USSSA 9U/10U Central World Series

Opening Day Information

Opening Day Info: Itinerary | Players Social/Picnic | Skills Competitions | Photos | Opening Ceremonies

We are currently working with several locations in Branson to solidify the plans for the Opening Day Ceremonies.

Please check back here as we will post information as it becomes available. For 2010, we are able to host the Opening Ceremonies at Silver Dollar City.

On Monday, July 12th Silver Dollar City will open its doors to welcome the USSSA 9U/10U World Series.  Echo Hollow will be the host of the Opening Ceremony  and the night’s entertainment.

Opening Day Locations
IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy., 65616
 
Branson Rec Plex
1500 Branson Hills Rd, 65616
 
Silver Dollar City
399 Indian Point Road, 65616

Tentative Opening Day Itinerary
Monday July 12 8:00 am - 9:30 am Check‐in @ IMAX
Monday July 12 10:00 am - 11:00 am Managers Meeting @ IMAX
Monday July 12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Team Mom Meeting @ IMAX
     
Monday July 12 1:00-5:00 pm Player Picnic @ Branson Rec Plex by Famous Dave's
Monday July 12 1:00-5:00 pm Skills Competition/Activities @ Branson Rec Plex
Monday July 12 1:00-5:00 pm Player's Social @ Branson Rec Plex
Monday July 12 1:00-5:00 pm Team Photos @ Branson Rec Plex
     
     
Monday July 12 6:15 pm Teams report for opening ceremonies @ Silver Dollar City
Monday July 12 7:00 Opening Ceremonies @ Silver Dollar City
     
Tuesday July 13 8:00 am World Series Pool Play begins

Player Social & Player Picnic

During this time, we encourage players to interact with other teams, including doing the Pin Trading.

On Monday July 12th, Famous Dave’s will be catering the Opening Day Player Picnic that will be held at the Branson Rec Plex simultaneously with the Skills Competitions.

The Player Picnic will be free for all players, and will include a choice of one meat and one side. Individuals (other than players and 2 registered coaches) will be able purchase a meal from Famous Dave’s for $7 a plate, and will include a choice of one meat (pork or brisket)and two sides (baked beans/potato salad/cole slaw).


Select Photographic

Photos will be taken on grassy knoll in front of Cold Stone Creamery

Select Photo-Graphics is back again as the official World Series photographer for MSP.  SPG will be offering a host of new products this year including Commemorative Posters and Collector Trading Cards. 
Team & Individual photographs will be taken during (either check-in or the skills competition?) so be sure to wear your full uniforms. 

All teams will be photographed... so you do not need to sign your team up for photos.  Portrait packages will be created for you to view within days.  Stop by the Photo Tents for more details and pricing.. 

 
  Select Photo-Graphics… Creating Today’s Memories of Tomorrow’s Stars.

Sample Poster offered by Select Photo-Graphics

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Skills Competition Information

Skills Competition Rules | Skills Competition Forms

On Monday, we will be having a Skills Competition at the Branson Rec Plex. This event is an opportunity for the kids to compete and have fun with the players from across the region at this event. The forms are available for the coach to fill out and bring to the Competitions on Monday. This should be a fun event for the kids and a great opportunity for everyone to be involved. Be sure to practice for the Dizzy Bat race!


Opening Ceremonies Information

Special Instructions for Opening Ceremonies:
Guest are to arrive at Silver Dollar City between 6 pm and 6:30 pm.  You will park in the “Preferred Parking” lot.  All USSSA World Series participants, coaches, family, and friends are then asked to meet at the ticket courtyard to be escorted to Echo Hollow. 

Silver Dollar City is located west of Branson on Highway 76 and Indian Point Road. From Hwy. 76, you'll turn left on to Indian Point Road. Follow the Silver Dollar City lane signs (2 right lanes). Go to our main parking lot entrance. Turn right & follow into parking lot. This lot is close enough to walk to our ticket courtyard where we will meet the group & escort to Echo Hollow.

Silver Dollar City will be hosting the festivities free of charge on Monday.  The park will be closing at 6 pm on Monday.  Silver Dollar City has extended an invitation to you and your team to return to the park during the week by offering a discounted pass at the rate of $28.42 (discount of $22 from the regular rate) with one meal voucher included per person.