Event Type:
Tournament
Description:
2011 Independence Day Baseball Classic
Vero Beach Sports Village
Longtime spring training home of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
Vero Beach, Florida
Dates: June 30-July 4, 2011
Age Division: 16U, 18U
(Age Divisions determined by May 1, 2011 cutoff)
The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers launched 18 National League pennant and 6 World Championship teams from the spring training complex known as Dodgertown in beautiful Vero Beach, Florida. Now your team can begin its championship drive on these same hallowed grounds.
Now proudly operated by Minor League Baseball, Dodgertown has become Vero Beach Sports Village. While the name may have changed, the 67-acre baseball icon remains the same. From the moment you enter the gates you will be transformed back to baseballs golden age. You will play on the same fields where Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Sandy Koufax and so many other great Dodgers performed.
You will stroll through streets named for Dodgers Hall of Famers, passing Campy’s Corner and Maury’s Pit and on to historic 6,500 seat Holman Stadium. Your team will stay in the same Villas where so many legends lived during spring training. Some tournament venues offer replica fields, Vero Beach Sports Village offers you a chance to play on the very fields where legends played.
If you are ready to experience the ultimate travel baseball experience, combining competition at one of baseball's greatest venues and a fabulous vacation desitnation, then make plans now to join us for the 2011 Independence Day Classic.
Player's Fee: $175.00 Includes:
- Five game guarantee, pool play to medal round
- New Tournament uniforms
- Team and Individual Awards to Champion and Runnerup in each age division
- Ice water in dugouts for all games
- Access to batting cages prior to games
- Opening night team barbecue
- Player Skills Competition
Accommodations
All teams must stay at the Vero Beach Sports Village Villas or one of our partner hotels. Teams will be required to provide a Tournament Lodging Form to the Tournament Director prior to receiving their game schedule.
Vero Beach Sports Village Villas
The Villas offer the best in comfort, value and convenience. Our 89 Villas are located right on the 67-acre Vero Beach Sports Village property, eliminating the need for transportation to games. You will stay in the very rooms that Dodger greats stayed in during spring training. Our baseball resort offers spacious rooms with two queen beds, as well as double and king suites. Villas offer complimentary wireless high-speed internet and cable television. In addition, guests have access to our professional-style fitness/weight room, lighted competition-size swimming pool, lighted tennis, basketball, sand volleyball and shuffleboard courts and the Stadium Club Lounge.
Standard Queen Rooms: $89.00 per night, plus tax (up to four persons per room)
Suites: $109.00 per night, plus tax
Rate includes a complimentary hot continental breakfast in our dining room
For more information about Vero Beach Sports Village:
E-Mail: VBSportsVillage@milb.com
Toll Free: (866) 656-4900
Phone: (772) 569-4900
Fax: (772) 257-8198
Physical Address:
Vero Beach Sports Village
3901 26th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
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Take I-95 to Route 60, Vero Beach Exit #147 and Go East approximately six (6) miles to 43rd Avenue. Turn left onto 43rd Avenue. Go to the first light and turn right onto 26th Street (Aviation Boulevard). Make the first available right and follow that road to the third entrance on the right.
When you enter, the registration office will be located on your left. Visitor parking will be located to the right.