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A Disney Baseball Tournament in the heart of summer at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July while competing in America's pastime at Walt Disney World® Resort!
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Schedule
The preliminary schedule will be posted on our website about one week prior to the tournament. The final schedule will be distributed at the mandatory coaches meeting following registration on the first morning of the tournament. Final bracket results will be available on the disneybaseball.com website.
Participating Teams

Thanks to all of the teams competing with us at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Week 1 7/1-7/8. 2012
Participating Teams Updated 3.23.12
Team Name State
8U
Acabeis Panamá Big League Panama
Acabeis Panama Triple A Panama
Apaches PR
Capitanes PR PR
Liga Enrique Cruz Blue DR
Liga Independiente de Panamá Panama
Liga Martinez DR
Monsters TX
10U
Acabeis Panama Big League Panama
Angels of Trujillo Alto PR
Apaches PR
Beisbol Viajero Vzla VEN
Bravos de Caguas PR
Carolina Athletics NC
Coquivacoa Little League VEN
Industriales FL
ITRAVEL BASEBALL Panama
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Liga Independiente de Panamá Panama
Orange Sox VEN
Rebeldes Baseball  PR
VA Outlaws VA
Venezuela Panthers VEN
Waco Rampage TX
Warriors 9-10 A PR
12U
Acabeis Panama Big League Panama
American Heritage Baseball TX
Arvaja Red Sox PR
Austin Angels TX
Baseball Viajeros Venezuela VEN
Beisbol Viajero Vzla VEN
Brooklyn Park Cyclones MD
Camuy Titans PR
Carolina Piratas Baseball Club PR
Coquivacoa Little League VEN
Harmony Redbirds TX
Hays Heat TX
International Baseball Academy FL
ITRAVEL BASEBALL Panama
Jupiter Diamondbacks FL
Kings de Arecibo PR
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Liga Independiente de Panamá Panama
Louisiana Outlaws LA
MPi - Miami Pro Instruction FL
Piratas 21 PR
Rangers Baseball Club PR
South Florida Bulldogs FL
Southern Maryland Tigers MD
Tangi Stars LA
Team Illini IL
Titanes Puerto Rico PR
Venezuela Panthers VEN
Ware Baseball MA
14U
Acabeis Panamá Big League Panama
Annapolis PAL Astros MD
Baseball Viajeros Venezuela VEN
Beisbol Viajero Vzla VEN
Bucaneros PR
Collins Hills Eagles GA
D-Bat Mustangs TX
Dodgers Puerto Rico PR
Dodgers Young PR
Futuras RBC de PR PR
Giants PR
Highwood Braves IL
International Baseball Academy FL
ITRAVEL BASEBALL Panama
Lafayette Bronchos IN
Lake Erie Baseball OH
Legends Baseball TX
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Louisiana Stars Baseball Academy LA
New Canaan Fury NJ
Nexxt Level Baseball NJ
Oak Forest Storm IL
Oswego Reapers IL
Pleasant Dale Wolves IL
PR Defenders PR
Puerto Rico Raiders PR
Rochester Cougars NY
Rockies VEN
Rockies de Puerto Rico PR
Rogers Redhawks AR
Sayo Grays NY
Schiller Park Titans IL
South Texas Elite TX
St. Charles Jaguars MO
STL Impact MO
Strongsville Spartans Blue OH
Sunrise Sharks FL
Texas Horned Frogs TX
Tommy Hutton Heat FL
Xtreme Speed Scatbacks TX
18U
BlueChip VEN
Bobcats IL
ITRAVEL BASEBALL Panama
Lakota Diamond Dawgs OH
Liberty Lancers CO
New Haven Rays CT
Puerto Rico Rays PR
Rays Sierra Bayamon PR
Rockies VEN
Week 2 7/8-7/14.2012
Participating Teams Updated 3.23.12
Team Name State
8U
Acabeis Panamá Big League Panama
Acabeis Panamá Triple A Panama
Angeles de Panama Panama
Arrevica Warriors PR
Baseball Viajeros Venezuela VEN
Gators PR PR
Los Almenderos Panama Panama
Mizuno Houston TX
Muchachos Beisbol Club PR
Pitbulls PR
Reds Puerto Rico PR
San Antonio Spartans TX
Team Miami Baseball FL
Team Panama Panama
Texas Blaze TX
Yankees P.R. PR
9U
Acabeis Panamá Big League Panama
Arrevica Warriors PR
Big Easy Sportsplex Black LA
Big Easy Sportsplex Gold LA
Diamond Dawgs TX
Howard Palmetto Aces FL
International Baseball Academy FL
Lake Shore Gray Sox MD
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Los Almenderos Panama 9U Panama
Marion Merchants OH
Miami Lions FL
San Antonio Spartans TX
Tamiami Bulldogs FL
Team Miami Baseball FL
Team Nine TX
Waco Rampage TX
11U
Acabeis Panamá Big League Panama
Academia Alex Zapata Panama
Angeles de Panama Panama
Bomb Squad TX
Carolina Jays NC
Central Texas Legends TX
Choo Choo City Mustangs TN
Clayton Reds NC
Coquivacoa Little League VEN
Cupey Baseball Club PR
Dragons PR
ITRAVEL BASEBALL Panama
Lake Shore Graysox MD
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Pierre Part Padres LA
Puerto Rico Mets Villa Blanca PR
Team Adidas- Knoxville Stars TN
Venezuela Panthers VEN
West Georgia Lightning GA
13U
Arvaja Red Sox PR
Azteca Warriors  TX
Centex Bobcats TX
Coamo Yankees PR
Collins Hill Black Eagles GA
Davie Broncos FL
East Cobb Braves GA
GBC NC
International Baseball Academy FL
LI Bulls NY
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Long Island Rays NY
Lubbock Silver Sluggers TX
Naranjeros de Mexico Mexico
Pasadena Panthers FL
Patillas Cubs PR
Patriot Baseball Academy 13U Red GA
Prospects Baseball Academy 13U VA
Rawlings Diamond Devils MO
SA Angels TX
SAR Spartans GA
Southern Knights FL
Stealth FL
Texas Xtreme TX
Traviesos PR
WHC Renegades MD
Xplosion Baseball KY
16U
Blue Jays PR
Baseball Viajeros Venezuela VEN
ITRAVEL BASEBALL Panama
Liga Enrique Cruz DR
Ligas Infantiles y Juveniles de llorens torres PR
Morris County Cubs NJ
North Texas Express TX
Puerto Rico Royals PR
Southcoast Knights MA
On Site Event Check In

