General Information

AABC Connie Mack Regional Tournament, Championship Play (2GG+)
Bellevue and Seattle, Washington

Dates:

July 27th, 2010 – Coach’s Meeting at the Embassy Suites, Boardroom I and II, 8:00 PM, beginning with certification process followed by a 9:00 PM Meeting start.

All coaches are to bring:

1. Coaches are to bring a money order for $350 paid to Mudville Pinnacle at the coach’s meeting.
2. Birth certificates from the bureau of vital statistics; hospital certificates are not acceptable.
3. Medical releases
4. Proof of insurance
5. Roster on official AABC form and signed by each player & league official.
6. Scorebooks of all league games

The AABC handbook with all the rules is located on the AABC website at www.aabc.us.

July 28th - August 1st, 2010 – Double elimination play begins

Coaches Meeting Agenda:

1. Roster Certification (Begins at 8:00 PM)
2. Introductions (Begins at 9:00 PM)
3. Venue Information
4. AABC Rules
5. Bracket Information
6. Raffle
7. Adjourned

Contacts:

Dean Foster, AABC Washington State Commissioner
fosterdean@aol.com, M 206-369-5201

Kurt Boyd, Tournament Director – Bannerwood
papamudville@msn.com, M 206-719-5477

Mark Simpson, Assistant Tournament Director - Bannerwood
Simps@arboretummortgage.com, M 206-930-7020

Steve Avala, Tournament Director – UW Husky Ball Park
savila09@hotmail.com, M 360-280-6740

Letter from Washington State Commissioner:

To: All Connie Mack West Regional Teams
Re: Connie Mack West Regional Tournament

The 2010 Connie Mack West Regional Tournament will be played from July 28 - Aug 1, 2010 at Bannerwood in Bellevue and Husky Ballpark in Seattle, wood bats are required.

It will be a 12+ team tournament hosted by Mudville and Enfugeo baseball clubs. The tournament will be a true double elimination tournament played in accordance with the approved AABC double elimination brackets.

Please read page 17-18 of the AABC handbook we will use the American League DH rule pitcher only and no re-entry or courtsey runners. The Connie Mack pitching rule will be used. Please read page 29 of the AABC handbook. A pitcher may be removed as a pitcher and play another position; he may return as a pitcher if he was not removed because of trips to the mound.

See page 36 (4) eight run rule after five innings; except championship game.

Any game not legally completed because of weather or other unforseen developments shall be a suspened game and play shall resume at the point of suspension; any game legally completed shall be subject to rule 4.12 (a) of the official baseball rules. See page 23 of the AABC handbook.

We will require each team pay a tournament fee of $350.00 please bring check payable to Mudville Pinnacle to the coaches meeting on July 27th, 7:00 pm, at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue.

Each team must bring the following to the tournament:

• Birth certificates from the bureau of vital statistics; hospital certificates are not acceptable.
• Medical releases
• Proof of insurance
• Roster on official AABC form and signed by each player & league official.
• Scorebooks of all league games
• A check for $350.00 payable to the Mudville Pinnacle

**please place your birth certificates, medical releases, roster in a notebook in alphabetical order.

The winner of the tournament will advance to the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, NM.

Sincerely,

Dean Foster
AABC Washington State Director
206 369-5201

Venues:

• Both venues will charge admission $5 per entry each day. Kids 12 and under are free.
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Bannerwood Sports Park
1630-132nd Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

• http://www.cityofbellevue.org/bannerwood_sports.htm
• Amenities: 1 tournament quality baseball stadium (lighted), concessions available, viewing stands, restrooms, handicapped accessible, 12.65 acres. The field is natural grass.
• Directions: From I-405, take SE 8th Street exit east. Turn right on Lake Hills Connector. At "Y" intersection, keep right turning onto Richards Road. Turn left at sign.
• Parking: Free.

Husky Ballpark at Chaffey Field
University of Washington, SE Campus (Access via Montlake Blvd.)
Seattle, WA

• http://www.gohuskies.com/facilities/baseball.html
• http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southeast.html
• Amenities: is a college baseball stadium on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle. It is the home field of the Washington Huskies of the Pac-10 conference. Opened in 1998, Husky Ballpark has a seating capacity of 1,500 and is located 600 yards north of Husky Stadium; the ballpark's left field wall borders wetlands adjacent to Union Bay. Originally slated for a permanent concrete grandstand, the spectator seating area remained temporary bleachers through the 2009 season. The UW's soccer stadium (natural grass) is adjacent to the north.
  
