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NATIONAL ADULT
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
2010
SPRING TRAINING EXPERIENCE
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
The NABA Spring Training Experience is more
than just a game!!
Imagine yourself
participating in a baseball tournament with a fantasy camp atmosphere,
while being able to enjoy and attend a major league spring training game
at a fraction of the cost. This tournament is OPEN TO ANYONE (NABA
or NON-NABA players) who has played or would like to play any form of
organized baseball (hardball) during your lifetime. Individual
players, friends, families, complete or partial teams are all invited.
You don’t already have to be on a tournament team as this tournament
can cater to the individual player or full teams.
This tournament will place
individual into teams in pools of four in each division. Full teams are
also welcome! Each team will usually have (10) or (11) players, which
means lots of “at-bat” and defensive playing time for everyone. Each
team will be guaranteed a minimum of FOUR (4) baseball games (Thursday
through Sunday). Each team will play only one (1) game per day. Most,
if not all, games will be played in the morning, ensuring plenty of free
time for each participant to attend a major league spring training game
in the afternoon. The schedule builds in free time for yourself in the
evening as well as time to enjoy NABA festivities, including a delicious
catered sit down dinner on Thursday evening featuring a baseball guest
speaker (in 2004-Harmon Killebrew, in 2005-Matt Williams, in 2006-Clint
Hurdle, in 2007-Don Buford Sr., in 2008-George Foster, and in
2009-Rollie Fingers). Friday and
Saturday evening can be used to spend more time with fellow players,
friends or family.
Each team will play three (3)
games in pool play. All teams will enter either a championship game or
a consolation championship game on Sunday for your fourth (4) game.
WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR
THE PRICE OF THE EXPERIENCE?
Each player who enters the
NABA Spring Training Experience will receive the following:
1.
A souvenir game jersey screen printed with the NABA Spring
Training logo printed it on. Each team will have a different color
jersey with a number on the back.
2.
A souvenir matching baseball cap with the NABA logo embroidered
on the cap.
3.
A ticket to attend a major league baseball spring training game
for the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles of Anaheim Angels, or the Oakland A's
for either March 19th, 20th, or 21st.
4.
Each player will receive a ticket to a sit-down dinner banquet on
Thursday, March 18th featuring a current or former MLB player
as guest speaker, with a question and answer session as well as
autographs to follow.
5.
There will be a baseball memorabilia, baseball equipment and
baseball merchandise silent auction at the banquet.
6.
Each player will receive an individual tournament gift to be
presented to you on Thursday, March 18th at the dinner banquet.
7.
Each player will receive a souvenir tournament t-shirt with a
special NABA Spring Training logo.
8.
Each team manager will receive an award for managing a team. The
awards will be presented at the banquet.
9.
Each team will be presented with an MVP award on Sunday following
their playoff game. The teams will vote for their own Most Valuable
Player, and will then honor their MVP with the award.
10.
Each player on a championship winning team will receive an
individual championship award on Sunday.
11.
Each player on a championship game runner-up team will receive an
individual runner-up award on Sunday.
12.
Each player on a consolation championship winning team will
receive an individual award on Sunday.
13.
Each player on a consolation game runner-up team will receive an
individual award on Sunday.
14.
The manager of each championship team will receive a championship
team award on Sunday.
15.
The manager of each championship game runner-up team will receive
a runner-up team award on Sunday.
16.
The manager of each pool will receive a team pool winner trophy.
17.
All fields, team liability insurance, three (3) baseballs for
each game, and two (2) umpires for each game will be provided as part of
the player fee.
DATES FOR NABA SPRING
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Games will begin on Thursday,
March 18th and run through Sunday, March 21, 2010.
DIVISIONS FOR THE
TOURNAMENT
NABA will offer an Open
division for players age 18 through 49. Father, Sons and Daughters are
welcome to play in this division. As well we offer a 50 & Over division. A division will occur if four (4) or more teams
can be made by the final deposit date. We will combine divisions if a
division is not full by the cutoff date.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
“Pool” Play consisting of
three (3) games; one on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and one (1)
Championship or Consolation championship game on Sunday. The #1 Seed
will play the #2 Seed in the championship game and the #3 Seed will play
the #4 Seed in the Consolation Championship game.
WHEN ARE THE PLAYOFFS
OR CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
All championship games and
consolation championship games will be played on Sunday morning, March
21, 2010.
ENTRY FEE FOR THE
TOURNAMENT
Player Fee:
$400.00
Early Discount: $ 85.00 If you register by February 18, 2010
Player Fee: $315.00
Player Fee:
$400.00 If you
register after February 18, 2010
The NABA also accepts VISA,
MASTERCARD, and AMERICAN EXPRESS for your convenience.
DISCOUNT FEE:
NABA recognizes the support and loyalty of
our NABA teams. Upon registering for the tournament if your team
plays in
one of our sanctioned NABA Leagues across
the country you are eligible for an additional $20.00 discount fee to
the player
fee. Verification of playing in
one of our sanctioned leagues will be verified through the NABA league
online registration
system.
