Illinois Wesleyan

Notes & Tournament Rules:

- Fees: $280 ($140 for a team playing only one day).
- All games will be played at the IWU Softball Field – 1611 N. Franklin Ave, Bloomington, IL.
- Teams listed first will occupy third base dugout.
- In case of a tie after seven innings, the International Tiebreaker rule will be applied.
- The eight-run rule, after five innings, is in effect for all games.
- Any protest must be filed and settled at the time of the dispute.
- A coin flip prior to the start of each game will be used to determine home team.
- NO pre-game infield or outfield. Line drills will be allowed, time permitting.  Warm-up in designated areas only.  PLEASE do not hit balls against the fences.  Hitting is permitted on the football practice field beyond the right field fence, or in the outdoor batting cages (one per team).
- The first game of the day on each field will start at the scheduled time.  All games thereafter will start 15 minutes after the conclusion of the preceding game.  Teams must be prepared to start games as much as 30 minutes earlier than indicated on the schedule.  The scheduled times (after the first game) are guidelines and not necessarily the start times.

Preferred Hotels & Rates (does not include tax, may have limited availability) –

- The Chateau – IWU Athletics Preferred Rate $69/night 
- DoubleTree by Hilton – IWU Athletics Preferred Rate $95/night (includes complimentary breakfast and Wifi)
- Hampton Inn & Suites – IWU Athletics Preferred Rate $94/night
- Holiday Inn Express Bloomington West – IWU Athletics Preferred Rate $80/night
- Marriott Hotel & Conference Center – IWU Athletics Preferred Rate $119/night
- Please refer to the 2013-14 Athletics Visitor’s Guide on www.iwusports.com for additional information including hotel contacts & amenities, local attractions, etc.