Volume 9, Issue 3 Offi cial Newsletter of the National Amateur Federation July 2008 Happy 40th Birthday, JetBox Baseball Club! The NABF congratulates the JetBox Baseball Club, of Metro-Detroi- ters and Ontario Canadians, which is approaching its 40th season of play America’s Finest under Manager Jim Corte. At left, Cor- te is celebrating the Federal Baseball Play in Cary, NC League trophy leading to JetBox’s fi rst national title, South Major NABF Tournament of Stars celebrates 16th year championship, and national runner- up in the NABF World Series in 1976. JEFF FRANCOEUR At right, Aug. 19, 2007, in Louisville, 2001-02 Tournament of Stars 2001 18U National Team 2006 World Baseball Classic Ky. as Corte holds the NABF Major Division World Series championship JUNE 16-23, 2008 trophy. See story on Page 2.

NABF Team Reaches YOUTH BASEBALL ALLIANCE Tournament of Stars DREAM BECOMES REALITY Championship Game By Allan Kreda Following semifi nal medal-round victories Eight youth baseball associations had a that were punctuated by a nearly 3.5-hour rain dream -- a vision of establishing a true nation- delay, NABF and undefeated Dixie met June 22 al championship tournament for young play- for the gold medal of the 16th Annual USA Base- ers across America – and Eddie Einhorn came ball Tournament of Stars presented by Major through. League Baseball. Employing persuasion, negotiation and Dixie raced to perhaps perspiration, that vision been realized an early 3-0 advan- as the eight groups will send teams to a tourna- tage then held off ment August 21-24 in Memphis as part of the new NABF the rest of the Major Youth Baseball Alliance LLC. Executives way for a 3-2 victory from each organization gathered to promote the June 22 to capture alliance in New York on June 3 and 4. The inau- the gold medal of gural National Youth Baseball Championships the 16th Annual USA will feature 10-under and 12-under divisions and Baseball Tournament of Stars presented by may include as many as eight age groups in the . future. The eight-team tournament, which show- The alliance includes Babe Ruth Baseball; cased 144 of the nation’s elite age 18-and-un- Pony Baseball; Dixie Baseball; the American Am- der high school and college athletes, concluded ateur Baseball Congress; the Amateur Athletic June 22 with the medal games and consola- Union of the ; Super Series Baseball tion-round play at Thomas Brooks Park at the of America; the National Amateur Baseball Fed- USA Baseball National Training Complex. eration and the United States Specialty Sports 1981. “We all have one thought in mind – helping Dixie, which fi nished as the tournament’s Association. kids and celebrating youth baseball. I am very only unbeaten team with a 5-0 record, used ex- “I’m doing this because it’s a passion, and excited.” tra base hits to break open a scoreless game it’s been a long time in coming,’’ said Mr. Ein- in the third inning. horn, co-owner of the since CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 NABF stranded 11 runners and left the bases full in the third and fi fth innings. Ethan Bright (INF; Batesville, Miss.) and DJ Hicks (INF; On Deck in This Issue... Altamonte Springs, Fla.) each notched two hits with Bright knocking in a for NABF. USA Baseball selects 5 NABF players...page 3 Meanwhile in the semifi nal, Bright and Patrick Blair (INF; Baltimore, Md.) each 2008 NABF Tournament Schedule...page 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Congrats World Series qualifi ers!...pages 6-7 JULY 2008 JetBox Baseball Club Celebrates 40 years with the NABF By Jim Corte manager in 1973, freeing me to do My name is Jim Corte. I am the what I do best — recruit and man- manager of JetBox Baseball Club. age. I took in 13 college players in My team is comprised of Metro- 1973, changing forever the look of Detroiters and Ontario Canadians. JetBox from old friends who played We play in Michigan and Ontario. for recreation to new young college Stashing over 40 years of operation players still dreaming of a pro con- as the defending NABF Major Cham- tract. By 1976 the JetBox schedule pion in 2008 is as good as it gets. was up to 72 9-inning games. Com- However, Charlie Blackburn, pare this with the 21 games Jet Box the exective director of the NABF, of played in 1969 and you see how Jet- which Jet Box has been a member Box by the mid 1970’s was no lon- since our fi rst season 1969, thinks ger a recreation team, but a team I should tell of all the years leading capable of winning nationally. up to Jet Box’s 40th season. So here I learned how to manage in is the Jim Corte/Jet Box story. these exciting early seasons. My Jet Box Baseball Club was a greasted accomplishment as a idea formed by me and with fi nan- manager