All event registrations will take place in conjunction with your hotel check-in at either Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. (All teams staying off-site will be directed to register at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort.) Registration location and time will be communicated with event schedules in the final email notification prior to your arrival.

All teams are strongly encouraged to arrive the night before the event begins. Registration for teams staying at Disney's All Star Sports Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort will take place near the guest check in counter of each resort. Teams staying at Disney's Good Neighbor hotels can attend registration at Disney's All Star Sports Resort. A LATE team registration will be conducted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for those teams who arrive after 7:00 PM the previous evening.

Coaches' Meeting
A Coaches Meeting will take place on the first day of tournament play, and competition will begin shortly thereafter.
Team Registration

Compete in the ultimate summer baseball vacation! Specially-priced packages are prepared for you, and include everything you need for your event stay at Walt Disney World® Resort!

2012 Registration

New for 2012

Compete in one of two weeks of Rawlings International Salute to Baseball:

  • July 1-7: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 18U
  • July 8-14: 8U, 9U, 11U, 13U & 16U

  • Roundtrip bus transportation for teams staying at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
  • 5-game guarantee on major league quality fields. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is home to Atlanta Braves Spring Training and has hosted two Tampa Bay Devil Rays regular season series as well as the opening round of the 2006 World Baseball Classic!
  • 7-nights at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.
  • 3-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper® Option for you to enjoy all of the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort. These tickets include admission to one or more of the following theme parks for each day of the Ticket: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
  • Length of event admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
  • One-year subscription to Baseball Youth Magazine, The Nation's Baseball Magazine for Kids (athletes only)!
  • ESPN Coaches Fundraising Kit

We've prepared everything for you to celebrate the Fourth of July with this incredible baseball tournament, with packaged pricing available soon!* Best of all, these specially-priced packages are available for family and friends of your team, which makes ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex the ultimate summer baseball vacation destination!

Applications are now being accepted.

APPLY FOR WEEK 1 – 95% Full
  • Dates: July 1-7, 2012
  • Age Divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 18U
Apply for Week 1

APPLY FOR WEEK 2 – 90% Full
  • Dates: July 8-14, 2012
  • Age Divisions: 8U, 9U, 11U, 13U & 16U
Apply for Week 2

*Includes 7-nights at Disney's All Star Sports Resort and a 3-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper® Option. Option based on quad occupancy at Rawlings® Salute to Baseball Festival.
2013 Registration

Pre-registration for Rawlings® International Salute to Baseball is now open for 2013! Secure your spot in the 2013 tournament today by applying below.

