IBC WORLD SERIES

July 22 – 29, 2006* Spring Training Complex, Clearwater, FL

Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training Complex, Dunedin, FL

th A Baseball Factory team has finished in 4 place at the IBC World Series for the past two

years. Join Baseball Factory as we battle for the Championship!

The competition and coaching at this tournament will help prepare you for college baseball. There is no substitute for national tournament experience!

All Players Will Benefit From:

♦ Seven Days of Tournament Play – Experience national tournament play against the best players from across the country. Teams will compete in round robin pool play with the chance to move on to the championship or consolation bracket.

♦ Intense competition – The IBC World Series gives you the chance to compete at the highest level. The best way to improve your game is to challenge yourself against the nation’s top players through tournament play.

♦ Professional Instruction – Our experienced staff will share their insight from years of coaching, scouting, and playing at the college and professional level. Through detailed instruction during the tournament, they will help players gain confidence in their ability to perform during pressured situations. It is important to work with coaches who can translate their experiences into drills and adjustments that will improve your game.

♦ A Chance to Meet and Pl ay with Players from across the country – Baseball Factory’s panel of scouts select players to participate in the tournament based upon their impressive performance at a previous event. Talented players will come from across the country to compete as teammates for the IBC World Series title.

*Dates subject to change

9176 Red Branch Road, Suite M, p.800.641.4487 www.baseballfactory.com Columbia, MD 21045 p.410.715.5080 f.410.715.1975

IBC WORLD SERIES Itinerary & Information

Date: Saturday, July 22 – Saturday, July 29, 2006

Location: The IBC World Series will take place at the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training facility in Clearwater and the ’ spring training facility in Dunedin.

Lodging Info: Baseball Factory Tournament Headquarters La Quinta Clearwater Central 21338 US 19 NORTH Clearwater, FL 33765 727.799.1565 (direct line)

*Parents should contact the La Quinta and ask for the Baseball Factory Parent Rate of $85/night. Cut off date for parent rate is July 15 or once all rooms have been booked.

Itinerary to Include: July 22: Player Arrival (between 9 AM – Noon at Tampa Int’l Airport), Registration, Coach/Player Introductions, Opening Ceremonies July 23 – July 26: Pool Play games, Individual Coach/Player Meetings July 27 – July 28: Championship Bracket Play or Consolation Bracket Play July 29: Championship Game, Departure (between 5 – 8 PM at Tampa Int’l Airport)

Past Coaches Include: Talmadge Nunnari: Current coach and front office member for the Independent League Pensacola Pelicans, former Big Leaguer with the Montreal Expos Mike Valarezo: Current Area Scouting Supervisor for the Mark Daniels: Current Head Coach at Virginia High School and Associate Scout with the Chris Rose: Current Head Coach at Meridian Community College Doug Martin: Former Pro Scout with the Atlanta Braves and coach with Pensacola JC Important Tournament Info: ♦ Players will be greeted by Baseball Factory representatives at baggage claim ♦ Players are guaranteed five pool play/round robin games and championship or consolation single elimination playoffs ♦ Players are transported in charter buses from site to site ♦ Players are fully supervised 24 hours a day ♦ Players will eat three sit down meals a day ♦ No spending money needed ♦ Uniform will consist of Baseball Factory jersey and hat ♦ Players need to bring all necessary baseball equipment for tournament games ♦ Players receive a detailed player info pack upon registration ♦ Parents welcome

Past Players Include: Matthew Grimes (Upper Brookville, NY) – early decision at the University of Pennsylvania

Brett Scarpetta (Roscoe, IL) – selected in the 18th round by the White Sox in the 2004 MLB Draft

*Please check with your Player Development coordinator for the most updated information

9176 Red Branch Road, Suite M, p.800.641.4487 www.baseballfactory.com Columbia, MD 21045 p.410.715.5080 f.410.715.1975