Red Rock Invitational Now ISC WT Qualifier

Mon Mar 5 10:41:56 EST 2007

Red Rock Invitational Now ISC WT Qualifier

Chris Santos jcsantos25 at msn.com ISC US West VP has just announced
that the 2007 Red Rock Invitational Tournament being held May
5 and 6 in St. George, Utah is now offering one (1) ISC World
Tournament berth to the highest finishing team from the US West
region.

8th Annual Red Rock International Invitational - St. George,
Utah

TOURNAMENT DATES: May 5 and 6, 2007

ENTRY FEE: $375 US
PITCHING RULE: ISC
BERTHS: ONE (1) ISC WT berth to highest finisher from US West
region
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 15, 2007
FORMAT: Round Robin into single elimination.
GAMES GUARANTEED: Four

ENTRY CHECKS
Payable to:
Roy Stout
P.O. Box 812
Lake Hughes, CA 93532

We are looking for a 16 team tournament again this year as there
were 16 teams in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Currently we have 15 teams that have either confirmed by having
sent their entry deposit or have given a verbal or written commitment
to attend. Most have stated the ‘checks in the mail’ so please
if you are attending, send your e-mail confirmation and entry
fee ASAP.

Teams that are attending to date:

Portland Demarini  

SoCal Bombers 

River City Rockers 

Houston Aces  

Team Minnesota 

SoCal Tribes

Larry Miller Hogs

Stockton Italian Athletic Club

Panteras, California

Innovative Communications, Utah

Bud King Pino

Castlewood II, Utah

A-1 Tank, Northern Cal

California Lumberkings

Mexicali, Mexico

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St. George is located in the southwestern corner of Utah. It's
a warm weather retirement community with seven beautiful diamonds
consisting of golf green quality outfields with enclosed fences.
There is a full service snack open during the entire tournament.
The ball park is situated amongst the beautiful backdrop of red
colored mountains and green trees and lawns.

There is plenty of parking. The ball park is located just a few
minutes away from the city center. These are the most beautiful
diamonds West of Orlando, Florida's Disney World Complex. Many
feel they are the finest they have ever played on. The outfields
are like carpets.

http://www.ci.st-george.ut.us/

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

http://www.vegas.com

Getting to the Red Rock International Invitational:

St. George Airport: http://www.sgcity.org/airport/

The St. George airport is located about 5 minutes the downtown
area and about 10 minutes from the ball park and offers jet service
as well as commuter aircraft.

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport: http://www.mccarran.com/airportguide.asp

Driving from the Las Vegas airport is about a 1½ hour drive North
up Interstate 15. As you approach the mountain pass approaching
St. George, the view is absolutely incredible. Be sure to bring
your camera.

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

http://www.stgshuttle.com/

Salt Lake City Airport  http://www.slcairport.com/

Driving from the Salt Lake City Airport is about a 5 hour drive
South on Interstate 15.

Driving from Southern California can easily be calculated via
Las Vegas.

Ken Hackmeister, executive director of the International Softball
Congress (ISC) will once again serve as Tournament Director.

Josh Olmstead of St George Leisure Services will be the Host
Administrator of the tournament.

Roy Stout will be the Umpire-in-Chief. 

Umpires are from various locations around the USA and Canada.
Many have ISF International and/or ISC World Tournament experience.
All of the games will work the three-umpire system.

It is expected teams will be from USA, Canada and Mexico.

Games will conclude on Sunday early enough for teams to make
flights from Las Vegas.

Contacts:

Roy Stout - umpire5 at verizon.net 

661-724-1551
661-713-1551 (red rock)

Please contact Roy with any questions or concerns about teams,
umpires, entry fees, deadlines, accommodation, prize money, etc.

Ken Hackmeister: iscken at comcast.net

801-447-8807
801-381-0961 (red rock)

Ken is the tournament director and can assist with any technical
questions.

Josh Olmstead: joshua.olmstead at sgcity.org
435-634-5860
435-703-0978 (red rock)

Josh has consistently been a major part of this tournament running
smoothly. The facility, personnel and grounds crews are top-notch.
It is very hard to get in touch with Josh, however his assistant
Becky can assist you if necessary.

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We have negotiated with the newly renovated Shuttle Lodge Inn
in St. George for a room rate $59 and have some rooms with late
check out for each team on Sunday. All rooms come with a complimentary
deluxe breakfast, high speed internet and many other amenities.

http://www.shuttlelodgeinn.com/

Contact Jodi from the USA toll free at 1-877-688-8383 or from
outside the USA at 435-688-8383

info at shuttlelodgeinn.com

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

http://www.crystalinns.com/stg.html

Contact Mary via e-mail: maryt at crystalinns.com

Contact Mary at 1-435-688-7477 to book three rooms or more.

Contact Central Reservations at 1-800-662-2525 to book one or
two rooms.

Some teams had trouble reserving rooms using the 800 (toll-free
line) because that is their central reservations number and not
the group desk. We apologize for any inconvenience

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Fastpitchwest will once again be providing coverage on their
website.
http://www.fastpitchwest.com/

The official onsite photographer will be Maddy Flanagan shooting
all the action photos. All of Maddy's photos will be posted to
the Fastpitch West website.

Click here and follow the links to see photos of previous Red
Rock tournaments:

http://www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm

Jim Flanagan of Fastpitch West and Ball Park Radio is planning
on providing Live Audio Stream Radio on many of the games. Jim
provided coverage last year as well.

Ball Park Radio: http://www.ballparkradio.com

See you all in sunny and warm St. George, Utah for the 8th Annual
Red Rock International Invitational.

Important Note: There is a one hour time change between Las Vegas
(PST) and ST. George (MST).

Yours in Fastpitch,

Roy Stout
mailto:umpire5 at verizon.net
661-724-1551
661-713-1551 (red rock)

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