Save now on player's fees
for Phoenix!If you are planning to attend the World Championship Series in Phoenix, now is the time to register to secure the lowest available player fee.
Register by Wednesday, July 20 and pay only a $175 player fee. The fee increases $10 per player if paid before August 2 and $20 per player after that date.
Of note, if your team is planning to attend but cannot make a deposit by July 20, please contact NABA president Shane Fugita (nabapresident@aol.com), NABA vice president Joe Collins (nabavicepres@aol.com) or call the National Office (800-621-6479) as soon as possible to secure your spot as well as to lock in the lowest available per player fee of $175.
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REMINDER
NABA league champions receive a $700 gift certificate to the Phoenix or Florida World Series, while league runners-up receive a $350 credit to the event.
If your team is interested in taking advantage of this important NABA benefit, please contact the National Office at 800-621-6479 or NABANational@aol.com.
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Individual pool players needed
Would you like to play in the Phoenix World Championship Series, but you don't have a team? Individual players can sign up to be added to the players pool list, to be picked up by a team looking for additional players. To sign up go to Tournament Pool Player Sign Up.
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WORLD SERIES TRAVEL
Tired of searching the Internet for hours looking for the best 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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BAT DEALS 
NABA members receive a 10% discount on all Phoenix Bats products. Click on the logo above to visit the company's site, and make sure to use the coupon code "NABA" to receive the discount.
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PLACE: Phoenix, Arizona
18 Wood, 18AA, 18A, 18 Rookie - Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9 45 Wood, 45 Aluminum - Sunday, October 9 - Saturday, October 15 50 Wood - Sunday, October 9 - Saturday, October 15 25 Wood, 25 Rookie Aluminum - Sunday, October 9 - Saturday, October 15 35A, 35 Rookie, 35 Wood - Monday, October 3 - Sunday, October 9 55 Wood, 60 Wood - Monday, October 3 - Sunday, October 9 (Note: A Division will occur if 6 or more teams register before the final deposit date. If there are not 6 or more teams in a division, the NABA will combine divisions). FORMAT: Pool play consisting of 5 guaranteed games for all divisions, as well as an expanded playoff format for all divisions, when applicable. (Expanded playoffs will be determined by the number of teams entered for each division. Ideally, 6-8 teams per division will qualify for the playoffs, meaning most teams will play 6 games). PLAYOFFS: Quarterfinals, if necessary; Semifinal and Championship games. CHAMPIONSHIPS: 18 Wood, 18AA, 18A, 18 Rookie - Sunday, October 9 45 Wood, 45 Aluminum - Saturday, October 15 50 Wood - Saturday, October 15 25 Wood, 25 Rookie & 25 Aluminum - Saturday, October 15 35 Aluminum, 35 Wood - Sunday, October 9 55 Wood, 60 Wood - Sunday, October 9 AWARDS: Champions -Team trophy and NABA World Series Championship Rings Runners-up - Team trophy and NABA World Series Championship Watches Pool Winner - Team pool trophy
Championship Game Individual MVP and Gold Glove award for each Championship Game
Pool Game Individual MVP award in each pool game for both teams SPECIAL EVENTS:
Two welcome pool parties will be held at the Dobson Ranch Inn, the NABA primary host hotel, for teams and players to enjoy. The parties will feature food and drink specials (players staying at the Dobson Ranch Innwill receive additional specials), vendor booths, TVs by the pool to watch playoff games, raffles and much more. All teams and players are welcome. The first pool party will be held Sunday, October 2 in conjunction with check-in for the 18s, 35s, 55s and 60s divisions. The second event is scheduled for Saturday, October 8. That date allows teams/players in the 25s, 45s and 50s divisions to attend as they wrap up play. All check-ins will be at the Dobson Ranch Inn this year. ENTRY FEE: Player fee: $175 (Player fee if deposit is received before July 20)
$185 (Player fee if deposit is received before August 2)
$195 (Player fee if deposit is received after September 6) NOTE: No teams will be accepted after the September 6 deadline. NABA reserves the right to refund and withdrawal any team that does not meet the final payment deadline. The entry fee includes an NABA commemorative tournament t-shirt for each participant, liability and medical insurance for each participant, baseballs, MLB spring training fields and stadiums (no high school fields), 2 umpires per game, 5 guaranteed games, expanded playoff for every division where applicable, awards for team pool winner, team champion and team runner-up, awards for individual champions and runners-up and more. DEPOSITS:
All teams must submit a $350.00 (non-refundable) deposit to reserve a place in the tournament. The balance of the team fee must be submitted by September 23. The NABA accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, and now also accepts E-checks at www.dugout.org. |
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Sincerely,
 NABA - Staff National Adult Baseball Association |
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