APPLY FOR WEEK 1
  • Dates: June 30 - July 6, 2013
  • Age Divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 18U
  • Early team entry fee $285 until October 31, 2012
Apply for Week 1

APPLY FOR WEEK 2
  • Dates: July 7-13, 2013
  • Age Divisions: 8U, 9U, 11U, 13U & 16U
  • Early team entry fee $285 until October 31, 2012
Apply for Week 2
Fundraising
Raise money for your trip to of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, with the ESPN The Magazine Coaches Fundraising Program. Your team keeps 75% of all sales!
Checklist
Please follow the checklist below to complete your registration and prepare to compete!

REGISTER FOR RAWLINGS® INTERNATIONAL SALUTE TO BASEBALL TOURNAMENT -
      Apply Online Today!

CONTACT DISNEY SPORTS TRAVEL TO BOOK PACKAGES 407-939-7810 OPTION #3.
Your Sports Travel Coordinator will provide a Due Date for Team Deposit & Final Payment
TEAM DEPOSIT DUE
FINAL PAYMENT DUE

60 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Access gotsport to complete online roster
Submit Initial rooming List to Disney Sports Travel
      Disney Sports Travel fax #: 407 - 938 - 4265
      ***All future changes must be made directly to Sports
      Travel at 407-939-7810 option #3
Confirm Disney Magical Express Reservation with Disney Sports Travel


45 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Full Package Payment Due to Disney Sports Travel
      Disney Sports Travel - 407 - 939 - 7810 option #3
Fax DME Flight Information Form to 407-566-7717


30 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Travel roster and rooming lists MUST be finalized
Waivers MUST be completed by all athletes/coaches and faxed to 407-938-3442. In order to be on the field of play in this event, all athletes and coaches are required to complete a waiver form. Please follow the following process:
  • Download the waiver here:
          Minor Waiver - Coming Soon!
          Adult Waiver - Coming Soon!
  • Before distributing these forms, the coach should print the Team/School Name & Division in the "Event Information" section on the form.
  • Photocopy the number of forms you require.
  • Teams may bring up to 20 athletes and four coaches, but all are required to purchase a participant package.
  • All minors (under age 18) must have a parent or legal guardian sign the "Release and Indemnity" section.
  • The Coach is responsible for photocopying, distributing, collecting, and returning all waivers.
  • All waivers are due 30 days prior to arrival and can be faxed to 407-938-3442.
Birth Certificates: All teams must present a copy of each player's birth certificate, which will be checked for tournament eligibility. Birth certificates may be faxed to 407-938-3442.
Finalize team meal options (catering, dining cards, or team functions).


1 WEEK PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Print latest copy of team schedule (final copy will be received upon arrival).


REQUIRED ON-SITE CHECK-IN
All event registrations will take place in conjunction with your hotel check-in at either Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. (All teams staying off-site will be directed to register at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort.) Registration location and time will be communicated with event schedules in the final email notification prior to your arrival.
Roster

Official Disney Baseball Roster must be filled out online with players name and uniform number. Please also list your coaches, bat boy/girls and scorekeeper.

Access gotsport to complete online roster
Rules

The official rules for all Disney Baseball Tournaments is available for download as a pdf document:

Download the official rules
Waiver
Waivers MUST be completed by all athletes/coaches and faxed to 407-938-3442. In order to be on the field of play in this event, all athletes and coaches are required to complete a waiver form. Please follow the following process:
  • Download Week 1 - Adult Waiver
  • Download Week 1 - Minor Waiver
  • Download Week 2 - Adult Waiver
  • Download Week 2 - Minor Waiver
  • Before distributing these forms, the coach should print the Team/School Name & Division in the "Event Information" section on the form.
  • Photocopy the number of forms you require.
  • There is no limit to the number of athletes and coaches you wish to bring, but all are required to purchase a participant package.
  • All minors (under age 18) must have a parent or legal guardian sign the "Release and Indemnity: section.
  • The Coach is responsible for photocopying, distributing, collecting, and returning all waivers.
  • All waivers are due 30 days prior to arrival and can be faxed to 407-938-3442.
Birth Certificates

All teams must present a copy of each player's birth certificate, which will be checked for tournament eligibility. Birth certificates may be faxed to 407-938-3442.

Competition Venues
Your Rawlings® International Salute to Baseball Festival experience will reach new heights when you take the field at the newly-branded ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. In this new era of sports at Walt Disney World® Resort, everything is done the ESPN way. From cutting-edge broadcast technology to top-flight events, athletes will walk in loving sports and walk out knowing sports love them back.

