Ponce De Leon Total Spring Training in Florida Less: Deposit Sunday, January 26 Through Friday, January 31, 2014 Remaining Balance
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Spring Training Fee Alumni: $1,245.00 15th Annual Early Bird: $1,295.00 All after November 15, 2013: $1,395.00 Ponce De Leon Total Spring Training in Florida Less: Deposit Sunday, January 26 through Friday, January 31, 2014 Remaining Balance Name Age Birth Date Most fantasy camps or tournaments are either too expensive or overly competitive. With this in mind, we have designed a Florida Spring Training program exclusively for the Ponce player. By offering the major items those other programs feature at a much more Address realistic cost and adding the Ponce rules and spirit of play, we have produced a program that everyone in the league can attend and City State Zip thouroughly enjoy! Your week will include a nine-game tournament, live batting practice and on-field instruction by professional Telephone (h) ( ) (c) ( ) Email coaches. All baseball activities will take place in sunny Ft. Myers, Florida at the beautifully groomed and just updated Terry Park baseball complex. To Register by Mail When: Begins: Sunday, January 26, 2014 Opening night dinner at 8:00 PM on January 26, 2014 Send check or credit info to: Ponce de Leon Baseball Ends: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 12:00 Noon 10300 Eaton Place, Ste. 260 Where: Newly renovated and updated Terry Park, located in Ft. Myers, Florida is among the oldest remaining Major League Fairfax, VA 22030 Baseball spring training sites still in use today. Hall of Fame greats like Lefty Grove, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmy Fox, Al Simmons, and even Babe Ruth have played on these fields. The Park has four lighted ball fields, including a stadium field and batting cages and practice pitching mounds at every field. A locker room with training room and certified Credit Card Info Visa MasterCard trainers are also available. We are excited to offer our 14th annual Camp at this modern facility. Charge my credit card in the amount of $: Name on card: (703) 591-0069 [email protected] Credit card # Exp. Date (mm/yyyy) Authorized Signature: CONSENT AGREEMENT, INJURY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of acceptance to participate in the Ponce de Leon Spring Training Tournament in Florida, I agree to conduct myself in a manner that will reflect favorably upon my teammates, fellow competitors and spectators, and I agree to abide by the rules of the camp. I understand that failure to so conduct myself may result in my dismissal from the camp without reimbursement of any fees I may have paid. I also understand that the Ponce de Leon Baseball League, Inc. retains the right to use for publicity and advertising purposes, photographs of participants. Ponce de Leon Baseball I understand that certain risks are inherent in my participation in the game of baseball and I assume these risks on my own accord and 10300 Eaton Place, Ste. 260 will hold the organizers and field owners harmless of any injury or illness I may sustain in the course of traveling to and from these Fairfax, VA 22030 events or while participating in any of the activities. Florida Spring Training Camp Info Inside! I have no knowledge of any physical impairment that would be affected by my participation. I also hereby authorize the organizers to act for me according to their best judgement in any emergency requiring medical attention and hereby waive and release them from any liability from injuries or illness incurred. I have read, understood and agree to the term of the Consent Agreement, Injury Waiver and Release of Liability. Agreed to by: Date: Confidentiality Notice: The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, privileged, and/or proprietary material. Any reviews, transmissions, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this form in error, please dis- pose of the form and notify the sender immediately of the inadvertent transmission. All registered players will be sent a letter informing them about all the details of the Camp on or about January 1, 2014 © Ponce de Leon Baseball, Inc. Professional Coaches Here is what some of our Ponce players had to say about previous camps: “The Spring Training week was great!! My sincere thanks for all that you did to make it such a good time had by all.” Every team will be managed by a current professional baseball coach or manager. They will be utilizing their — Mike Marcowicz professional baseball talents and experience in providing you with coaching tips, instruction and team management. These are baseball people and if you love the game they will make you feel