2010 SENIOR SOFTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sept. 1, 2010

Thursday, Oct. 14:

5-7 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Manager Registration

Managers for the Men’s 60 Division, Men’s Masters 40 Division and all Women’s Divisions register and receive their programs and schedules from 5 to 7 pm at the Headquarters Hotel Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North.

5:30-6:30 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Open CPR / AED / First Aid Training

Safety-training course at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North is open to umpires, managers and players. Participants receive certification (CPR/AED Card). This course directly led to saving four lives in the last two seasons and is highly recommended. Call 916-326-5303 to sign up.

7 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Managers Meeting

Managers for the Men’s 60 Division, Men’s 40 Masters Division and all Women’s Divisions meet at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North. Managers will meet the directors of fields, review changes in schedules, hear details of awards, special events of the tournament and will be eligible to win prizes during drawings.

Special Events in Phoenix:

The Big Pour / 4 – 10 pm

Sample beer from 65 breweries at Scottsdale Waterfront, 7055 E. Camelback. For more information, call 480-538-8292.

Friday, Oct. 15:

8 am at all fields the Games Begin

Seeding games for the World Championships begin at all fields. Players register before the first game. Some bracket games may be played in some divisions. National Games are scheduled to be played for the 60AA at Cesar Chavez, 60AAA at Papago Park, 60 Major at Desert West Park, and the Women’s 40 Masters Division at Mountain Vista Park.

Noon-1 pm at Rose Mofford Fields

Opening Ceremonies

There will be a Parade of Players, an Official Welcome from Maricopa County, and Hall of Fame Inductions.

Special Events in Phoenix:

Arizona State Fair

Oct. 15 – Nov. 7:

For more information go to http://www.azstatefair/com

The Big Pour / 4 – 11 pm

Sample beer from 65 breweries at Scottsdale Waterfront, 7055 E. Camelback. For more information, call 480-538-8292.

Concert in the Park / Downtown Civic Space Park. Call 602-262-4734 for information.

Saturday, Oct. 16

8 am at all fields the Games Begin

Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.

Special Events in Phoenix:

8 am – Noon

Downtown Phoenix Public Market / Every Saturday:

Sample Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity from vendors at Central Avenue and Pierce Street.

2:30 – 6:30 pm

Ales on Rails

A 4-hour train ride that celebrates German Oktoberfest with beer, brats, and live bands on the train. Leaves from Verde Canyon Railroad Station. Call 800-582-7245 for more information.

The Big Pour / Noon – 11 pm

Sample beer from 65 breweries at Scottsdale Waterfront, 7055 E. Camelback. For more information call 480-538-8292.

Phoenix Coyotes vs Red Wings Hockey. Call 623-225-7269.

Sunday, Oct. 17:

8 am at all fields - Awards Presented

Today is the culmination of play for the 60 Men’s Division, the Men’s 40 Master Division and all Women’s Divisions. Awards will be presented in ceremonies on the field after each of the Championship Games.

5-7 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Manager Registration

Managers for the Men’s 65, 70, 75 and 80 Divisions register for the World Championships and receive their programs, schedules and other important information anytime between 5-7 pm at the Headquarters Hotel Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North.

5:30-6:30 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Open CPR / AED / First Aid Training

Safety-training course at the Headquarters Hotel Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North is open to umpires, managers and players. Participants receive certification (CPR/AED Card). This course directly led to saving four lives in the last two seasons and is highly recommended. Call 916-326-5303 to sign up.

7 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Managers Meeting

Managers for the Men’s 65, 70, 75 and 80 Divisions meet at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North. Managers will meet the directors of fields, review changes in schedules, hear details of awards, special events of the tournament and will be eligible to win prizes during drawings.

Monday, Oct. 18

8 am at all fields the Games Begin

Seeding games begin at all fields. Players register before the first game. US National Games are scheduled to be played for the 75 and 80 divisions at Rose Mofford, the 70 Major-Plus and 60 AA at Cesar Chavez Fields, the 65 Major-Plus at Desert West,

Noon-1 pm at Rose Mofford Fields

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony will be at noon on Field One. There will be a Parade of Players, singing of the National Anthem and six Hall of Fame Inductions.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

8 am at all fields - Games

Seeding and Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.

Special Events in Phoenix:

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors at 7 pm. Call 602-379-7878.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

8 am at all fields - Games

Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.

Thursday, Oct. 21

8 am at all fields - Awards Presented

Today is the culmination of play for the 65, 70, 75 and 80 Men’s Divisions. Awards will be presented in ceremonies on the field after each of the Championship Games.

5-7 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Manager Registration

Managers for the Men’s 50 and 55 Divisions register for the World Championships and receive their programs, schedules and other important information anytime between 5-7 pm at the Headquarters Hotel Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North.

5:30-6:30 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Open CPR / AED / First Aid Training

Safety-training course at the Headquarters Hotel Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North is open to umpires, managers and players. Participants receive certification (CPR/AED Card). This course directly led to saving four lives in the last two seasons and is highly recommended. Call 916-326-5303 to sign up.

7 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North

Managers Meeting

Managers for the Men’s 50 and 55 Divisions meet at the Four Points by Sheraton-Phoenix North. Managers will meet the directors of fields, review changes in schedules, hear details of awards, special events of the tournament and will be eligible to win prizes during drawings.

Special Events in Phoenix:

A Taste of Art ArtWalk / 7-9 pm

Sumptuous restaurant samples along Main Street and Marshall Way in Downtown Scottsdale.

Phoenix Coyotes vs Kings Hockey. Call 623-225-7269.

Friday, Oct. 22

8 am at all fields the Games Begin

Seeding games begin at all fields. Players register before the first game. Some bracket games will be played in some divisions. National Games are scheduled to be played for the 50AA and 55AA at Rose Mofford, for 50 Major at Papago, and 55 AAA at Mountain Vista Complex.

Noon-1 pm at Rose Mofford

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony will be at noon on Field One. There will be a Parade of Players, singing of the National Anthem and awards.

Special Events in Phoenix:

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets at 7 pm. Call 602-379-7878.

Saturday, Oct. 23

8 am at all fields the Games Begin

Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.

Special Events in Phoenix:

8 am – Noon

Downtown Phoenix Public Market / Every Saturday:

Sample Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity from vendors at Central Avenue and Pierce Street.

Rage in the Cage / 6 pm

Mixed Martial Arts Exhibition at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino at 5040 Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler. For more information call 520-796-7777

Phoenix Coyotes vs Hurricanes Hockey. Call 623-225-7269.

Sunday, Oct. 24

8 am at all fields - Awards Presented

Today is the culmination of play for the 50 and 55 Men’s Division. Awards will be presented in ceremonies on the field after each of the Championship Games.

Special Events in Phoenix:

Paul Anka Concert at 6:30 pm. At Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Call 520-796-7777.