Table of Contents

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Tab 1: Event Activation Overview

• Event Activation Overview 3

• Background Checks 4

• On-Site Credentials 5

• Goodie Bag Information 6

• Promotional Giveaway Guidelines 7-8

• 2018 LLWS Logo Usage Guidelines 9-10

• Website Content 11

Tab 2: World Series Tournament Program Guide

• World Series Program Overview 12

• Program Specifications 13

• Little League Divisional World Series Tournament Program – Baseball 14

• Little League Divisional World Series Tournament Program – Softball 15

Tab 3: Event Activation - Regional & Divisional

• Regional/Divisional Overview and General Information 16

• Regional Tournament Information 17-18

• Divisional World Series Tournament Information 19-21

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Tab 4: Event Activation - Williamsport

• Little League Baseball® World Series – Event Activation Requirements 22

• RFID Timeline 23

• Sponsor Booth Hours 24

• Hotel Accommodations 25-26

• Security Check Points/Prohibited Items 27

• Stadium/Concourse Activities 28

• Shipping Policies 29

• Post-Series Breakdown & Shipping Policies 30

• Ticket Requests 31

• Ticket Allocations 32

• On-Air Reference 33

• PA Announcements 34

• Meal Pass Requests 35

• Grand Slam Parade Information 36

Tab 5: Digital Guidelines

• Social Media Guidelines 37-38

• On-Site Filming Guidelines 39

2018 Event Checklist

General Reminders – Send to marketing@LittleLeague.org unless noted

Email Blasts and Newsletter Banner Ads can be scheduled as they align with marketing goals and initiatives

February 16, 2018

Little League Magazine Creative Draft

March 2, 2018

Approved Little League Magazine Final Artwork –due to Jake Schwartzstein (jschwartzstein@mlb.com)

March 9, 2018

Program Ad Participation Form

April 4, 2018

Event Activation Plan Regional and Divisional Tournament Participation

April 13, 2018

Tournament Season Sponsor Email Inclusion On-Air Reference Confirmation Program Ad Creative Drafts

May 2, 2018

All Program Final Artwork

May 11, 2018

LLBWS.org Banner Ads LLBWS.org Website Family Fun Zone Copy Goodie Bag Participation Form (All Events)

June 27, 2018

Ticket Request Forms Credential Request Forms

June 29, 2018

Grand Slam Parade Sponsorship Commitment –due to Williamsport Chamber of Commerce (incremental investment)

July 10, 2018

PA Announcement Form Video Filming Plans Form Scoreboard Creative

July 13, 2018

Social Media Plans Background Checks

July 23, 2018

Meal Pass Request Form

July 25, 2018

LLBWS Goodie Bag items to be received in Williamsport – shipped to Marketing Department(See pg. 6 in your packet for a listing of all Regional and Divisional Shipping Dates)

August 8, 2018

All shipments including booth displays and premiums should be received in Williamsport, PA –shipped to Marketing Department (Shipments can begin to be received on June 8th)

August 13 – 15, 2018

Booth set-up from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Subject to change)

August 16 – 26, 2018

Little League Baseball® World Series held in Williamsport, PA

Fall 2018

Secure hotel room arrangements for the 2018 Sponsor Summit

Secure hotel room arrangements for the 2019 Little League Baseball® World Series

Review/Update Partner Page and Banner Ads on LittleLeague.org

Send updated 2019 Logo Guidelines/Style Guide Update Sponsor Product Sourcing documents (if

applicable)

A full listing of all Fall 2018 deliverables can be found on the Little League Sponsor Portal

Event Activation Overview

As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to activate at the Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, as well as our five Baseball and Softball Regional Tournaments and six ancillary World Series Tournaments. You may choose to attend some or all of these events.

Activation plans for Williamsport, Regional, and Divisional Tournaments are due April 4, 2018.

Items to include in your activation plans:

• Dates attending

• Space requirements

• Staffing needs

• Booth activities/games/fan engagement

• Booth Creative/Creative Elements of Activation within the Booth

• Rental needs (additional tables, chairs, etc.)

• Mascot Involvement

• Giveaway Items

• Electrical Needs

• Internet Needs

• Sweepstakes Plans

• Special Guests Attending

• Shipping plans *

• Storage Needs *

See pages 16-21 for more information on each site location

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*Depending on location, internet, power, storage, etc. may not be available. Sponsor may need to arrange for storage of premiums.

Background Checks – All Sites

Background Check Submission Deadlines:

• Williamsport: July 13, 2018

• Regional/Divisional Tournaments: 4 Weeks prior to start of tournament

• Online Submission Link available: April 6, 2018

Any person in a working capacity present at the Little League World Series or at a Little League event, must complete a background check in order to be allowed on-site. No exceptions will be made.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Persons working any Little League® event where youth will participate.

• Persons working an exhibitor booth during the Little League World Series or related event (including regional and divisional LLWS events)

• Persons assisting with load in and set-up of an exhibitor booth (including truck drivers and laborers pre-set prior to the official start of the tournament)

• Persons requiring access to the complex prior to 7am DAILY once the games have begun (e.g., staff arriving for daily booth set-up).

• Persons requiring access to the complex AFTER games have ended (e.g., staff breaking down booth).

It is vital that you allow sufficient time to complete the online Background Check process, as this is performed by a third-party organization, and Little League cannot guarantee how long a check may take to process. For all other Little League events including Regional and Divisional World Series activations, we ask that all background checks are processed and approved 4 weeks prior to the event.

Please note: Background Check Requirements vary by state, and depending on the event site, additional state requirements may be required as determined by Little League International, in compliance with the state government.

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On-Site Credentials – All Sites

Deadline: June 27, 2018

The Credential Request form is used to identify all those working on-site in Williamsport and/or a Regional/Divisional World Series Tournament activation.

Individual will not be permitted to work unless they have credentials and have completed the background check process. The form will be emailed to you by April 6, 2018.

When completing the Credential Request Form, please remember the following information: • For us to process your credential request, you must fill out all fields on the form (including cell phone

number, email, and dates working). We cannot create a credential in our system without all fields.

• Access to areas other than the public concourse or sponsor area are not covered by this credential.

• These credentials are NOT a substitute for a stadium ticket.

• GROVE ACCESS: Grove access is restricted and is for players ONLY. Access to the grove must be requested and approved with reason and additional Background Check processes will apply.

• WILLIAMSPORT PICK UP: Your credential will be available for pick up at the Security Office. Pick up hours will be shared with you in early August

Reminders: • A credential will not be issued until the individual has completed a background check (see

previous page for Background Check Procedure)

• Minors will not be issued a credential and should be accompanied by an adult who has been issued a credential.

• Additional Media Credentials will be required for individuals coordinating filming and/or photo activities as well.

