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VIII ISF Senior World Cup Championship
June 11th – 14th, 2009
Salem, Virginia   USA
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2009 ISF SENIOR WORLD SOFTBALL CUP

 

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  Tournament / Date:

Location:


Teams:



Entry Fee:

The 8th ISF Senior World Cup - June 12th – 14th, 2009 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

James I. Moyer Sports Complex
1000 Union Street, Salem, Virginia  24153
Botetourt Sports Complex, Arnold Burton Softball Fields, Huff Lane

It is estimated that 50 to 80 teams from throughout the United States will be attending to compete for the World Cup in their division.

$435.00 on or before May 15, 2009 - $495.00 after May 15, 2009
Make Checks Payable to: R.B. Thomas Jr. in US Dollars

Team Check-in:


Tournament Seeding:


First Pitch/Opening:

First Game:



Divisions of Play:

Thursday June 11th – 1:00PM until 5:00PM (James I. Moyer Sports Complex) Friday June 12th – During preliminary play at each Complex. Teams must check-in together and you will need a Photo ID’s (Drivers License) are needed for the team check-in.

The tournament staff will place the teams in brackets and prepare the preliminary schedule which will be posted on the website approximately three days prior to the tournament. The preliminary game record will be used to seed your team into the double elimination finals. The exact format will depends on the number of teams in each division.

Friday June 12th, 2009 at 8:00AM on Field #1 at the James I. Moyer Sports Complex. We ask that all teams be at the complex by 7:30AM if you are going to be apart of the Opening Ceremonies.

Friday June 12th, the games will begin at 9:00AM at all venue’s. Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th, the games will begin at 8:00AM at all venue’s. Most divisions will end on Sunday afternoon and the Awards Ceremony will immediately follow the final game. (Some smaller divisions Could conclude on Saturday)

Teams will be placed in skill level divisions based on their National Rating and verified by the tournament staff. Divisions are planned for AA, AAA, Major and Major Plus in each age classification for men. Division could be combined for preliminary play but ALL teams will be given the opportunity to play for their rated division championship against similar rated teams. Competition will be included for senior women’s teams beginning at 40 and over.

Souvenirs:

Tournament Director:



Host Director:

Deadline:


Rosters Due:

T-Shirts and other apparel will be for sale at each venue.
Other merchandise and equipment will also be available at the tournament.

RB Thomas, Jr., 9401 East Street, Manassas, VA 20110 (703-368-1188)
Email: issa94@aol.com
Web-site: www.seniorsoftball.org

Brad Epperley, 1000 Union Street, Salem, VA 24153 (540-375-4021)
Email: bepperley@salemva.gov
Web-site: www.salemva.gov

Entry Forms with Fee are due by May 15th, 2009
(Exceptions only for the benefit of the tournament)

The ISF Roster Form must be submitted by June 1st
(player signatures can be added at the check-in)

Key Deadlines
Entry Form and Fee Due                                                                    May 15th, 2009 ($435.00 on or before May 15, 2009 and $495.00 after May 15, 2009)
 
Official Roster  Due                                                                           May 15th, 2009

Key Dates / Times
World Cup Championship,                                                                 June 12th – 14th, 2009
 
Managers Meeting / Dinner                                                                June 11th, 2009 @ 6:30PM
(Moyer Park 1000 Union Street Salem, Virginia)

Tournament Bracket                                                                           Scheduled approximately 3 days prior to the tournament on the website
                       
First Pitch / Opening Ceremonies                                                      June 12th, 2009 @ 8:00AM Field #1
James I. Moyer Sports Complex
 
Games Begin                                                                                       June 12th, 2009 @ 9:00AM
(James I. Moyer Sports Complex, Botetourt Sports Complex, Arnold Burton Softball Fields)

Team Check-in:          
June 11th, 2009 1:00PM – 5:00PM (James I. Moyer Sports Complex)
June 12th, 2009 During Preliminary Play (James I. Moyer Sports Complex)

(PLAYERS: photo ID’s will be needed for team check-in – Teams Must Be Together)
 
Tournament Concludes / Awards Ceremony                             June 14th, 2009 TBA
 
(See Schedule of Events for further tournament related activities)

Tournament Contacts
RB Thomas, Tournament Director                              703-368-1188 or  issa94@aol.com
 
Brad Epperley, Host Director                                     540-375-4021 or bepperley@salemva.gov  
 
Housing / Lodging Information                                  See Hotel Information
(Reservations must be made directly with hotel)
 
Websites                                                                      www.seniorsoftball.org
                                                                                    www.salemva.gov

 

You will be responsible for making your accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel of your choice.  Please call the hotel properties listed below to make your reservations.  State and local taxes are not included in the rate quoted.

