We removed the links to the Look who is Coming team list once we closed regitration. many of you have asked that we put it back online to help with pin ordering. So click below on the state your team is participating.
The AAYBA 2009 Open World Series (Missouri) will be played at the beautiful at Chesterfield Sports Complex, Founders Fields at Lake St Louis, and the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex. This year to address scheduling problems in the past we will schedule wide instead of deep which means we plan to end each day by no later than a 6:00pm start time. Inclement weather could push us later but otherwise we will be done earlier than in years past.
The entry fee for the St Louis, Missouri World Series event is $695 for a seven game format (all team will receive a minimum of seven games, weather permitting).
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ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
Action photography will once again be available from GTR Sports Photography Services. The majority of the photos on this website were taken by GTR Sports Photography. This year photos will only be taken if pre-ordered both for teams as well as individuals. PLEASE BE SURE THAT ALL PARENTS ARE AWARE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO SCHEDULE THEIR CHILD FOR AN"ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT". Every team has a few parents seeking PROFESSIONAL" photos of their child. The individual package offered is an exceptional deal that they won't want to miss. You should have downloaded an order form with your tournament application. If you did not, or have misplaced or lost the form you can download another by clicking on the link below.
With the economy struggling we realize that every dollar saved is very important to each and everyone of you which is why we have implemented the following loyalty and promotional discounts for our 2010 participants. Most of these promotions have a deadline so please act quickly.
AAYBA does not guarantee the number of teams however, we expect 24-32 teams in all age groups with our 13U & 14U usually going to a waiting list at around 40-48 teams.
We feel that it is important to list a "Look Who is Coming"as it allows our participants to know well in advance what type of event they will be attending. There are too many National events that play "I've got a secret" regarding their list of teams, and in most cases that is a signal that the field of teams are low and that the event is in danger of cancellation. Whether our list is big or small we let you know BEFORE you get there what you can expect. In 2009 there were several World Series events that cancelled due to lack of teams. Late in the year I spoke with many teams that were in distress because their event cancelled at the last minute. At AAYBA we will post a "Look who is Coming" as always by no later than April 1st, 2010 for teams that have registered for all of our World Series events.
It is very important when considering a National or World Series event to find out who is attending and if they do indeed have the teams that they advertise. Do yourself a favor and print out the team list that is advertised by all of the National events you are considering, AAYBA included, and later compare them to who actually attended. You owe it to yourself and to your parents to have up to date information when choosing a post season tournament. Last year many events advertised teams that they simply did not have and in the end many teams found out too late to save their year end tournament. I assure you that we will post current and correct information, good or bad, so you can make an informed and intelligent decision regarding attending a 2010 AAYBA World Series event.
OPENING CEREMONIES AT BUSCH STADIUM
Opening Ceremonies will take place Tuesday evening July 20th vs the Philadelphia Phillies on the field prior to the Cardinals game. All players and coaches with a paid ticket for the game will be allowed onto the field for a pre-game parade. Six players and one coach will be selected to watch batting practice from the field just behind home plate. Three players will be randomly selected to throw out the games first pitch.
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Ticket order forms forthe Cardinals game can be downloaded below, with your World Series application and also with your confirmation email packet that you will receive once your payment has been accepted and your team confirmed into the event.
We utilize our drop down format whereas all teams will receive seven games (weather permitting) and champions will be crowned in four to five levels of play - Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze (format may be altered dependant on the number of teams entered). All rostered players from all teams will receive an award of some type as long as they are present at the awards ceremony. We will not give awards to coaches for players not present and we will not ship any awards.
AWARDS
Individual and team awards will be given to EVERY team. In the Platinum Division, trophies will be given to individuals first through eight place. In all other divisions, (Diamond, Gold, Silver, etc), trophies will be given to individuals first through fourth. Fifth through eight place, individuals will receive medallions.
Early withdrawal: Any team pulling from the event for any reason, after your entry has been received will forfeit your entry ... no exceptions.
Special Start Requests: Before entering the AAYBA World Series, make sure your team has no other conflicts during the scheduled dates. AAYBA cannot guarantee any special game time requests! Local teams especially, we cannot and will not schedule you only in the evening. Teams need to be prepared to play at the first scheduled game of the tournament and any time throughout the day until the last game of the tournament. For those of you with more than one child participating and for coaches and managers coaching more than one team ... we cannot guarantee that your teams won't be playing at the same time. Managers, be sure to have another coach ready to cover you in case your teams are playing at the same time.
All teams must supply two new balls per game.
Registration: AAYBA will not reserve any spots in any tournament without full payment. To register and pay you must complete the online registration process - upon completion of registration you will be prompted to print a hard copy of the tournament application. This application has the mailing address for AAYBA as to where to mail your check. We do not accept credit cards. Teams that register online prior will have their spot held for seven days which will enable you ample time to mail your check. However, as the tournament comes closer to filling even registering online won't hold your spot as other teams may be in the same situation and their check may arrive first. Don't delay get your entries in ASAP.
World Series schedules will not be available in advance .... Schedules will be distributed to all managers at check-in and be available online the evening prior to check-in.
Each team must also present "proof of insurance" listing AAYBA as an additional insured. I assure you this is required by all National events and the additional insured is quite common. A copy of your insurance certificate will be required at check-in. You are free to purchase insurance from any company of your choice. However, we highly recommend Chappell Insurance Agency. Their rates are quite competitive and the insurance covers you for all events that you play in for a twelve month period.
All teams must present one of the following for age verification:
Original government issued Birth Certificate
Government issued "Certified Copy", with government seal
Original passport
Original USA immigration card
Original Military issued ID card (issued by the appropriate Department of Defense)
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PHOTO COPIES
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PHOTO COPIES
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PHOTO COPIES
World Series Lodging: For the AAYBA World Series in St Louis, Missouri teams are required to book their lodging through AAYBA. For details and additional information please visit AAYBA HOTEL INFORMATION and/or contact Greg Moore at 314 822-8434 or via email at gsmoore21@aol.com.
For those of you booking hotels for your team, we encourage you to book early since there are a limited number of rooms available at each hotel, and we are expecting an extremely large turnout for the tournament.
Adverse weather or rain: AAYBA may play in adverse weather conditions. However, our format may be changed to lesser time limits or less innings only, and in a worse case, a game or two could be cut from the schedule only to complete the tournament. Coaches and players accept these conditions when entering tournament.
Entry Fee: The entry fee for all 2010 AAYBA World Series events is $695 for a seven game format.
The paygate for the AAYBA 2010 Open World Series in St Louis, Missouri is $35 per adult for a weeklong pass if purchased at check-in and $40 if purchased at the gate. The daily admission fee is $10 per adult per day. Children 15 and under are free.
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