2015 NWTBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP JUPITER, FLORIDA AUGUST 5-9, 2015

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1 JUPITER, FLORIDA AUGUST 5-9, 2015 THE WORLDS GREATEST INTERNATIONAL WOOD BAT TOURNAMENT 84+ TEAMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD 11U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U TOURNAMENT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION PACKAGE

2 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION Over 80 teams from different countries in 5 different age groups competing for a true baseball World Championship. This event is Wood Bat ONLY. This 5 day event will be held in Jupiter, Florida, USA. An easy and quick team check-in process will kick off the event, followed by an opening ceremony to receive uniforms and take team picture. A scout day for selected 16U & 18U players to follow. The tournament guarantees 5 games (4 pool play into single elimination). There will be National, International and World Champions. Tournament MVP's and runner-ups will be awarded as well. What better way to spend your summer then at a World Event surrounded by Fun attractions. Register Today. Limited spots available! WHEN: July 15-19, 2015 WHERE: Jupiter, Fl AGE GROUPS: 11U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U FORMAT: 5 game guarantee. 4 pool play games into single elimination bracket. There will be a National Bracket (US Teams) and an International Bracket (International Teams) to play for World Championship. Winners of each bracket will be crowned National and International Champions and will play for the World Championship Cup. COST OF EVENT: $ per player & $50.00 per coach Includes entry to event for all players on roster and up to 3 coaches. Game baseballs & Umpire costs. (1) World Championship Jersey and (1) Hat per player and coach. You must provide the correct jersey size, hat size and baseball number when filling out roster! Families and guest 10 years and older: $10 entry fee per day AWARDS: 1ST PLACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NWTBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY- Individual National Championship medals 2ST PLACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NWTBA RUNNER-UP TEAM TROPHY- Individual National Championship Silver medals 1ST PLACE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NWTBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY- Individual International Championship medals 2ST PLACE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NWTBA RUNNER-UP TEAM TROPHY- Individual International Championship silver medals 1ST PLACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NWTBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CUP- Individual World Championship rings 2ST PLACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NWTBA RUNNER-UP TEAM TROPHY- Individual International Championship silver medals

3 MVP AWARDS will be awarded to the MVP of the World Championships ONLY! SCOUT DAY: Scout day will consist of 16U & 18U position players ONLY, showcasing their talents in front of major league cross checker and collegiate scouts. There will be an outfield workout, infield workout, 60-yard dash time, pop- time and offensive workout. There will be no pitching during scout day! HOW TO ENTER EVENT? STEP 1: Register Online. Fill out team registration form online (Closes May 15, 2015) STEP 2: Fill out Online roster form! All players will be verified at team check-in by birth certificate. All players must be in roster, paid and checked-in to receive uniforms and player pass for the event. Rosters may be updated after registration up until June 1, STEP 3: Make Payment! 15 days after online registration, you must make ONE payment for all players and coaches ($150/player, $50/coach). Make money order payable to "NWTBA" and mail it to TH AVENUE NW, RUSKIN, FLORIDA or you may pay by credit/debit card online. ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON REFUNDABLE! HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION: Book transportation and hotel accommodations. Travel and hotel arrangements are on your own. However, we strongly recommend that you stay at the NWTBA's Official Resort for the 2015 NWTBA World Championship for the lowest pricing available during those weeks. Special discount rates apply only to those players, coaches, families and guest attending the 2015 NWTBA World Championship. Stay tuned for more on the official resort of the NWTBA World Championship. TRAVELERS: If you are flying in for this event, we strongly recommend that you book your

4 EVENT LINE-UP WEDNESDAY 800am 830am: Team Check-In at Robert Dean Stadium Center Field grass (Mandatory) Managers must provide Birth Certificates for all players to receive your team information package and uniforms 900am 1200pm: Opening Ceremony for all teams Robert Dean Stadium (MANDATORY) All parents are to be on the stands. Only Coaches and players allowed on stage or on field to take team picture. 100p: Professional and Collegiate Scout Day at Event Location For 16U & 18U position players only selected by coaches. Only those selected by coaches will participate in scout day. NO PITCHERS. Players meet behind Home plate of Robert Dean Stadium. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED ON FIELD! Parents can watch but may not enter fields or speak to scouts at any time unless scouts request a personal meeting with them. THURSDAY 800a 800p: Pool play games begin

5 ABOUT SCOUT DAY 18U & 16U PLAYERS ONLY THE NWTBA'S LARGE NETWORK WITH MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOUTING AND COLLEGIATE SCOUTING WILL BRING HIGH LEVEL SCOUTS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY LOOKING FOR TALENT. DURING SCOUT DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT A MAJOR LEAGUE TRYOUT FOR SELECTED PLAYERS ONLY. WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING SCOUT DAY? Each player will be asked to run a 60-yard dash to showcase SPEED. All outfields will be asked to make 2 throws to third base and 2 throws to home plate from deep right field to showcase FIELDING AND ARM STRENGTH from the outfield. All infielders will have 4 ground-balls to showcase their FIELDING, FOOTWORK AND THROWING STRENGTH. Catchers will have 3 throws to showcase their POP TIME To second base only. PITCHERS WILL BE EVALUATED DURING GAMES, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY BULLPENS TO SHOWCASE PITCHING. Hitters will have 10 swings to showcase CONSISTENCY, BAT SPEED AND POWER.

6 TOURNAMENT LOCATION ROBERT DEAN STADIUM & FACILITY 4751 Main Street Jupiter, FL United States One of the 2015 NWTBA World Championship locations will be at the Robert Dean Stadium and facilities. This facility is the Home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training. located in the Abacoa community of the town of Jupiter, Florida. The stadium was built in 1998, holds 6,871 people, and features luxury sky-box seating, 2 levels of permanent seating, parking and concessions. The Roger Dean Stadium Complex is the only stadium in the country to host four minor league teams. The facility has 6 minor league fields to its left for the Miami Marlins and 6 fields to the right of the stadium where the St. Louis Cardinals minor league fields are located and will be used as the 16U-18U facility for the 2015 NWTBA World Championship. JUPITER COMMUNITY PARK 3377 Church Street Jupiter, FL United States Another location used for the 2015 NWTBA World Championship is the Jupiter Community Park just 6.0 miles away from Robert Dean Stadium and Facility. This facility has (4) Lighted baseball fields and (4) lighted softball fields in a very safe community. The Park is 94 acres of 7 Lighted Soccer/Football Fields, 6 Lighted Basketball Courts, 6 Lighted Tennis Court, 2 Playgrounds, 2 Sand Volleyball Courts, 2 Shelters, Drinking Fountains and Parking. These 8 beautiful ball fields will host the 11U 14U divisions of the 2015 NWTBA World Championship.

7 HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION Travel arrangements are on your own. Nearest airport to Jupiter, Florida is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) which is 15 miles south of Jupiter. Available Flights from Different Countries: United States Teams: Flights available from all over the U.S. to PBI. Puerto Rico Teams: Flights available from San Juan (SJU) to PBI. Virgin Islands Teams: Flights available from Charlotte Amalie (STT) to PBI. Dominican Republic Teams: Flights available from Punta Cana (PUJ) to PBI. Bahamas Teams: Flights available from Nassau (NAS) to PBI. Hotel accommodations are on your own. The Official resort of the NWTBA World Championship is. This hotel offers the lowest rates available per tournament during this time. The discounted rate is only available for families and guests attending the 2015 NWTBA World Championship.