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2022 BASEBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP
HANDBOOK
Cal Pac Championships * May 4-5-6, 2022
HoHoKam Stadium * Mesa, AZ
Hosted by Benedictine University Mesa & Visit Mesa
2022 CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
CONTENTS
1.0 Tournament Staff
2.0 Dates & Deadlines
3.0 Schedule / Bracket
4.0 Stadium Information
5.0 Operations
5.1 Artificial Noisemakers 5.35 Protests
5.2 Automatic Qualification / Format 5.36 Radio Reservations
5.3 Awards 5.37 Scouting
5.4 Awards Reception 5.38 Seeding
5.5 Baseballs 5.39 Sportsmanship Statement
5.6 Banners & Signs 5.40 Tickets
5.7 Bat Testing 5.41 Tobacco
5.8 Batting Practice / Cages 5.42 Travel Party
5.9 Cancellation of Tournament 5.43 Uniforms
5.10 Champions of Character 5.44 Umpires
5.11 Coaches Conference Call 5.45 Videotaping
5.12 COVID Protocols 5.46 Visit Mesa
5.13 Credentials 5.47 Weather
5.14 Drug Testing Consent Form 5.48 Web-Streaming
5.15 Dugout & Bullpen Assignments
5.16 Game Times
5.17 Games Committee Appendix 1 Participant Forms
5.18 Home Team Designation
5.19 Hospitality
5.20 Hotel / Headquarters (Marriott Mesa)
5.21 Laundry
5.22 Length of Game / 10-run rule
5.23 Locker Rooms
5.24 Media & Sports Information
5.25 Medical Procedures
5.26 Merchandise
5.27 National Anthem
5.28 Number of Games
5.29 Parking
5.30 Participant Limits & Lists
5.31 Pass Lists - None
5.32 Player Introductions
5.33 Post-Game Procedures
5.34 Practice & Practice Fields
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1.0 TOURNAMENT STAFF
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE www.calpacathletics.com @cal_pac
Commissioner Don Ott dott@calpacathletics.com 510-432-7699
Sports Information Matt Davis sid@calpacathletics.com 916-505-6549
Umpire Assignor Billy Haze bsbnaiacoordinator@gmail.com 916-690-7082
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY MESA ATHLETICS
Director of Athletics Frank Woodford fwoodford@ben.edu 480-878-6711 (o)
480-695-6141 (c)
Director of Compliance Suzannah Toresdahl storesdahl@ben.edu 480-717-2016
Sports Information Angel Zazueta azazueta@ben.edu
Baseball Coach Brian McCabe bmccabe@ben.edu 815-291-6686 (c)
Head Athletic Trainer Brandie Peterson bpeterson@ben.edu 775-636-4342 (c)
Athletic Trainer MaKenna Hancock mhancock@ben.edu
Game Management Eli Burk eburk@ben.edu
HOHOKAM STADIUM / TOURNAMENT MANAGERS
Event Manager-Visit Mesa Jason Hendrix 480-644-4452 (o)
909-238-3014 (c)
KEY LOCAL NUMBERS
Mesa Police 480-644-2211
Mesa Fire 480-644-2101
Banner Desert Medical Center 480-412-3000
FastMed Urgent Care 480-664-6007
Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel 480-898-8300
200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
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2.0 DATES & DEADLINES
May 1 (Sun) Mandatory Zoom for championship qualifiers (head coach / administrator)
5:00 PM
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82140484655?pwd=U3djZ1QrbENkU04xZlQyOUpXN2wyZz09
May 1 (Sun) Cal Pac All-Conference Team & Gold Glove Nominations Due (5:00 PM)
May 2 (Mon) All-Conference Nomination Zoom (10:00 AM) – All coaches
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87074395237?pwd=VUR0OGh3V1MxWDl4MTR1em1kRmpWZz09
May 2 (Mon) Official participant list due to Cal Pac (12:00 Noon)
May 2 (Mon) Cal Pac Awards Ballots Due (3:00 PM)
May 4-6 (W-F) Cal Pac Baseball Championships
May 11 (Wed) NAIA Qualifying Deadline
May 16-19 NAIA Baseball Opening Round – Campus Sites
May 27 65th NAIA Baseball World Series - Lewis-Clark State, Lewiston, Idaho
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3.0 BRACKET
2022 CAL PAC
BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Hosted by Benedictine University Mesa
HoHoKam Stadium, Mesa, AZ
#3 Seed
Game 2 Winner G2
Wed., May 4
#2 Seed
Game 5 Winner G5
Thu., May 5
#1 Seed
#5 Seed Game 3 Winner G3
Wed., May 4
Game 1 Winner G1 Game 8
Wed., May 4 Fri., May 6
#4 Seed
Winner G7
Game 9
Fri., May 6
(If necessary)
Loser G5
Loser G1
Game 4 Winner G4 Game 7
Wed., May 4 Thu., May 5
Loser G2 Game 6 Winner G4
Thu., May 5
Loser G3
SCHEDULE
Day 1 - May 4 (Wed)
Game 1 - 9:00 a.m. #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed
Game 2 - 12:30 p.m.^ #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed
Game 3 - 4:00 p.m.^ #1 Seed vs. G1 Winner
Game 4 - 7:30 p.m.^ G1 L vs. G2 L (Elimination) ^Day 1 & 2 games will begin
30 minutes after the
Day 2 - May 5 (Thu) preceding contest concludes.