is my consistancy over 39 cial help from my Uncle Lou Zardus seasons. Jet Box has only two los- in January of 1969. Lou Zardus was ing seasons in 39 years. My record the president and founder of Jet as manager of Jet Box is 1,283 wins, Box Co. He also taught me how to 688, losses and 23 ties. Under my play baseball when I was grow- leadership, JetBox has been to 18 Upper left corner, Jim Corte making ing up. This time Lou provided the World Series compititions including out the JetBox line-up in 2000. starting capital and I provided the seven years in a row, 1993 to 1999. Below that photo, in 1997 celebrat- baseball ideas. Jet Box joined the I have played in fi ve NABF Major ing the fi rst national championship Detroit Chapter of the National World Series fi nals in four decades: of the NABF Major Division World Amateur Baseball Federation in the 1976, 1989, 1997, 2006, and 2007. Jet- Series. Above, circa 1980s. Winter/Spring of 1969. My mentor Box won two of these NABF cham- was legendary Gordon Williams, pionships in 1997 and 2007. JetBox is a non-profi t 501-c-3 corporation. past president of the NABF. Gordon has played tough regular season We give baseball camps staffed by was the secretery of the NABF and schudules to get ready for the NABF current and past Boxers. We exist led me through my fi rst year of the national games. My best season through tax-deductable donations. amazing world of organized base- has double fi gures losses. I believe Jet Box information and his- ball. I entered Jet Box in Class B and every loss is a lesson teaching my tory can be found at our website, began recruiting my past baseball team that only the best effort can jetboxbaseball.com. buddies from my high school and win a game. Usually when August Thank you for listening to sandlot days in East Detroit and rolls around my team has been only a brief commentary of the Jim Americal Legion of Detroit. In 1969 tested. In the 1980’s, I was closely Corte/JetBox marriage. Thank you, baseball was wood bat. Jet Box won associated with Ron McMinn (SP) Charlie Blackburn, for this invita- our fi rst game played May 4th, 1969 — legendary everthing in the NABF. tion to tell my story. at Detroit Manz Field. Jet Box moved I was an apt pupil of Ron’s infi nite into NABF Class A in 1970. In 1971, wisdom about baseball organiza- I moved JetBox to the suburban tion. JetBox had great teams in the In Remembrance league, Federal Baseball League, 80’s, but only reached the fi nals in where we played into 1986. This was the last year of the decade. I lost to BOB DOSS for many years the toughest league a great team, Cinncinatti Reading, Deadlines competitive-wise in Michigan. From four to three in eleven innings. & Insurance the Federal Baseball League, Jet JetBox sizzled in NABF Tourn- • July 2008. Player certifi ca- Box jumped in the National Cham- ment play in the 1990’s going seven tion list due (Rule 4.02) for eligibil- pionship competition. In 1972, Jet- straight years to the Major NABF ity of players full names per each Box played in the AABC. In 1973, World Series in Louisville. JetBox team from each league must be we played our fi rst NABF National reached the fi nals in 1997 and was submitted not less than 15 days Regional in Cinncinati, Ohio, losing successful on my third try. JetBox prior to the report date for the as- two straight. In 1974, I saw JetBox was the 1997 Major NABF Champion signed Regional or World Series play in Louisville for the fi rst of beating the Fairfi eld Conneticut site. (Review all rules under sec- twenty visits to the NABF heaven. Sounders 8 to 3. In the 2000’s, Jet tions 3.00, 4.00, 5.00 and 6.00) See JetBox won its fi rst NABF national Box ascended to our present status Robert “Bob” Doss passed Individual Team Certifi cation for victories this year going 2 and 2. of NABF Champion by reaching the away January 22, 2008 from a Eligibility form. In 1976, JetBox won its fi rst semifi nals in 2003, national runner lengthy bout with stomach can- NABF title, the Southern NABF -up in 2006, and the Championship cer. He was a loyal member of • 2008 Liability insurance, in 2007. the NABF and attended all an- all teams participating in NABF Champion. In 1976, the North and the South winners played a best of I must be doing something nual meetings during his mem- Regional or National Champion- right to have led four hundred ball bership. Under his leadership, ship events are required to have fi ve series for the National Title. The BFL produced both champions players over 39 years to a lot of vic- Greensboro Baseball, Inc. hosted one million dollars ($1,000,000) li- tories and fun. I have a broken my three consecutive High School ability insurance coverage. NABF — a remarkable