This new sports experience will include all the signature elements of ESPN for amateur and professional athletes alike:
  • State-of-the-art digital video screens bringing the complex to life with updates from the sports world and highlights from the games taking place that day at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
  • On-site production facility capturing daily competition highlights available to all ESPN media outlets.
  • ESPN Innovation Lab creating and testing new technology to shape the future of sports broadcasting and production.

Join us at Rawlings® International Salute to Baseball Festival at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex!

PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL

The following competition venues will be used for the tournament:

HESS® Baseball Fields at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Champion® Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Baseball Quadraplex at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Complex Admission

All spectators are required to purchase admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for either an individual daily admission or a length-of-event (LOE) pass that is valid for all days of the team's stay. LOE and daily admission tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable, regardless of number of days your team competes. Spectators purchasing the travel package will have a Length-Of-Event (LOE) ticket included in the package. Spectators can purchase their packages through Disney Sports Travel by calling 407-939-7810 option #3.

  • Daily admission: $15.50 (ages 10 & older) $10.50 (ages 3-9)
  • LOE admission: $77.50 (ages 10 & older) $52.50 (ages 3-9)
  • There is no charge for children under age 3

Spectators traveling with your team can take advantage of the same specially-priced hotel and theme park ticket packages that are available for players and coaches. Your Disney Sports Travel agent can also assist with ticket upgrades, additional room nights, vehicle rentals, and airfare options. For more information, call Disney Sports Travel at 407-939-7810, option 3, or email wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com.

Directions & Maps
If you're traveling by car, it's easy to find the Walt Disney World® Resort and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. We're located southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4 (I-4), west of the Florida Turnpike. Routes from some major US cities:

Atlanta, GA: I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Boston, MA: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Chicago, IL: I-65 South to I-24 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Columbia, SC: I-26 East to I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Dallas, TX: I-20 East to I-49 South to I-10 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Hilton Head Island, SC: US 278 West to I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

New Orleans, LA: I-10 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

New York, NY: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Raleigh, NC: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Washington, DC: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

For more information, visit the Directions page.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the Sports Complex is provided IF you stay at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. If you do not choose to stay at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort you will need to arrange for your own transportation to and from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. As always, there are complementary Disney buses available to transport players, coaches and spectators to and from Disney Resorts and between Disney theme parks.
Dining Options
Contact Sports Travel for dining options. Sports Travel can be reached at 407.939.7810 OPTION 3.
Travel Packages
From world-class resorts and theme parks, to an exhilarating baseball experience at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, home of Atlanta Braves Spring Training and host to the first round of the Inaugural World Baseball Classic, Disney Baseball is a young baseball player's dream come true.

To compete, all you have to do is step into a Disney Baseball vacation solution that has been prepared for you! Packages are priced for Disney's All-Star Sports Resort $466 and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort $499; these prices are per person and based upon quad occupancy, and include the following:

  • Minimum 7-nights at a Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Minimum 3-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper® Option which includes admission to one or more of the following theme parks for each day of the Ticket: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
  • Length of event admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
  • One-year subscription to Baseball Youth Magazine, The Nation's Baseball Magazine for Kids!
  • ESPN Coaches Fundraising Kit

Best of all, these specially-priced packages are available for all members of your traveling party, making Disney Baseball the perfect summer vacation. 7 nights not enough? All packages are completely upgradable. If you'd rather enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World® Resort with a longer stay, Disney Sports Travel will help you custom-build the vacation that works for you.

To contact Disney Sports Travel directly, after you have been accepted into Rawlings® International Salute to Baseball Festival, simply call 407-939-7810, option 3 or wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com, and they will be able to assist you with ticket upgrades, additional room nights, vehicle rentals, and airfare options.
Disney's Magical Express
Save your energy for the big game, not worrying about luggage and transportation. The latest innovation in Disney's legendary commitment to service and convenience - Disney's Magical Express - offers the perfect game plan for a hassle free arrival. This exclusive complimentary* shuttle and luggage delivery service conveniently takes you from the airport directly to your Disney Resort. It's the hassle free benefit that allows you to arrive at your event relaxed and stress-free.

For more information about Disney's Magical Express, please contact 407-939-7810 option #3.

