USSSA Eastern National Championships: July 23-28, 2024
JULY 23-28, 2024
13U • 14U
Dear players and parents,
Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the USSSA Eastern National Championships. We appreciate you choosing to play USSSA and making Salisbury/Ocean City, Maryland, your final stop this season. We know that each of you have many choices when it comes to deciding where to participate in your post-season national tournament, so please know that you’ve paid us the ultimate compliment by choosing Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore as your destination this year.
Along with the local organizing committee, we have worked hard to ensure your stay on Delmarva is enjoyable. The tournament’s main venue, the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex, continues to undergo upgrades, and now has WiFi and two full service concession stands. All full-sized fields are outfitted with updated lighting, livestreaming capabilities and large covered dugouts. An inclusive playground was added to the park’s amenities in spring 2021. We’re sure you will find this first-class complex, along with the other quality facilities, to be an ideal setting for the tournament.
The area hotels are as excited as we are to be your home away from home during your stay, and we know you will find their accommodations to be friendly, clean and accessible.
There is much for your team to do in the area, including dining, entertainment and recreational attractions. We are pleased to provide discounted tickets to Jolly Roger and Chesapeake Ghost Tours at the Manager’s Meeting and Henry S. Parker.When planning things to do off the field, feel free to ask one of our staff for their insider knowledge.
Being here at this prestigious event is truly a testament to your talent, dedication and love for the sport. Every member of your team should be proud of themselves for the part they will play in the tournament. We can’t say whether you’ll take a trophy home this week, but we know that the memories that you will create will last a lifetime.
Best wishes for a successful tournament,
USSSA East Coast Events, Tournament Director Wicomico County, Tournament Host
Dear USSSA participants and families,
Welcome to Maryland’s Eastern Shore! The MidAtlantic Amateur Sports Alliance, a partnership between the Town of Ocean City and Worcester and Wicomico Counties, is honored to host the 2024 USSSA Eastern National Championships. We wish you the best of luck as you compete and hope your stay is enjoyable.
When off the field, we invite you to experience the Ocean City region’s many attractions. Whether you want to relax, explore the area or do some shopping, our area offers many ways to unwind. Miles of sandy beachfront provide the perfect setting to relax, whether in Ocean City or amongst the wild horses of Assateague Island. Our beaches are the cleanest, most pristine, and accessible beaches on the East Coast.
If you’re up for exploring, the region has plenty of entertainment and cultural options to enjoy. A trip to the Ocean City region wouldn’t be complete without a stroll along the boardwalk, which offers shops, dining options, games and rides.
While in Salisbury, visit the free Salisbury Zoo and step back in time at Pemberton Historical Park and other historic sites. Get in touch with the outdoors and explore other parks and waterways, or go shopping at unique stores and boutiques.
For a glimpse of small-town America, visit Main Street in Berlin and see why the town earned the title of America’s Coolest Small Town. If shopping is on your mind, Outlets Ocean City offers a variety of stores. We want you to feel right at home during your stay, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit more comfortable.
We hope you will come visit again soon!
Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance
GREENE TURTLE
JOLLY ROGER
DELMAR PIZZA BURNISH BEER COMPANY EMBERS RESTAURANT BREW RIVER
OFF-THE-FIELD FUN
OPENING CEREMONY
OPENING CEREMONY, BOARDWALK PARADE & DANCE PARTY ON THE BEACH: TUESDAY, JULY 23
THEME: ROCK THE ERAS!
USSSA invites you to kick the week off at the beach in Ocean City! Costumes and gear for the ‘Rock the Eras!’ theme is encouraged! Teams and families are invited to enjoy the Ocean City beach and boardwalk before joining us at the Caroline St. Stage (2 N Atlantic Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842).
• 3 p.m. - Family & friends viewing area opens on the beach (bring chairs or towels).
• 3:30 p.m. - Team parade staging area opens on the beach next to Ripley’s Believe It or Not (Great opportunity for pin trading!)
• 3:45-5:30 p.m. - Boardwalk Parade – Let’s Make Some Noise! Opening Ceremony and Dance Party on the Beach with DJ T-Dome to follow.
