Q: What is the minimum amoutn of teams for a division to make?

A: A division makes with (4) teams.

Q: How many teams are needed in the same class break them off (AA,AAA etc.)?

A: All tournaments are listed as open initially. Once that division has a minimum of 4 teams in each class then the classes will be broken off.

SELECT BASEBALL AGE CUT OFF

Q: What is the age cut off for Select Baseball?

A: May 1st is that age cut off. The age of the team is based on the team’s oldest player as of April 30th of that season.The season starts each August. The Fall season runs August 1st through December 31st. The Spring
season runs January 1st through July 31st.

PAYING FOR THE TOURNAMENT

Q: Once we register can we just pay STT when we get there?

A: NO. We DO NOT accept payments at the tournament. Once you register, you will be listed, but your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received. You may be removed at anytime and replaced by a team that registers and
pays.   Payments are due the Friday before the event unless your  divisions fills then payments will be required earlier. The best way to guarantee your teams spot is to register and pay at the same time. We charge you 2% of the entry fee to use a credit card online.  THIS RULE APPLIES TO ALL TEAMS!!!


OFFICIALLY REGISTERING YOUR TEAM

Q: Once I register and pay is that it?

A: No. All of our tournaments are either sanctioned by USSSA and are National
Qualifiers. In order to play in these events you must register with USSSA, go to www.usssa.com and register your team.  The charge for this is $35.00 and must be paid with a credit  card at the time of registration. You will input ALL of your players information on these sites and manage you rosters from here. No players can be added to your roster after the start of the tournament. You will
need to print off a current copy of your team roster from these sites and turn it in at check-in. NO TEAM WILL BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITHOUT ONE!!!!  AND NO PLAYER WILL BE ALLOWED TO PLAY IF HE IS NOT OFFICIALLY
REGISTERED AND LISTED ON YOUR ROSTER!!!

Q: We are not interested in qualifying or going to the Nationals, we just want to play baseball, do we really have to
register with this organization?

A: YES!! We will not allow a team to play without an official roster turned in at check-in. All names, addresses, and phone numbers must be entered accurately or the roster will not be accepted. Nick names will not be allowed on
these documents. Players first name and last name only as listed on the birth cert. must  be entered. No players can be added to your roster after the start of the tournament.  No players may be penciled in.


TEAM INSURANCE

Q: All of our kids have their own private insurance policies, do we need to purchase team insurance? Or can we just sign waivers and play without it?

A: NO. All teams playing with South Texas Tournaments must have team ins. and turn a copy of this at check-in.
We will keep this so please make extra copies. You can purchase insurance through USSSA.


BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Q: Do we need to bring original birth cert. or just copies?

A: Copies are all that are required.

Q: Does STT keep them?

A: No. We require all teams to show birth cert. at check-in on all players and then the manager will be responsible for holding on to these throughout the entire tournament. In the event of protest we will come to the manager and
ALL birth certificates must be produced at that time or a forfeit will occur.


TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN

Q: What all is required at check-in?

A: 1. A COPY OF TEAM ROSTER- At check-in ALL teams must turn in a copy of your USSSA roster.  Please make extra copies before you come. We will keep this copy!!!

2. A COPY OF TEAM INSURANCE-Please make extra copies before you come. We will keep this copy!!!

3.BIRTH CERTIFICATES ON ALL PLAYERS-Birth certificates must be shown on all players and then kept on hand throughout the entire event by the team mgr.


Q: When and Where is check-in?

A: ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK-IN BEFORE YOUR 1ST GAME IS PLAYED. Check-in for ALL teams will be at Northrup Park at the office at the tournament site of the quadrangle you are playing at. Not checking in will result in forfeit of first game!!

BRACKETS

Q: When will the brackets be posted?

A: Brackets are posted the Wednesday before the tournament starts. If you are not paid Monday- you will not be bracketed!!!


