Special News bulletin: The USSSA Spring Training Invitational is an annual event attracting teams from all over North America. This is 14U tournament; Players must be born on or after May 1, 2004.
Date: March 26 – 31 (Tuesday– Sunday)
Where: Mesa, Arizona
This BLE event is a 6 day event that will include 4 days of on-field workouts and intersquad/exhibition games followed by the tournament, running March 30/31 with 3 games guaranteed.
The USSSA Spring Training Invitational tournaments are annual events attracting teams from all over North America.
This is 14U tournament; Players must be born on or after May 1, 2004.
This event is by invitation only, all players must be identified by BLE staff.
To ensure quality of tournament event and experience, registration in the BLE USSSA Spring Training Invitational is limited, early player commitment is advised!
COST:
Must be Paid in Full 1 Month Prior to Tournament Start Date, deposits paid are Non-Refundable
Option One – $900.00 + GST
– Includes ground transportation (while in Phoenix to and from Team Hotel to Practices and Games)
– Tournament fees and all associated fee’s regarding the the tournament (Umpires/fields ect.)
– Team hat/shirt and coaching instruction.
– Team Function – MLB game and potential Arizona State University game
AIRFARE
To be booked and paid for by each individual player/family. We recommend arriving on the Monday as the first practice we be held Tuesday Morning at 9:00am.
LODGING
To be booked and paid for by each individual player.
http://secure.cstt.com/TeamLogin/Team-Login_Input.php
File # 50264
Password: belmunor
After logging in perform the following:
Step 1) Click Submit
Step 2) Click “Reserve Individual Room” to make an individual reservation. Please make sure that all the information is accurate before accepting the individual cancellation policy and clicking submit. After you have submitted your reservation online you cannot edit your booking. To make changes to your reservation, please call us toll free at 1-866-861-TEAM (8326). If Calling in, team members MUST have the file # (50264) on hand.
All reservations must be submitted no later than 2PM Pacific Standard Time on
February 22, 2019. Any rooms not booked by this time will be released and may only be available after that time at the regular rate.
CSTT does not charge credit cards. The Hotel requires this information to secure your rooms, certain hotels will require a deposit, please check the team booking form.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
*On a daily basis each team will have the opportunity for team time (Practice), skill development time with team and professional coaches as well as play games.
14U BLE Spring Training Event and tournament – March 26 to 31
Tuesday, March 26 Practice 9 – 11am
MLB Game 12:40pm (Diamondbacks vs. White Sox at Chase Field)
Intersquad: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, March 27 Practice 10 -12pm
Exhibition Game: 7 – 9:30pm
Thursday, March 28 Practice 12 – 2pm
Practice or Intersquad: 1 – 3:00pm
Friday, March 29 Specialty workout – 10am – 12 & 1 – 3pm
*Please note that we will either go to the Arizona State Vs. Arizona game on the Friday or Saturday night. It will depend on our tournament schedule. Tickets will be provided for Players and a facility tour may happen as well for both players and Parents.*
Saturday and Sunday (March 30 & 31) USSSA Spring Championship
*Times are subject to change and adjust to enhance overall program and accommodate field availability*
CORE COACHING STAFF:
Marty Lehn – Milwaukee Brewers Scout/Big League Experience Camp Owner/Operator, Former Canadian Olympic team coach.
Bob Didier – 5-time World Series champion and former MLB catcher and coach.
Albie Lopez – 12-year MLB pitcher and World Series Champion with Arizona D-Backs
Shea Hillenbrand – Two-time MLB All Star that played for 6 MLB clubs.
Joe Sergent – Collegiate Pitching Coach with Okotoks Dawgs and former 11 professional pitcher
Eddie Marin – Scout for Generales De Durango (Mexican League), Head Coach for Arizona Blue Jays Scout team.
Orv Franchuk – Former Professional player and manager. Orv was a hitting coach in the Boston Red Sox Organization during 2004 Championship season.
Ray Brown – Former player at Long Beach State University that went on to play professional baseball and then coach in the pro ranks. Ray was the head coach with the Edmonton Prospects organization of the WMBL (Collegiate baseball league).
*Other Special Guest coaches will also be part of the staff*
Sincerely;
Marty Lehn
Big League Experience Baseball