a part of it. “Just wanted to thank you all for arranging and executing the Ponce Spring Training Camp held last week in Our coaches last year, who are expected to return, along with other professional coaches are: Ft. Myers, FL. I have attended these camps over the past 8 years and have enjoyed each and every one - this year with no exception.” Steve Liddle — John Schneider Steve Liddle is the former bench coach for the Minnesota Twins, and the backbone of our Spring Training Camp. We welcome Steve back for his 15th year. “Thanks to all of you for the great Spring Training again this year. I am not sure that it could be any better!” — Bo Wemm Stan & Stu Cliburn Stan Cliburn, former Major League player and former manager of the Minnesota Twins triple A affiliate, now managing the Sioux City explorers joins his twin brother Stu Cliburn, former Major League player and current Baseball Tournament Rules: pitching coach of the Minnesota Twins double A affiliate. These “Southern Gentlemen” will push you just enough 1.) All current and former Ponce players are eligible for the tournament. New players who purchase a complete so that a Southern Comfort might be in your future after a hard day on the baseball field. Make room, because uniform package are also eligible (30+ and 48+ will be combined on teams). they might even join you in the hot tub. 2.) All Ponce rules will apply including the rule that you must be 36 to pitch. Equal playing time and batting time for all will continue to be the rule. Darrin Garner 3.) The Ponce staff will form the teams to ensure equal and competitive teams. Players may request up to four Darrin is the Minor League manager for the Seattle Mariners. Don’t let his quiet demeanor fool you, players with whom they would like to play with. There is no guarantee this request will be honored. Ponce he is out for blood on the baseball diamond! reserves the right to form teams as it sees fit so that each team is competitively balanced. 4.) A maximum of 13 players per team. Rick Knapp 5.) Ponce uniforms must be worn. Knappy might of “Big Leagued” us last year, but count on him to tell many great dugout stories and truly help reinvigorate your pitching arm. “Slow down,” you may find yourself repeating, unless you’re like many Ponce players, and your pitch speed averages 25 MPH. You are slow enough. Registration Fee Victor Rodriguez Alumni: $1,245.00 Victor is a former Major League player and is currently serving as the assistant to the hitting coach for the Boston Red Sox. We are confident Victor’s team will win the gold medal this year! Early Bird: $1,295.00 Regular: $1,395.00 Arnie Beyeler Alumni and early-bird registrants may reserve a space in the camp by submitting their application and a non- Arnie is the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox. We welcome Arnie back for his no-nonsense attitude refundable $100 deposit. Balance is due by November 15, 2013. and ‘git-er-done’ approach to the game. Regular registrants are those who register after November 15, 2013. Full payment must accompany these applications. Jeff Smith Jeff is a former Major League catcher for the Minnesota Twins and currently manages the Minnesota Twins’ Optional Hotel Room double A affiliate team. He was a great sport last year, and we’re thrilled to have him return. We are pleased and excited to announce we will once again be using the Crowne Plaza Hotel as our team hotel in the Bell Tower Shopping Center. We have secured a very reasonable rate of $87 a night with a hot breakfast included. You Your program participation fee includes: must book your rooms by December 21st, 2013 or until the group block is sold out. You may book your rooms by calling • Tournament entry fee and all baseball activities (239) 482-2900 • Thursday night social and final ceremony at the team hotel Reserve your room now. We have blocked off a limited number of rooms, and we highly encourage you to make your • Opening night dinner reservation as soon as possible as these rooms do sell out quickly. • All baseballs and other baseball equipment (Players are responsible for their own glove, shoes and uniform). Crowne Plaza • All administration before, during and after the tournament 13051 Bell Tower Dr. Baseball activities include: Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 482-2900 • A professional coach to manage each team • Live batting practice • Professional instruction each day Spring Training Camp Refund Policy • Two 6 inning games each day and a final game on Friday Full refunds, less a nonrefundable $100 processing fee, will be made upon written request until January 1, 2014. After • Umpires for all games this date there will be no cash refund for any reason.