2005 Tournament

Baseball International's

Third Annual Spring Training Goodwill Tournament

January 15 - 18, 2004

Winter Haven, Florida

Imagine having your own spring training at a different major league spring training baseball complex each year. Playing on the same fields as the Pros a few weeks before they arrive, daily doubleheaders to tune your skills, catered lunches by the same people used by the Pros, and sunny 75 degrees days. Beats the frozen north in January!

We are proud to announce our Third Annual Baseball International Spring Training Goodwill Tournament is now open for registration. Our Thursday through Sunday tournament will consist of players from all over the country (and hopefully a few from around the world) traveling to a major league spring training complex stadium for a long weekend of games, sun, and family fun. Come as a player or as a group wanting to experience international baseball camaraderie.

All games will be played at the Cleveland Indians spring training facility in Winter Haven, Florida. Built in 1996 and home to the Boston Red Sox (Yaz, Lynn and Clemens played here), Chain of Lakes Park has been home to the Cleveland Indians for the last 8 years. The tournament championship game will be held in the main stadium where you will enter baseball immortality by leading your team to victory! Or at least that's what you will tell your friends.

What's included in the tournament registration?

	Each team will play seven games over the four day tournament
	Games will be nine innings with a 15 run mercy rule
	Use of the Major League Baseball Spring training facilities
	Professional umpires calling all of the games
	Batting helmets, catcher's equipment, and baseballs will be provided
	Catered lunch at the stadium each day
	A pre-tournament welcome reception
	Daily games in the main stadium
	Souvenir polo shirt commemorating our annual tournament

Originally created as an international tournament, the events of 9/11 have made attaining visas for our international players difficult. We still plan to focus on getting as many international players as possible, but have shifted the focus to a Spring Training Site Tournament as to not disappoint our players expecting a large foreign player turnout . Each year we will play at a different Major League Baseball spring training site. We will still being play using goodwill rules (no passed balls or stolen bases) as we continue to strive for international participation.
In 2003 we had players ranging in age from 25 through 60. Having been beaten by a team of 60 year old Cuban players in February, it's not the age but the skill level that is important. As guidance, we expected the skill level to be below the MSBL WS but well above a fantasy camp.

We drew big crowds in China this year and hope to drawn players from several countries for the 2004 Tournament.

Teams will be dressed in an all star format with each player bringing his favorite uniform from his home country. Each team will consist of around 13/14 players mixed to achieve a competitive balance. Players are responsible for bringing their own uniforms, gloves, and bats. Both wooden or metal bats are welcomed. Our tournament schedule will be as follows:

Date	Day	Morning	Afternoon
January 14th	Wednesday	---------	6:30PM Reception
January 15th	Thursday	Game #1 at 9am	Game #2 at 1pm
January 16th	Friday	Game #3 at 9am	Game #4 at 1pm
January 17th	Saturday	Game #5 at 9am	Game #6 at 1pm
January 18th	Sunday	Game #7 at 9am	Noon Farewell!

The early registration discounted fee for individual players at the 3rd Annual Baseball International Spring Training Tournament is $375 when registering before October 15th. Want an even larger discount? Then check out our player referral program and save $50 for each player you refer to the tournament. The regular registration fee of $395 applies to players registering after October 15th.

As teams are filling fast, registering today will avoid the disappointment of being on the waiting list. MasterCard and Visa are accepted over our secure Internet server while checks are accepted by mail.

	2004 Tournament Registration Form
	Credit Card Payment
	Player Referral Discount Program $$$$
	Hotel Reservation Information
	International Baseball Player Adoption Program
	Stadium Directions
	Things To Do In Winter Haven and Beyond
	Current Weather in Winter Haven
	2002 Tournament at the Kansas Royals Complex
	2003 Tournament at the Baltimore Orioles Complex

If you have any questions concerning our 2004 Baseball International Tournament, please feel free to contact us at:

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6210 Windmill Court

Saline, Michigan 48176

(734) 276-6281

(734) 944-9408 FAX

GM@BaseballInternational.com

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