  The ballpark's infield is Field Turf was installed prior to the 2005 season; the dirt sliding pits at the three bases were eliminated. The only cut-out portions that remained dirt are the home plate area and the pitcher's mound. The base paths and infield "skin" portion, normally dirt on a natural grass field, is gold-colored Field Turf, & the warning track around the perimeter is purple. The outfield of Husky Ballpark has been natural grass since its opening in 1998; with excellent drainage, the bluegrass, rye, and fescue mix allows play in all weather.
• Directions: From I-5: Take the Hwy 520 exit. Exit off 520 at the Montlake/ University of Washington ramp, the Husky Baseball Stadium is located off Montlake Blvd approximately 1 mile North of Hwy 520 past the E-1 parking lots.
• Parking: E-1 Parking Lot requires a $7 parking fee to be paid at the parking gate machine upon entry.

Hotel & Travel

Embassy Suites Seattle-Bellevue
c/o Doreen Power, Group Sales Manager
3225 158th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98008

Main Line: (425) 644-2500
Email: doreen.power@hilton.com
www.seattlebellevue.embassysuites.com

A group room block and special room rate has been arranged at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue for the American Amateur Baseball Congress. The special room rate is available between July 27, 2010 and August 1st 2010.    

The Embassy Suites Bellevue is a full service hotel featuring spacious two-room suites for more comfort including a living room and a private bedroom. In-room amenities include two televisions, two telephones, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator.  All over-night guests enjoy our famous complimentary hot breakfast with made-to-order omelets and evening reception of light snacks, soft-drinks, wine, beer and mixed drinks for adults.  We offer complimentary parking and courtesy shuttle transportation to local shopping.   Other hotel amenities include a business center with complimentary internet access, onsite Restaurant, indoor swimming pool, spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness.
 
Guests may make their reservations by calling: (425) 644-2500 OR 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779) and identifying themselves with American Amateur Baseball Congress.

Guests may also click on this link to make a reservation: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=SEABLES&groupCode=AAB
 
Each team/coach will submit a separate team rooming list one week prior to arrival, listing the player’s and parent names. Once this is done, parents/families reserve/pay for their rooms separately using the link above or calling into the hotel.

This is to ensure rooms being available for the players.  If this is not an issue or concern then I can activate the reservation link for parents to reserve/pay for their rooms and receive the rooming lists separately for the teams/players.  One other note:  Best for the coach to submit rooming list and MOP for his rooms and let parents/families reserve/pay for their rooms separately using the link above or calling into the hotel.

Red Lion Hotel Bellevue
c/o Judy Sprute, Group Sales Manager
11211 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Direct Line: (425) 698-4415
Hotel Phone: (425) 455-5240
Fax: (425) 455-1604
Email: judy.sprute@redlion.com
www.Red-Lion-Hotel-Bellevue.com

Welcome to the Red Lion Hotel Bellevue where care, comfort and value are foremost in our tradition of Northwestern hospitality.  We are a full-service hotel with 181 guest rooms decorated in a boutique-style with over-stuffed pillows, comforters and maple furnishings. Our new "Stay Comfortable" beds feature Sealy Pillowtop mattresses, linens and comforters on king or extra long, double-sized beds that suit the needs of both business and vacation travelers. In-room amenities include remote control televisions with over 50 stations including ESPN and CNN, pay-per-view movies, Nintendo®, two-line telephones with dataports, voicemail and free high-speed wireless Internet access available in all rooms and meeting space. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art business center, fully-equipped fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, Hertz car rental office and complimentary parking.

With easy access from Interstates 90 and 405, the Red Lion Hotel Bellevue is minutes away from Bellevue Square's 200 stores and boutiques, the business district and Meydenbauer Convention Center as well as local attractions and activities including golf, skiing, sailing, tennis and jogging trails. Downtown Seattle is just nine miles from the hotel, making it easy to visit favorites like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square or enjoy Seahawks football and Mariners baseball. We are also conveniently located just 3 miles from Bellevue Community College, 8 miles East of the University of Washington and Seattle University and 17 miles North of Seattle Tacoma International Airport.

Join us in Jonah's Restaurant and Lounge for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We also offer Red Lion's signature Roaring Start Breakfast Buffet... and don't forget, kids 10 and younger eat free with each adult.

Hotel Nexus
2140 N. Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-365-0700
Toll-Free: 800-435-0754

Uniquely Retro - Freshly Modern
This hotel in North Seattle is undoubtedly one of the area's favorites, offering the finest amenities at truly affordable rates so your travel, whether for business or leisure will always feel... leisurely! We offer the ideal space for business travel, groups and meetings, and romantic getaways all at prices every smart traveler will appreciate.

Our North Seattle hotel features stylish and modern accommodations, complimentary wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access, Apartment style suites specially designed for long term guests, complimentary scheduled shuttle service, as well as an outdoor pool, business center and much much more.

Enhance your stay with a visit to the Saffron Bar and Grill . Saffron Bar and Grill features Indian, Mediterranean and American cuisine with a variety of dishes to please any palate.
With our great location near I-5 with easy access to downtown Seattle the University District, and popular Northgate Mall, Hotel Nexus is the ideal choice for your next Seattle vacation or business trip.