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Goodie Bag Information – All Sites

Participation Deadline: May 11, 2018 – due to marketing@LittleLeague.org

Goodie Bags are distributed to players as they arrive on-site at each event and serve as a welcome to the site. Often they are distributed in conjunction with a “welcome-themed cookout or dinner at each site or as part of team check in. They serve as an opportunity for sponsors to congratulate players on their achievements.

Regional Tournaments -- Little League Baseball & Softball players Ages 11-12• Central Region – Indianapolis, IN (400 items) – Due: July 16, 2018

• West Region – San Bernardino, CA (450 items) – Due: July 13, 2018

• Southeast Region – Warner Robins, GA (300 items) – Due: July 18, 2018

• Southwest Region – Waco, TX (275 items) – Due: July 18, 2018

• East Region – Bristol, CT (415 items) – Due: July 13, 2018

Divisional Tournaments • Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball Division – Livermore, CA, Ages: 11-13 (200 items) – Due: July 22, 2018

• Junior League Baseball World Series – Taylor, MI, Ages: 12-14 (215 items) – Due: August 5, 2018

• Senior League Baseball World Series – Easley, SC, Ages: 13-16 (190 items) – Due: July 21, 2018

• Little League Softball World Series – Portland, OR, Ages: 9-12 (200 items) – Due: August 1, 2018

• Junior League Softball World Series – Kirkland, WA, Ages: 12-14 (140 items) – Due: July 22, 2018

• Senior League Softball World Series – Sussex County, DE, Ages: 13-16 (400 items) – Due: July 23, 2018

Little League Baseball® World Series – Ages 11-12 (1,000 items) – Due: July 25, 2018• Players, Coaches/Managers – 300 items

• Little League Challenger Division® Participants – 60 items

• Media – 450 items

• Umpires – 25 items

• Volunteers – 172 items (Team Hosts – Ushers – Drivers)

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*All giveaways must be approved by the Little League Marketing Department. Please see the Promotional Giveaway Ideas page for ideas and a list of prohibited items.

Promotional Giveaway Guidelines – All Sites

• Autograph Book

• Badge/ticket holders with breakaway lanyards

• Basketball hoop/mini backboard

• Battery-operated or paper handheld fans

• Binder clips

• Blanket**

• Bluetooth speakers

• Bookmarks, note pads or sticky notes

• Stress Balls

• Seat cushions**

• Buttons with slogans/logos

• Calculators

• Change purse

• Cinch/drawstring bags

• Coasters

• Coffee cup sleeve/drink sleeve

• Compact mirror

• Cooling Scarf/towel

• Custom decal/window cling

• Dog tags (breakaway connection)

• Empty plastic water bottles

• Fidget Spinners

• Flags/pennants

• Flash drives

• Flip coins

• Hats or visors**

• Headphones/earbuds

• Highlighters

• ID/Card holders

• iPod or mp3 holders

• iPhone cases

• Key Chains

• Lanyards (for pins)

• Lip balm/chap stick

• Luggage tags

• Magnet clips

• Media charging station

• Microfiber cleaning cloths

• Mini-cooler bags

• Mouse pads

• Mugs

• Pedometer

• Pencil case

• Photos/photo frames/magnet

• Phone Case

• Phone or tablet stand

• Pin/Pin Cases*

• Plastic cups

• Pocket calendars

• Portable chargers

• Postcard

• Puzzles

• Rally towels

• Retractable badge holders

• Reusable totes

• Rubik’s Cube or similar

• Safety or ID bracelets

• Sample size food or beverage products**

• Shaker Cups

• Silicone/mood bracelets

• Silicone phone wallets

• Slap bracelets

• Slinky

• Sports towel in pouch

• Souvenir custom patch

• Straws

• Stuffed animal/mascot

• Stylus for phone/tablet

• Temporary tattoos

• Tissue packets

• Trading Cards

• Tote bags

• T-shirts or any type of shirt **

• Travel toothbrush

• Umbrellas (compact)

• Yo-Yos

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Below is a list of promotional items or giveaways relevant to our audience at the Little League Baseball® World Series. Little League will consider

additional ideas upon request. REMINDER: Items to be considered must be submitted for approval.

**To minimize competition with the Little League Store and concession sales, limited quantities may be requested**

*When distributing pins as a giveaway, the following disclaimer must be displayed at your booth, on the back of the pin itself, on the bag the pin comes in, or on a card attached to the pin:

“Warning – Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 6 years.”

Promotional Giveaway Guidelines – All Sites

• Anything in an AEROSOL can

• Bats

• Baseballs

• Bubbles

• Eye black – (can be used as a booth giveaway only)

• Foam Fingers

• Frisbees

• Hand Sanitizer – aerosol or pump

• Laser pointers/flash lights/blinking items

• Noise makers

• Posters – only with LLB approval

• Stickers

• Sunglasses

• Thundersticks or any noisemaker

• Whistles

• Wristband/Headband –sweatband style/cotton

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The following items are considered restricted:

Food Giveaway Policy:If one of your prizes or giveaways is food related, we encourage you to utilize concession meal vouchers to award prizing as opposed to utilizing an off-site vendor. The vouchers can be purchased at any time before the World Series by completing the Meal Pass Request Form.

**All food related giveaways must be reviewed with Little League Marketing who will outline sample guidelines to ensure no competition with current sponsors or concession sales.

2018 LLWS Logo Usage Guidelines

General Guidelines:

• The logo design provides a point of connectivity between all Little League World Series tournament events.

• The specific event logo (detailing division and its city, state or regional tournament) can be utilized on promotional giveaways, packaging, advertising and other promotional materials.

• The following copyright and trademark registration notice should appear on all products, packaging, advertising, and promotional materials when utilizing the logo:

• © YEAR Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

• Requests from media for use of the logo should be directed to the Little League Communications Department (media@LittleLeague.org).

Usage Limitations:

• All artwork that features the logo must be submitted to Little League for approval.

• The logo cannot be altered without prior approval from Little League.

• While acceptable to use over imagery, it should be positioned over an inactive area of the image.

• The logo may not be given to non-Little League affiliated vendors who are fulfilling services to support your participation in the tournament events including giveaways, booth displays, banners, etc. without express permission.

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2018 LLWS Logo Usage Guidelines

• When using a Little League trademark multiple times in text, it is best to use the superscript ® once in its most prominent form. However, if using another Little League trademark in the same copy text, a superscript ® is required for the secondary trademark that is used.

• The appropriate mark; ®, should be utilized with the appropriate logos as indicated in the previous pages.