Game 5 - 11:00 a.m. G2 W vs. G3 W
Game 6 - 2:30 p.m.^ G3 L vs. G4 W (Elimination) * If LSU advances, Game 8
Game 7 - 6:00 p.m.^ G5 L vs. G6 W (Elimination) will start at 11:00 a.m.
Day 3 - May 6 (Fri)
Game 8 - 2:00 p.m.* G5 W vs. G7 W (Championship)
Game 9 - 30 mins after (If necessary)
Day 1 times are approximate. Contests shall start 30 minutes after preceding game.
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4.0 HOHOKAM STADIUM
Home to the Oakland Athletics spring training facilities since 2015, Hohokam Stadium features
the Cactus League’s largest high-definition scoreboard, a shaded terrace area down the left
field line, and terrific sight lines and fan amenities.
1235 N. Center Street * Mesa, AZ
Dimensions: LF: 340 CF: 411 RF: 350 Alleys: 385
Gate C
Main Entry
Team
Parking
Field 2
No BP
Field 1
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5.0 OPERATIONS
5.1 Artificial Noisemakers
All forms of artificial noisemakers are prohibited in Hohokam Stadium. In-stadium sound
systems, public address announcements, and any music are prohibited when the ball is live or
being made ready for play.
5.2 Automatic Bids & Format
The bracket for the championship shall be double-elimination format with five teams and shall
be established by the conference commissioner. The top five teams in the regular season
standings, based on the league tiebreakers as needed, shall qualify.
In 2022, the Cal Pac will have two direct qualification bids to the NAIA national tournament. Bid
#1 shall be awarded to the regular season champion (#1 seed). Bid #2 shall be awarded to the
tournament winner. If the tournament winner is the Cal Pac regular season champion, the
automatic bid shall be awarded to tournament runner-up.
5.3 Awards
All-Conference awards will be announced on the first day of the championship, and the
student-athletes shall be recognized as part of the starting lineups during their first game.
5.4 Awards Reception – None in 2022
Due to COVID protocols throughout the 2021-22 academic year, no awards receptions will
take place this year.
5.5 Baseballs
The Rawlings FSR100NAIA is the official baseball for all games of the Cal Pac
Championships. Game balls will be furnished by the conference.
Teams must provide their own practice balls.
5.6 Banners & Signs
Only approved banners and signage may be displayed in the stadium. The tournament
manager is authorized to approve, limit, or restrict any team signage regarding appearance
and content. No commercial identification may appear on any non-tournament signage.
5.7 Bat Testing
By rule, bat testing shall take place prior to each team’s first contest in the championship
event. The Cal Pac shall supply conference-championship stickers for the event.
Teams arriving at the site the day prior to the event may have their bats tested by the trained
tournament staff prior to their selected practice time.
Teams arriving at the site the day of the event shall have their bats tested by the trained
tournament staff two hours prior to their first game.
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After the bats are tested, any approved bats shall remain approved for the duration of the
championship. Any bats which fail testing shall be confiscated and returned to the team after
their involvement in the event is concluded.
If a team wishes to have a replacement bat tested after the event has started, such testing
shall take place by prior arrangement with the tournament staff two hours prior to the team’s
contest.
Any bats with missing stickers shall be removed from play, but may be retested prior to the
team’s contest per the normal protocol.