feat. JetBox lost to Detroit ITM three games to two. long list of ballplayers into families. World Series events in 2005, 2006, must be named as the additional I’m on my sixth family now. I think and 2007. Bob dedicated much insured under all policies (Rule How JetBox got this far this fast is interesting. Jim Corte was the regu- that is my secret to long term suc- of his life to youth sports in the 6.08). You may contact Frazier In- cess. My team is my family. I would Greater Greensboro, N.C. area. He surance Agency at (804) 754-7610 lar leadoff batter for the fi rst three seasons. I got the fi rst hit ever of liked to coach fi fty years. I would will be greatly missed by all of us for NABF approved insurance be a young 72 during my 50th sea- in amateur baseball. coverage. in JetBox history. My leadership changed from player/manager to son in 2018. Jet Box Baseball Club JULY 2008 NABF Runner-Up at Tournament of Stars CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 2008 NABF TEAM notched two-RBI base hits in a de- Head Coach: Derek Topik Pool A Pool B cisive fi ve-run third inning as NABF Assistant Coach: Tom Keating NABF (2-1) Dixie (3-0) (3-1) topped PONY 6-2. Assistant Coach: Simon Pettrow AABC (2-1) American Legion (1-2) POOL PLAY Business Manager: Lou Tiberi USA Stars (1-2) PONY (2-1) Ethan Bright (INF; Batesville, Isaac Ballou OF/LHP L R 6-2 185 Nansemond-Suffolk Smithfi eld VA 2009 Miss.), Jacob Marisnick (OF; River- Tucker Barnhart C/IF S R 5-11 175 Brownsburg Brownburg IN 2009 side, Calif.) and Keifer Nuncio (UTIL; Patrick Blair IF/OF R R 5-10 170 Calvert Hall Baltimore MD 2009 Katy, Texas) knocked in three runs Ethan Bornstein LHP/IF L L 6-2 205 Winter Park Maitland FL 2009 apiece to power NABF to a 12-5 vic- Ethan Bright IF/RHP L R 6-5 225 South Panola Batesville MS 2009 tory against the USA Stars. Eric Buckland RHP/OF R R 6-6 210 Caravel Academy Middletown DE 2009 NABF jumped to a 10-0 lead Ryan Curl OF/RHP R R 6-2 195 St. Francis De Sales Gahanna OH 2008 against the Stars. Nuncio’s three- stymied AABC scoring threats. AABC Reed Gragnani IF S R 5-11 180 Mills Godwin Richmond VA 2009 run double highlighted a fi ve- had runners on second and third DJ Hicks IF/RHP L R 6-5 225 Lake Brantley Altamonte Springs FL ‘08 Jacob Marisnick OF R R 6-4 200 Riverside Poly Riverside CA 2009 run fi rst inning while Marisnick bases with no outs in the eighth Aaron Northcraft RHP R R 6-4 210 Mater Dei Newport Beach CA 2009 cracked a three-run homer during a inning and also put two runners Keifer Nuncio RHP/UT R R 6-2 195 Katy Katy TX 2009 four-run sixth. Bright added RBI’s in on board in the ninth. NABF, which Dane Phillips C/OF L R 6-1 195 Nacogdoches Central Nacogdoches TX ‘09 three separate plate appearances. had fi ve hits, scored the only run it Adam Plutko RHP/OF R R 6-3 175 Glendora Upland CA 2010 Leadoff hitter Ryan Curl (OF; Gah- needed in the seventh when Phillips’ Tyler Spurlin RHP/OF R R 6-3 185 The Woodlands The Woodlands TX 2009 anna, Ohio) notched four hits while two-out double knocked in Jacob Cecil Tanner RHP R R 6-6 200 Ware County Waycross GA 2008 Reed Gragnani (INF; Richmond, Va.) Marisnick (OF; Riverside, Calif.) who Zach Tessier IF/C R R 6-0 180 Bishop O’Connell Sterling VA 2009 chipped in three of NABF’s 16 hits. had singled, stole second base and Brent Zimmerman IF/RHP R R 6-0 175 Nova Cooper City FL 2009 Lefthander Ethan Bornstein (LHP; moved to third on a groundout. Maitland, Fla.) tossed six-hit ball Babe Ruth 9, NABF 3: Stassi over 4.2 scoreless innings for NABF. ripped a two-RBI triple to give USA Baseball announces Cecil Tanner (RHP; Waycross, Babe Ruth an early lead against Ga.) and Adam Plutko (RHP; Upland, NABF then scored during a four-run 18 and under Trials invitees Calif.) each struck out 11 batters fourth inning that snapped a 2-2 tie and Dane Phillips (C; Nacogdoches, and gave Babe Ruth the lead for 34 players will compete for spots on National Team Texas) drove in the game’s only good. Steven Proscia (INF; Suffern, USA Baseball (USAB) has an- July 10. Player evaluation then will run with a seventh inning double N.Y.) notched a two-run single in nounced a group of 34 players who continue via practices, intrasquad as NABF edged AABC 1-0 June 19 to the winner’s decisive inning. Tom will be considered for inclusion on scrimmages and exhibition games. highlight action during the third Lemke (RHP; Phoenix, Ariz.) hurled its 2008 18U National Team for inter- Following an evaluation period, a day of the 16th Annual USA Baseball one-inning of scoreless relief and national competition. The 34 play- fi nal 18-player 18U National Team Tournament of Stars. added a two-run single in a three- ers, along with 13 alternates, were roster were to be