Other Hotel Features:

• Great North Seattle location -Convenient to downtown Seattle, area universities, shopping, dining and more.
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Served daily with Make-Your-Own Belgian Waffles.
  Choice of High Speed Internet -WiFi complimentary in all guest rooms, LAN available in most guest rooms. Wireless High speed internet is available in the lobby.
  Free Guest Parking -During dates of stay.
• Complimentary Scheduled Shuttle - Go Green
• Japanese Hydrotherapy Spa Studios - Air massage sunken tubs right in the bedroom.
• Fitness Center Outdoor Pool, Spa and BBQ - With views of Mt. Rainier. (seasonal) 
• Complimentary Business Center
• 27" Televisions with remote control - complimentary premium channels, Pay Per View Movies.
• Room Appliances - Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee/Tea maker, Hair Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board.
• On site Saffron Restaurant
• Room Service
• Flexible Conference and Meeting Rooms - Accommodate up to 100 people for a Banquet.
• Premium Mattresses - Our guests sleep in bliss with our Serta Perfect Presidential Suite Diamond Plush beds.
• Air Conditioning - Individually controlled units.
• 100% Non-Smoking - Hotel has designated outdoor smoking areas.
• Pet Friendly - Furry guests welcomed in designated pet rooms (fee).
• Beautiful Lobby - With complimentary coffee bar and large plasma television.

Teams & Rosters

Coming soon!

Schedule & Standings

2010 AABC Regional Standings


Champion - Arizona Firebirds (AZ) 5-0

Finalist - Spokane Dodgers (ID) 4-2

3rd Place (2x) - Conejo Oaks (SoCal) 3-2

3rd Place (2x) - Trombly Braves (SoCal) 3-2

5th Place (2x) - Danville Hoots (NorCal) 2-2

5th Place (2x) - Puget Sound Roxx (WA) 2-2

7th Place (3x) - Mudville Pinnacle (WA) 1-2

7th Place (3x) - Shockers (WA) 1-2

7th Place (3x) - Spokane Heat (ID) 1-2

10th Place (3x) - En Fuego (WA) 0-2

10th Place (3x) - Arizona Dodgers (AZ) 0-2

10th Place (3x) - West Lane Mets (NorCal) 0-2


2010 AABC Schedule

Click here for a printable bracket. (Updated 8/1/10 - 11:30 PM, 16 kb PDF)

Round #1
Wednesday July 28th, 2010

Game #1 - Mudville Pinnacle 4 vs. Spokane Heat 0
Game #2 - West Lane Mets 1 vs. Spokane Dodgers 8
Game #3 - Arizona Dodgers 7 vs. Trombly Braves  9 (12) 
Game #4 - Danville Hoots 5 vs. Puget Sound Roxx 1
Game #5 - Shockers 10 vs. ABDG Conejo Oaks 2 
Game #6 - Arizona Firebirds 4 vs. En Fuego 2

Round #2
Thursday July 29th, 2010

Game #7 - Spokane Heat 4 vs. West Lane Mets 3
Game #8 - Arizona Dodgers 1 vs. Puget Sound Roxx  2
Game #9 - ABDG Conejo Oaks 3 vs. En Fuego 1 
Game #10 - Mudville Pinnacle 1 vs. Spokane Dodgers 3
Game #11 - Trombly Braves  8 vs. Danville Hoots 7
Game #12 - Shockers 1 vs. Arizona Firebirds 2

Round #3
Friday July 30th, 2010

Game #13 - Spokane Heat 3 vs. Puget Sound Roxx  4
Game #14 - ABDG Conejo Oaks 3 vs. Mudville Pinnacle 1
Game #15 - Danville Hoots 2 vs. Shockers 1 (11)
Game #16 - Spokane Dodgers 9 vs. Trombly Braves 4

Round #4
Saturday July 31st, 2010 (Morning Session)
After third round, pairings will be determined each round by Rule #11 - AABC Official Handbook

Game #17 - ABDG Conejo Oaks 3 vs. Danville Hoots 1 
Game #18 - Trombly Braves 12  vs. Puget Sound Roxx 6
Game #19 - Arizona Firebirds 6 vs. Spokane Dodgers 3

Round #5
Saturday July 31st, 2010 (Afternoon Session)
After third round, pairings will be determined each round by Rule #11 - AABC Official Handbook

Game #20 - ABDG Conejo Oaks 2 vs. Spokane Dodgers 4 (10)
Game #21 - Trombly Braves 1, Arizona Firebirds 2 (8)

Round #6 (Championship Game)
Sunday August 1st, 2010

Game #22 - Arizona Firebirds 6 vs. Spokane Dodgers 1