District Tournament Policy

[Skyhawk]

The TSSAA should step in and set standards for hosting district tournaments. I realize that there are "haves" and "have nots" in every district, but the rotation of tournaments to unsafe, and ungroomed facilities for tournament play is ridiculous. This may be difficult in some small A districts where the facilities might not be as good all the way around, but most districts have a marquee field or multiple marquee fields. The field and facilites, including unmended fences, protruding objects, poor field maintenance, unacceptable playing conditions etc. should not ever come into play in a tournament situation. In basketball, the best gym hosts the tournament year in and year out, why should this be any different for baseball. In the district, you should have a tarp, regulation bullpens and a facility that will not have the potential to effect play. I have a problem with this, because it is happening this year, specifically in several class A districts. What makes it worse is that these facilities will not make improvements prior to hosting the tournament, which should be an honor, not a headache.

[crow2006]

The TSSAA should step in and set standards for hosting district tournaments.  I realize that there are "haves" and "have nots" in every district, but the rotation of tournaments to unsafe, and ungroomed facilities for tournament play is ridiculous.  This may be difficult in some small A districts where the facilities might not be as good all the way around, but most districts have a marquee field or multiple marquee fields.  The field and facilites, including unmended fences, protruding objects, poor field maintenance, unacceptable playing conditions etc.  should not ever come into play in a tournament situation.  In basketball, the best gym hosts the tournament year in and year out, why should this be any different for baseball.  In the district, you should have a tarp, regulation bullpens and a facility that will not have the potential to effect play.  I have a problem with this, because it is happening this year, specifically in several class A districts.  What  makes it worse is that these facilities will not make improvements prior to hosting the tournament, which should be an honor, not a headache.

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Are you talking about region 13AA?

[mtnman]

That is not true for basketball. I believe they have a minimum number that the gym must seat but it rotates from one school to another. (as far as I know)

[patriot#26]

There are standards in place. If you have legit reasons against a host facility, contact the TSSAA and log your grievance. If there is anything to the claim, they will react. They have moved tournaments before, even at the last minute.

If it's a desire for caviar instead of corn bread, don't waste anybody's time.

[HTV]

That is not true for basketball.  I believe they have a minimum number that the gym must seat but it rotates from one school to another.  (as far as I know)

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Minimum gym/stadium size doesn't matter for district play. It only comes into play for regional and sectional play.

 

Each district has the ability to set the policy for hosting district play in sports other than football. In basketball, baseball, and softball, most districts alternate the tourney sites among all of the district teams. Really, that's the only equitable way to do it. If a school doesn't feel like they can host a tourney they have the ability to decline hosting duties and pass it off to the next school in the rotation.

[davidlimbaugh]

know a field that needs a little touchup?

 

Enter the Diamond in the Rough Contest

[In10city]

David,

You are HILARIOUS!! And, of course, thanks again.