selected the eve- Tanner fanned 11 while al- run eighth for Babe Ruth, which had selected from those who partici- ning of July 16. On July 20, the team lowing just two hits in 4.2 score- 10 hits. Babe Ruth starting pated this week in the 16th Annual will depart for Edmonton, Alberta, less innings against AABC, the Trevor Bauer (RHP; Valencia, Calif.) Tournament of Stars, presented by Canada, where the squad will com- event’s defending silver medalist tossed four scoreless innings, al- Major League Baseball, at USAB’s pete July 25-Aug. 3 in the Interna- and the 2005 and 2006 champion. lowing six hits while striking out National Training Complex. tional BAseball Federation (IBAF) Plutko then took over and matched six. NABF committed fi ve fi elding er- “We have selected a tremen- “AAA” World Junior Championships. Tanner’s total while per- rors that led to fi ve unearned runs. dous group of young men who have The 18U National Team competes in mitting four hits in the fi nal 4.1 Reed Gragnani (INF; Richmond, Va.) outstanding talent and who have two major events in bi-yearly cycles innings. The fi nal eight outs he paced NABF with three hits, a run great respect for the game of base- - the IBAF World Junior Champion- recorded came via and scored and an RBI. ball,” said Mark Elkins, Head Coach ships and the COPABE “AAA” Pan of the 2008 18U National Team. El- American Junior Championships. kins has been the head baseball The Pan Am Championships serve coach the past 10 years at Harrison as a qualifi er for the ensuing year’s High School in Kennesaw, Ga. World Championships. “I think we have several strong The USA Baseball 18U National candidates on the mound and have Team is a perennial power on the a lot of team speed that will prove international baseball scene. Only very valuable both offensively and once in the 23-year history of the defensively,” Elkins added. “Since IBAF World Junior Championships we will be playing with wood bats has the United States failed to [at this age level], we will have to capture a medal. During this time, be a team that manufactures runs, the program has earned fi ve gold pitches well and plays quality de- medals, 10 silver medals and seven fense. Most importantly, we must bronze medals. be a team with great chemistry. Elkins was as an assistant That is not always easy to accom- coach on the 2007 USA Baseball plish when you are only together as 18U National Team that claimed a a group for a short time.” bronze medal at the Pan Am Cham- NABF players chosen include pionships in Ixtapa, Mexico. His OF/RHP Ryan Curl and OF Jacob other previous USA Baseball expe- John Mengelkamp, Diamond League President, sends this photo of Martin Marisnick. NABF alternates are IF rience has included serving as a Thompkins, Ohio Thunder head coach and Diamond League representative Reed Gragnani, C/OF Dane Phillips, Task Force member as well as head giving the NABF Scholarship Award to his son, Aaron Thompkins. Thomp- and RHP/OF Adam Plutko. coach of the USA Stars squad at the kins had a 3.6 GPA at Massillon Perry High School. He was accepted to and Following the announcement USA Baseball Tournament of Stars. is now attending Furman University in Greenville, S.C. As a senior fi rst of the 32 invitees and alternates, Joining Elkins on the 2008 18U baseman in high school, he was named All-Ohio and played in the Mizuno the athletes will return to their National Team coaching staff will All-Ohio Series at The Ohio State University and traveled to Oklahoma to respective homes. The group will be assistants Mark McKenzie, Tom- play against some of the best players in the country. reassemble in Phoenix, Ariz., on my Pharr and Mike Power. JULY 2008 New Tourney Will Crown The National Youth Baseball Champion CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, now a Major League Baseball exec- utive, attended one of the Manhat- tan events and expressed gratitude and admiration for the new youth baseball collaboration. “Organizations like this are so im- portant,’’ said Mr. Robinson, who played youth base- ball in Oakland, Cal- ifornia, before hit- ting 586 home runs Eddie Einhorn in 21 major-league seasons and Interim Executive Director winning the Most Valuable Player Major Youth Baseball Alliance, LLC award in both leagues. “The only way to save kids is through sports. “I’m thrilled to be here. It The children of our country need means everything to me to give time your help.” to kids,’’ said Mr. Halladay, winner The alliance hasn’t yet estab- of the 2003 American League Cy lished agreements with television Young Award, who stayed an extra outlets or corporate sponsors but 15 minutes to sign autographs for Mr. Einhorn is confi dent they will the youngsters, all of whom