February, 2011
Welcome to the newsletter of the National Adult Baseball Association. We will provide regular updates on association news, as well as reminders about upcoming tournaments, and we will spotlight NABA member association benefits and special product promotions. If you would like to share news on your league or team, please email Gerry Valerio, NABA Communications & Marketing, at nabapr@aol.com for consideration.
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Lights, Camera . . . Action
Sacramento TV station profiles local NABA league tryouts
The NABA is filled with players, teams and leagues that are passionate about baseball. The phrase, For the love of the game applies in every sense to those of us who continue to play every weekend. As we all know, the body might not always be willing, but the spirit never will fade.
The NABA Sacramento league recently had the opportunity to share its message, as a local TV station covered new player tryouts on Feb. 13.
According to Sacramento league president Barry Spiller, 120 players attended tryouts, a 25% increase from previous years. The segment ran during "Good Day Sacramento" as league officials were setting up for tryouts.
"Although a number of people mentioned seeing us (on TV), just as many more saw the ads (for tryouts) in the local papers, saw one of our fliers, and/or got a reminder email if they were on the player's pool," Spiller said. "Through the years we've had as many as 225 (at tryouts) and as few as 50, but we've been averaging 70-80 every year. Maybe it's just a sign the economy is showing some small improvement."
Whatever the reason, it's always good to see NABA news shared in communities. Please make sure to let us know if your league ever is featured in the local media.
To watch the TV profile, click on the Sacramento Diamond Dreams link above.
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GET NEW NABA LOGO MERCHA NDISE!
During the year, the NABA will provide a ssociation members the opportunity to order special NABA logo merchandise.
First up is the NABA Logo Hoodie. Available in navy, sport gray, black or red, the Champion pullover is a 50/50 cotton/poly blend, with the classic "Property of . . . " logo centered on the chest.
The NABA hoodie is being offered to association members for $24.95 (not including shipping) only through March 4. To order, click here or go to dugout.org and click on the Special Offer link at the top of the page.
ALSO CHECK OUT THE NEWLY REDESIGNED NABA STORE!
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THE VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED
 
Alright, that's a lame President's Day reference, but we're going with it to announce the winners of the Citrus Classic and the Las Vegas Kickoff Classic held over the recent holiday weekend, especially given the last name of the Gold Glove winner at the bottom of this item.
CITRUS
18 Open: Team USA
Most Valuable Player: Josh Petersen, Team USA
Gold Glove: Manny Olivera, Team USA
LAS VEGAS
18 Wood: SCSI
Most Valuable Player: Rucky McKinley, SCSI
Gold Glove: Chris Valencia, SCSI
18 A: Salt Lake APX
Most Valuable Player: Casey Rehrer, Salt Lake APX
Gold Glove: Taylor Mangum, Salt Lake APX
18 Rookie: Las Vegas Jokers
Most Valuable Player: Lane Kirby, Las Vegas Jokers
Gold Glove: Paul Schmidt, Las Vegas Jokers
45 Wood: Las Vegas Mavericks
Most Valuable Player: Mike Kitrel, Las Vegas Mavericks
Gold Glove: Donnell Washington, Las Vegas Mavericks
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PLAY NEXT TO THE PROS
While the Major Leaguers are doing their thing in Phoenix to get ready for the season, NABA players can do the same at the Spring Training Tournament, March 17-20.
Registration still is open, both for players and individuals. Don't have a team? No worries, sign up as a pool player and we will place you on a team.
The final day to register is March 8. Click here for more information, or here to sign up individually. The cost is $235 per player.
In addition to the baseball, one of the highlights of the tournament when you sign up for the Player Package will be a trip to the brand-new Salt River Major League Baseball Complex on Thursday, March 17, to watch the Colorado Rockies vs. the Chicago White Sox. This ticket will give each player access to the Party Zone, where the NABA will have some of the best seats in the house and its own catered party for each participant attending. Come be a part of this fun event!
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Take advantage of a special offer to purchase the NABA-inspired movie Faded Glory for 50% off. Also, NABA members in the San Francisco area can attend a special screening of the movie on March 10. Click here for details.
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Looking Ahead
MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR MEMORIAL DAY
The Las Vegas and Atlantic City Memorial Day (May 28-30) tournaments are approaching quickly.
For both tournaments, a $350 deposit must be received by April 27. Final payments are due May 18.
Make sure to secure your spot in the biggest holiday tournaments of the year.
Last year nearly 90 teams participated between the two events!
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Keep up-to-date with NABA news and interact with fellow players across the country.
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TRAVEL NEEDS?
With the tournament schedule picking up steam, why waste time searching the Internet for the best travel deals? Let Terri Coon, the official travel consultant of the NABA, do the work for you. Terri has more than 20 years of travel experience, providing her clients with a personal touch and quality service. Terri is available 24/7 to meet your NABA travel needs.
Reach Terri at 303-280-0156 or terri@hylandtravel.net
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Tel: 800.621.6479 Fax: 303.639.6605
Shane Fugita President & CEO
Joe Collins Vice President
AJ Fugita
Tournament Operations
Gerry Valerio
Communications & Marketing
Vee Magestro Administrative Assistant
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