2009 RED ROCK is BACK!Don't miss your opportunity to attend the
2009 Red Rock at Carson City
(RRCC) tournament.
Many teams have confirmed their attendance so the tournament is a go!
This tournament is a perfect time to include a family vacation either
before, during or after the event.
Carson City has many family attractions as well as casinos for action at night.
Also, Reno is just a short drive away so the possibilities are endless.
Here are the important details:
RED ROCK at CARSON CITY
9th Annual Red Rock International Men’s Fastball Invitational
Carson City, Nevada(35-45 minute drive from Reno)
TOURNAMENT DATES: May 2 and 3, 2009CLASSES: Major, A, AA, NAFA (ALL), (ASA A & B)
ENTRY FEE: $425 US
PITCHING RULE: ISC
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 1, 2009
FORMAT: Round Robin into single elimination.
GAMES GUARANTEED: Four (4)
ISC QUALIFIER: One (1) ISC World Tournament berth to the highest
finishing US West team and one (1) ISC II (Tournament of Champions)
berth to the highest finishing US West team are available.
ENTRY CHECKS
Payable to:
Roy Stout
P.O. Box 812
Lake Hughes, CA 93532
Carson City is Nevada's historical state capitol. Centrally located at
the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Carson City
offers a variety of activities for your pleasure. Carson City has
something for everyone including museums, elegant mansions, exciting
casinos, excellent recreational facilities, great dining and nine
divine golf courses. Bring your golf clubs!
Carson City Visitors Bureauhttp://www.visitcarsoncity.com/Venue:
Carson City Centennial Park - This 4-diamond complex has hosted many
ASA, NAFA, NCAA, NSA and other major organizations in the past and the
Carson City Recreation Department is very experienced with providing
its facilities for these major tournaments.
Carson City Centennial Park Pictures:
http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=1645http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=1053http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=1643http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=1646http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=1644Host Hotel:The Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
801 S. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701
Contact: 775-883-9500/ 888-227-1499 (toll free)
http://www.carsoncityplaza.com/Email:
info@carsoncityplaza.comWe have negotiated the lowest available internet rate anywhere for
this time of year at The Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. It will be
$59 for two people – two beds. Kids 12 and under stay free.
The rate includes a free continental breakfast for all guests, use of
the fitness room facilities, fridges and microwaves in every room,
free local calls and 800 long distance access, and free high-speed
internet in every room.
We would encourage all teams, players, coaches, umpires, spectators,
friends and family to please use our Red Rock at Carson City host
hotel, The Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. There are 48 rooms
available as of today but are booking quickly as our committee has
reserved 15 last November.
For more information kindly visit the hotel's website:
http://www.carsoncityplaza.comTo book rooms and obtain the special $59 Red Rock at Carson City rate,
please contact the hotel directly on their toll free line:
888-227-1499
Getting to the Red Rock at Carson City International Invitational:
Airlines:
The closest major airport is the Reno -Tahoe airport.
Travel time is about 43 minutes from the Reno airport to the ball park
and host hotel.
Reno Airport (RNO)
http://www.renoairport.com/Directions to Carson City's Centennial Park:http://maps.google.ca/maps?li=d&hl=en&f=d&iwstate1=dir:to&daddr=USA+(Centennial+Park)&geocode=CVID6yq75sFEFdwRVgId83fd-A&iwloc=1&dq=Carson+City+Centennial+Park&cid=12228847024243032614&ei=CVgaSe3oCaXiiwOOpODcCQCar and Van Rentals:www.carrentals.comhttp://www.travelocity.comAs of this release date, 8-passenger minivans are available for $41 a
day plus taxes and smaller cars are available for about $25 a day plus
taxes.
Tournament Details:
We are expecting a 16 team tournament again this year.
It is expected teams will be from USA, Canada and Mexico.
Games will conclude on Sunday early enough for teams to make flights from Reno.
Red Rock at Carson City Tournament Committee:
Roy Stout – Teams/Registration
Please contact Roy with any questions or concerns about teams,
Entry fees, deadlines, accommodation, etc.
Roy Stout
P.O. Box 812
Lake Hughes, CA 93532
661-724-1551
umpire5@verizon.netBob Henning - Umpire-in-ChiefUmpires are driving and flying in from various locations around the
USA as well as Canada. Many umpires have ISF International and/or ISC
World Tournament experience. All games will utilize the three-umpire
system.
It is expected that Bruce Bierman, ISC UIC will be in attendance. If
you are interested in applying to be part of the officiating crew,
please contact Bob directly. There are a few spots still open.
Bob Henning
604-790-1166 Canada
360-739-0544 (when in USA)
brotherinblue (at) shaw (dot) ca
Jim Flanagan – Jim joined our tournament committee and has a wealth of
knowledge and experience in fastpitch softball. Jim will also do some Internet play by play streaming of selected Red Rock games.e
Jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com
Ken Hackmeister- Ken is the tournament director and can assist with any
technical or organizational issues and questions.