The host institution shall work with nearby Cal Pac members to secure additional bat testing
equipment to streamline the process.
5.8 Batting Practice & Cages
Batting practice shall be conducted on the field of competition (and in practice cages) for
teams playing the first game each day. Practice on Day 1 wil be on the back field only. Team
playing all other games shall utilize the practice field beyond center field. The hitting cages are
the property of the Oakland A’s, and are not available for use during the tournament.
5.9 Cancellation of Tournament
If the tournament is not completed, the NAIA automatic bid shall be awarded to the team which
has progressed furthest through the conference tournament and has the higher conference or
national rating.
5.10 Champions of Character
Each team shall name an individual as its Champion of Character recipient to will be
recognized during the event. The deadline for submission is May 2 as part of the all-
conference nomination process.
The Cal Pac values statement shall be read live by student-athletes participating in Games 1-
2-3 on Day 1, and prior to Game 8 on Friday.
5.11 Coaches Meeting - Mandatory
A conference call will be held on Sunday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, to review championship
procedures, rules and policies. Participation is mandatory for the head coach and a designated
administrator of each participating institution.
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82140484655?pwd=U3djZ1QrbENkU04xZlQyOUpXN2wyZz09
5.12 COVID Protocols
Any unvaccinated, non-exempt individuals shall present a negative PCR COVID test 72 hours
prior to competition. Teams shall pre-screen their travel party prior to departure, and all
individuals will be screened upon arrival at the stadium for either their first practice or
competition.
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5.13 Credentials
Non-transferable credentials are required for team personnel to access the stadium. Any
unauthorized use or redistribution shall result in confiscation and immediate dismissal from the
tournament. Credentials shall be issued as follows:
TEAM - Valid for admission and access to team areas, practice and playing fields. Coaches,
managers, student-athletes, and trainers receiving TEAM credentials shall be listed on the
Official Travel Party form. A maximum of 31 TEAM credentials shall be provided. All players
must display the credential for access to the stadium.
STAFF - Valid for admission and access to working areas. Not valid for access to team areas.
OFFICIAL - Valid for admission and access to playing field, officials’ locker room, and
hospitality areas. Issued to umpires and coordinators staffing the tournament.
ALL ACCESS - Valid for access to all tournament facilities at any time. Provided to game
management staff, tournament personnel, and limited team representatives.
VIP - Valid for admission and access to the VIP hospitality area.
5.14 Drug Testing Consent Form
Participating institutions shall assure that each student-athlete has signed a valid NAIA drug
testing consent form prior to the beginning of tournament play. Institutions must verify
compliance prior to competition.
5.15 Dugout & Bullpen Assignments
The designated home team shall occupy the first base dugout and take infield practice first.
The designated visiting team shall occupy the third base dugout and take infield practice
second. A team playing a second consecutive game on the same day will not be required to
change dugouts, regardless of the home/visitor designation for the second game.
The lower bullpen (closer to the field) shall be used by the designated home team. The upper
bullpen shall be used by the designated visiting team.
5.16 Game Times
Game times shall be set by the Cal Pac Conference in conjunction with the host institution and
facility management. After the first game of each day, subsequent contests shall start 30
minutes following the preceding contest.
5.17 Games Committee
The Games Committee shall consist of a Cal Pac Conference representative, the
facility/tournament manager, and the conference officials’ supervisor or the umpire crew chief
(if the supervisor is not available).
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5.18 Home Team Designation
The home team for Games 1, 2, and 3 shall be the team with the better seed. For all
subsequent games, the following formula shall be used, in this order:
5.18.1 The team which has been the home team fewer times in the tournament shall be
designated the home team.
5.18.2 If the two teams have been the home team an equal number of times, but are
unequal in the number of times they have been the visitor, the team which has been the
visitor more often will be the home team.
5.18.3 If the two teams are equal in their home/visitor designations:
5.18.3.1 The team which was visitor in its preceding game shall be the home
team, unless both teams were visitors in their preceding contest.
5.18.3.2 If the two teams have met previously in the tournament, the visitor in the
previous game shall be the home team.
5.18.3.3 If the above steps do not resolve the designation, the home team shall
be the team with the better seed.
If a team is playing consecutive games, it shall not change dugouts even if its home/visitor
designation changes.
