2013 EASTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entry Fee: $550

Deadline: Entry fee payment must be received by: July 16, 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. 5 scheduled games, pool play into D.E. or 3-Game-Guarantee elimination brackets.

All Tournament Players

Men’s 50 Platinum

Carolina A’s - Rickie Brown, Drew Pearson, Todd Burris, Ted Harris, Keith Ayers; Doug & Don’s Auto Care - Tod Moorhead, Tim Launius, Darryl Glenn; TSC/Howard Construction - Henry Houston, Walter Washington Men’s 50AAA

Florida Automated Shade - Chris Coffey, Larry Goehrig, Daryl Epstein, Tim Workman, Doug Howells; Strike Zone - David Royster, Gary Durham, Steve Johnson; West 94th Street Pub - Bobby Holliman, Mike Ripberger Men’s 55 Major

Sweet Construction - Andrew Snyder, Frank Bersterman, Kerry Clancy, Gary Pence, Michael Boone; Triangle Masters - Wade Heppert, Freddie Latimore, Allen Spencer; Fat Nancy’s/Gubiotti Ins - Pete Zeppetella, Bob Shaffer Men’s 55AAA

Hannington’s 55 - Tim Veo, Marvin Sims, Tom Tashea, Kevin Lipsett, Wayman Lee; Chicago Classic Panthers - Micky Rash - Marlon Coutee, Tim Cannon; Who’s on 1st/Culver - Bryan Batista, Mike Hall Men’s 60 Major Plus

Superior Senior Softball - Phil Biedronski, Billy Cameron, Billy Rice, Larry Seckel, Danny Ballard, Steve Pierson Do not have all tourney players from: Hollis Appraisals (2ND) Men’s 60 Major

Syracuse Merchants - Pedro Masso, Don Kline, Ron Mitchell, Dave Hadden, Mike Muldoon, Bret Gorham; Virginia Vipers - Cookie Edwards, Sonny Johnston, Mike Kosar; South Florida Heat - RJ Dick, Tom Mackey Men’s 60 AAA

Lou’s Royals - Dale Jordan, Mike Gallagher, James Church, Kim Allen, James Lyons Do not have all tourney players from: Flip Dow Bonding (2ND), Slug-A-Bug (3RD) Men’s 60AA

Ohio Silverado’s - Jim Kirby, John Waldsmith, Jeff Brenneman, Dave Caplinger, Don Massie; Syracuse Cyclones 60 - Chris Bell, Tom Desimone, Joe Versace; Code Electric - Sherwood Driver, Ray Yost Men’s 65/70 Major Plus

Hamel Builders/Superior Senior Softball - Phil Biedronski, Tommy Tudor, Tommy Dommel, John Davide, Don Clatterbough, James McLamb Do not have all tourney players from: Talon Wealth Management (2ND) Men’s 65AAA

Syracuse Cyclones - Paul Ibert, Allan Dragomani, Rich Fala, Steve Gelsey, Ted Storto, Rip Colesante Do not have all tourney players from: Wilmington NC (2ND) Men’s 65/70 Silver

Vacar Stars - Ron Milam, Jim Presley, John Argilan, Sal Colloca, Jerry Skiles; Bailey Talent Cavaliers - Tony Giannini, Tommy Bowers, Bud Allen; Syracuse Cyclones 70 - Bob Wood, Frank Emick Men’s 75 Major

Joseph Chevrolet - Melvin Eubank, Herman Zornes, James Stone, Don Duell, Larry McCurdy, Tom Sides Do not have all tourney players from: Hamel Builders 75 (2ND) Men’s 80 Major

Fairway Ford - Jay Lavarnway, Roger Williams, Frank Purdue, Neil Barnes, Glenn Casebolt, Center for Sight 80’s - Dave Bush, Jerry Jones Do not have all tourney players from: Florida Investment Properties (2ND) Women’s 40 Gold

Kryptonite - Colleen Smith, Chris Shaw, Karen Hunger, Theresa Wlaburger, Valorie Mullins; Desert Falls/Sportsman - Cary Outland, Shannon Moore, Stephanie Warner Do not have all tourney players from: Team Works (2ND) Women’s Silver Division

