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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
METROPOLITAN TUCSON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Kimberly Schmitz
Director of Communications & PR
kschmitz@visitTucson.org
520.638.8350
Dave Henderson Baseball Event Contact:
Fielding Snow
10002 Aurora Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98133
206.227.2555
BASEBALL BUFFS LEARN TO PLAY LIKE THE PROS
AT DAVE HENDERSON TOURNAMENT AND CLINIC
Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2008 - The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau and Dave Henderson Baseball are pleased to present the Old School Baseball Wood Bat Tournament (Oct. 18-22) and the Dave Henderson Baseball Adventures Road Trip (Oct. 24-27), both at Kino Sports Complex.
Former Red Sox, A's and Mariners baseball star Dave Henderson will host the Old School Baseball Wood Bat Tournament beginning Saturday, October 18. The tournament is a senior-level baseball camp for 40-and-over men, and will include both a competitive division and a fantasy division for those with previous fantasy camp experience. Ten teams with 126 players are slated to face off at Kino Sports Complex. Each team will benefit from the coaching and advice of professional trainers.
Old School Baseball Wood Bat Tournament Fast Facts:
* 10 teams with 126 players are expected to compete in the tournament.
* Nearly 400 out-of-town travelers are expected.
* Estimated Economic Impact: $334,095
* For more information, visit www.hendersonbaseball.com
Just two days after the Old School Tournament wraps up, Henderson will host the Baseball Adventures Road Trip, also at Kino Sports Complex. The Road Trip offers participants an intensive baseball learning experience with the pros.
Players will meet with Major Leaguers Henderson, Michael Davis, Rod Allen and others for in-depth hitting, pitching and fielding instruction sessions. Five full nine-inning games will be played - including a night game under the stadium lights - to test the 70 participants' newly learned skills.
Dave Henderson Baseball Adventures Road Trip Fast Facts:
* 70 players are expected to participate in the Road Trip.
* More than 200 out-of-town travelers are expected.
* Estimated Economic Impact: $148,095
The MTCVB is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Tucson area as a convention, visitor and film production destination. It is financially supported by the City of Tucson, Pima County, the Town of Oro Valley and its nearly 800 individual and business members.
Visit the MTCVB website at www.visitTucson.org or call 1.800.638.8350 for further information.
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