RESERVATION PROCEDURE:

Please specify that you are part of the ISF Senior World Cup Championship group when making your reservation in order to be guarantee discounted group rates.  All reservations will be held for arrival prior to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise guaranteed for late arrival by the individual.

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AIRLINES                                                                     LIMOUSINES
Roanoke Regional Airport      (540) 362-1999                   Executive Town Car & Limousine Service, Inc
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Delta)  1-800-282-3424          1-888-854-1998 or 540-366-4644
COMAIR (Delta)                            1-800-354-9822          Prestige Limousine Service                     
Northwest Airlink                           1-800-225-2525          1-888-271-7295 or 540-342-8049                    
USAirway/USAirway Express         1-800-428-4322          Roanoke Airport Limousine Service
USAirway/USAirway Express Flight information                540-345-7710
1-800-943-5436 or  540-342-8049                                    Aloha Limousine Inc.
Comminsion Office, Roanoke Regional Airport                 540-345-1446
Airport Parking                              540-345-7710                                    

CHARTER BUS LINES                                    MAJOR HIGHWAYS
Greyhound Lines, Inc.       1-800-231-2222          North/South    I-81/I-581
                                      540-343-5436              North/South    US 11
Abbott Bus Lines             540-343-1133              East/West        US 460
Great American Vacation    540-563-1773            North/South    US 220
Linkous Christian Tours       540-362-5943            North/South    US 221
Commonwealth Coach & Trolley                           Scenic Byway
Museum, Inc.                     540-342-2383             Blue Ridge Parkway

RAILROADS
(Passenger service available at Clifton Forge and Lynchburg)
1 ½ hours from Salem, Virginia
Amtrak                                                1-800-872-7245
                                                            1-804-847-8247
 
TAXI SERVICE
Liberty Cab                                         540-344-1776
Salem Taxi                                          540-389-8131
Yellow Cab                                         540-345-7711

 

Field Directions From Moyer Sports Complex
 
Moyer to Burton
-Cross railroad tracks take a right at the first light onto West 4th St.
-Travel .8 miles and merge right onto Boulevard.
-Continue on Boulevard for 1.1 miles and Burton is on your right
 

Moyer to Huff Lane
-Cross railroad tracks take a right at the first light onto West 4th St.
-Take left at light onto College Ave.
-Take right onto Thompson Memorial and continue for 2 miles
-Merge right onto Interstate 81 North and stay for 3.7 miles
-Take Exit 143 continue for 4.8 miles
-Take exit 3E/ Hersherberger Rd. and continue for 1 mile
-Take right onto Grande View and continue for 2.2 miles
-Then turn right onto Avalon
-Follow to Huff Lane Park and parking is on the right

Moyer to Botetourt
-Cross railroad tracks take a right at the first light onto West 4th St.
-Take left at light onto College Ave.
-Take right onto Thompson Memorial and continue for 2 miles
-Merge right onto Interstate 81 North
-Traveling north on I-81, take exit 150B (second 150 exit), stay in right hand lane on exit ramp
-At the stoplight, turn right onto US Route 220 North
-Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left at light onto Catawba Rd.
-Travel for approximately 1.8 miles and turn right onto Etzler Rd.
-Travel .8 miles and turn right at sign for Botetourt Sports Complex

Directions to Moyer Sports Complex

Directions to Salem Civic Center

Field Directions From Huff Lane

Hufflane to Burton
-Left onto Avalon
-Left onto Grand View for 2.2 miles
-Right onto Hershberger
-Turn around at first light and head back onto Hershberger
-Then take right onto 581-N
-Merge left onto Interstate 81 south towards Salem
-Take exit 141
-Take right at light onto 419/Electric Rd.
-Take left at light onto Boulevard
-Burton is on the right and fields are around back

Hufflane to Moyer
-Left onto Avalon
-Left onto Grand View for 2.2 miles
-Right onto Hershberger
-Turn around at first light and head back onto Hershberger
-Then take right onto 581-N
-Merge left onto Interstate 81 south towards Salem
-Take exit 140
-Take right onto Thompson Memorial and continue for 2 miles
-Take left at light onto College Ave
-Come to light and take right onto W 4th St.
-Then turn left at light onto Union St. right by the Lil Caesars Pizza
-Cross both sets of railroad track and Moyer Sports Complex is straight ahead past the Skate Park

