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ecb7
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 Posted - 11/16/2018 : 13:24:36
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| If you haven’t heard the news Tony has taken his gigantic portfolio of youth tournaments over to Perfect Game. This is a GameChanger on so many different fronts. Since Perfect Game has now created a monopoly specially in 13U age bracket everyone better start looking for additional couple of pitchers to add to the roster. That means no more 54/80, every tournament will be 60/90 plus having the pressure of pitching restrictions and having to win your pool to advance to bracket it’s going to really make strategy and depth so much more important. Anyone have opinion of this subject?? |
Edited by - ecb7 on 11/16/2018 13:26:11 |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2018 : 14:10:06
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Good afternoon, everyone! Just to alleviate any concerns, we will be offering BOTH 54/80 and 60/90 Divisions for the 13's!
In addition, we will also be bringing over our Gold/Silver/Bronze formats that have been a great success!
We are excited the buzz is growing, and we are looking forward to continuing business as usual, while adding all of the great features, personnel, and resources that only PG is able to offer!
Take care,
PG Youth |
Edited by - PGADMIN on 11/16/2018 14:41:47 |
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KentMurphy
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Posted - 11/16/2018 : 16:48:03
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Will all the perks of PG events continue, even though the location and site directors have changed?
-DiamondKast
-Radar guns at all fields (velos recorded)
-All-tourney teams (based on stats from DiamondKast)
-MVP/MV-Pitcher awards
-Silver cups/banners awarded (vs. t-shirts and medals)
-PitchSmart guidelines followed (vs. innings pitched)
Since there are significant differences from organization to organization, and with some 'blend' of the two already acknowledged (54/80, Gold/Silver/Bronze vs. 60/90, only pool winners advance to bracket), I figured I'd ask about the other 'perks' of PG (and if all of those will be adopted, or will it be a 'blend' as well). |
Edited by - KentMurphy on 11/16/2018 17:50:12 |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2018 : 18:11:54
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This will be a blend of the best parts of our former events, along with the best that PG has to offer!
-Diamondkast at EACH field!
-Detailed player profiles including stats, velocities, mentions, etc. GREAT new features in the works and will be going live shortly!
-Championship Banners/Cups for the top brackets, more awards tbd)
-Gold/Silver/Bracket playoff system
-MVP & MV-Pitcher awards
-All Tournament Teams
-Major Division (Major and AAA+) and Minor Divisions (AAA- and AA/All Star)
We will continue to provide the attention to detail and excellent customer service we have always been known for, along with the great resources and staff that have helped make Perfect Game a leader in not only the Southeast, but Nation-Wide as well!
More details and information will be coming in the next week or two. We are completely open to suggestions and recommendations to improve on all areas of the game, so please let us know if anything comes up!
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: seyouth@perfectgame.org
CALL OR TEXT: (904) 230-3993 |
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Stink
35 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2018 : 20:49:42
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| Is PG going to continue to play at lakepoint in 2019? |
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ECB Cubs
7 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2018 : 21:07:51
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| What will be the tourney primary location? |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2018 : 22:33:58
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Originally posted by Stink
Is PG going to continue to play at lakepoint in 2019?
The only Perfect Game events to operate out of the Lakepoint Sports Complex will be the 15u, 16u, and 17u WWBA Championships In June and July. |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2018 : 22:36:08
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Originally posted by ECB Cubs
What will be the tourney primary location?
The primary complex location will be the East Cobb Complex along with the best Facilities in the Atlanta area. |
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Panther21
30 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 00:54:46
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| Who will LakePoint get to fill the void left by PG? |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 10:18:46
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Originally posted by Panther21
Who will LakePoint get to fill the void left by PG?
Not sure as of this moment. PG was just a tennant of the Lakepoint Sports Complex. I believe teams will continue to practice out of the complex, as well as high schools being able to utilize the complex. |
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Stink
35 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 11:24:25
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Lakepoint is such a great place to play. As nice as EC is I'd still rather play at lakepoint most any day. I hope some organizations fills the void and has their events here. If they do my guess is this is where the best players will play.
