2014 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

Entry Fee: $450

Deadline: Entry fee payment must be received by: Dec. 31, 1969

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.

Five games minimum scheduled, with Round Robin into Double Elimination or Three-Game-Guarantee brackets, or other Tournament formats as required by field availability.

Game Scores & Bracket Results (PDF's)

• Men's: 40's & 50's | 55's | 60's | 65's | 70's | 75's & 80's
• Women's: All Ages
• Complete: All Ages & Divisions (Large file: 39 pages)

Tournament Administration (PDF's)

• Master Planning Grid: Master Games & Fields
• Participating Teams List: Tournament of Champions 2014

8th ANNUAL
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS:

Polk County Is ‘The County of Choice’

POLK COUNTY, FLA. – The Crown Jewel of Senior Softball enters its 7th year here in 2014, pitting the best of the best on the softball diamonds.

There simply is no other tournament in the sport that comes close to the SSUSA Original Tournament of Champions: Free rings for winners, special edition bats for MVPs, free polo shirt for every player, gift baskets for every manager, a gala sit-down banquet for 1,500 players and their families – and that does not even include the hitting clinics, skills contests, All Star Game and TOC All Star Camp!

This year’s tournament will be held Feb. 5 through Feb. 9 and only winners of qualifying tournament are invited. In short, it’s the tournament for champions, second-place teams stay home.

This is the original Tournament of Champions and it’s only for those teams that have been previously crowned king of the hill at a Senior Softball USA sanctioned tournament during 2013.

“The TOC here offers the most elite event in the sport to celebrate winners of the top tournaments in the country,” said Terry Hennessy, chief executive officer of SSUSA. “No one offers a tournament that even comes close.”

“It’s a battle of tournament champions taking on tournament champions to determine which team is truly the top team of the year,” he said. “There’s really nothing like it and that’s why teams go all out to come back each year.”

The Tournament of Champions handsomely rewards its winners who received free championship rings and each player earns a TOC polo shirt and certificate.

In addition, the most valuable players in each division win a special TOC edition commemorative bat. All players and their families are invited to attend a free gala banquet inside the beautiful Lakeland Convention Center.

 

Playing Facilities

Special Events:

HITTING/FIELDING CLINIC
Wednesday, February 4th from 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Auburndale Softball Complex
These clinics will give players a chance to warm up and to sharpen their skills before the tournament with some of the best hitters in the sport. Players must contact the office at 916-326-5303 to register before January 5th, 2015.

TOCALL STAR GAME
Wednesday, February 4th 6:00PM
Auburndale Softball Complex
Each TOC-competing team will select one player to compete in the game. Two TOC managers will be selected for the All Star teams.

SKILLS CONTESTS
Thursday, February 5th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Auburndale Softball Complex
Contests in four divisions (40/50, 60, 70, Women) including: Precision Hitting (winners receive bats), Home Run Contest (winners receive bats), Speed (running contest/winners receive shoes), Pitching Contest (winners receive gloves). Players must contact the office at 916-326-5303 to register before January 5th, 2015.

MINI-TOURNAMENT
Thursday, February 5th, 1:00-4:00PM
Auburndale Softball Complex
Teams will have a chance to play short 3-inning practice games.

TOC BANQUET • All Indoor Lakeland Center
701 West Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33815
Friday, February 6th at 7:00PM
There will be a free banquet for participating TOC players, their friends and family in which each team will be recognized. Each team will receive 15 tickets.

WOUNDED WARRIORS GAME
Saturday, February 7th at 7:00PM
Site To Be Announced
Don’t miss the chance to see these inspiring athletes – soldiers who lost limbs in combat – play exceptionally skilled softball against a celebrity team!

Headquarters Hotel

Holiday Inn Winter Haven
200 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 292-2100

Rate:
$109.00/night Standard Non Smoking Guest Rooms

Includes a hearty hot buffet breakfast!
Make Reservation by January 23, 2014 to reserve rate

Host Hotels

Hampton Inn Select
202 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 299-9251

Rate:
$109.00/night – Double Queen Beds
Make Reservation by January 23, 2014 to reserve rate

Breakfast is included in the rate each morning of stay. Served in the lobby between 6AM-10AM

Imperial Swan
4141 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 647-3000 – Contact: Jacqualyn Smart
Mention "Senior Softball" for discounted rate<

Rates:
$69.00/night for Standard room
$89.00/night for Jr. Suite
$99.00/night for King Executive Suite
ALL COACHES ARE UPGRADED TO KING EXECUTIVE SUITE!!

Amenities
Air-Conditioned Rooms, Junior & King Executive Suites, Coffee Maker, Cribs Available, Grab Bars In Bathrooms, Hairdryer Available, Handicap Accessible Rooms Available, 32' LCD Flat Screen TV, Iron/Ironing Board, Maid Service, Microwave & Refrigerators in all rooms, Continental Breakfast, 10% off Denny's 1 block, 15% off Krispy Kreme Donuts, 10% off Winner Circle Sports bar, Complimentary Wireless WI-Fi, Jacuzzi tubs, Out Door screened in Pool, Complimentary use of Life Styles Gym, Imperial Lounge, Complimentary Business Center, 10k of Conference Space, Interior corridors, ATM available in lobby, Bus Parking Available

WANT TO BOOK A HOME?

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BOOK A HOME WITHIN POLK COUNTY CALL:

Contempo Florida Holidays
1-863-424-2226

Sunsplash Vacation Homes
1-863-424-6193

Dates of Play

FIELD
Auburndale Sports Complex
Diamondplex Softball Complex
Loyce Harpe Sports Complex
Southwest Sports Complex
Westside Softball Complex

OTHER
Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing Headquarters