• All trademarked phrases should be formatted to remain on the same line of copy and followed with a superscript ® as noted:

• Little League®

• Little Leaguer®

• Little League Baseball®

• Little League® Baseball and Softball

• Senior League Little League Baseball®

• Little League Softball®

• LLB®

• LL®

• Little League Challenger Division®

• One of the following copyright and trademark registration notices should appear on all products, packaging, advertising and promotional materials:

“Little League is a registered trademark of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. Used with permission.”

• When space is limited, it may be shortened to:

© YEAR Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

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Website Content LittleLeague.org Banner Ads and Family Fun Zone page content due: May 11, 2018 to marketing@LittleLeague.org

During the Little League Baseball World Series, a portion of LittleLeague.org becomes the destination to provide event information such as television schedules, local event information and activities, as well as community information. The creation of banner ads themed specifically for the Little League World Series are strongly encouraged to be used from June-August.

LittleLeague.org Banner Ad Specs

• Desktop: 728px (wide) x 90px (high)

• Mobile: 300px (wide) x 50px (high)

• File format: jpeg, or .gif file at 72dpi

Additionally, there is a specific page within LittleLeague.org highlighting sponsor activities in the Family Fun Zone, or general contests and promotions. The page provides information about sponsor booth activities, giveaways, as well as on-site special events and offers available to attendees of the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport. Your copy for this page should include the following:

• Preferred Sponsor Logo

• Brief paragraph about on-site activities and giveaways (max 300 characters)

• Photo showing booth activity*

• Photo and logo files should be a high resolution JPEG

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World Series Tournament Program Overview

• Placement Opportunities• Little League Baseball® World Series

• Little League® Regional Tournaments – Used for both Baseball and Softball (1)

• Divisional World Series Tournaments (6)

• Program Timeline

• March 9, 2018 - Program Ad Participation deadline (participation in all programs is not required, but strongly encouraged) Submit to

marketing@LittleLeague.org

• April 13, 2018 - Creative Drafts due to marketing@LittleLeague.org

• May 2, 2018 - Final Artwork due to marketing@LittleLeague.org

• Creative Design Reminders• Dimensions will vary by publication as programs are produced locally for Divisional World Series Tournaments. Please refer to the Program Specifications located on

the following page(s) for exact dimensions.

• For any softball program ads, imagery depicting softball teams/players including appropriate equipment, Little League Uniforms and event logos are encouraged.

• Names of Divisional World Series Tournaments should be referenced as they are listed in the Program Specifications located on the following page(s).

• If Little League Tournament logos are incorporated into any creative requests (programs, etc.), please follow the parameters as outlined by the Logo Usage Guidelines in

Tab 1. As a reference, the appropriate logo for each Little League Tournament event can be found on the following page(s).

• To download any of these logos, please visit the Sponsor Portal using the following credentials:

LittleLeague.org/SponsorsPortal

Password: llws2018

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Program Specifications – Williamsport and Regional Sites

The following pages contain the specs for all six (6) Divisional World Series Tournament programs, all five (5) Regional Tournament programs as well as the Little League Baseball® World Series program. Please take note of all reminders and instructions below.

• Quick Reminders

• Acceptable media/file type(s) and dimensions vary per event publication• When applicable, make sure all content is inside the “live” area when building an ad• All sponsor ads are full-page placements• Submit drafts and final artwork to marketing@LittleLeague.org by the due dates as outlined in the Timeline located on the previous page.

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Little League Baseball® World Series and Regional Tournament Programs (5)AD SPACE* NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Trim: 8.25” x 10.875”

Live Area: 7.75” x 10.375”

Bleed: 8.5” x 11.125”Margin: 0.5” (from trim to live area)

• Images should be CMYK or Grayscale (not RGB or Indexed)

• Rich Black is made from 50% (CMYK) + 100% (K), not the color “Registration”

• Image resolution should be 300 dpi• Black text should be 1 color not 4

colors• Registration and Crop Marks must be

at least 0.125” outside from the bleed area

• Full color logo should be used

High resolution .pdf/packed InDesign Files (including fonts and links)

*An InDesign template is available on the Sponsor Portal for use to confirm the accuracy of the ad layout to the Live/Trim/Bleed specs outlined above.

Please use the logo ovals if creating assets specific for Regional

Tournament Programs as it is a combined tournament program for Baseball and Softball Regional play.

Little League Divisional World Series Tournament Programs - Baseball

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Little League® Intermediate (50/70) Baseball World Series (July 29 - August 5)AD SPACE NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Full Page 4-color ad

Trim: 8.5" x 11" Bleed: 0.125” on all four sides Live area: 7.875” x 10.375” Size with Bleed: 8.625 x 11.125

• CMYK Process• File should be at least 300 dpi• 4-color ad• Full color logo should be used

High resolution .pdf

Junior League Baseball World Series (August 12 - August 19)

AD SPACE NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Ad Size: 7” x 9.75”

No bleed

• Black and white ad High resolution .pdf

Senior League Baseball World Series (July 28 - August 4)

AD SPACE NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Ad Size: 7.5” X 9.75”

No bleed

• Black and white ad High Resolution .pdf

Little League Divisional World Series Tournament Programs - Softball

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Little League® Softball World Series (August 8 - August 15)

AD SPACE NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Trim Size: 8.5” x 11”

Bleed: 0.125” (on all four sides)

• Color Ad• Full color logo should be used

High resolution .pdf

Junior League Softball World Series (July 29 - August 4)

AD SPACE NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Ad Size: 7.75” by 10”

No bleed

Black and White ad

• Black and white logo should be used High resolution .pdf

Senior League Softball World Series (July 30 - August 5)

AD SPACE NOTES ACCEPTABLE MEDIA/FILE TYPE

Ad Size: 7.5” x 10”

No Bleed

• Color Ad• Full color logo should be used

High resolution .pdf

Regional/Divisional Overview and General Information• Overview

• As part of your Event Activation Plan due on April 4, 2018, please include any Regional/Divisional Site activation elements for review. Please reference the Event

Activation Guidelines in Tab 1 for details to consider when planning activations.

• Participation in Regional and Divisional Tournament Goodie Bags is also encouraged (see Goodie Bags in Tab 1)

• General Reference• The sale of products at a Regional or Divisional site will be reviewed on a case by case basis by Little League Marketing

• Shipping times and instructions vary per Region/Division

• Regions: Items should arrive between 9 am and 5 pm. Dates will vary depending on the site.