Thank you PGadmin for taking the time to answer questions. |
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KentMurphy
96 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 11:46:59
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Originally posted by PGADMIN
This will be a blend of the best parts of our former events, along with the best that PG has to offer!
-Diamondkast at EACH field!
-Detailed player profiles including stats, velocities, mentions, etc. GREAT new features in the works and will be going live shortly!
-Championship Banners/Cups for the top brackets, more awards tbd)
-Gold/Silver/Bracket playoff system
-MVP & MV-Pitcher awards
-All Tournament Teams
-Major Division (Major and AAA+) and Minor Divisions (AAA- and AA/All Star)
We will continue to provide the attention to detail and excellent customer service we have always been known for, along with the great resources and staff that have helped make Perfect Game a leader in not only the Southeast, but Nation-Wide as well!
More details and information will be coming in the next week or two. We are completely open to suggestions and recommendations to improve on all areas of the game, so please let us know if anything comes up!
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: seyouth@perfectgame.org
CALL OR TEXT: (904) 230-3993
Thank you for taking the time to answer my, and the other's questions. Very thorough and detailed. Tony, Telly, and crew are top-notch. A great partnership with PG, I feel.
And, the reasoning for my questions is that we have, in the past, played some PG events in surrounding states, that were PG in 'name' only. No 'perks' like you'd see/get at 'corporate' events at LP (DiamondKast, all-tourney, etc). Being able to follow along via a constantly updated website like PG's is just another 'perk'.
The only question I had, that I didn't see answered: PitchSmart guidelines? Or...? |
Edited by - KentMurphy on 11/17/2018 13:15:17 |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 15:45:22
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Not to worry! We are not a PG Affiliate.. we are a part of PG NATIONAL Headquarters, and will be running “core” events!
Pitchsmart will continue. More details on that are being ironed out as we speak.
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COMET131
17 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 16:47:57
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Originally posted by PGADMIN
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Originally posted by ECB Cubs
What will be the tourney primary location?
The primary complex location will be the East Cobb Complex along with the best Facilities in the Atlanta area.
Since PG's name on it now, does that mean there is hope for functioning scoreboards and clean bathrooms?? |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2018 : 18:29:13
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| We are working dilligently with the ECB Complex and our facility partners to make sure scoreboards and accommodations are functioning and are up to par. |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2018 : 07:24:21
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Wow Tony, congrats, this has got to be exciting for you!
My question, what about the 15u-18u events...now that PG has pulled out of Lakepoint are those events mostly Triple Crown now...or is there a new name for these events like Triple PG or something along those lines? |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2018 : 13:12:21
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
Wow Tony, congrats, this has got to be exciting for you!
My question, what about the 15u-18u events...now that PG has pulled out of Lakepoint are those events mostly Triple Crown now...or is there a new name for these events like Triple PG or something along those lines?
Triple Crown essentially is no longer, here in the state of Georgia aside from a the US Club Nationals event, as well as any other events the National Office may run down the road. All of the events that were formerly run by our franchise have been added to the PG event lineup, along with some additions. On top of that, the great events already established by PG including the Summer Showdown Protected by G-FORM, ECB Invite, WWBA Championships, Super 25 Qualifiers, etc. are remaining.
I am not able to go into major detail here, but yes, PG is no longer running events at Lakepoint aside from the 15u, 16u, and 17u WWBA National Championships in June and July. We are not aware of the future of the complex, other than that there are showcases and practice slots being utilized.
-Josh |
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COMET131
17 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2018 : 16:25:56
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Originally posted by PGADMIN
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
Wow Tony, congrats, this has got to be exciting for you!
My question, what about the 15u-18u events...now that PG has pulled out of Lakepoint are those events mostly Triple Crown now...or is there a new name for these events like Triple PG or something along those lines?
Triple Crown essentially is no longer, here in the state of Georgia aside from a the US Club Nationals event, as well as any other events the National Office may run down the road. All of the events that were formerly run by our franchise have been added to the PG event lineup, along with some additions. On top of that, the great events already established by PG including the Summer Showdown Protected by G-FORM, ECB Invite, WWBA Championships, Super 25 Qualifiers, etc. are remaining.
