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WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Sept. 1, 2013
Senior Softball World Masters Championships 2013 Calendar of Events
Thursday, Sept. 26
5-7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel
Manager Registration
Managers for the Men’s 55 and 60 Division, and Women’s 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 Divisions register and receive their programs and schedules anytime between 5-7 pm at the Headquarters Boulder Station Casino and Hotel.
7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel
Managers Meeting
Managers for the Men’s 55 and 60 Division, and Women’s 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 Divisions meet at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROSTERS ARE FROZEN AT THE MANAGER’S MEETING.
Friday, Sept. 27
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 in the 55 Major, 55AAA, 60 Major-Plus, 60 Major, and 60 AA.
Noon-1 pm at Big League Dreams
Opening Ceremonies & Hall of Fame Inductions
There will be a Parade of Players, National Anthem, Color Guard and induction ceremonies into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame for Vern Fowler, Rick Perez, Audie Hollis & Bill Cameron. In addition, the special Steve Simmons Sportsmanship Award will be presented to Hannington 55s of Massachusetts, chosen as the best sportsmen of 2013.
Saturday, Sept. 28
8 am at all fields the Games Begin
Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.
Sunday, Sept. 29
8 am at all fields - Awards Presented
Today is the culmination of play for the 55 and 60 Men’s Division, and 50-70 Women’s Divisions. Awards will be presented in ceremonies on the field after each of the Championship Games.
5-7 pm at the Boulder Station
Casino and Hotel
Manager Registration
Managers for the Men’s 65, 70, 75 and 80 Divisions register and receive their programs and schedules anytime between 5-7 pm at the Headquarters Boulder Station Casino and Hotel.
7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel
Managers Meeting
Managers for the Men’s 65, 70, 75 and 80 Divisions meet at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROSTERS ARE FROZEN AT THE MANAGER’S MEETING.
Monday, Sept. 30
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 65 Major-Plus, 65AAA, 65AA, 70 Major-Plus, 70AAA, 75 Major, and 80 Major Divisions.
Noon-1 pm at Big League Dreams
Opening Ceremonies & Hall of Fame Inductions
There will be a Parade of Players, singing of the National Anthem, and induction ceremonies into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame for Dave Barnes, David Briones, Gil Frelly, Bill Rice, Red Simmons, Jim Phillips & Norm Ellis.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
8 am at all fields - Games
Seeding and Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day. US National games will be played in the 65 Major, 65AAA, 65AA, 75 Major and 80 Major divisions.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
8 am at all fields - Games
Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.
Thursday, Oct. 3
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 Boulder Station
Casino and Hotel
Manager Registration
Managers for the Men’s 40 and 50 Divisions, and the Women’s 40 Division register and receive their programs and schedules anytime between 5-7 pm at the Headquarters Boulder Station Casino and Hotel.
7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel
Managers Meeting
Managers for the Men’s 40 and 50 Divisions, and the Women’s 40 Division meet at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROSTERS ARE FROZEN AT THE MANAGER’S MEETING.
Friday, Oct. 4
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 50 Major –Plus, 50 Major and 50AAA Divisions, and the 40 Women’s AAA and AA Divisions.
7-9 pm at Big League Dreams
Special Game Wounded Warriors and Vegas Celebrity All Stars play & Opening Ceremonies
Here’s your chance to see and support our soldiers wounded in combat since 9/11. The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will be making a celebrity appearance at the World Master Championships to play a game with Las Vegas celebrities.
Saturday, Oct. 5
8 am at all fields the Games Begin
Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.
Sunday, Oct. 6
8 am at all fields - Awards Presented
Today is the culmination of play for the Men’s 40 and 50 Divisions and the Women’s 40 Division. Awards will be presented in ceremonies on the field after each of the Championship Games.