Fourth Annual “Melee at Mesa”Fourth Annual “Melee at Mesa”
January 22-25, 2009
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Get ready for baseball in Arizona this coming January! The West Coast Fantasy Baseball Association is pleased to announce the fourth annual "Melee at Mesa" Fantasy Baseball Tournament from January 22-25, 2009. Again, we will be using the three-field Gene Autry Sports Complex in Mesa, Arizona for this event. The complex used to serve as the minor league home for the Angels for several years, but fantasy baseball will take center stage on our weekend.
BASEBALL ROSTERS, SCHEDULE, RULES, AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS
This following camps have been invited to send teams to this year's tournament:
Most teams will play two games on Friday, one on Saturday, and one on getaway day, Sunday. That is a total of four games per team. Those looking to leave town on Sunday will be able to make a 4:00pm flight out of Phoenix Airport. To get all the games in on time, we will employ the following rules:
Games will be restricted to two hours and 30 minutes each (if an inning starts before the time limit, it can be completed)
Players will use wood bats (exceptions being ladies and players 60 years of age and older)
Full Melee in Mesa Playing Rules
AT THE GENE AUTRY SPORTS COMPLEX
The Gene Autry Sports Complex is owned and operated by the City of Mesa. While on the grounds of the facility, there is NO SMOKING, NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOL, and NO PETS. Please abide by these rules or we may lose our playing privileges at the complex for now and future dates.
We will have access to the locker room and shower facilities. Each player will have their own personal locker. The facility will be locked at night so you may store your equipment there at your own risk. Laundry and towel service is available on Friday and Saturday. A catered lunch is provided on Friday and Saturday at the baseball complex. All of this will be supervised by our own clubhouse manager, Troy Timney!
THURSDAY SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER
Before we get started with our baseball, some campers will be playing in a golf tournament on Thursday, January 22nd. We will be playing at the Arizona Golf Resort within the Mesa city limits. The deadline to signup for this event is January 10th. We will have a 1:00pm 'shotgun' start so those of you who want to play can still fly into Arizona on Thursday morning. All tournament players, significant others, and guests are welcome to play. The tournament will feature a scramble format so it doesn't matter how good or bad a golfer you are. Just come out and have some fun!
$120 is the cost per golfer and that buys you the following:
Green fees
Cart
Bucket of range balls
BBQ dinner starting at 5:30pm (extra dinners for non-golfers are $30 each)
Prize
Fifteen sets of rental golf clubs are available for $33 each. Call in advance to reserve.
IMPORTANT : Golf is being coordinated by a separate group of players and should be paid for separately from your baseball fees.
Please send checks
made payable to:
Mike
Weir
517 Latigo Row
Olivenhain, CA 92024
Include a note with the name(s) of the golfer(s), their handicap(s) if they have any, and email address(es). Any questions? . . . email Mike Weir at mikeweir9@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Saturday night banquet will be held at the Arizona Golf Resort facility. Dinner will be buffet style. Dinner cost for players will be included in the tournament fee. All extra dinners are $45 a piece. If any children 12 and under are attending, let me know and I will get you a price. No-host cocktail hour starts at 6:00pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm.
The entire dinner menu will be published soon, but plan on at least three main dishes including one vegetarian. Salad, fruits, cheeses, bread, coffee, tea, decaf, and dessert will all be part of the menu and are included in the price.
Dinner will be followed by entertainment. We've had comedians and hypnotists in the past. I believe I have selected another fine show for you all so please stay and partake. I think you will be very impressed.
HOTELS AND RESORTS, AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Hotel
The Arizona Golf Resort at 425 South Power Road in Mesa, Arizona is ready to take reservations until December 18th. Give them a call at 1-800-528-8282 and mention 'Men's Fantasy Baseball'. The golf tournament and the Saturday night banquet will both be at the resort. Many players and their guests can make use of the suites to cut down on costs. The following types of rooms can be reserved on a space available basis:
All rooms contain refrigerators and microwaves.
Airport Shuttle Services
TOURNAMENT FEES AND SIGNUP
The goal is to keep the price low while making the experience memorable. We've been able to add some new features to this year's tournament, but that comes at a cost. The baseball tournament fee will be $300 per player. This fee gets you:
Four tournament games
Catered lunch on Friday and Saturday
Your own locker in the clubhouse
Laundry service both Friday and Saturday nights
Saturday night banquet dinner and show
Tournament memento
GIANTS : Click here for the tournament signup form. Send the form and payment to me at the address on the form.
ANGELS, A'S, DIAMONDBACKS, DODGERS, PADRES and YANKEES tournament coordinators : Click here for the team tournament signup form. Email your players and ask that they send you the signup information (name, extra adult dinners, extra child dinners, and payment with check made out to you). Write each player's information on the team tournament signup form and mail with ONE check to me at the address on the form.
IMPORTANT: Do not send your golf fees with your baseball payment (see above).
Check back frequently to see any new details. Alternatively, you can email me or telephone using the information below:
rweber5@prodigy.net
408-806-8901
I hope to see you in Mesa!
Rob Weber