were in emerge. The plan this year is to full uniform. “I wish everyone luck stream tournament games from the with this great effort. It’s very im- Gameday youth baseball complex in portant.” Memphis on Web sites of the eight Alex Martinez, president of baseball organizations. Inwood Manhattan Baseball, Inc., “This will be ongoing, we’re whose upper Manhattan baseball just starting out this year,’’ Mr. diamonds are less than fi ve miles Einhorn said. “This is so signifi cant from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, because this is the fi rst gathering said a national tournament is espe- of all eight groups. They have never cially meaningful for his players, been together, until now. There’s many from immigrant families. no limit to what we can accomplish “This is tremendous for these together.” kids, a chance to play for a national For youth baseball executives, title every year,’’ said Mr. Martinez, the alliance is cause for celebra- whose Inwood Manhattan Eagles tion. play in the Cal Ripken Division of “It’s great that this is hap- Babe Ruth League. “Now they will pening,’’ said Charles Blackburn, have an extra special goal every executive director and CEO of the season, which should make them National Amateur Baseball Federa- work even harder to excel.” tion. “I’m very glad that we’ve got The event’s signifi cance was something like this together. It will particularly poignant for Gino Bova, very good for the kids.” a coach for Our Lady of Grace in Mr. Einhorn, who has experi- Brooklyn, New York, who attended ence negotiating agreements be- with his 10-year-old son Gino Jr. tween Major League Baseball and “I know fi rsthand what it major networks, plans to use that means to meet your idol,’’ Mr. Bova acumen in navigating the new me- said after he and his son posed for dia world to benefi t his youth base- a team picture with Halladay and ball creation. Marcum. “I met (Yankee catcher “We’re talking network, cable and captain) Thurman Munson in and Internet. This is the biggest 1973 when he visited our school in content package that I know,’’ Mr. Brooklyn. I was eight years old, and Einhorn said. “There’s none bigger, the feeling that we mattered that so I am sure this alliance will grow much to him stays with me to this and grow.” day.” Young players from Memphis, Mr. Einhorn beamed as he Philadelphia and New York joined watched the proceedings, thrilled to festivities at Gallagher’s Steak be witnessing the dream transform- House in Manhattan, where they ing from concept to reality. had the chance to rub shoulders “This isn’t about me, it’s about with Roy kids on 600,000 teams across Amer- Halladay and Shaun Marcum. The ica playing baseball and having hurlers had time before facing the fun,’’ Mr. Einhorn said. “This gives New York Yankees at Yankee Sta- every kid a chance to be a national dium that evening. champion every year.” JULY 2008 NABF NABF Logo Patches 2008 REGIONAL AND WORLD SERIES SITES AND DATES (NABF Franchise League Programs) Team personnel must comply to rule 9.04, Sections A and B, NABF Logo patches (emblem). Section B. Teams participating in NABF National Age Registration Play Begins or World Series games must display the NABF logo on the uniform shirt Freshman Division (12 & under) or sleeve. We recommend the small logo patch for uniforms because it is No Regional less expensive than the two larger size patches offered. World Series, Hopkinsville, Wed, July 9 Thurs, July 10 Franchise members or teams wishing to purchase the NABF logo Kentucky patches, equipment, and may do so by going to www.nabf. Sophomore Division (14 & under) com. Purchase logo patches from Carolina Emblem at (800) 221-1439 or Regional Wed, July 9 Thurs, July 10 go to NABF website, www.nabf.com, and click on Baseball Warehouse. World Series, Hopkinsville, Wed, July 16 Thurs, July 17 Kentucky 2008 Regional Sites and Dates Junior Division (16 & under) (NABF Franchise League Programs) Regional Wed, July 16 Thurs, July 17 Age Division Registration Play Begins World Series, Northville, Michigan Wed, July 23 Thurs, July 24 Sophomore Division (14 & under) No. Colonie, New York (limited) Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11 High School Division (17 & under) Angola/Fremont, Indiana Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 No Regional Brooklyn, New York (limited) Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 World Series Lynchburg, Virginia Wed, July 23 Thurs, July 24 Toledo, Ohio Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10