Dreamgirlz 50 - Barbara Foxx, Cynthia Mobley, Deborah Franklin, Gwendolyn Wright, Sylvia Echols; Dreamgirlz 55 - Carolyn Cotterell, Kathy Keys Do not have all tourney players from: Lew’s Crew (2ND)

Game Scores & Bracket Results (PDF's)

• Men's: 50's | 55's | 60's | 65's & 70's | 75's & 80's • Women's: All Ages • Complete: All Ages & Divisions

Tournament Administration (PDF's)

• Master Planning Grid: Master Games & Fields • Participating teams List: Eastern's 2013

 RALEIGH, N.C. – Raleigh has become one of the major hubs for Senior Softball over the past six years, building a solid tradition on excellent fields, great hospitality and a fascinating area to visit. The Eastern Nationals is the first step on the road to the premier prize of the sport: the Triple Grand Slam. Winners of the Eastern Nationals in Raleigh will face the winners of the Western Nationals at the National Championships in Las Vegas in the fall. Teams winning the U.S. Nationals and the World Championships win the Triple Grand Slam! The capital city of North Carolina has earned a national reputation for being one of the top host cities in the country with more than 10 million visitors coming here every year. Raleigh is known as the “city of oaks” for its many trees. In the early 2000s, Raleigh was featured prominently in a number of “Top 10 Lists,” including those by both Forbes and Money magazines. Downtown Raleigh has been transformed by an attractive pedestrian mall where trees, fountains, and statuary create a shopping oasis. No fewer than six college campuses dot the city’s streets, with wide lawns and impressive brick buildings. The oldest, St. Mary’s College, was founded in 1842. The big name in town, though, is North Carolina State University. With an abundance of good accommodations, Raleigh is the perfect base from which to explore the Research Triangle area. Both Chapel Hill and Durham are within easy reach for day trips, and after a day of sightseeing, the capital city offers a good variety of entertainment options, from college bars to supper-club shows.

Playing Facilities

Walnut Creek Softball Complex
1201 Sunnybrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610

Headquarters Hotel



Holiday Inn Raleigh

2805 Highwoods Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 Phone: (919) 872-3500 ROOM RATE $75.00/NIGHT (KING STANDARD & DOUBLE STANDARD ROOMS) Book soon for special rates!! Mention Senior Softball-USA when booking. To book individually or for your whole team call (919) 872-3500

Host Hotels

Residence Inn Raleigh Midtown Hotel

1000 Navaho Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 878-1600 ROOM RATE $89.00/NIGHT – STUDIO KING SUITE $129.00/NIGHT – PENTHOUSE SUITE Book by 06/27/2013 for special rates!! Mention Senior Softball-USA group block when booking. To book individually or for your whole team call (919) 878-6100

Residence Inn Raleigh Crabtree Hotel

2200 Summit Park Lane Raleigh, NC 27612 (919) 279-3000 ROOM RATE $99.00/NIGHT – STUDIO QUEEN SUITE Book by 06/27/2013 for special rates!! Mention Senior Softball-USA group block when booking. To book individually or for your whole team call (919) 279-3000

Wingate by Wyndham - Raleigh

2610 Westinghouse Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 821-0888 ROOM RATE $69.00/NIGHT – DOUBLE ROOM Book by 07/01/2013 for special rates!! Mention Senior Softball-USA group block when booking. To book individually or for your whole team call (919) 821-0888

Red Roof Inn

1813 S Saunders Street Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 833-6005 ROOM RATE $52.99/NIGHT – (DOUBLE & SUPERIOR KING ROOM) Book by 07/08/2013 for special rates!! Mention SSUSA code when booking. To book individually or for your whole team call (919) 833-6005

Best Western Raleigh Inn & Suites

3618 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 256-2800 ROOM RATE $79.95/NIGHT – (DOUBLE ROOM) Book by 07/10/2013 for special rates!! Mention SENIOR SOFTBALL-USA group rate when booking. To book individually or for your whole team call (919) 256-2800

Dates of Play