• Divisions: Please consult the guidelines per Division on the following pages

• Any representative that is on-site at any point on behalf of a sponsor is required to complete and pass the Background Check process. Please refer to the

Background Checks page in Tab 1 for more information

• Booth Needs• Due to the limited number of staff and volunteers on-site, sponsors will be responsible for retrieving any supplies from storage, if available, during each

tournament unless otherwise noted by the Regional/Divisional Director

• Regional/Divisional complex space is limited; therefore, booth space will be assigned when sponsor attendance has been confirmed

• Tents, chairs, tables, storage, etc. are not guaranteed, but suggested rental and storage company information is available for many of the tournaments noted in the

On-Site Guidelines for each location

• If using a tent, 55-gallon water barrels that can withstand heavy winds are suggested to ensure that tents are properly secured/stabilized. Taking the tent down

daily and storing it overnight is also suggested. Please be prepared to take tents down in the event of imminent inclement weather

• Security• Booths are in a fairly secure area; however, sponsors will need to take valuables with them whenever the booth is unmanned. The Regional/Divisional Contact

cannot guarantee and will not be responsible for the safety and protection of your materials as 24/7 security is not always available

• Sponsors are not permitted to distribute product directly to teams; however, the delivery of giveaways can be coordinated using the goodie bag participation form

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Regional Tournament Information

East Southeast Central Southwest West

Tournament DatesSB – July 20-26BB – Aug 4-11

Tournament DatesSB – July 25-30BB – Aug 2-8

Tournament DatesSB – July 22-27BB – Aug 5-11

Tournament DatesSB – July 25-30BB – Aug 2-8

Tournament DatesSB – July 20-27BB – Aug 5-11

Contact InformationAmry ShelbyAsst. Region Directorashelby@LittleLeague.org860-585-4730

Contact InformationJen ColvinRegion Directorjcolvin@LittleLeague.org478-987-7227

Contact InformationNina Johnson-PittRegion Directornjohnson@LittleLeague.org317-897-6127

Contact InformationKiley JohnsonAsst. Region Directorkjohnson@LittleLeague.org254-756-1816 x5003

Contact InformationApril MeehlederRegion Directorameehleder@LittleLeague.org909-887-6444 x4110

Shipping InformationLittle League East RegionAttention: (Sponsor Name) 335 Mix St. Bristol, CT 06010

Shipping InformationLittle League Southeast RegionAttention: (Sponsor Name) 439 Snellgrove Dr.Warner Robins, GA 31088

Shipping InformationLittle League Central RegionAttention: (Sponsor Name)9535 E. 59th Street, Suite B2Indianapolis, IN 46216

Shipping InformationLittle League Southwest RegionAttention: (Sponsor Name) 3700 South University Park Dr. Waco, TX 76702

Shipping InformationLittle League West RegionAttention: (Sponsor Name) 6707 Little League Dr.San Bernardino, CA 92407

Regional Welcome EventSB – July 20 BB – Aug 4

Regional Welcome EventSB – July 25BB – Aug 2

Regional Welcome EventSB – July 22BB – Aug 5

Regional Welcome EventSB – July 24 BB – Aug 1

Regional Welcome EventSB – July 19BB – Aug 4

What is a Regional Welcome Event?• An event for families, players and volunteers celebrating and welcoming them to regional play. These happen often in the form of a

cookout style event, with fun games, and recognition for making it to the Regional Tournament, and have an emphasis on family.

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Region On-Site Guidelines

East

• Storage Facilities: Storage is limited on-site with no access to a loading dock or forklift. Please contact Amry with inquiries.

• Rental Facilities: Just Ask Rental LLC (860-582-7166)

• Electricity/Internet: Electricity access can be arranged, but a generator is recommended. WiFi is available via the press box and rec space.

• Sponsor Activation Area: 10’ x 10’ space per sponsor

Southeast

• Storage Facilities: Please contact Jen directly to coordinate any storage and note there is no dock on-site, but a forklift is available

• Rental Facilities: Macon Tent Rentals (478-746-8269)

• Electricity/Internet: Plug-in area available on grass area for use. WiFi or hardline internet access is not currently available on-site.• Sponsor Activation Area: Large grassy area can accommodate a 10’ x 10’ or 20’ x 20’ tent. Set-up should take place the day before activation• Additional Information: Be prepared for extreme heat and pop up afternoon thunderstorms. Please note, sponsors must be able to maintain/support

their tents during these storms.

Central

• Storage Facilities: None available on-site. • Electricity/Internet: Plug-in areas available. WiFi is available for the baseball tournament, but arrangements will need to be made for softball. • Sponsor Activation Area: Large area can accommodate a 10’ x 10’ tent.• Additional Information: Be prepared for any type of weather and changes in schedule by checking email/phone for updates from the Central Region

staff. Be able to maintain/support tent. Set-up can take place day before or morning of activation. Central Region staff will also provide map/directions for sponsors.

Southwest

• Storage Facilities: Limited closet space is available on-site for small items. Please contact Kiley for assistance with storage needs• Rental Facilities: Action Rental Center (254) 772-8890• Electricity/Internet: Access to electricity can be accommodated. AT&T Wi-Fi is available at a low speed (~2.5 mbps), but it is recommend that sponsor

provides their own dedicated jetpack/etc. for more reliability and speed. • Sponsor Activation Area: A 100+ spot parking lot is available for sponsors to choose where to set-up ahead of time in addition to two (2) 30 sq. ft. grass

areas.• Additional Information: Plan for very hot weather. Temperature often exceeds 100 degrees.

West

• Storage Facilities: Storage is very limited on-site with no forklift or dock available. Please contact Universal Self Storage (909-880-2211) if needed.• Rental Facilities: Party Plus Rentals (909-796-3388) • Electricity/Internet: Access is limited, please bring generators. WiFi or hardline internet access is not currently available on-site. • Sponsor Activation Area: Can accommodate any size footprint, but it is not fenced in. • Additional Information: Location is subject to very high winds, please be prepared to secure your booth space.

On-Site Guidelines – Regional Tournaments

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Divisional World Series Tournament Information - Baseball

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Intermediate Baseball Junior League Baseball Senior League Baseball

July 29 - August 5 August 12-19 July 28-August 4

Contact InformationDave Wetmoredswetmore1@yahoo.com860-585-4730

Contact InformationGreg Bzurabgregbz@att.net734-306-3113

Contact InformationKimber Nelsonslbws.easley@gmail.com864-314-3460

Shipping InformationLLIWS c/o Five Star NetworkingAttention: (Sponsor Name)302 Preston Ct.Livermore, CA 94551

Shipping InformationGreg BzuraAttention: (Sponsor Name)22667 W MaplelawnTaylor, MI 48180

Shipping InformationSenior League Baseball World SeriesAttention: (Sponsor Name)

111 Walker WayEasley, SC 29642

Divisional World Series Tournament Information - Softball

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Little League® Softball Junior League Softball Senior League Softball

August 8-15 July 29-August 4 July 30-August 5

Contact InformationBob Hudlowrpnahud@comcast.net503-312-3272

Contact InformationJohn Chadwickchad98006@comcast.net425-641-3276

Contact InformationMartin Donovanmartinbdonovan@aol.com302-745-0184

Shipping InformationBob HudlowAttention: (Sponsor Name)2727 NE 31st AvePortland, OR 97212

Shipping Information – Standard Mail/UPSJunior League Softball World Seriesc/o John ChadwickAttention: (Sponsor Name)12107 SE 46th CtBellevue, WA 98006

Palletized/Large ShipmentsJunior League Softball World Seriesc/o John ChadwickAttention: (Sponsor Name)500 8th St SKirkland, WA 98033

Shipping InformationSenior League Softball World Seriesc/o Tracy LittletonAttention: (Sponsor Name)318888 Roxana RoadClarksville, DE 19970

Please call Bob prior to delivery of any pallet based deliveries or large items to the address above and provide tracking numbers for all shipments.