Senior Division (18 & under) Junior Division (16 & under) Regional, all sites, except:* Thurs, July 17 Fri, July 18 Angola, Indiana Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 *Regional, Upstate New York Fri, July 18 Sat, July 19 Bethlehem, New York Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 *Regional, Altoona, PA Wed, July 23 Thurs, July 24 Struthers, Ohio Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 World Series, Jackson, Mississippi Wed, July 30 Thurs, July 31 Kings Park, New York (limited) Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Irvine, California Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 College Division (22 & under) Lufkin, Texas Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Regional Wed, July 30 Thurs, July 31 Independence, Missouri (limited) Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 World Series, Toledo, Ohio Wed, Aug 6 Thurs, Aug 7 Sykesville, Maryland Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17

Major Division (unlimited age) Regional Wed, Aug 6 Thurs, Aug 7 Senior Division (18 & under) World Series, Louisville, Kentucky Wed, Aug 13 Thurs, Aug 14 Angola, Indiana Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 Struthers, Ohio Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 *Some Regional and World Series dates may be scheduled to start on dates other than those Altoona, Pennsylvania *Wednesday, July 23 *Thursday, July 24 shown due to local conditions and availability of playing fields. (Review assignment information Bethlehem/Waterford, New York *Friday, July 18 *Saturday, July 19 packet for each respective tournament site.) Troy, Ohio Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 Irvine, California Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 , Texas Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 NABF Evansville, Indiana (limited) Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 2008 NABF CLASSICS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Bowie, Maryland Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 (NABF Individual Team/Association Members) Age Registration Play Begins College Division (22 & under) Youngstown, Ohio Wednesday, July 30 Thursday, July 31 FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI Saratoga, New York Wednesday, July 30 Thursday, July 31 6 & Under, Flowood, MS (coach pitch) Wed, June 11 Thurs, June 12 7 & Under, Flowood, MS (coach pitch) Wed, June 11 Thurs, June 12 8 & Under, Flowood, MS (coach pitch) Wed, June 11 Thurs, June 12 Major Division (unlimited age) Youngstown, Ohio Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 DEL CITY, OKLAHOMA Fort Wayne, Indiana Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 6 & Under, Del City, OK (T-Ball) Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 Buffalo, New York Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 7 & Under, Del City, OK (machine pitch) Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 Kankakee, Illinois Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 West Haven, Connecticut Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 8 & Under, Del City, OK (machine pitch) Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 Salisbury, Maryland Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 9 & Under, Del City, OK Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 10 & Under, Del City, OK Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 Orlando, Florida Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 12 & Under, Del City, OK Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 Brooklyn, New York (limited) Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 14 & Under, Del City, OK Mon, July 7 Tues, July 8 *Some Regional and World Series dates may be scheduled to start on dates other than those SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI standard dates shown above due to local conditions and availability of playing fields. (Review 9 & Under, Southaven, MS Sun, June 29 Mon, June 30 assignment information packet for each respective tournament site.) 10 & Under, Southaven, MS Sun, June 29 Mon, June 30 Revised /08 11 & Under, Southaven, MS Sun, June 29 Mon, June 30 3/6 13 & Under (80’ bases), Southaven, MS Sun, June 29 Mon, June 30 16 & Under, Southaven, MS Sun, June 29 Mon, June 30

GREATER PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 12 & Under, Mowry Park, PA Friday, April 11 Friday, April 11 17 & Under, Greensburg, PA Friday, May 23 Saturday, May 24

SPRINGBORO, OHIO 14 & Under, Springboro, OH Tues, July 22 Wed, July 23

GREATER NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 15 & Under, Greater Nashville, TN Tues, July 15 Wed, July 16

INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI 16 & Under, Independence, MO Wed, June 18 Thurs, June 19

