2008 EASTERN NATIONALS

Tournament Format

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

All winners qualify for the 2009 Tournament of Champions!

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Format:
This is a ring tournament. 5 scheduled games, pool play into D.E. or 3-Game-Guarantee elimination brackets

All teams east of the Mississippi River – except women’s teams, Men’s 40 Masters and 80 Division teams – must play in a 2008 season qualifier (which includes the 2007 Winter Nationals, Winter Worlds and Southwest Championships) in order to play in the Eastern Nationals.

Entry fee/Deadline:
$475, payment must be received by July 18, 2008.

Send payments to:
SSWC Eastern Nationals
2701 K Street, Suite 101A
Sacramento CA 95816

Tournament Divisions:
Women’s 40-Masters
Women's 50, 55, 60, 65
Men’s 40-Masters
Men’s 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 (Skill levels: AA, AAA, Major, Major-Plus)
Men’s 75 (Skill levels: AAA, Major, Major-Plus)
Men's 80
Please Note: SSWC reserves the right to combine divisions of 3 or fewer teams within one age level and/or one skill level. SSWC will make every effort to notify managers when divisions have to be combined.

Managers Meeting:
The day before play begins at 7 pm at the Holiday Inn Brownstone. Team registration (managers only) is from 5 pm - 7 pm before each Managers Meeting. For Men’s and Women’s 40: SSUSA will contact you with information on your Managers Meeting.

Field Locations:
Walnut Creek Softball Complex
1201 Sunnybrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Headquarters Hotel:
Holiday Inn Brownstone
1707 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 828-0811
$95 (rate includes breakfast)
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Housing Information:
Beeline Travel, a large full service travel agency in the Raleigh Area has been named as the Official Housing Agency for the 2008 Eastern Nationals. It is crucial that all teams stay in the official housing block. These hotels are prepared for our event and will have tailored visitor information. You may contact them by CLICKING HERE or by calling them on their dedicated toll free sports line at 877-543-7937. They have blocked rooms near the venue at several hotels at competitive rates and can assist you in arranging for the best accommodations for your team. Also, they have a contract for vehicle rentals and will be happy to help you with group or individual airline tickets. To make arrangements for your team the easiest way and for your best quality experience we encourage you to contact Beeline Travel.

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Directions provided by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau...
Directions to and from:
Hotel Properties
Walnut Creek Softball Complex
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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Dates of Play