First Annual
“Melee at Mesa”First Annual
“Melee at Mesa”
January 26-29, 2006
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Rosters, Schedule, Rules and Driving Directions |
Get ready for baseball in Arizona this coming January! We are pleased to announce the first annual "Melee at Mesa" Fantasy Baseball Tournament from January 26-29, 2006. We have acquired the use of the three-field Gene Autry Sports Complex in Mesa, Arizona for this event. The complex has served 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
For our inaugural event, eight teams will be participating:
Three Giants teams
Two Angels teams
One Padres team
One Yankees team
One Dodgers team
Each team will play two games on Friday, one on Saturday, and one on getaway day, Sunday. Those looking to catch flights on Sunday will be able to make a 4pm flight. 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
Melee in Mesa Rosters and Schedule (as of 1/19/06)
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concession stand will be open for all three days. The stand will open around
7:30am and stay open all day. The normal menu is donuts, pop-tarts, candy, hot
dogs, pizza, pickles, sodas, gatorade, popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee.
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.
As of right now, there are NO shower facilities at the sports complex. Consider this on Sunday when coordinating your game schedule and hotel checkout.
THURSDAY SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER
Before we get started with our baseball, several campers will be organizing a golf tournament on Thursday, January 26th. We will be playing at the Arizona Golf Resort within the Mesa city limits. There is room for 60 players in the tournament. The deadline to signup for this event is January 15th. We will have a 1pm '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!
$100 is the cost per golfer and that buys you the following:
Green fees
Cart
Bucket of range balls
BBQ dinner afterward (extra dinners for non-golfers are $20 each)
Prizes
15 sets of rental golf clubs are available for $25 each. Call in advance to reserve.
IMPORTANT : Golf is being coordinated by a separate group of campers and should be paid for separately from your baseball fees. First 60 players to signup are in!
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? . . . call Doug Penney at (916) 607-3131.
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 your tournament fee. All extra dinners are $40 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 6pm followed by dinner at 7pm.
Our dinner buffet menu includes:
Pecan Crusted Breast of Chicken with Dijon Sauce
Baked Salmon with Southwest Fruit Salsa
Steamship Round of Beef
Fresh Mixed Greens with Choice of Dressings
Choice of Two Salads Du Jour
Assorted Tropical Fruit and Imported Cheeses
Freshly Cut Vegetable Crudite
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Appropriate Potato or Rice
Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter
Assorted Mini Cakes and Pastries
Coffee, Tea, and Decaf
After dinner, our entertainment for the evening will be Mark Cordes. Mark is a nationally known comedian who happens to live in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has agreed to tailor his show to our interests and promises a great show.
HOTELS AND RESORTS, AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Airport Shuttle Services
Hotel - Economy Choice
The Best Western Mezona Inn at 250 W. Main Street in Mesa, Arizona is ready to take reservations. Give them a call at 1-800-528-8299 and mention the 'Melee at Mesa'. They will take reservations until January 2, 2006. After January 2, if there are still rooms available, you can still get the listed rate. The particulars are:
$69.99 per night plus tax for up to 2 people per room
One king or two queens per room available
Breakfast served from 6am to 10am each morning (Continental PLUS)
Hotel - Resort Choice
The Arizona Golf Resort at 425 South Power Road in Mesa, Arizona is ready to take reservations. Give them a call at 1-800-528-8282 and mention the 'Melee at Mesa'. The following types of rooms can be reserved on a space available basis:
$129 per night for a deluxe room
$149 per night for a one-bedroom suite
$249 per night for a two-bedroom suite (basic kitchen)
$279 per night for a two-bedroom suite (full kitchen)
All rooms contain refrigerators and microwaves.
TOURNAMENT FEES AND SIGNUP
Excellent news folks . . the baseball fee for this tournament will be significantly less than we first thought! Because of the team commitments we have received, the baseball tournament fee will only be $175 per player. This fee gets you:
Four tournament games
Saturday night banquet dinner
Tournament memento
Click here for the tournament signup form. Send the form and payment to your tournament coordinator as designated 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
408-736-2491
I hope to see you in Mesa!
Rob