2nd Annual Gary Morales Softball Tournament
Sergeant Gary Morales was tragically killed in the line of duty on February 28, 2013 when he attempted to stop a vehicle and the driver shot him before he could even exit his patrol car. In the critical hours after his death, the St. Lucie County Hundred Club stepped in and provided immediate financial support to the Morales family to alleviate that burden from their time of need.
Established in 1987 by a core group of concerned citizens, the purpose of The Hundred Club is to provide direct financial help for spouses and dependents of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have lost their lives or become disabled in the line of duty. The Hundred Club provides this assistance to law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel throughout St. Lucie County.
Established in 1987 by a core group of concerned citizens, the purpose of The Hundred Club is to provide direct financial help for spouses and dependents of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have lost their lives or become disabled in the line of duty. The Hundred Club provides this assistance to law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel throughout St. Lucie County.
Tournament Rules & Liability Release
As the manager of the team, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself and your team with the important information below. It will be your responsibility to inform your team of this information its content, rules and the expected behavior in regards to participating in this tournament. Each player is required to sign a waiver form before participating in this tournament.
This tournament is governed in accordance with NSA game rules EXCEPT for any modified rules for this tournament.
Eligibility: Teams must include first-responders (this includes military, law enforcement, fire rescue, corrections, legal and judicial employees at the local, state or federal level).
Roster: The manager or coach must have his/her name on the roster and will have a 20 player limit.
Home run rule: 4 per game after that batter is out. A home run bracelet (allowing unlimited home runs) can be purchased for $25.
Run rule: A game will be called if a team is ahead by 20 runs after 3 innings, 15 runs after 4 innings and 10 runs after 5 innings. Run rule will NOT apply to playoff games.
Double elimination tournament including play offs.
Time limit: 75 minutes per game. No time limit for playoff games. Umpires will be responsible to keep track of time. However it is not the umpire’s job to warn teams about the time limit. No new inning will begin after time limit expires.
Player conduct: It shall be the responsibility of the coach/manager to control the actions of his/her players and fans. Only team members and scorekeepers are permitted on the team bench. Unsportsmanlike conduct or any type of infractions of the following rules could mean ejection from the game or disqualification for your team: Derogatory remarks, profanity, obscene gestures, threats or physical force directed toward any game official, tournament director, other player, coaches or spectators will not be tolerated. At no time will players be allowed to follow game officials to debate a particular call or situation. The drinking of ALCOHOLIC beverages will not be permitted on the field, on the bench, or the grounds surrounding the field. This is a “NO TOLERANCE” rule with NO WARNINGS.
If you have additional questions about the tournament, please contact:
Wade Courtemanche - courtemanchew@stluciesheriff.com
Ryan Register - registerr@stluciesheriff.com
Tommy Johnson -- johnsont@stluciesheriff.com
This tournament is governed in accordance with NSA game rules EXCEPT for any modified rules for this tournament.
Eligibility: Teams must include first-responders (this includes military, law enforcement, fire rescue, corrections, legal and judicial employees at the local, state or federal level).
Roster: The manager or coach must have his/her name on the roster and will have a 20 player limit.
Home run rule: 4 per game after that batter is out. A home run bracelet (allowing unlimited home runs) can be purchased for $25.
Run rule: A game will be called if a team is ahead by 20 runs after 3 innings, 15 runs after 4 innings and 10 runs after 5 innings. Run rule will NOT apply to playoff games.
Double elimination tournament including play offs.
Time limit: 75 minutes per game. No time limit for playoff games. Umpires will be responsible to keep track of time. However it is not the umpire’s job to warn teams about the time limit. No new inning will begin after time limit expires.
Player conduct: It shall be the responsibility of the coach/manager to control the actions of his/her players and fans. Only team members and scorekeepers are permitted on the team bench. Unsportsmanlike conduct or any type of infractions of the following rules could mean ejection from the game or disqualification for your team: Derogatory remarks, profanity, obscene gestures, threats or physical force directed toward any game official, tournament director, other player, coaches or spectators will not be tolerated. At no time will players be allowed to follow game officials to debate a particular call or situation. The drinking of ALCOHOLIC beverages will not be permitted on the field, on the bench, or the grounds surrounding the field. This is a “NO TOLERANCE” rule with NO WARNINGS.
If you have additional questions about the tournament, please contact:
Wade Courtemanche - courtemanchew@stluciesheriff.com
Ryan Register - registerr@stluciesheriff.com
Tommy Johnson -- johnsont@stluciesheriff.com
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Sponsorship Opportunities
The inaugural Sgt. Gary Morales Softball Tournament is fundraiser to support the long-term efforts of The Hundred Club. Scheduled for November 3 at the Sandhill Crane Sports Complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the tournament will attract first responders from across Florida.
For more information about sponsoring this event, download the sponsorship packet below or contact Juliana Walker at walkerj@stluciesheriff.com.
For more information about sponsoring this event, download the sponsorship packet below or contact Juliana Walker at walkerj@stluciesheriff.com.
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Lodging Information
The following hotels have provided special rates for the Sgt. Gary Morales Softball Tournament.
Hilton Garden Inn
8540 Commerce Center Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 828-4052
HOTEL WEBSITE
Located 11.6 miles from the softball fields, the Hilton Garden Inn is surrounded by dining and entertainment establishments in the St. Lucie West community.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
7151 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(772) 464-5000
hiexpressfp@gmail.com
HOTEL WEBSITE
Located 3.7 miles from the softball fields, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites is conveniently located between Florida's Turnpike and I-95.
Residence Inn by Marriott
1920 SW Fountainview Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-7814
HOTEL WEBSITE
Located 11.4 miles from the softball fields, the Residence Inn is surrounded by dining and entertainment establishments in the St. Lucie West community.
Hilton Garden Inn
8540 Commerce Center Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 828-4052
HOTEL WEBSITE
Located 11.6 miles from the softball fields, the Hilton Garden Inn is surrounded by dining and entertainment establishments in the St. Lucie West community.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
7151 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(772) 464-5000
hiexpressfp@gmail.com
HOTEL WEBSITE
Located 3.7 miles from the softball fields, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites is conveniently located between Florida's Turnpike and I-95.
Residence Inn by Marriott
1920 SW Fountainview Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-7814
HOTEL WEBSITE
Located 11.4 miles from the softball fields, the Residence Inn is surrounded by dining and entertainment establishments in the St. Lucie West community.
The tournament will be played at the Sandhill Crane Sports Complex. Softball field are located off Lenard Road in Port St. Lucie.
Home Run Derby
This year, we will be hosting a Home Run Derby on Friday, November 2nd beginning at 6 p.m. at First Data Field (Mets Stadium).
Entry fee is $20 and that gives you 10 hits. Register below, but pay at the event. Field will be modified to softball regulations.
Entry fee is $20 and that gives you 10 hits. Register below, but pay at the event. Field will be modified to softball regulations.