GAME TIMES AND CONFLICTS

Q: If we have time conflicts or parents driving in on Saturday can STT work with us?

A: Yes!! Simply click on “Submit Conflicts” and let us know when you need to play. This MUST be received by the Friday before the tournament starts as well as payment in order to be accepted. We will not accept conflict requests after Monday.

FRIDAY GAMES

Q: Do we have to play Friday night games?

A: No. You do not have to play a Friday night game. We will have Friday night games so if you can or would like to please let us know. You can do this by clicking on “ Submit Conflicts”. This MUST be received by the Monday
before the tournament starts as well as payment in order to be accepted. We will not accept conflict request after
Monday.  

RULES

Q: Where can I find a copy of the tournament rules?

A: The rules are list under the rule section on our website. Make sure that you check USSSA rules for a USSSA event. You will also be given a rule card at check-in. This will be the same rule card that the umpires will have.

DIRECTIONS

Q: Where can I find directions to the tournament?

A: We have directions to all locations on our website. Click here


 HOTELS

Q: Where can I find a list of hotels for the tournament? And what if they are already full?

A: We have a list of several hotels in Boerne and close to the area on our website. They fill fast so call early.
Anything around the Fiesta Texas area will be 15-20 mins away and anything around the medical center will be
20-25 mins away. Visit our "Team Hotel Center" for the best prices.

VENDORS

Q. Can I sell items or goods at your events?

A. Yes, All vendors must first be approved and meet certain guidelines. For details email webmaster@southtexastournaments.com

Q. Do I need to be approved if I am not setting up a booth?

A. Yes, all vendors must be approved and meet certain guidelines.

RAINOUT/REFUND POLICY

Q: What is your rainout policy?

A:For a tournament that has started play

 RAIN OUT AND CANCELLATION POLICY

For a 3 or 4 game guarantee Tournament:

If you play 0 games - with a $425 entry fee $400 refund

If you play 0 games - with a $450 entry fee $425 refund

If you play 0 games -with a $475 entry fee $450 refund

If you play 0 games- with a $495 entry fee $470 refund

If you play 1 game – with a $425 entry fee $200 refund

If you play 1 game – with a $450 entry fee $200 refund

If you play 1 game - with a $475 entry fee $200 refund

If you play 1 game – with a $495 entry fee $200 refund

If you play 2 games – with a $425 entry fee $100 refund

If you play 2 games – with a $450 entry fee $100 refund

If you play 2 games – with a $475 entry fee $100 refund

If you play 2 games - with a $495 entry fee $100 refund

If you play 3 games - No refund

You may cancel your entry to a tournament up to 7 days before the tournament and receive a full refund if payment is made in check or money order, all online payments will be less $25 (adminstration fee).  If you cancel, giving us less than 7 days notice, entry fee will be applied to future tournament. In the event of a complete rainout and tournament is rescheduled entry fees will be applied to this or a future tournament. Refunds will not be issued. There are no refunds given for forfeits, disqualifications, ejections. If a division does not make all entry fees collected in full will be mailed back to the team following the cancellation of that division, or applied to a future tournament.  All cash or check refunds will be mailed to team managers within 30 days after the date of Tournament or request, all online payments will be credited back to the credit card used within 30 days. All refund requests must include team name, age, manager name, date, amount and form of payment made, and must be submitted to:
webmaster@southtexastournaments.com

Failure to properly request refunds could result in delayed processing of refunds.

Q: What is the best way to check on the status of games due to weather releated issues?

A: This website is updated by tournament officials the current weather updates are posted here

Q: What is South Texas Tournaments policy for returned checks.

A: There is a $25 returned check fee. After (1) returned check STT will no longer accept checks.  All returned checks not paid within (7) days will be turned over to the Kendall County Clerks Office located at: 201 E San Antonio  Boerne, Tx  78006.

Q: Do you charge an administration fee for requested refunds?

A: Yes there is a $25 administration fee that is deducted from all or any refunds.