SEND FEES FOR TOURNAMENT TO
NABA, Attn: NABA Spring Training Experience,
3609 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 135, Lakewood, CO 80235
WHAT RULES WILL THE
TOURNAMENT FOLLOW
The NABA Spring Training
Experience will utilize the National Adult Baseball Association 2010
Rulebook to govern tournament play, with special addendum tournament
rules which are outlined in the Spring Training Tournament Rules.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENT
Because this is an open
tournament format, anyone, including those who do not play in NABA
leagues or tournaments can participate. A love for the game and some
kind of organized baseball experience at any level is all that’s needed
to register. Teams (whole or partial) and individuals from other
established national baseball organizations may enter with no
surcharge. Each individual player fee for non-NABA players and team is
the same as for members of the NABA.
HOW DOES A PARTIAL TEAM
COMPLETE ITS ROSTER
If a partial team registers
with only 8 players, for example, the tournament director will help
assign players to that team until it is complete with at least 10 or
more players. The tournament will make every effort to place unattached
players on teams from specific geographical areas. The tournament
director will assign players to teams based on the team’s needs.
UNIFORMS, CAPS AND
EQUIPMENT:
The NABA will supply each
player on a team with a colored uniform, with the NABA
logo on the front and a number on the back. Each player can keep their
uniform as a souvenir from the tournament. As well, each player will
receive an adjustable cap, with the NABA logo embroidered on the front
to use during the tournament and to keep as a tournament souvenir. Each
player will be required to bring his own baseball pants, socks, shoes,
under-sleeves and glove. Since teams will be established before the
tournament begins, game jerseys and tournament commemorative shirts will
be ordered to fit each participating player. Those player’s who do not
sign up in time may not have a jersey or commemorative t-shirt that is
ordered to fit. Those players who accept a team manager’s position will
be responsible for ensuring their team has equipment, such as batting
helmets and catcher’s equipment. It is recommended that catchers bring
their own gear. If a particular manager has issues acquiring team
equipment, we will have two or three extra sets of equipment that a team
can sign out for the tournament.
HOST HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Host Hotel for the Spring
Training Experience will be the Dobson Ranch Inn (Spring Training home
of the Chicago Cubs) in Mesa. The Dobson Ranch Inn is offering
a full complimentary buffet breakfast for staying at the hotel IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT YOU LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE STAYING WITH THE NABA GROUP,
OR WE DO NOT GET CREDIT FOR OUR GROUP. THIS INCREASES OUR COST DURING
THE NEXT STAY.
The Dobson Ranch
Inn is where the NABA awards and dinner banquet will be held with a
quest speaker and memorabilia auction. Enjoy the vibrant Southwestern
landscape and genuine hospitality at Dobson Ranch Inn, a Mesa, Arizona
hotel in the scenic Valley of the Sun. Dobson Ranch is a Best Western
Hotel in Mesa,
Arizona and has everything you need for work and play, with a great
location just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Guests will also enjoy many
local attractions conveniently located near
the hotel in Mesa, Arizona, with plenty of gorgeous weather perfect for
exploring the area. Our
accommodations in Mesa, AZ are spread across
10 acres of lush, landscaped courtyards. Guests can choose from
comfortable oversize standard rooms with premium cable TV or spacious
suites offering a sofa bed, wet bar, microwave and refrigerator. We also
feature a VIP Suite with a private Jacuzzi tub.
Whether you're
visiting for business or pleasure, Dobson Ranch Inn has your comfort in
mind! Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, high-speed Internet access, a heated
outdoor pool and two hot tubs - all complimentary for guests.
For an
all-inclusive vacation, book one of our
customized hotel packages and save on
accommodations in Mesa, AZ. We offer discount rates for golfing,
massage, water parks, and Chicago Cubs Spring Training!
Dobson Ranch Inn Hotel Amenities
Whether you're
enjoying a leisurely vacation, hosting a special event or competing in
the big game,
Dobson Inn accommodations in Mesa, Arizona
come with all the conveniences and warm hospitality to make your stay
enjoyable. Our
Mesa, Arizona hotel is perfect
for the whole family, tour group or team, with everything you need right
at the inn!
Hotel Amenities
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Restaurant & lounge (see below)
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Room service and poolside service
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Complimentary full breakfast buffet
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Large heated outdoor pool & 2 hot tubs
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Free Wireless Internet access in public space
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Free high-speed Internet access
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6,300 square feet of flexible meeting space
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Audiovisual equipment available
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Full-service catering
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Exercise room
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Free Internet and printer in lobby
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Free fax service
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Copier available
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Free parking
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Free newspaper delivered to rooms
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Same-day laundry/valet service
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Guest laundry room on property
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Wheelchair-accessible facilities
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Wake-up calls
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10 acres lush landscaped courtyards
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2 levels of indoor and open air access
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162 large King and Double Queen rooms
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38 Executive King rooms
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13 suites
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Free local calls
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Easy access to highways 60, 101, 202
RESERVATIONS
1666 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202-5699
Phone Number: 480-831-7000
Toll-Free:
800-528-1356
Fax: 480-831-7000
E-Mail:
info@dobsonranchinn.com
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