PARENTS/COACHES: 
Palmetto Region has a NO-TOLERANCE policy on screaming, yelling, or making any derogatory remarks to ANY official ( Up ref, down ref, or line judges). Keep in mind.. they are human.. and most of the time they are kids. Penalty is immediate dismissal from gym, no warning. Region teams may face sanction to participate in future tournaments.  

Officials/ Players (NEW FOR 2008): 
Palmetto Region requires that while on officiating duty, no one is to have in possession a cell phone, I-pod or song listening device, or food. This includes R1 Up Ref, R2 Down Ref, Line Judges and especially, scorekeepers.  First offense will be a warning, 2nd offense will be loss of official certification, 3rd may include sanction from tournament play.   

All region tournaments will begin at 8:30am, unless otherwise posted. Gyms open at 8am, All teams must report to captains meeting at 8:15 in the event of schedule change.

DIRECTIONS TO TALMADGE BRIDGE (for those staying in Hilton Head):  From Hilton Head, take Route 278 back to the mainland and go approximately 12 miles to Route 170.  Take Route 170 toward Savannah.  Route 170 turns into Alt 170 and Alt 17, and finally Route 17, which takes you to the Talmadge Bridge.  Follow the signs to Savannah, NOT Savannah Airport.  Follow below directions from Talmadge Bridge.

DIRECTIONS TO GYM LOCATION:  From I-95 southbound, take Exit #5 in South Carolina (Hardeeville, SC).  On the off-ramp, bear right and take Route 17 to Savannah.   Cross the Savannah River on the Talmadge Bridge.  After crossing the bridge, the Highway turns into I-16.  Stay on I-16 a few miles until the second Lynes Parkway exit.  Take that exit onto Lynes Parkway.  After approximately 5-6 miles, Lynes Parkway turns into DeRenne Avenue.  Stay on DeRenne Avenue past Abercorn to Waters Avenue.  Take a left on Waters Avenue.  Calvary Baptist is located about 1/4 mile on the left.  The gym is located in the back.  There is a road that turns left next to CVS Pharmacy that will carry you back to the Calvary Baptist School.