BE ON CAMERA!
If your team is planning an outing (ex: beach, amusements, crab dinner) and would like to be considered for inclusion in the tournament recap video, please email Lsoper@wicomicocounty.org with the date, time and location of your outing.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow @USSSAEastCoast on Facebook and Instagram for fun content throughout the tournament.
Keep an eye out for our SnapChat fi lter during opening ceremonies!
Weather-related announcements will be communicated through a dedicated Rainout Line. The phone number is 410-220-0050, or you can download a free iPhone and Android app.
It is imperative that your team utilizes this line.
PARK RULES
• No metal cleats are permitted on turf fields, located at Henry S. Parker fields 5-8, or on the Donnie Williams Inclusive Playground.
• No admission or parking fee is charged at park entry to players or guests, as it was included with your team gate fee.
• Regular-sized coolers are permitted.
• No alcoholic beverages.
• Teams are responsible for supplying their own beverages in the dugout. Only water is allowed in the turf field dugouts. No sunflower seeds or tobacco are permitted on turf.
• Grills and open flames are not permitted.
• Concession stands are available.
• Pop-up tents are allowed, but they may not be set up in any area that would impede tournament function. Every park has covered dugouts.
• Pets are permitted at parks. They MUST be leashed. Owners will be asked to remove any pets making a nuisance.
Of ficial tournament merchandise is available throughout the tournament at merchandise stands. Discounted area attraction tickets are availible at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex. All merchandise will be available while supplies last.
Discounted attraction options include:
Jolly Roger Day Amusements • www.jollyrogerpark.com
$25: Unlimited Amusement Rides (valid any one day) from 1-5 p.m.
Tickets valid at either Jolly Pier Amusements or 30th St. Amusements. No expiration!
Jolly Roger Night Amusements • www.jollyrogerpark.com
$28: Unlimited Amusement Rides (valid any one night) from 7-11 p.m.
Tickets valid at either Jolly Pier Amusements or 30th St. Amusements. No expiration! Jolly Roger Mini Golf • www.minigolfoc.com
$10: Unlimited Mini Golf Pass (valid any one day) from open to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., the pass will only be redeemable once. Pass valid for either course.
SpeedWorld Go-Karts • www.speedworldoc.com
$45: Two-hour ride (valid any one day).
Splash Mountain Water Park • www.splashmountainoc.com
$37 All-day pass (valid any one day) from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No expiration!
Chesapeake Ghost Walks • www.chesapeakeghosts.com
$2 off, per ticket, for a Salisbury Ghost Walk or any tour when you book directly through their website using code “USSSA”
Zayda House
Best of luck. Remember to be you and most importantly have FUN!
Nene & Grampy
Ashlee Hart
Good Luck to Ashlee and the Lady Ravens! We are so proud of you!
Mom, Dad and Jimmy
Good Luck to our #32 and the rest of the Fury girls! Blue42!
Mom, Dad, Steven, Zander & Shaylee
14U
Best Wishes for a successful tournament! GO DYNAMITE Gary and Nancy Young
Siena
Best of luck in the tournament! Play hard & have a good time!
Love, Mom & Dad
Mom and Dad
We are so proud of you and your parents! Good luck at Nationals!! GO DYNAMITE ♥ ♥ ♥
Nana and PopPop
Medford Renegades 14U
Best of Luck this week! Work together and give it your all! We want to see everyone shine out there!
The Gaysek Family
Charlie Podany
Good Luck at Nationals! We love you and are so proud of all your hard work!
Mom, Dad and Logan
Sarah (Schmoop Dog)
Good Luck! Believe in Yourself! You Can Do It! Give 100percent! Keep a Good Mindset! Smash the Ball!! We love you!!
Mom, Dad, & Kyle
Best of luck to all players!
14U-B Jersey Jaguars
Madalyn
Ryleigh
Diamond State Swoop 13U
Frozen Ropers Lady Outlaws 13U
Jersey Outlaws 14U Select Simonds
Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex | 711 W. Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
WinterPlace Park | 6737 Blue Ribbon Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
East Wicomico Little League | 31620 WinterPlace Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21804