5.19 Hospitality
Hospitality refreshments will be supplied in the VIP area, in the press box for working
media/staff, and in the umpire dressing area throughout the tournament. Beverages and ice
will be available for the teams. Each team is responsible for providing its own meals and
energy bars/snacks during the event.
5.20 Hotel, Headquarters - Phoenix Marriott Mesa
The tournament headquarters hotel is the Phoenix Marriott Mesa, located at 200 N. Centennial
Way in Mesa. (480) 898-8300. Room blocks must be reserved by April 15 to secure the
tournament rate.
5.21 Laundry
Teams are responsible for their own laundry arrangements.
5.22 Length of Game / 10-run rule
All games shall be scheduled as 9-inning contests.
The Cal Pac 10-run rule will be in effect for all tournament games, except for the championship
contest(s). If a team trails by 10 runs after completing 7 innings (6.5 if home team), the game
shall be ended.
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5.23 Locker Rooms / Clubhouse Access
The home team locker room is located on the first base side of the stadium. The visiting team
locker room is located on the third base side. Teams should come to the field dressed and
ready to play in case preceding games are not concluded. Once a contest is concluded, teams
shall immediately vacate the locker room. The next team shall not occupy the locker room until
the team from the previous game has vacated.
Teams should provide their own toiletries, soap, and towels.
5.24 Media & Sports Information
Requests for media credentials shall be submitted to Benedictine Mesa sports information
director Angel Zazueta (azazueta@ben.edu).
The media work room is located in the Hohokam Stadium press box.
Each institution’s SID shall provide appropriate and updated photos and biographical
information to Angel Zazueta for use in stadium and in-game notes.
5.25 Medical Procedures
Each clubhouse is equipped with an athletic training room for participating team use. The main
training room is in the team shop on the concourse and is available for use prior to and during
each practice session and contest. A certified athletic trainer will be on site. Each institution is
strongly encouraged to provide their own trainer to service their team’s needs. Each dugout
will have a treatment table, injury ice (with bags and wrap), and a biohazard kit, along with two
10-gallon water coolers and cups. Ice and towels can be provided upon request.
5.26 Merchandise
The Cal Pac retains exclusive rights to souvenir products for the championships. Institutions
may not sell their own products during the tournament in the stadium or on the grounds.
5.27 National Anthem
The national anthem shall be played or performed prior to the first game of each day of the
tournament. Additional performances may be added as determined by the tournament hosts.
5.28 Number of Games
No team shall play more than two (2) games on any day of the tournament.
5.29 Parking
Team vehicles shall unload and park down the right field line near the batting cages of the
stadium or in the Player Parking lot. Media, administrators, and staff shall use the Player
Parking lot on the right field side of the stadium.
Umpires will park in the lot near Gate C at the front of the facility.
Access to parking is by the credential provided by the conference.
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5.30 Participant Lists
Per NAIA postseason policy, teams shall be limited to 25 players in uniform, a maximum of 6
coaches/bench personnel, and 2 Certified Athletic Trainers. The official participant list shall be
submitted by May 1. Changes may be made up to the conclusion of the mandatory meeting on
the evening prior to the tournament. (Appendix 5)
5.31 Pass Lists
There are no team pass lists for the tournament. Teams may purchase tickets for distribution.
5.32 Player Introductions
Each team shall be introduced prior to its first game of the tournament and prior to the first
Championship game. Teams shall line up on their respective baseline facing the stands. The
visiting team shall be introduced first, followed by the home team. Introductions shall
commence with non-starters in numerical order, followed by the starters in batting order.
In all other games, only the starting lineups shall be announced, and teams will not report to
the base lines.
5.33 Post-Game Procedures
Teams shall immediately clear the playing surface and dugout to provide access for the next
contest. Teams have 15 minutes to vacate the locker room after each contest.
5.34 Practice & Practice Fields
On the day prior to the start of tournament play, all teams will receive 75 total minutes of
practice time on a field assigned by the host site. In Mesa, the Hohokam Stadium field is not
available for practice on the day prior to the tournament. Instead, teams shall use the practice
field beyond the centerfield fence.
