2013 TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entry Fee: $525

Deadline: Entry fee payment must be received by: June 17, 2013

Note: Senior Softball-USA charges a 4% convenience fee for all payments other than cash or check.

Important reminder: The US Postal Service is experiencing delays in their deliveries, so please let us know if you intend to play in this tournament. Team lists for tournament are published on the tournament pages at the entry deadline. If your team is not listed, please call immediately. Teams are not officially entered until payment is received.

Refund policy: Entry Fees are non-refundable after the deadline. Full refunds are given to teams withdrawing BEFORE the deadline. NO refunds are given after the deadline.

Tournament Format

Note: SSWC reserves the right to combine divisions of three or fewer teams within one age level and/or skill level.

This is a "Ring Option" Tournament. Five games minimum scheduled, with Round Robin into Double Elimination or Three-Game-Guarantee brackets.

All Tournament Players

Men’s 50 Major

San Antonio Softball Club - David Velasquez, Donnie Colbath, John Roach, Mickey Rodriguez, Mike Garibay; Wood Law - Mike Cuellar, Tommy Clark, Steve Vergone Do not have all tourney players from: Team Arkansas (3RD) Men’s 50/55 Gold

Buc’s - David Fisher, Pepe Gonzalez, Kenny Benton, David Stokes, Terry Manual; Rio Grande 50’s - Kevin Ferraro, Andrew Virdell Do not have all tourney players from: Gonzales Insulation (2ND) Men’s 50/55 Silver

Houston Fire - Ronnie Orsak, James Bonar, Stan Alexander, Brian McLeroy, Allan Buzek; Team Mayhem - Bill Hancock, Garland Richardson, Frank Lyons Do not have all tourney players from: Senior Team Houston (3RD) Men’s 60 Gold

San Antonio Silver Streaks - Richard Keilholz, Denis Abernathy, Rick Giddens, Chon Fernandez, Ron Freund; Texas Thunder - Roy Hawkins, Butch Wardin, Craig Hoover; Texas Lone Stars - Don Hodger, Joe Ramon Men’s 60AA

Scrap Iron Diamonds - Gary Jones, Larry Haden, Terry Goodrich, Bill Shaffer, Tom Reynolds; Texas Pickups - Larry Parrack, Jim Borup, Barry Heaton; San Antonio Mission Classics - Bob Lindermann, Bobby Canamar Men’s 65/70 Gold Division

Texas Legends 65 - Alan Smith, Nick Nicholson, DeWayne Thomas Do not have all tourney players from: San Antonio Legends (1ST), Whirlybirds Guru (3RD) Men’s 70/75 Gold

Leftovers - George Wynee, Walt Cherry, Mike Araguz Do not have all tourney players from: Hill Contracting (1ST), Texas Classics 70’s (3RD)

DRAFT Game Schedules & Brackets (PDF's)

• Men's: 50's | 55's | 60's | 65's, 70's and 75's • Complete: All Ages & Divisions (12 pages)

Tournament Administration (PDF's)

• Master Planning Grid: Master Games & Fields • Participating teams List: Texas State Championships 2013

 HOUSTON – The sixth annual Texas State Championships moves to the Houston Sportsplex for competition on June 27-30. “The Houston Sportsplex is a top-rate facility and the perfect place for this Lone Star State classic,” said Keith Parker, Senior Softball USA Texas director. The Texas Championships is sponsored by the Sportsplex, Texas Half Century Club and Martin Midstream Partners LP. This marks the first time that Houston has hosted the tournament, which has continued to grow every year and has blossomed into one of the premier senior softball tournaments in Texas. Visitors will soon discover that everything’s bigger in Texas, and Houston is no exception: It’s the biggest city of them all. The perfect place to begin a tour of this cosmopolitan metropolis is at Space Center Houston, where interactive displays re-create the challenges of space exploration. A thriving Museum District preserves Houston’s rich cultural treasures, while an abundance of parks preserve the city’s green spaces. The Houston Museum of Natural Science includes a recreated rainforest and glittering geodes. The attraction forms part of the extensive Museum District, which also includes the Czech Center Museum, the Health Museum, and the Children’s Museum of Houston. The quintessential Texas honky-tonk, Gilley’s packs its dance floor with more cowboy hats and oversize belt buckles than you can possibly count. Although the club is large and famous, you’ll find a more authentic vibe at Blanco’s, including many of the state’s best bands. Classical music fans will find plenty to love in Houston, too. The city’s thriving cultural scene is centered in the Theater District, including symphony, opera, ballet and theater.

Playing Facilities

Houston Sportsplex
12631 South Main Street
Houston, TX 77035

Headquarter Hotel:

Residence Inn by Marriott - Houston Medical Center 7710 Main Street Houston, TX 77030 (713) 351-1399 Rates: $80.00 - Studio Queen (includes 1 queen bed with a pull out sofa sleeper and full kitchen) $85.00 - Studio Double (includes 2 queen beds and a full kitchen) Rates include full HOT breakfast buffet!! Book by June 13, 2013 for special rates!! Mention Texas Half Century Group when booking

Host Hotels:

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 6800 Main Street Houston, TX 77030 (713) 528-7744

Springhill Suites - Marriott 1400 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054 (713) 796-1000 Rates: $79.00 + Tax - Includes 1 King bed with a pull out sofa sleeper $82.00 + Tax - Includes 2 queen beds with Pull out Sofa Sleeper Rates include full HOT breakfast buffet!! Complimentary Wireless Internet & Business Center. Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool!! 2 miles from the Houston Sportsplex! Book by ASAP for special rates!! Mention Texas Half Century Group when booking

Dates of Play