{"id":1485,"date":"2007-02-07T19:20:08","date_gmt":"2007-02-08T03:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fastpitchwest.com\/morningbrief\/?p=1485"},"modified":"2007-02-07T21:04:55","modified_gmt":"2007-02-08T05:04:55","slug":"8th-annual-red-rock-tournament-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/morningbrief\/?p=1485","title":{"rendered":"8th Annual Red Rock Tournament – May 5-6, 2007 at St. George, Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor’s note: This post on Red Rock from earlier in the week has been revised, and therefore, bumped to the top for today’s date, February 7, 2007. Two main items added below. <\/p>\n

1) a list of teams entered in the tournament so far and a heads up to teams that the 16 slots are filling up fast — and has been full the last four years. (Don’t be the 17th team that gets turned away – act now while there is still time to get in). Be on the radio — not home listening to the games.
\n2) If you’re booking rooms for the Crystal Inn, note that there are two different numbers to call — one if you’re booking only one or two rooms, and a direct line if you’re booking more than two rooms.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Click photo above for panoramic shot of the beautiful Canyons Complex. (if it does not “shrink to fit” in your browser, right mouse click, then choose “view image”. )<\/em>
\nTOURNAMENT DATES: May 5 and 6, 2007 <\/p>\n

ENTRY FEE: $375 US
\nPITCHING RULE: ISC
\nENTRY DEADLINE: March 1, 2007
\nFORMAT: Round Robin into single elimination.
\nGAMES GUARANTEED: Four <\/p>\n

ENTRY CHECKS
\nPayable to:
\nRoy Stout
\nP.O. Box 812
\nLake Hughes, CA 93532 <\/p>\n

We are looking for a 16 team tournament again this year as there were 16 teams in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.<\/p>\n

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Teams that are confirmed or that we are currently processing:<\/p>\n

Gremlins\/Broken Bow
\nSo Cal Bombers
\nCalifornia Lumberkings
\nLarry Miller Hogs
\nHouston Aces
\nTeam Minnesota
\nSanta Rosa<\/p>\n

Many other teams have requested further information this week. (Feb. 7). We anticipate filling the tournament for the fifth straight year. <\/p>\n

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St. George is located in the southwestern corner of Utah. It’s a warm
\nweather retirement community with seven beautiful diamonds consisting of
\ngolf green quality outfields with enclosed fences. There is a full service
\nsnack open during the entire tournament. The ball park is situated amongst
\nthe beautiful backdrop of red colored mountains and green trees and lawns.
\nThere is plenty of parking. The ball park is located just a few minutes away
\nfrom the city center. These are the most beautiful diamonds West of Orlando,
\nFlorida’s Disney World Complex. Many feel they are the finest they have ever
\nplayed on. The outfields are like carpets. <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ci.st-george.ut.us\/ <\/p>\n

Many teams over the years have made this a family trip combining Las Vegas
\nand the Red Rock tournament into a super 3-4 day holiday. They either arrive
\na day early or leave a day later spending a night or two in Las Vegas. There
\nare special group rates for 10 or more people. A few of the players
\nsignificant others spent the entire time in Las Vegas and were joined by
\ntheir significant others either before or after the tournament. <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.vegas.com <\/p>\n

Getting to the Red Rock International Invitational: <\/p>\n

St. George Airport: http:\/\/www.sgcity.org\/airport\/ <\/p>\n

The St. George airport is located about 5 minutes the downtown area and
\nabout 10 minutes from the ball park and offers jet service as well as
\ncommuter aircraft. <\/p>\n

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport:
\nhttp:\/\/www.mccarran.com\/airportguide.asp <\/p>\n

Driving from the Las Vegas airport is about a 1\u00c2\u00bd hour drive North up
\nInterstate 15. As you approach the mountain pass approaching St. George, the
\nview is absolutely incredible. Be sure to bring your camera. <\/p>\n

There is a shuttle between the Las Vegas airport and\/or the Salt Lake City
\nairport to both hotels listed below in St. George: <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.stgshuttle.com\/ <\/p>\n