Practice Schedule - Day Before Tournament
HOHOKAM PRACTICE FIELD - Tuesday, May 3
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Team A
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Team B
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Team C
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Team D
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM Team E
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Practice Schedule - Game Day - (Practice Field [1] & Half-Field [2]
Prior to 1st Pitch Length Activity
2:15 40 mins Home Batting, Field 1; Visitors Warm-up, No BP, Field 2
1:35 40 mins Visitor Batting, Field 1; Home Warm-up, No BP, Field 2
50 10 mins Home Fielding, Field 1
40 10 mins Visitor Fielding, Field 1
30 20 mins If Stadium available, Teams warm up on respective OF sides
10 2 mins Exchange of Lineups
8 Player Introductions
5.35 Protests
Any protest by the head coach of a competing team must be made at the time of the action or
incident and prior to the resumption of play. If the game ends in a protestable situation, the
head coach has 30 seconds to make the protest. Protests must be lodged with the umpire-in-
chief, or the home plate umpire. No protests involving a judgement decision by an umpire are
allowed. All protests shall be immediately ruled upon by the Games Committee.
5.36 Radio
Booths are available in the press box for team radio use. Teams planning to broadcast must
contact Angel Zazueta, the BENU SID, by May 2 to reserve space.
5.37 Scouting
Teams are allowed to view all games in-person. Professional scouts do not need to purchase a
ticket to the event.
5.38 Seeding
Seeding for the tournament shall be determined by the Cal Pac commissioner and is based on
the Cal Pac baseball sport regulations. The #1 seed shall be the regular season champion,
and will receive a first-round bye.
5.39 Sportsmanship / Values Statement
The official Cal Pac character values statement shall be read over the public address system
by student-athletes representing the competing teams in Games 1, 2, 3 and 8 of the
championship tournament.
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5.40 Tickets
Single game tickets are $10 adults / $5 children (under 12) and participating students with a
valid college ID. The All-Session Pass is $25. All tickets will be purchased electronically using
a cashless QR code and/or weblink. On-line purchases only.
5.41 Tobacco
No tobacco products of any kind are permitted at the tournament. Smoking, vaping, or
electronic cigarettes are prohibited.
5.42 Travel Party & Participant List
Teams shall have a maximum travel party of 33 individuals, made up of no more than 25
players, six (6) coaches/bench personnel, and two (2) Certified Athletic Trainers. No
substitutions in the category maximums is allowed.
Each institution must submit the official participant list (Appendix 1, or on the conference
website) to the Cal Pac commissioner (dott@calpacathletics.com) by the Monday prior to the
tournament (May 2, 2022). No changes to the list or roster may be made after May 3. A fillable
form will be sent to each participating institution’s AD via email.
5.43 Uniforms
The home team shall wear white uniforms. The visiting team must wear a uniform which
contrasts with the home team. During competition and awards events, competitors shall wear
official team apparel. All personnel in the dugout, locker rooms, and practice areas must be in
official team apparel.
5.44 Umpires
NAIA certified umpires shall be assigned by the Cal Pac baseball officials supervisor, and shall
be paid for by the Cal Pac Conference. Teams from the NAIA West shall reimburse the Cal
Pac for the actual cost of officials for the games in which they participate. The conference will
bill the institutions directly at the completion of the tournament. A three-man crew shall be
used, except for the championship game(s), in which a four-man crew shall be used.
5.45 Videotaping
Teams may only videotape games in which they participate. Teams must supply all their own
equipment, including power supply, cables, and extension cords.
5.46 Visit Mesa
The local partner with Benedictine Mesa and the Cal Pac is Visit Mesa, the planning and
promotional arm for the city. Visit Mesa assists in bringing quality events to the city, and works
as the liaison among the university, conference, Oakland A’s, business, marketing, and hotel
properties.
5.47 Weather
All games must be completed by Friday, May 6, 2022. If weather requires a change in
competition, the conference commissioner and tournament committee shall determine an
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alternate format, including adjusting to a single elimination format, moving the event, or
adjusting the playing dates.
5.48 Web-Streaming
All games will be streamed live on Stretch Internet with access through both the Cal Pac and
Benedictine Mesa websites. Teams may not produce their own version of the contests for
distribution.
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APPENDIX 1 - PARTICIPANT LISTS
Forms are available on-line at www.calpacathletics.com/Championship_information
CAL PAC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP STUDENT-ATHLETE LIST
No. STUDENT-ATHLETE (Alphabetical Order) Uniform # Pos.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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CAL PAC BASEBALL BENCH & SPORTS MEDICINE LIST
BENCH PERSONNEL Uniform # Title.
1
2
3
4
5
6
SPORTS MEDICINE Phone Title
1
2
SUBMITTER PHONE
INSTITUTION
DATE
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