Please notify John 24 hours prior to anyshipment going to the Kirkland address, so that arrangements can be made for him to receive the shipment at the city park.

Division On-Site Guidelines

Intermediate (50/70)Baseball

• Storage Facilities: Partial storage and forklift are available on-site. Please contact Dave prior to the tournament for additional storage needs. • Shipments are accepted Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm, excluding holidays. • Rental Facilities: Please contact Dave for assistance. • Electricity/Internet: Access to electricity and internet are limited, but generators are available.• Sponsor Activation Area: Security is on-site for the entirety of the event. Activation space is located in a public park with a grammar school adjacent to

the property. Four (4) additional 60’ diamonds are available if needed.

Junior League Baseball

• Storage capabilities: Some storage is available; Call Greg to discuss. Dock and forklift not available.• Equipment: Tables, chairs, and tents can be provided with advance notice. Please provide 2 weeks lead time to ensure required items desired are

available.• Electricity/Internet: Access to electricity and internet are limited. Contact Greg to discuss needs.• Sponsor Activation Area: Tournament location is a city park (Heritage Park). Local police and auxiliary police conduct frequent patrols, but security is

not 24/7.

Senior League Baseball

• Storage capabilities: Very limited storage available, please contact Kimber to discuss any storage needs directly.• Electricity/Internet: Access to electricity is not available, but Wi-Fi can be supported. Please note, there is a limited bandwidth capacity on the Wi-Fi,

so please plan accordingly.• Sponsor Activation Area: The sponsor activation area on-site is limited and not fenced in/monitored by security. Please contact Kimber to talk

through space needs with the specific activation and accommodations can be made as needed.

Little League® Softball

• Storage capabilities: Storage space is available if coordinated prior to the tournament with Bob• Electricity/Internet: Access can be arranged prior to WS tournaments for both electricity and internet• Sponsor Activation Area: Sponsors have the ability to share their activation request with Bob and he will work to accommodate those needs. Please

note the facility is patrolled 24/7, but we recommend removing all valuables and securing the booth at the end of each day as a precaution.

Junior LeagueSoftball

• Storage capabilities: Storage is VERY limited. No forklift/pallet movement capabilities• Electricity/Internet: Access to electricity is limited. The park is WiFi public access capable• Sponsor Activation Area: Area is NOT secured or fenced in. Sponsors will have approximately a 10' x 10' pop-up tent size area

Senior League Softball

• Storage capabilities: None available• Electricity/Internet: Internet is available, electricity is limited• Sponsor Activation Area: Activation area is 10' x 20' - if more space is needed please contact Martin to make arrangements

Divisional On-Site Guidelines

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Little League Baseball® World Series – Event Activation Requirements

Due: April 4, 2018 to marketing@LittleLeague.org

The checklist below provides you with a guideline of items to consider as you plan for on-site activation at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport. Using the outline below. Please provide a detailed overview of your brand’s activation plans. Acceptable formats for submitting your plans include, but are not limited to, PowerPoint or PDFs with appropriate visuals.

• General overview of program theme and concept

• Creative visuals including signage, digital and on-site layouts

• Space Requested – (Standard Size is a 10’ x 20’ space; additional space will be considered if available)

• Photos/Diagrams of Booth Design

• Booth Design/Creative Elements of Activation within the Booth Footprint

• RFID Integrations (if applicable)

• Mascot Involvement

• Sweepstakes or Contests

• Electrical Needs Required. Please outline specifically:

• Total amperage and voltage to be used in your booth.

• Style of Plugs Used (standard, three phase, etc.)

• Quantity of Outlets and Devices

• Internet Needs – (outside of the RFID program)

• Giveaway Items

• Quantities to be Distributed

• Special Guests Attending

• Dates Attending

In all booth set-ups not under the main tent area, sufficient weighting of your tent will be required. Use of 55 gallon

water barrels will be required to secure your tent or we will request that you collapse your tent daily AND in the event of inclement weather. Little League reserves the right to close the sponsor booth area in the event of inclement

weather (i.e. thunderstorms, lightning and others that pose a risk to spectators).

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Little League® will provide the following for each booth:(2) chairs(1) 8’ x 30” table – undraped(1) High Boy Pedestal Table Electrical outletShould you need additional items, they can be rented from: Grand Rental Station – (570) 323-9838

RFID Timeline – Next Steps

• We are excited to partner with Thuzi to provide an enhanced user experience in the Family Fun Zone again for 2018. Below is a timeline for asset delivery that will help keep all planning on track as you work with the Thuzi team.

• We are happy to make introductions to members of your team that may have not worked with the Thuzi staff in the past

• Thuzi Contact

Ashley Howard

ahoward@thuzi.com

(818)497-6881

Timeline for Deliverables:

• February 28, 2018

• Centralized Waiver is Reviewed and Finalized by all Parties

• April 20, 2018

• Creative Concepts shared with the Thuzi team

• May 15, 2018

• All creative is provided to Thuzi for building out activation concepts

• June 22, 2018

• Creative is sent to Clients for final approval

• July 9, 2018

• Promotion of RFID Pre Registration begins

• August 14 and 15, 2018

• Little League Baseball® World Series On-Site Staff Training

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Sponsor Booth Hours

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

13-Aug 14-Aug 15-Aug 16-Aug 17-Aug 18-Aug

Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1

10:00am - 7:00pm 11:00pm - 7:00pm 11:00am - 7:00pm8:30am - 4:30pm 8:30am - 4:30pm 8:30am - 4:30pm

19-Aug 20-Aug 21-Aug 22-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug 25-Aug

8:30am - 3:00pm 10:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 7:30pm 2:00pm - 7:30pmRain Date Booths

Closed No Games10:00am - 3:00pm

26-Aug 27-Aug

*Times subject to changeBooths Open

9:00am - 3:30pm Tear Down2

8:00am - 5:00pmTear Down2

3:30pm - 9:30pm

Email marketing@LittleLeague.org by August 5, 2018 with your expected arrival date, time and contact person for load in planning and coordination.

