NABA News

January, 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.

DEADLINE DAY

Teams interested in playing in either the Las Vegas Kickoff Classic or the Citrus Classic, the deadline for a deposit has been extended to January 27.

Both tournaments will be held over the President's Day Weekend (February 19-21), so register now!

To reserve a spot in either tournament, a $350 deposit must be received by January 27. No teams will be accepted after February 9. To register, click on the tournament links above or call the NABA National Office at (800) 621-6479.

California Dreamin'

Congratulations to the following teams and players for taking home the hardware at the 2011 California Kickoff Classic:

18 Rookie: Riverside Astros

Most Valuable Player: Ben Rhinehart, Riverside Astros

Gold Glove: Pablo Garcia, Ventura Nationals

18 A: Brooklyn Dodgers

Most Valuable Player: John Wion, Brooklyn Dodgers

Gold Glove: Kyle Horse, Brooklyn Dodgers

18 AA: San Jose Mets

Most Valuable Player: Derek Schermerhorn, San Jose Mets

Gold Glove: John Schermerhorn, San Jose Mets

18 Open: San Diego Shockers

Most Valuable Player: Drew Dargen, San Diego Shockers

Gold Glove: Victor Samengo, San Diego Shockers

25s: So Cal Ambassadors

Most Valuable Player: Rudy Hodges, So Cal Ambassadors

Gold Glove: Eddie Parsons, So Cal Ambassadors

45s: San Diego Black Sox

Most Valuable Player: Marty Sturgeon, San Diego Black Sox

Gold Glove: Mark Torrance, San Diego Black Sox

Also winning in the 35s Division were the San Diego Berry's. The MVP was Rudy Bautista and the Gold Glove went to Eric Bloom, both of the San Diego Berry's.

PRESEASON and TOURNAMENT SPECIAL

RLC Bats is offering NABA members a special deal on select wood bats. NABA members can order:

*Maple Model 243 in clear (natural) or black only for $39 without personalization

AND/OR

*Ash Model 110 in clear (natural) or black for $32 without personalization

To order, click on the logo above or go to

rlcbats.com and use the promotional code NABA.

Contact Derek Wilson at (704) 280-4714 or at derek.wilson@rlcbats.com with any questions.

10 Spots Remaining
Play baseball and tour C Hong Kong Baseball 2

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NABA members have the opportunity to participate in the 2011 Baseball Action Tours trip to China. The tour will take place from April 16-23, 2011, and will visit historic Beijing, China's capital, as well as world-famous Hong Kong for baseball and sightseeing.

Listed below is the cost for the trip. For more information contact Mike Micheli at mmicheli1234@aol.com. Also visit www.ballyardactiontours.com.

If interested, please mail a $500 deposit ASAP, as roster space is limited. Mail the deposit to: BallYard Action Tours, 11956 Bernardo Plaza Dr. #333, San Diego, CA 92128.

Package Price Includes:

- 8 nights in 4-Star hotels
- Round-trip private hotel to airport transfers
- Transportation & bilingual guide daily
- Airfare Beijing to Hong Kong
- 2 bottles of water per player per game
- 4 or 5 games (weather permitting) vs. Chinese teams
- 8 Breakfast, 6 Lunch, 2 Dinner
- Excursion Trips: Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau
- Team USA pro style jersey and hat, as well as BAT commemorative t-shirt.

PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON:
SINGLE ROOM USD $2,395
DOUBLE ROOM USD $1,995

Initial deposit of $500 due upon reservation
Full balance due by March 27th, 2011

EVERYONE IN THE POOL
If you would like to be a pool player for any NABA tournament in 2011, go to the Sign Up and Play link at dugout.org. Teams always are looking for players to fill out their rosters!

NEW SEASON, NEW LOOK
NABA League 2011

Check out the new Season Logo from the NABA. Merchandise with the logo will be available in the NABA store soon. Special deals will be posted at dugout.org and the NABA Facebook page.