This tournament supports the Dannie G. Fugita Sr. Memorial Scholarship for students at Westminster High School, in Westminster, Colorado. The scholarship was created in honor of the Father of NABA President, Shane Fugita, who was a teacher, head football coach, Dean of Boys, Assistant Principal, and Principal at Westminster High School over a period of 27 years. He loved all the students, and he loved making a difference in their lives. An important part of his legacy was the way he helped and inspired young people to succeed both personally and professionally. Through this scholarship to the students of Westminster HS, Dannie G. Fugita Sr will have a lasting impact on deserving students who can follow in his footsteps and accomplish great things in life. 

LOCATION:  Denver, Colorado

DATES: Saturday, July 1 - Monday, July 3, 2023

DIVISIONS: 18 Wood, 25 Wood, 35 Wood, 45 Wood, 50 Wood 

(Division will occur if 4 or more teams register by the final deposit date)

FORMAT: Pool play consisting of 3 games, possible Semifinal and Championship game

PLAYOFFS: Semifinals Saturday Afternoon & Sunday Morning 

CHAMPIONSHIPS: Monday, July 3, 2023

AWARDS:

Champion:

13" x 17" Team Champion plaque

NABA Custom Award Challenge Coin, which will earn you points toward the NABA National Ranking System and a $500.00 credit to the 2023 NABA Phoenix World Series or the 2023 NABA Florida World Series.  ****AWARD CREDITS MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE TOURNAMENTS LISTED ABOVE.....THEY MAY NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER TOURNAMENTS****

Finalist: 

13" x 17" Team Finalist plaque

NABA Custom Award Challenge Coin, which will earn you points towards the NABA National Ranking System and a $250.00 credit to the 2023 NABA Phoenix World Series or the 2023 NABA Florida World Series Tournament.  ****AWARD CREDITS MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE TOURNAMENTS LISTED ABOVE.....THEY MAY NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER TOURNAMENTS****

ENTRY FEE:

Team Fee - NABA League Team:

$1,595.00 - Team fee for 15 Players

Full Deposit of $500 needs to be received by June 2, 2023

Team Fee- Non NABA League Teams

$1,795.00 - Team Fee for 15 Players

Full Deposit of $500 needs to be received by June 2, 2023

Team fee is for 15 player roster.  Additional players over 15 on allotted roster: $50 per player

Any team that does not have their deposit in by May 24, 2023 will be taken on a first come, first serve basis to add their team to a division. 

NABA MEMBER DISCOUNT:  Any team with 10 or more NABA players who are registered in the NABA registration system online in 2022 or 2023 is classified as an NABA League team and is entitled to the NABA MEMBER DISCOUNT.

A $500.00 non-refundable deposit must be received to reserve a spot in the tournament and to earn the discounts by the dates listed above. If you are struggling with a deposit or with team funds, call us, and we will work out a payment plan to help get your team the opportunity to play baseball in the Mile High Classic Tournament.

ENTRY INCLUDES: Team liability insurance, fields, umpires, 3 baseballs for each game played per team, scorebook, lineup cards, tournament rules, an option for credit for the championship teams in each division to the NABA World Series or individual awards, team champion trophy, team finalist trophy, Championship game MVP award, Championship game Gold Glove award.

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS: Commemorative NABA Mile High Classic t-shirts are available for TEAM PURCHASE ONLY (no individual t-shirt order requests please). Teams interested in purchasing t-shirts may order them for $15.00 each.  To place an order,  please email nabapresident@gmail.com. TEAM ORDERS MAY BE PLACED AT ANYTIME.  However, if would like them to be available for the event, all team orders MUST be placed by May 24, 2023.

DEPOSITS: All teams must submit a non-refundable $500.00 deposit to reserve a place in the tournament. The balance of the team fee must be submitted by June 26, 2023. All fees sent by mail must be in money order or cashier's check form and sent to the address listed below. The NABA also accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Pay Pal, Venmo, and Zelle for your convenience at www.dugout.org.   

REFUND POLICY PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT: No refund will be given if the tournament bracket or schedule has been posted. If the schedule has not been posted and you call 15 business days before the tournament start date a full refund will be given minus the deposit.  If the schedule has not been posted and you call 8 to 14 business days before the tournament start date, 50 percent of your fee will be returned minus the deposit; if the schedule has not been posted and you call 7 or fewer business days before the tournament start date, no refund will be given.  After the managers check there are no refunds for players who did not show.

INFORMATION: For further information pertaining to the Mile High Classic Tournament, visit our website at www.dugout.org. Information pertaining to tournament rules, tiebreaker rules, eligibility rules, schedule requests, refund policies, hotel – car rental information, roster forms, and schedules are posted there.

SEND FEES TO: NABA, Attn: Mile High Classic Tournament, 7112 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 306,  Lakewood, Colorado 80235 or call 800-621-6479 to make a payment over the phone or click the Mile High Classic Tournament Registration and Online Payment Form link to pay online.