1 Early set-up can be accommodated, please contact us to arrange.2 Vehicles are not permitted on the complex until at least 1 hour after the Championship game ends.

Liz 570-974-8350 | Dustin 570-337-2631 | Matt 570-502-5961 | Kevin 301-305-3775 | Grace 619-709-0339

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Hotel Accommodations – Williamsport

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Please contact Grace Christenson at gchristenson@LittleLeague.org for assistance with reservationsIf you have not yet made reservations, you will need to do so as soon as possible. Several area hotels are already completely booked.

All rooms will need to be under your company name and all payments must be completed through your own billing processes. Little League will not be responsible for any rooms after July 1, 2018. Please ensure that you fully understand hotel policies and procedures when completing your reservations. Below is a listing of hotels in our area for your reference.

WILLIAMSPORT AREA

Best Western 1840 E. Third St. Williamsport 570-326-1981

Candlewood Suites 1836 E. Third St. Williamsport 570-601-9100

Comfort Inn 1959 E. Third St. Williamsport 570-601-9300

Econo Lodge 2019 E. Third St. Williamsport 570-326-1501

Fairfield Inn & Suites 104 Maynard St. Williamsport 570-601-9200

Genetti Hotel 200 W. Fourth St. Williamsport 570-326-6600

Hampton Inn 140 Via Bella St. Williamsport 570-323-6190

Hampton Inn Faxton 66 Liberty Lane Williamsport 570-601-5800

Holiday Inn 100 Pine St. Williamsport 570-327-8231

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 90 Pine St. Williamsport 570-327-5292

Peter Herdic Inn Restaurant & Inn 407 W. Fourth St. Williamsport 570-322-0165

Residence Inn by Marriott 150 W. Church St. Williamsport 570-505-3140

TownePlace Suites by Marriott 10 W. Church St. Williamsport 570-567-7467

Motel 6 2815 Old Montoursville Rd. Montoursville 570-368-8111

LEWISBURG AREA (30 MIN)

All Suites Inn Budget Host 4663 Westbranch Hwy. Lewisburg 570-522-9213

Best Western Plus Country Cupboard Inn 7701 Westbranch Hwy. Lewisburg 570-524-5500

Comfort Suites 4775 Westbranch High. Lewisburg 570-524-8000

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 134 Walter Dr. Lewisburg 570-524-6600

Days Inn 313 N. Derr Dr. Lewisburg 570-523-1171

Hampton Inn 140 International Dr. Lewisburg 570-522-8500

Lewisburg Hotel 136 Market St. Lewisburg 570-523-7800

Rodeway Inn 4687 Westbranch Hwy. Lewisburg 570-523-1106

Holiday Inn Express 160 Commerce Park Dr. New Columbia 570-568-1100

Quality Inn 330 Commerce Park Dr. New Columbia 570-568-8000

Hotel Accommodations - Williamsport

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SELINSGROVE/SHAMOKIN DAM AREA (45 MIN)

Comfort Inn 613 N. Susquehanna Trail Selinsg.rove 570-374-8880

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 651 N. Susquehanna Trail Selinsgrove 570-743-9275

Selinsgrove Inn 214 N. Market St. Selinsgrove 570-374-4100

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 3249 N. Susquehanna Trail Shamokin Dam 570-743-1111

Hampton Inn 3 Stetler Ave. Shamokin Dam 570-743-2223

LOCK HAVEN AREA (30 MIN)

Best Western 101 E. Walnut St. Lock Haven 570-748-3297

Fairfield Inn & Suites 50 Spring St. Lock Haven 570-748-1580

Lindsey Place Suites 300 E. Walnut St. Lock Haven 570-893-1666

Comfort Inn 31 Hospitality Ln. Mill Hall 570-726-4901

Hampton Inn & Suites 24 Hospitality Ln. Mill Hall 570-726-3939

DANVILLE AREA (30 MIN)

Best Western Plus Danville Inn 79 Old Valley School Rd. Danville 570-275-5750

Hampton Inn 97 Old Valley School Rd. Danville 570-271-2500

Quality Inn & Suites 15 Valley West Rd. Danville 570-275-5100

Red Roof Inn 300 Red Roof Rd. Danville 570-275-7600

MANSFIELD AREA (60 MIN)

Comfort Inn 300 Gateway Dr. Mansfield 570-662-3000

Mansfield Inn 26 S. Main St. Mansfield 570-662-2136

Microtel Inn & Suites 90 Dorsett Hts. Mansfield 570 662-9300

BLOOMSBURG AREA (45 MIN)

College Hill Bed & Breakfast 360 E. Second St. Bloomsburg 570-784-1266

Comfort Suites 120 Plaza Dr. Bloomsburg 570-387-9100

Econo Lodge 189 Columbia Mall Drive Bloomsburg 570-387-0490

Hampton Inn 255 Papermill Rd. Bloomsburg 570 380-1020

Holiday Inn Express 14 Mitchell Dr. Bloomsburg 570-387-6702

Inn at Turkey Hill 991 Central Rd. Bloomsburg 570-387-1500

OTHER

Watson Inn (about 20 min) 100 Main St. Watsontown 570-538-1832

Crestmont Inn (about 45 min) 180 Crestmont Dr. Eagles Mere 800-522-8767

Eagles Mere Inn (about 45 min) 29 Mary Ave. Eagles Mere 570-525-3273

Security Check Points/Prohibited Items - Williamsport

You will be required to enter through metal detectors before accessing the complex each day. All bags and backpacks will be inspected upon arrival.

Prohibited Items:

Permitted Items:

Complex Reminders:• Smoking and use of smokeless tobacco products or vapor/e-cigarettes are prohibited on the Little League International complex

• All items brought into the complex are subject to search and inspection. There will be no claim check for prohibited items at the entry points

• All blankets, chairs and personal items of any kind must be removed daily. There will be no claim check for prohibited items at the entry points

• We reserve the right to remove from or deny access to Little League property any item, individual, or group whose actions are deemed inappropriate

• Security gates open daily at 9AM (time is subject to change); 8AM on Championship Weekend

• Stadiums will open 1 hour prior to game time (time is subject to change)

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• Alcoholic beverages• Aerosol containers• Baseball bats/poles• Beach umbrellas• Bicycles• Containers of liquid (open or unopened

glass, cans, plastic – in line with TSA procedures)

• Flammable materials or incendiary devices• Fireworks

• Guns/Weapons of any kind/self defense items• Illegal drugs• Large bags/Coolers• Laser pointers• Noisemakers • Pets• Plastic saucers/Sleds• Pocket knives• Roller blades• Scooters

• Selfie Sticks• Skateboards/Hoverboards• Drones• Solicitation• Tarps/Tents/Canopies• Utility tools with blades longer than 3”• *Containers of liquid for infants (i.e. baby

bottles, formula) will be permitted, but are subject to inspection.

