2014 13u prep division connecticut babe ruth state championship

VISITOR’S GUIDE
2014 13U PREP DIVISION
CONNECTICUT BABE RUTH
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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NAA NORWALK BABE RUTH BASEBALL
WELCOME
NAA Norwalk Babe Ruth Baseball is proud to be the host for the 2014 13 Prep Division Connecticut State
Championship Tournament here in Norwalk Connecticut. We hope to continue the excellence of
previous tournaments and to provide both players and families with an outstanding baseball experience.
All games will be played at Brien McMahon High School’s varsity baseball field. There is ample parking
and food trucks will be on site for your convenience.
We ask that you are respectful of the players and the families around you and refrain from negative
remarks, insults, taunts and profanity. If you have an issue, please inform the tournament director.
There will be an information table with a person on hand to provide tournament information as well as
surrounding area activities, restaurants etc.
We hope that you enjoy your visit and good luck to your team!
Regards,
Dave Williams
President
NAA Norwalk Babe Ruth Baseball
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THE FIELD
Brien McMahon High School
300 Highland Ave
Norwalk CT 06854
Ample parking is available in front of the high school. The baseball field has limited parking and should
be used for player drop-off and unloading team equipment. Handicap parking is available close to the
field and in designated spots in the larger parking areas.
Portable toilets are available next to the softball fields. Please be considerate of those around you and
clean up after usage.
Directions:
From I95
Southbound:
Exit 14
Left off ramp onto US Rte 1
Stay left, follow to the light (CVS on corner) turn left onto Scribner Ave.Follow to end turn right at light
onto Flax Hill Rd
Follow to stop sign and turn left onto Highland Ave
BMHS is on the left. First and second driveways access the large parking lot
Third driveway past the softball field is closer to the field (good to drop players), but you will need to park
in the larger parking lot.
From US 15 (Merritt Parkway)
Southbound
Exit 40A, turn right off the ramp onto Main Ave
Follow Main Ave to Rte 123 (Dunkin Donuts on corner)
Turn right onto Rte 123
Go through light and under Expressway Bridge, turn left onto the Ret 7 Connector
Take exit for I95 South
Follow directions above for Southbound I95
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FOOD
Onsite there will be food trucks for your convenience. The truck schedule is as follows:
Cowabunga Food Truck. Serves burgers, hot dogs, steak subs, fries and drinks
Menu: http://www.cowabungafoodtruck.com/menu.htm
Schedule: Saturday, 7/12 10am – 4pm
G&G Pizza Bus serves pizza, burgers, hot dogs, wraps, salads and fries
Schedule:
Sunday, 7/13 10am – 7:30pm
Monday, 7/14 5:30 – 10pm
Tuesday, 7/15 5:30 – 10pm
Wednesday, 7/16 5:30 – 10pm
There will also be an Ice Cream truck on site every day.
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AROUND NORWALK
We know that you’re not limited to the field and if you’re staying in Norwalk, you want to know what else
you can do besides……baseball.
Maritime Center and Aquarium - http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/ - Open 10am – 5pm
10 North Water Street, Norwalk CT 06854
Stepping Stones Museum - http://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/ - Open 10am – 5pm
303 West Ave., Norwalk CT 06850
Calf Pasture Beach - http://www.norwalkct.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/3
Lockwood Mansion Mansion/Museum - http://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com/
295 West Avenue, Norwalk CT 06850
SONO - http://www.visitsono.com/ - downtown area with restaurants, shops, night clubs
FOOD AND MORE FOOD CLOSE BY THE FIELD – SOME LOCAL FAVORITES
O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant - http://www.oneillsono.com/ - Family Friendly Irish and American dining
93 North Main Street, Norwalk CT 06854 – 203.838.0222
Rio Border café - http://www.riobordermexicanrestaurant.com/ - Authentic Mexican – great Margaritas!
330 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk CT 06854 – 203.855.9577
The Sono Brewhouse - http://sonobrewhouse.com/ - burgers, wings, pub food
13 Marshall Street South Norwalk, 06854 – 203.853.9110
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza - https://acfp.com/location/darien/ - pizza and Italian specialties
319 Post Road, Darien CT – 203.655.2625
Sierra Grille - http://www.sierragrille.com/ - Fresh Tex-Mex food – Burritos, tacos etc
617 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk CT, 06854 – 203.838.6227
Friendly’s Family Restaurant – 275 Post Road, Darien CT, 06820 – 203.655.8467
Chipolte - http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/default.aspx?type=default
71 Post Road, Darien Ct, 06820 – 203.662.9228
Bertucci’s - http://www.bertuccis.com/locations/darien
54 Boston Post Road, Darien CT, 06820 – 203.655.4299
Jordan’s Too - http://www.jordansrestaurants.com/ - pizza and Greek specialties
252 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk CT, 06854 – 203.852.0003
Johnny Utah’s – www.johnnyutahssono.com – good food, good fun & a mechanical bull…’nuff said
80 Washington Street, Norwalk CT, 06854 – 203.299.0711
We have McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Wendy’s and many more on CT US Rte 1 just minutes away from
the field. We also have 5 Guys, Jakes Wayback, Burgers, Shakes & Fries, Subway, Jersey Mikes and other
places within a 25 minute drive – just Google. Go on do it…you’ll like it.
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IF YOU FORGOT IT, YOU CAN GET IT AT ANY OF THESE PLACES
CVS Pharmacy – 281 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk CT – 203.299.5486
Stop & Shop – Connecticut Ave., Norwalk CT
Wal-Mart – Connecticut Ave., Norwalk CT
Home Depot – Connecticut Ave., Norwalk CT….too much? Sure is….
MEDICAL – JUST IN CASE
Urgent Care Norwalk – 677 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk CT 06854 – 203.298.9752
Norwalk Hospital – 34 Maple Street, Norwalk CT, 06850 – 203.852.2000
WHO’S IN CHARGE
Tournament Director
Dave Williams
[email protected]
Connecticut State Commissioner
Frank Rocca
District II Commissioner
Bob Elinskas
PROUDLY HOSTED BY:
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