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA 17 & Under, Daytona Beach, FL Fri, Sept 5 Sept 5-8 JULY 2008 Scholarships — Part Congratulations of the NABF Tradition Regional/World Series The National Amateur Baseball Federa- tion has a history of helping sandlot baseball to grow. Qualifi ers The organization was brought into exis- Congratulations to your and your team as ager’s meeting is called by the Tournament Com- tence in 1914. Since then, in times of peace and you take on the task of representing your league mittee to go over all information. You will take prosperity, despite wars and recessions, there in our National Championship series of games! part in a blind draw for pairings in the regional always has been the year-after-year on-fi eld ex- By the time you have read this message bracket schedule. You must be present for this citement of the NABF National Tournaments. your league ffi cials should have registered your meeting. Only one spokesperson will be permit- In 1984, an NABF Scholarship Fund was league and all teams with the NABF, and mailed ted to represent each team. established and the fi rst scholarship was to the NABF Headquarters a complete roster of • Bracket System — The NABF double elimi- presented in 1985. Named after the NABF ex- players from each team that participated this nation bracket system is used at the regional ecutive director emeritus of the NABF and his season in your league. (Eligibility list due no later level of play, however, the host organization may wife, the Ronald and Irene McMinn Scholar- than fi fteen (15) days prior to start of tourney) utilize the NABF Modifi ed Round Robin Schedule, ship is an annual Award. In 1988, Mr. McMinn, Hopefully, all of the above has been com- provided the recommended number of teams is in memory of his late wife Irene, generously pleted. Now there remains only the administra- available at the site. This is an option available endowed the fund so that several NABF schol- tive needs you are responsible for. They are as to the tournament committee. (see Rule 8.04 and arship awards could be made each year. follows: 8. 12A, B & C) In 2000 Edward “Red” Carrington, past • Insurance — Copies of your team insur- The Round Robin Schedule format will be President of NABF and long time President of ance policy certifi cates showing liability of utilized at all World Series events, except as Fort Wayne Baseball Federation, bequeathed a $1,000,000 and the NABF as one of the insured. noted under NABF Tournament Rules. generous scholarship fund in memory of both You cannot play without it!! • Uniforms — All uniform shirts must have him and his wife Germaine. Red Carrington had • Birth Certifi cates — Copies of your play- an NABF logo patch displayed on the front of a remarkable, durable and effective relation- ers’ birth certifi cates from the Bureau of Vital their shirt or on their shirt sleeve. Each year a ship with the NABF which he joined after the Statistics or State Driver’s License with player few teams show up unprepared due to the fail- conclusion of World War I. The Germaine and picture. (No exception) ure of their organization to review the rules and Edward “Red” Carrington Fund and the McMinn • Team Picture — You have been asked to complete administrative requirements for par- Fund are the basis for the overall NABF Scholar- bring an 8” x 10” team picture of your team. ticipation in a National Tournament. When this ship program. This is a requirement for our publications. If you situation occurs it becomes very diffi cult for the To be eligible for the award, the candi- win the regional championship and go on to the team manager, especially when teams travel for date must be enrolled in an accredited college World Series, your team picture will be published several miles, only to fi nd their team is disquali- or university, must be a bona fi de participant by the NABF. (Rule 6.14) fi ed. Patches may be purchased in advance from in a federation event, must be sponsored by • Manager’s Meeting — You are responsible Baseball Warehouse at (800) 435- 6485 or Caroli- an NABF franchised member association, and to appear before the Tournament Committee at na Emblem Company at (800) 221-1439. (Rule 9.04 complete the Scholarship Application. the designated time and place to register your Uniforms A and B) Self-nominated candidate(s) are not eli- team. Your team personnel is required to be avail- • Team Roster — You must take with you gible for this scholarship award. able for positive identifi cation requirements. and present to the Tournament Committee three Selection of the award winner will be Failure of any team to appear for registration of copies of your offi cial tournament team roster. made by the federation’s scholarship awards their authorized team personnel will disqualify It must be typed and completed in its