USA Premier Baseball - Tournament Information

USA Premier Baseball Tournaments

"Top Rated 18U Tournaments in the Western United States with International Attendance"

* 16th Annual FIRECRACKER CLASSIC 2010 -
Friday 7/2 - Wednesday 7/7 * 7th Annual FALL CLASSIC
2010 -
Dates TBA * 11th Annual CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
2010 -
Dates TBA

Tremendous competition, Quality fields, and great umpiring sets USA Premier Baseball as the leader in Southern California and National baseball tournaments.

USA Premier Baseball Tournament was established in 1995 with the original So Cal 4th of July Firecracker Classic Tournament. Building upon the success, the Christmas Classic Tournament was launched in 1999, and the Fall Classic Tournament in 2003. We are definitely growing and raising the bar each year!

Excellent Exposure and Testimonials: Proven as "Must See" event for College Coaches and Professional Scouts: UCLA, USC, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, University of Irvine, University of Riverside, University of San Diego, Arizona University, Arizona State, Rice University, Texas, Golden West, etc. are just some of the tournament regulars

A Great Travel Destination - Experience Southern California at it's best - First class accommodations, great weather, excellent ball play, and lots of off the field activities keeps this a great travel destination as well. More info...

* Register today to ensure your spot
* Check out what they are saying...
* Major League Baseball Tournament Alumni...
* Official USA Premier Baseball Merchandise

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Excitement is building for the 18u/16u Baseball Travel Teams!

The 2010 USA Premier Baseball 4^th of July Firecracker tournament has EXPLODED from its humble beginnings of 6 teams, 16 years ago, and now an ever expanding national and international event with over 100+ teams battling for the 18U/16U Firecracker Classic Championships! Coaches from most of the local Universities / Colleges plus some from not so local Colleges will be in attendance as well as the area scouts from almost all of the MLB teams. And that’s what the tournament is really about, giving players a chance to showcase their talents in an effort to reach the next level…whatever that might be for them. Outstanding competition, quality fields, great umpiring, strong scouting attendance and beautiful Southern California make this the "Top Rated 18U/16U Summer Baseball Tournament in the Western United States”

Orange County will be the stomping ground of an intense 6 days competition with 100+ teams battling for the USA Premier Baseball’s Firecracker Classic Championship -
Approx 230 games being played across Orange County’s Colleges and premier fields!!!

Featuring 100+ Top 18u/16u Baseball Teams from Southern California, nationally and internationally --- Considered the “Must Attend" event of the summer by Professional Scouts and College Coaches

So Cal is a hot bed of talent!!! Teams across the nation and internationally come to pit their top teams against the best So Cal Teams. Just a sample of one Orange County travel ball team’ talent, recently had 21 of their players (current and alumni) including 2 first round picks chosen in this year’s MLB draft! USA Premier Baseball Tournaments have proven to be a jumping off point for future major league players with a long list of Big League alumni’s to cheer on (list included at bottom).

What the College Recruiters and Professional Scouts are saying - “The Firecracker” has become a premier showcase event for pro scouts and Southern California’s college baseball coaches. Continually attending coaches from USC, UCLA, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, University of Irvine, University of Riverside, and USD just to name a few.

Quote from UCLA Coach Rick Vanderhook: "The USA Premier Baseball Tournaments are definitely the best showcase of talent and well organized tournaments around!!! We always considered them as "Must Attend" tournaments for recruiting and are by far superior to any other local tournaments available" - which was also echoed by numerous other college coaches and professional scouts. See what others are saying… http://usapremierbaseball.com/testimonials.htm

Great Ball Play, Great Visibility, Great Vacation Destination!
"If You Don't Play With the Best, Why Play At All..."

Firecracker Tournament Details:

· What: 100+ 18u/16u Baseball teams battling for the Firecracker Classic Championships (Tournament is Full)

· When: Friday July 2nd through Wednesday July 7th 2010 – Schedules posted 1 week before Tournament

· Where: Games at Windrow Park / Ryan Lemmon Stadium in Irvine (includes Wednesday’s Championships Game), Concordia University, Golden West College, Fullerton Junior College, Orange Coast College, Santa Ana College, LA Southwest College and other premier High School fields

· How: Four game guarantee, pool play format with top teams advancing to elimination rounds, baseballs provided for championship games, team championship trophy provided for 1st & 2nd place team’s coach NEW 16U Champion will have automatic berth to the Regional Championship

· Who: 100+ 18u/16U Travel Baseball Teams from all over nation and internationally. Sample of returning top teams from Arizona, Hawaii, Southern California, Northern California and Canada, etc.

· More Info: www.usapremierbaseball.com – info@usapremierbaseball.com

"If You Don't Play With the Best, Why Play At All..." www.usapremierbaseball.com

FALL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT - Registration now open - We already are receiving a large response to the Fall Classic Tournament. There is a 24 team is limit and will have a wait list. 2010 Dates to be determined^. Four game guarantee, pool play format with top two teams advancing to elimination rounds, baseballs provided for championship games, team championship trophy provided for 1^st & 2^nd place team’s coach

CHRISTMAS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT - Registration now open - We already are receiving registration to the Christmas Classic Tournament. There is a 24 team is limit and will have a wait list. 2010 Dates to be determined. Four game guarantee, pool play format with top two teams advancing to elimination rounds, baseballs provided for championship games, team championship trophy provided for 1^st & 2^nd place team’s coach

For more information:
* email: info@usapremierbaseball.com
* General:Fields, Rules
* Discounts: Hotels, Car/Van Rentals, Local Attractions
* Online Registration Form
* Check out what they are saying...
* Major League Baseball Tournament Alumni...

* Register today to ensure your Spot in upcoming Tournaments * Si Pettrow - Tournament Director - 714 292-6936, si@usapremierbaseball.com

BIG LEAGUE PLAYERS - USA PREMIER BASEBALL ALUMNI

Travel Arrangements - Experience Southern California At It's Best
Great Ball Play and a Great Travel Destination! We have put together the best value packages of hotels, car rentals, restaurants, and local area attractions to make this one of the best experience for teams, family, and friends.

First class accommodations, great weather, and lots of off the field activities make our tournaments a great Travel experience

* Hotel Accommodations - We have negotiated the best hotel value and locations available depending upon primary interest outside of tournament. Please use these hotels and support USAP Premier Baseball.

Below are the negotiated hotel packages provided for targeted locations/attractions - scroll for more info / benefits are listed provided:
* Double Tree Hotel- Irvine Spectrum: $99/night (includes full breakfast and parking) Tel: 949-471-8888 Annie in Sales
* Red Lion Hotel - Disneyland / Garden Walk: $99/night (includes full breakfast and parking) Tel: 714-383-6183 Direct Line - Robert Reyes Sales
* Hotel Huntington Beach: - Bella Terra $94/night (includes full breakfast and parking) Tel: 714-891-0123 - ask for Phillip Legus

All hotels are close to fields and all attractions. Make it a real vacation and bring your families and friends to stay at these selected hotels close to the various Orange County attractions. We have worked hard to get the best hotel value and location. Appreciate your support of USA Premier Baseball Tournaments by using one of these preferred hotels.
* Airports - list of convenient airports to hotels and fields
* Car Rentals - Discounts on cars and vans - have contracted with a great rental service that will assist on finding the best value and provide pick-up / drop off service - reserve the VANS EARLY to ensure availability during the holiday weekend
* Local Attractions and Discounts - Disneyland® Discount Tickets and pricing specials, Full list of attractions and links to visitor centers available