcade games, pool tables
and food) and the country group Alabama Restaurant to name a few) There is also a full food court, AMC
Theaters and a NASCAR Simulator.
Lowes Motor Speedway is located in Concord, NC at the end of Speedway Blvd. It is home of the
NASCAR’s Nextel Superstar Race and Coco-Cola World 600 in May. Call 704-455-9017 for tour information.
Also, most of NASCAR’s teams make Charlotte their home. Check with the speedway about team shop tours.
Discovery Place and Omnimax Theater and the Charlotte Nature Museum are located in uptown
Charlotte, at 301 N. Tryon Street. Hands-on science and technology museum; permanent exhibits include
Challenger Learning Center (with space station and mission control), three-story rain forest, aquarium, Touch
Pool, Life Center, Science Circus, Weather Center and the Charlotte Observer Omnimax Theatre. Admission:
$10.00 for ages 13-59; $8.00for ages 2-12 and over 59. Free for museum members and children younger than 2.
Call 704-372-6261 x352 for event services and x300 for group sales. The Omnimax Theater is currently offering
Dinosaurs Alive, Sea Monster’s-a Prehistoric Adventure, The Dark Night and Greece-Secrets of the Past. Call
704-372-6261 x300 for show times for the theater.
Children of all ages will love The Charlotte Nature Museum. This museum provides hands-on exhibits relating
to natural history. Call 704-372-6261 x605 for details.
Skating:
Ice House Indoor Ice Skating Ring, located at 4000 Towne Centre Blvd, in Pineville. Call 704-889-9000 for
details.
Kate’s Skate Roller Skating Rink located at 14500 E. Highway 74, Indian Trail, 28079. Call 704-821-7465 for
details.
Extreme Ice Center located off 485 and Hwy 74 @ 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, 28079. Call
704-882-1830 for details
Shopping:
For all you shopping needs check out one of these malls. Carolina Place Mall at 11025 Carolina Place
Parkway in Pineville, Concord Mills Mall, I-85 and Speedway Blvd, in Concord and SouthPark Mall, 4400
Sharon Road, in Charlotte.
WCWAA in no way endorses any of these establishments listed in this packet and
receives no compensation.