• Backpacks/Fanny Packs• Pin Bags• Small Bags/Purses• Coolers (10”W x 13”L x 12”H and smaller)• Umbrellas• Non-aerosol sunscreen in its original container (subject to

inspection)

Stadium/Concourse Activities - Williamsport

Mascots or other sponsor representatives will not be permitted on the field during the

games and only on the field and in the stadium with approval. Banners, mascots or

other branded displays will NOT be permitted in the outfield spectator area or in

“camera” view.

The “concourse” area (outlined in red) around and between the stadiums, the pavilion,

the restrooms and the merchandise area is designated for or fans to mingle, trade pins,

and enjoy the event.

Mascots may visit fans in these areas with prior approval.

MASCOTS/BRAND AMBASSADORS ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE

STADIUM OR ON OUTFIELD HILL

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Volunteer Stadium

Lamade Stadium

Shipping Policies - Williamsport

Shipping Address

Secure storage areas will be available for your LLBWS booth items. We will email you an electronic template for shipping labels to be used to ship items to South Williamsport. Be sure to affix the shipping label to the outside of every package sent to Little League.

If you unable to use our labels (e.g. shipment from a central warehouse), please be sure to address package(s) exactly as shown below. We have many individuals receiving various packages ahead of the Series; using these labels and addressing packages as outlined below will avoid misplacement of items.

Please complete a Shipping Inventory Form for EVERY shipment sent to Little League and notify us prior to sending. Please email each inventory form to marketing@LittleLeague.org. Please note that no shipping or receiving is available on Saturday or Sunday.

MARKETING DEPARTMENTLITTLE LEAGUE

ATTN: (SPONSOR NAME)539 US ROUTE 15 HWY

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17702-0485

All shipments must be received in Williamsport by Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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Post-Series Breakdown & Shipping Policies - Williamsport

Booth Breakdown

Tear down may begin immediately following the close of the booths on Championship Sunday , 8/26. Vehicles are not permitted on the complex until at least 1 hour after the game ends. Little League Marketing will work with you to coordinate timing of vehicle access. We will be on the complex Monday, 8/27 and Tuesday, 8/28 following the event for additional tear down if necessary.

Shipping After the Event - PLEASE PLAN IN ADVANCE.

You will need to make arrangements for pick-up of items you plan to ship back to your offices using your own shipping labels with your company’s appropriate shipping account numbers and billing information.

All trucking companies need to be called for these arrangements and your account numbers are to be used for billing purposes. Bills of lading are required to be left with your shipments.

If you plan to use FedEx or UPS, you will need to have all slips completed and placed on your packaging before you leave. Please be sure to use YOUR office address tied to the FedEx or UPS account number you will use.

If you are using FedEx, you will need to call them to arrange for pick-up of your items. FedEx does not have regular pick-ups at our location. UPS does have scheduled stops at our facility, so no need to call them to arrange for pick-up.

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Ticket Requests - Williamsport

Due: June 29, 2017 to marketing@LittleLeague.org

A Ticket Request spreadsheet will be emailed to you in June. Please provide the names of the individuals who need tickets for games and which games and dates they will be attending throughout the LLBWS.

Important Reminders:

• Requested tickets will be distributed at booth set-up or at will call – please designate a pick-up location on your ticket request form

• Additional tickets may be requested, but cannot be guaranteed

• No tickets or parking passes will be mailed

• Please request only tickets you will need. Should you find prior to or upon receipt of your tickets that you will NOT utilize what was originally requested, we would ask that you return those to marketing

• Please make us aware of any special guests that may be included in your requests. For example, CEOs, celebrities, former major league players, etc.

• Identify tickets needed for Sweepstakes or Contest winners who will be on-site, and include their contact information

Parking Passes:

We will provide 2 parking passes good for daily use in designated stadium parking area. There is a limited number of spaces, so while we do provide parking passes, parking is on a first come first served availability. Should this lot be full, parking is available in the general lot across from the gate entrance off of Mountain Avenue.

Image of ticketing form

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Ticket Allocations - Williamsport

Thursday, August 16 – Thursday, August 23

Little League will provide passes to Section 1 of the stadiums. Section 1 seating is open, on a first come, first served basis. Unless otherwise designated, all other sections will be first come first served seating – no ticket/pass needed for entry.

Championship Weekend, Saturday, August 25th and Sunday August 26th,

ALL sections of Lamade Stadium will be ticketed by section. On Saturday, August 25th, tickets will be distributed for eachchampionship game – 1 US Game and 1 Int’l Game. Tickets will only be valid at game listed on the ticket.

Tickets will be distributed as follows:

Thursday, 8/16 - Thursday, 8/23: 6 Stadium Passes

Saturday, 8/25: 8 tickets per game

Sunday, 8/26: 8 tickets

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On-Air Reference

Due: April 13, 2018 to marketing@LittleLeague.org

As opportunities arise to reference our partners throughout television broadcasts or during other in-stadium announcements during the LLBWS, Little League would like to have the preferred brand name to use in these instances.

On-air references will begin when Regional Tournaments begin their television broadcasts in mid-July and run through the end of August at the conclusion of the LLBWS. Please note that only brand name can be referenced—we cannot include any company or brand slogans.

If you do not specify any language, Little League will use the terminology referred in your sponsorship agreement.

Example: “Little League extends its appreciation to all its National Sponsors including DICK’S Sporting Goods and American Honda”

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PA Announcements - Williamsport

Due: July 10, 2018 to marketing@LittleLeague.org

Throughout the LLBWS, there will be opportunities for announcements over the PA system at the Williamsport complex during games.Messages are typically used to drive traffic to your booth in the Family Fun Zone area. Use this message to remind families about activities or giveaways offered at your booth. Messages should be limited to 15 seconds.

Examples:

“Honda is celebrating Little League families and friends at Honda’s home team hangout. Play Home Team Heroes games, get dunked in the dunk tank, and win tons of great prizes. We’ll also be showcasing the all-new family-friendly Honda Odyssey. Come join in the fun.”

“Did you know as the official laundry products of the Little League World Series, ‘all and Snuggle are trusted to wash every uniform out on the field? Visit ‘all and Snuggle in the Family Fun Zone to pitch a Fresh Fast Ball and win great prizes like pins, Snuggle bears, and more!”

“Hey fans, Canon and Little League are teaming up to help you create the picture perfect season. Visit the Canon booth to enjoy the Pixmaplay and print experience and share your team spirit on the Great Wall of Fandom. Enjoy photo opportunities, crafting activities, pin giveaways and more. Check out www.Thegreatwalloffandom.com for more information.”