Salt Lake City Airport http:\/\/www.slcairport.com\/ <\/p>\n

Driving from the Salt Lake City Airport is about a 5 hour drive South on
\nInterstate 15. <\/p>\n

Driving from Southern California can easily be calculated via Las Vegas. <\/p>\n

Ken Hackmeister, executive director of the International Softball Congress
\n(ISC) will once again serve as Tournament Director. Josh Olmstead of St
\nGeorge Leisure Services will be the Host Administrator of the tournament.
\nRoy Stout will be the Umpire-in-Chief. <\/p>\n

Umpires are from various locations around the USA and Canada. Many have ISF
\nInternational and\/or ISC World Tournament experience. All of the games will
\nwork the three-umpire system. <\/p>\n

It is expected teams will be from USA, Canada and Mexico. <\/p>\n

Games will conclude on Sunday early enough for teams to make flights from
\nLas Vegas. <\/p>\n

Contacts: <\/p>\n

Roy Stout – Please contact Roy with any questions or concerns about teams,
\nentry fees, deadlines, accommodation, prize money, etc.
\nmailto:umpire5@verizon.net
\n661-724-1551 <\/p>\n

Ken Hackmeister – Ken is the tournament director and can assist with any
\ntechnical questions.
\nmailto:iscken@comcast.net
\n801-447-8807
\n801-381-0961 (red rock) <\/p>\n

Josh Olmstead – Josh has consistently been a major part of this tournament
\nrunning smoothly. The facility, personnel and grounds crews are top-notch.
\nmailto:recreat@infowest.com
\n435-634-5860 <\/p>\n

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\nWe have negotiated with the newly renovated Shuttle Lodge Inn in St. George
\nfor a room rate $59 and have some rooms with late check out for each team on
\nSunday. All rooms come with a complimentary deluxe breakfast, high speed
\ninternet and many other amenities. <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.shuttlelodgeinn.com\/<\/p>\n

Contact Jodi from the USA toll free at 1-877-688-8383 or from outside the
\nUSA at 435-688-8383
\ninfo@shuttlelodgeinn.com <\/p>\n

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We have also negotiated with the Crystal Inn in St. George for a room rate
\n$79 and have three rooms with late check out for each team on Sunday. All
\nrooms come with a complimentary hot or cold breakfast for everyone
\nregistered. They have a large pool and a very nice eight-person Jacuzzi,
\nhigh speed internet and many other amenities. <\/p>\n

Contact<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.crystalinns.com\/stg.html <\/p>\n

Contact Mary via e-mail: mary@crystalinns.com <\/p>\n

Contact Mary at 1-435-688-7477 to book three rooms or more.
\nContact Central Reservations at 1-800-662-2525 to book one or two rooms.<\/p>\n

Some teams had trouble reserving rooms using the 800 (toll-free line)
\nbecause that is their central reservations number and not the group desk. We
\napologize for any inconvenience<\/p>\n

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Fastpitchwest will once again be providing coverage on their website.
\nhttp:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/ <\/p>\n

The official onsite photographer will be Maddy Flanagan shooting all the
\naction photos. All of Maddy’s photos will be posted to the Fastpitch West
\nwebsite. <\/p>\n

Click here and follow the links to see photos of previous Red Rock
\ntournaments: <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/redrock.htm <\/p>\n

Jim Flanagan of Fastpitch West and Ball Park Radio is planning on providing
\nLive Audio Stream Radio on many of the games. Jim provided coverage last
\nyear as well. <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ballparkradio.com <\/p>\n

See you all in sunny and warm St. George, Utah for the 8th Annual Red Rock
\nInternational Invitational. <\/p>\n

Important Note: There is a one hour time change between Las Vegas (PST) and ST. George (MST).<\/p>\n

Yours in Fastpitch, <\/p>\n

Roy Stout
\nmailto:umpire5@verizon.net
\n661-724-1551 (home)
\n661-713-1551 (red rock)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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