Hufflane to Botetourt
-Left onto Avalon
-Left onto Grand View for 2.2 miles
-Right onto Hershberger
-Turn around at first light and head back onto Hershberger
-Then take right onto 581-N
-Merge right on I-81 N
-Traveling north on I-81, take exit 150B (second 150 exit), stay in right hand lane on exit ramp
-At the stoplight, turn right onto US Route 220 North
-Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left at light onto Catawba Rd.
-Travel for approximately 1.8 miles and turn right onto Etzler Rd.
-Travel .8 miles and turn right at sign for Botetourt Sports Complex

Field Directions From Burton
 
Burton to Moyer
-Take left out of Burton onto Boulevard and continue 1.1 miles
-Take left at light and turn onto W 4th st.
-Then turn left at light onto Union St. right by the Lil Caesars Pizza
-Cross both sets of railroad track and Moyer Sports Complex is straight ahead past the Skate Park
 
Burton to Botetourt
-Take left out of Burton onto Boulevard and continue to first stop light and take a right on Electric Rd.
-Continue on Electric Rd. and take a right onto I-81 North
-Traveling north on I-81, take exit 150B (second 150 exit), stay in right hand lane on exit ramp
-At the stoplight, turn right onto US Route 220 North
-Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left at light onto Catawba Rd.
-Travel for approximately 1.8 miles and turn right onto Etzler Rd.
-Travel .8 miles and turn right at sign for Botetourt Sports Complex

Burton to HuffLane
-Take left out of Burton onto Boulevard and continue to first stop light and take a right on Electric Rd.
-Continue on Electric Rd. and take a right onto I-81 North
-Take Exit 143 continue for 4.8 miles
-Take exit 3E/ Hersherberger Rd. and continue for 1 mile
-Take right onto Grande View and continue for 2.2 miles
-Then turn right onto Avalon
-Follow to Huff Lane Park and parking is on the right

Field Directions From Botetourt Sports Complex
 
Botetourt to Moyer
-Take Left out of Botetourt Sports Complex and travel .8 miles on Etzler Rd.
-Take left and travel 1.8 miles on Catawba Rd.
-Come to light and take right onto US Route 220 South and continue for 1.5 miles and merge onto I-81 S
-Take exit 140
-Take right onto Thompson Memorial and continue for 2 miles
-Take left at light onto College Ave
-Come to light and take right onto W 4th St.
-Then turn left at light onto Union St. right by the Lil Caesars Pizza
-Cross both sets of railroad track and Moyer Sports Complex is straight ahead past the Skate Park

Botetourt to Huff Lane
-Take Left out of Botetourt Sports Complex and travel .8 miles on Etzler Rd.
-Take left and travel 1.8 miles on Catawba Rd.
-Come to light and take right onto US Route 220 South and continue for 1.5 miles and merge onto I-81 S
-Take Exit 143 continue for 4.8 miles
-Take exit 3E/ Hersherberger Rd. and continue for 1 mile
-Take right onto Grande View and continue for 2.2 miles
-Then turn right onto Avalon
-Follow to Huff Lane Park and parking is on the right

Botetourt to Burton
-Take Left out of Botetourt Sports Complex and travel .8 miles on Etzler Rd.
-Take left and travel 1.8 miles on Catawba Rd.
-Come to light and take right onto US Route 220 South and continue for 1.5 miles and merge onto I-81 S
-Take exit 141
-Take right at light onto 419/Electric Rd.
-Take left at light onto Boulevard
-Burton is on the right and fields are around back

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Ticket Prices:

Parking:

Managers Meeting:

Souvenirs:

Admission to all venues is FREE.

No charge for parking – Adequate parking available at the parks

A dinner Coaches Meeting will be held on Thursday night, June 11th, at 6:30PM at the Moyer Park – 1000 Union Street, Salem, Virginia (Dinner will be provided for TWO coaches only)

2009 ISF Senior World Cup Sovenir Presale Sheet

 

BUS LINES                                                                   RENTAL CARS (Based out of Rke. Airport)
Valley Metro     540-982-2222                                            Avis – 540-366-2436 (Official Tour. Sponsor)
Hours of operation: Mon-Sat 5:45AM to 8:45PM                 www.piedmontvaasa.org

SHUTTLES
Check with each hotel for Shuttle service