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Meal Pass Requests - Williamsport

Due: July 23, 2018 to marketing@LittleLeague.org

Each sponsor receives 5 meal passes per day for each day of the Little League Baseball World Series. Passes have a redeemed value of up to $7.50 and can be used at the main concession stand on the concourse, as well the main concession tent located beyond the right field.

Should you require additional meal passes for your staff, please complete the Meal Pass Request form (form will be emailed to you in June). If you will only require the standard 5 passes per day, you do not need to complete this form.

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Grand Slam Parade Information

Due: June 29, 2018 to Lycoming County Visitors Bureau

The Lycoming County Visitors’ Bureau hosts an annual parade to welcome the 16 teams attending the Little League Baseball® World Series.

The parade will be held the evening of Wednesday, August 15, and the Visitors Bureau is offering Little League Sponsors a first look at parade sponsorship packages, including a team float sponsorship.

There will be 8 floats that will carry the 16 teams in the parade, with each float carrying a U.S. and an International team.

If you would like to be a part of the parade, please contact Jason Fink at the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau, 570-320-4213. to reserve a float for sponsorship.

Official packages regarding sponsorship will be available in March.

Please note that this is not a Little League event and may incur additional costs.

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Social Media Guidelines

• General Guidelines

• Submit proposed copy and creative to Little League Marketing for review 7-10 business days prior to any posting on your or Little League’s social media channels. Doing this well in advance will ensure that Little League can review, approve, and plan to share across Little League’s channels where appropriate.

• Social media posts should highlight the family-focused, child-centric ideals/activities and avoid off-color/inappropriate topics, or foul language.

• Posts, when involving Little Leaguers, should highlight the team effort and overall team instead of calling out a specific player.

• Content should be supportive and representative of your relationship with Little League.

• Use the Little League Style Guide as a reference for proper use of registration and trademarks.

• Additional Resources

• Players, coaches and umpires in photos must be equipped to Little League safety standards, with images not depicting head first slides unless returning to a base, as well as other rules for safe play such as correct standards for patches, helmets, etc. Full guidelines, including Little League patch requirements, for depicting Little League in advertising can be found at www.LittleLeague.org/LLersintheMedia.

• Little League reserves the right to alter or revise photos or posts in order to meet Little Leaguer in the Media Guidelines

• Social Media Tips

• Posts should attempt to be engaging, fun, and should attempt to fit within the general Little League voice and schedule.

• Some post styles that have performed well include:

• High quality images, video, or graphics

• Light-hearted GIFs or animations

• Polls, surveys, or response-based posts

• Information about exclusive services, products, promotions or contests for the Little League audience

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Social Media Guidelines• World Series Social Media Guidelines

• Posting of game action footage from the Little League World Series is strictly prohibited and is in violation of our agreement with ESPN. If you are interested in pursuing use of game footage, Little League can introduce you to ESPN to discuss arrangements

• World Series tournament requests must be made at least 5 business days prior to the start of the event. Submit copy well in advance of the tournament start to ensure appropriate review and approval

• Little League will permit select postings to the Little League social media sites throughout the tournament. These requests must be submitted 24 hours in advance via e-mail. Note that game information, stories and reports may be posted ahead of these requests

• A link for your social media page(s) can be included on the World Series microsite which details your activation/booth activities for the upcoming World Series

• On-Site Photos Utilized by the Sponsor

• If photographs are taken during game action, the person obtaining the photographs must be a credentialed member of the media. Photographs may be used from each sponsors booth location and on the concourse (outside of camera view)

• It is the responsibility of each sponsor to obtain permission from spectators/consumers if posting photographs and/or video from their booth locations. A waiver form may be required*

• *Note: If the spectator is participating in RFID (have received a wristband), they have likely met this requirement via RFID registration process

• When imagery, creative or logos are used that are provided by Little League International, a legal line must be included:

• ©2018 Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

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Twitter:• It is preferred that you tag @LittleLeague in

your posts• During the World Series, use #LLWS in your

tweets• Photos should be cropped to a 2 x 1 ratio• Twitter has expanded its character limit to

280 characters, but shorter, concise messaging is always recommended

Instagram:• It is preferred that you tag @LittleLeague in your posts• During the World Series, use #LLWS on your posts• It is common to utilize more than one hashtag in a post on

Instagram.• Cropping photos to a square 1 x 1 ratio is preferred but not

required• As Little League has no established location tags, it is

preferred that you do not use a location tag when posting photos

Facebook:• Photos should be cropped to a 2 x 1 ratio or

Square 1 x 1 ratio• While you may use a hashtag or two,

hashtags are not frequently utilized on Facebook

• There is no character limit, but try to keep posts concise and to the point

• Tag our official Facebook in your posts: facebook.com/littleleague

On-Site Filming Guidelines

• General Guidelines

• Please ensure that your videographers and photographers are fully educated on these guidelines. All filming plans require prior approval. Be sure to include your general concepts for filming in your Activation Plans, so your plans for filming can be vetted and approved. Please share this information with all pertinent group members.

• For all videos that interview or capture subjects in an individual way, you will need to capture releases for the subjects you are featuring. LLB should have reviewed your waiver and you should have an approval from us. If you do not have an approval, please submit your waiver ASAP.

• Capturing game footage is strictly prohibited and in violation of our agreement with ESPN. Therefore, no video cameras may appear in the stadium areas. You will not be permitted to capture any “in-game action”. You are encouraged to contact ESPN Licensing if you have specific in-game footage needs.

• **Video footage/editing: Little League reserves the right to have final approval over any usage of the footage used/videos created. SPONSOR must receive approval before publishing.

• Location of Filming

• Security will be briefed on your specific filming needs and will alert us if there is unpermitted filming occurring. Unless you have been approved in your specific filming plan, you will be restricted to conduct filming activity to the concourse area and around your booth location.

• Please avoid filming or having a film crew in the area of the ESPN SportsCenter Set when they are broadcasting. You can expect broadcasting to happen at least once per hour.

• If you have requested access to the Museum for filming, please do not interrupt the experience of our museum patrons. Filming in the Rotunda Theater or the Dugout Theater needs to be approved in advance. Please alert one of the museum workers at the desk when you arrive that you will be filming on behalf of <<SPONSOR>>.

• Identification of Film Crew

• Each photographer and videographer needs to be credentialed. Depending upon your filming goals, Little League will determine the type of credentials needed.

• Your film crew must be in a SPONSOR uniform and wear a Little League credential, in an effort to make them easily identified to security and other volunteers.

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Area outlined depicts the approvedfilming area on our complex. Please note that when ESPN is broadcasting from their set, shots that are in and around the set location will become temporarily unavailable.