entirety. committee. It will be based on grades, fi nan- such team(s) from tournament play. Form is available on the Internet at www.nabf. cial need, and previous awards to candidates Following the registration of teams, a man- com. from a sponsoring association. PROTECTIVE HELMET During the December 2007 MLB winter meeting, the general managers voted to re- quire all base coaches, at the major and mi- nor league levels, to wear a protective helmet while performing their duties on fi eld. The type of helmet (i.e., with or without ear fl aps) is at the discretion of each major league club. This new MLB rule applies to all spring training, championship series, and post-season games. Under NABF tournament playing rules, we follow the offi cial playing rules of the Na- tional Association of Leagues, except where they may confl ict with our rules, modifi ed to meet the needs of each age group, fi eld specifi cations, equipment, etc. For now (2008) it will not be inserted in the offi cial baseball rule book. Jimmie Lee Solomon, Executive Vice Presi- dent, Baseball Operations, has stated the com- missioner’s offi ce will enforce this requirement strictly at all levels. Any violations of this regu- lation may result in fi nes or other discipline. Due to certain liability issues, all fi eld personnel in each NABF organization should be made aware of this regulation well in ad- vance of their playing season and post-season tournament play. JULY 2008

NABF TOURNAMENT PLAYERS ROSTER DIVISION DIRECTORS Major Division (Unlimited Age) Completion instructions company, policy number and all Gregory Reddington, 502-473-0513, (Forms are also available on other information about insurance [email protected] the NABF web site at www.nabf. coverage requested. | com) 4. Certifi ed correct by the team Junior Division (16 & Under) 2008 NABF ANNUAL SIDE 1 manager. Before the team manager David Jerome, 248-348-4433 1. Check the correct age group certifi es and signs this agreement 248-348-9097 MEETING, ORLANDO, of your team. of team and team personnel cor- FLORIDA College Division (22 & Under) 2. Name of your team and the rect on this form, all information J. Patrick Eaken The 94th Annual Meeting of name of the franchised organiza- pertaining to the team and team 419-837-0088, 419-377-0711 the National Amateur Baseball tion the team is representing. personnel eligibility must be in [email protected] Federation will be Nov. 6-10, 2008 3. Name of the NABF franchise compliance with National Amateur in Orlando, Florida. The direc- offi cer, title, signature and date Baseball Federation rules. Sophomore Division (14 & Under) tor’s meeting is Nov. 7 and the signed. 5. Type players and name (not Jerry Salyers, 937-866-4897 delegates meeting, for all NABF 4. Team name, the league nickname) in left column and their 888-228-2891 franchised member associa- name and the state or permanent legal address [email protected] tions, is Nov. 8. Base Sports will providence represented. as of February fi rst of Senior Division (18 & Under) host a Coaches Clinic sponsored 5. Full name of play- the current year. Players Lou Tiberi, 614-766-7749 by NABF on Nov. 7-8. All NABF ers and respective player sign and date in right meetings are planned to be held information for offi cial column. Parent or guard- Freshman Division (12 & Under) at the Courtyard hotel. scorer, player scouts and ian initial for players un- Michael Felton, 270-522-8663 This event will be hosted media. der 18 years of age. 364-522-8663 by Orlando Baseball League and 6. Full name of All of the above and held at Marriott Village at Lake team manager, coaches more is covered in your High School Division (17 & Under) Derek Topik, 601-992-7654 Buena Vista at 8623 Vineland and their respective address and NABF Rule Book under Tournament Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821. The their telephone numbers. Rules. Please read this book and be- Rookie Division (10 & Under) hotel phone number is (407) 938- 7. Review all information on come knowledgeable of its contents. Michael Felton, 364-522-8663 9001. side one before going to side two It should answer most of your ques- of this Offi cial Tournament Team tions in advance of the tournament. Roster. Please start now to have your SIDE 2 team ready for play. Once the ad- 1. Complete current year (top ministrative requirements are com- right corner of form). pleted, your team will be accepted 2. Complete name of team, for tournament play. If your team franchise organization name as wins the Regional Championship, registered with the NABF. your club will also be required to 3. Name of insurance coverage register at the World Series. FEBRUARYJULY 2007 2008

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