In St Louis we will host our "INVITATIONAL" tournament geared at very strong AAA teams, Major teams, and Major Elite teams in the 10U-14U age groups. No "AA" or lower teams will be accepted.
We have noticed in many of our own events as well as many others that there seems to be little competition for the stronger teams. Many stroll through their tournaments with a very high percentage of run rule games which while filling their rooms with awards isn't doing much to challenge their boys. This tournament is for the coach who wants to better his team rather than pad their won/loss record. For this reason we will not be posting a "Look who is coming" list for this event. Enter because you want to play talented teams and not because after viewing the team list you think you can win.
For this tournament, will will do our best to insure that no more than one state can be represented per age group, per division. If states have duplicate representation you will be scheduled so that the only way you will meet is in the championship round. We want teams to participate in this tournament expecting to play teams that have never seen before.
We will not post a "Look Who is Coming" list for this event. However, once all age groups are full for final team list will be posted.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
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This will not be a large tournament as each age group will be limited to 6-12 teams.
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All teams will play a minimum of four games and a maximum of five to six games.
- All games will be played at Founders Fields in Lake St Louis.
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This event is eligible to teams in the 10U-14U age groups (14U will play 60/90).
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The tournament will begin on Thursday June 19th with all teams attending the St Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals game - games begin on Friday morning June 20th, will continue throughout the day on Friday and Saturday and conclude on Sunday June 22nd.
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Each team will receive 15 tickets for players and coaches to the Thursday June 19th St Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals game. Most teams will need additional tickets for parents and siblingstraveling with the team. If additional tickets above 15 are required and/or if tickets are needed for parents and siblings you will receive with your application an order form to purchase extra tickets directly from the Cardinals.
Be sure to reveiw your order form as all ticket orders have a deadline of three weeks prior to the event.
- All teams will participate in Opening Ceremonies at Busch Stadium on the field prior to the St Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals game. All players and coaches will be allowed on the field for a pre-game parade (All teams are urged to bring a banner). Players must be in uniform to participate in any on-field festivity.
- Six players will be randomly selected to watch batting practice on the field behind the hitting cages.
- Three players will be randomly selected to throw out the games first pitch, get their photo taken on the field with Cardinal player and receive his autograph.
- Each team will receive admission for three to one of the Cardinals luxury party suites reserved for AAYBA which will include food and drinks. This is intended for a manager and two coaches but each team is free to select whoever they wish to watch the game from the party suite.
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Each rostered player in attendance will receive an AAYBA Gateway to the Best Trading pin, one "AAYBA Team Mom" and one "AAYBA Team Dad" T-Shirt.
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All teams are urged to bring trading pins to swap with the other teams in the event.
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All out of town teams must book their hotels through AAYBA. Teams reserving a minimum of ten rooms per night will receive one complimentary room for their manager.
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Team and individual trophies will be awarded to the first and second place team in each age group.
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Action photos will be taken only of teams pre-ordering this service in advance. Details will be included in your confirmation packet.
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The entry fee is $395.00
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