It’s planned bigger, better and has been christened with a new name.
The Ron Ortega Memorial Tournament will now be known as the “Ron Ortega Memorial International Tournament.”

“Since we are attracting teams from other countries, it just made sense to add International to our title,” said Co-Tournament Director, Brian McNaughton, who along with Mel Johnson, have been the tournament’s driving forces for four years.

McNaughton says that teams from Canada (from British Columbia and Ontario provinces), Mexico and southwestern U.S. have shown strong interest in attending.

“If the interest keeps up I may not have to hunt down (Major- ASA Class A) teams this year,” said McNaughton. “My phone has been ringing with teams asking about our tournament.”  To avoid conflicts with other southern California tournaments, the dates have been moved to August 14 – 15.

“Teams I talked with said that our July dates conflicted with their other tournament schedules, so we decided to move it to August,” said McNaughton. Which, he added, makes for a perfect tune up for the NAFA AAA and A Major National Tournament, Aug. 26 – 29. Along with the ASA Class A nationals, Sept. 2 – 6.

With a $350 entry fee, and a field limited to eight (8) Major - Class A
teams, the pool play format guarantees three games on Saturday with the top two teams from each pool advancing to playoffs on Sunday. Cash prizes and awards will go to the top two teams.

The tournament sight is once again beautiful Martin Luther King Park,
just minutes from Oceanside with its beautiful beaches, entertainment and restaurants.  All profits from the non-profit tournament go to benefit the Special Olympics.

(If my work schedule permits, we may offer action, team photos, and
portrait digital photography with on-sight printing, or ordering
capabilities at reasonable prices.)

For more information call Brian McNaughton at (760) 212-6774.