I am not able to go into major detail here, but yes, PG is no longer running events at Lakepoint aside from the 15u, 16u, and 17u WWBA National Championships in June and July. We are not aware of the future of the complex, other than that there are showcases and practice slots being utilized.
-Josh
If I am understanding correctly then, when you say Showcases, those will not be PG showcases at Lakepoint? So the closest option to participate in a PG Showcase will now be Florida? |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2018 : 16:52:43
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| There will still be showcases run at LP. As far as tournaments go, WWBA is the only PG tournament series taking place there. |
Edited by - PGADMIN on 11/19/2018 17:05:05 |
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morrsco
55 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2018 : 10:49:14
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| Is any real change being made to the age cutoff with this switch? The guidelines on the tournament page read "2024 year graduates or younger or born on May 1 2005 or later." The way I'm reading that statement would mean that 2023 graduates who were born in the summer of 2005 can play in 13U Perfect Game tournaments. |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2018 : 12:47:57
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Originally posted by morrsco
Is any real change being made to the age cutoff with this switch? The guidelines on the tournament page read "2024 year graduates or younger or born on May 1 2005 or later." The way I'm reading that statement would mean that 2023 graduates who were born in the summer of 2005 can play in 13U Perfect Game tournaments.
No changes have been made to the Age Cutoff from what we had in the fall. May 1st is the cutoff date, unless your player is in the appropriate grade. Additional documentation may be needed (Report Card, BC, etc.) to prove eligibility in the case of a protest.
For example: 13U Division Players who turn 14 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 7th grade. Also, any player turning 15 prior to May 1 will not be eligible. |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2018 : 11:23:56
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| goodbye gold,silver and bronze and the value that was TC baseball... |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2018 : 17:09:18
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Originally posted by whits23
goodbye gold,silver and bronze and the value that was TC baseball...
Hey Will, hope you're doing well.
Not to worry, we are bringing the Gold/Silver/Bronze format with us! |
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CaCO3Girl
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Posted - 11/26/2018 : 08:03:50
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Originally posted by PGADMIN
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Originally posted by whits23
goodbye gold,silver and bronze and the value that was TC baseball...
Hey Will, hope you're doing well.
Not to worry, we are bringing the Gold/Silver/Bronze format with us!
For what age groups? |
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PGADMIN
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2018 : 10:14:18
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All age groups will have the Gold/Silver/Bronze format for all events under the PG Youth group, including the following events:
Spring Kickoff
Slugfest
Spring Frost
North Florida Kickoff
March Mayhem
Elite Showdown
Fireball Challenge
Journey to the Stars
Back to School Brawl
PG Invitational
Easter Shootout (Same format as Sunday Series events, 2GG with 1/2 field getting 3rd game
South Atlanta Open
Showdown in Savannah
North Atlanta 1
North Atlanta 2
Southeast Memorial Day Classic
Battle at the Beach
Peach State Championships (Major)
Battle of the South Regional
Peach State Championships (Minor)
Summer Shootout
Sunshine State Championships
Summer Blowout (8-14 Minor), (15-18 OPEN)
Firecracker Finale
The remaining events including the WWBA and Super25's are TBD, as they are separately formatted events. |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2018 : 13:09:12
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Originally posted by PGADMIN
All age groups will have the Gold/Silver/Bronze format for all events under the PG Youth group, including the following events:
Spring Kickoff
Slugfest
Spring Frost
North Florida Kickoff
March Mayhem
Elite Showdown
Fireball Challenge
Journey to the Stars
Back to School Brawl
PG Invitational
Easter Shootout (Same format as Sunday Series events, 2GG with 1/2 field getting 3rd game
South Atlanta Open
Showdown in Savannah
North Atlanta 1
North Atlanta 2
Southeast Memorial Day Classic
Battle at the Beach
Peach State Championships (Major)
Battle of the South Regional
Peach State Championships (Minor)
Summer Shootout
Sunshine State Championships
Summer Blowout (8-14 Minor), (15-18 OPEN)
Firecracker Finale
The remaining events including the WWBA and Super25's are TBD, as they are separately formatted events.
Sorry to be so thick here, but what ages are covered under the "PG Youth group"? |
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Perfect Game has Taken Over Triple Crown