* Disney's Magical Express is only available to and from Walt Disney World® owned and operated resorts.
FAQs
General | Sports Complex | Hotels | Contact
General FAQs
Is there a Bat Rule for this tournament?
A: Yes, the bat rules for this event are as follows:

  • 8U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U & 14U - No Bat Restrictions
  • 16U & 18U - The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOL rule pertaining to bat size and length shall apply. The High School Bat Rule currently states that All high school aluminum, composite and 2-piece (aluminum/composite) -3 bats must meet BBCOR certification standards and display a BBCOR logo.
Are there any limits on the number of innings a player can pitch?
A: Disney youth baseball tournaments do not have a limit on the number of innings a player may pitch in a day.
What is the player eligibility for this tournament?
A: Regardless of the age of the player during the Tournament, the division is determined by how old the player will be on May 1, 2012. Acceptable player identification will include: photocopy of birth certificate, valid passport or valid driver's license. Any player who is unable to present acceptable identification when asked by a tournament official will be deemed ineligible.
What documents are required to be completed prior to my team arrival?
A: Return the required forms by fax [407-938-3442] by Monday, June 1, 2012.

  • A signed Disney's Sports Waiver Forms for each player, bat boy/girl and coach
  • All teams MUST have copies of each player's birth certificate.
  • Official Disney Baseball Roster must be filled out online with players name and uniform number. Please also list your coaches, bat boy/girls and scorekeeper.
What rules do you play by for this tournament?
A: National High School Federation rules with some modifications for age groups. Please see the "Rules" section for more details.
Can my $425 team entry fee go towards the purchase of a package?
A: No, the $425 entry fee secures your team's spot in the event. It is not a deposit, nor does it go towards any package prices.
What if I have to cancel my Team?
A: All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and must be received 30-days prior to the tournament start day in order for the entry fee refund to be considered. Teams canceling after the tournament draw has been drafted will forfeit the entry fee. Contact Disney Sports Travel directly at 407-939-7810 Option #3 or email wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com, to inquire about specific package cancellation policies.
Where and when will on-site registration for the tournament take place?
A: All teams are strongly encouraged to arrive the night before the event begins. Registration for teams staying at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort will take place near the guest check in counter of each resort. Teams staying at Disney's Good Neighbor hotels can attend registration at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. A LATE team registration will be conducted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for those teams who arrive after 7:00 PM the previous evening. A Coaches Meeting will take place on the first day of tournament play, and competition will begin shortly thereafter.
How do I pick up my teams passes/credentials for the event?
A: Participant credentials for player, Coaches or Bat Boy/Girl will be distributed at registration. Before a credential is issued, ESPN Wide World of Sports MUST have received the following in advance of your arrival:
  • Disney's Sports Waiver Forms for each coach and player
  • Birth Certificate for each player (not Bat Boys/Girls or Coaches)
  • Disney Official Roster completed online

Final Payment of Packages
Coaches must pick up credentials for the entire team at Team Registration. It is the responsibility of the coach to ensure that all team members are equipped with their credentials prior to entrance into the complex. The credential specifies the areas of the sports complex participants and coaches can enter as well as the valid dates. Once received, credentials must be visible to gain admittance. Credentials are nontransferable and it is important all participants and coaches maintain possession of the credentials. If a credential is lost or stolen, it will be necessary to pay a replacement fee.
Is there a limit of coaches and players for each team?
A: Yes! For this event each team may have up to 20 Athletes and no more more than 4 Non-Players (Includes Coaches and bat boys/girls) on the field/in the dugout at any one time. Each player and coach must purchase the minimum participant package.
Will games be held on the first day of the tournament?
A: Yes, all teams must be prepared to begin play anytime on the first day of the tournament. Teams are encouraged to arrive the night before the event begins.
How late will the games be on the last day?
A: We make every attempt to complete the last games by 2:00 pm. If you are traveling on Disney's Magical Express to Orlando International Airport, it's recommended to depart your hotel three hours prior to your scheduled flight. Please do not schedule a departing flight prior to 4 pm on the final day of the tournament, knowing that your team could play until 2 pm.
When and how will I be notified of my schedule?
A: Approximately one week prior to the tournament start date an email will be sent to the coach or team contact confirming the time and place of the Coaches meeting and team registration. The preliminary schedule will be posted on our website about one week prior to the tournament. The final schedule will be distributed at the mandatory coaches meeting following registration on the first morning of the tournament. Final bracket results will be available on the event website.
Do you offer assistance in fundraising?
A: Yes! We proudly are associated with ESPN's Coach Fundraising Program. For more information, visit www.coaches.espn.com or call 1-888-530-3776.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex FAQs
Will a trainer be available at all times for my team?
A: There will be a trainer on site at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and any offsite venues to attend to pre/during/post treatment. However, there is a charge for supplies ($3-roll of pre-wrap and tape). Supplies can be purchased at any ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex merchandise location.
If I play a game in the morning and at night, can I leave my team's equipment in storage at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?
A: No. Due to the number of athletes competing at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, there will not be any storage space available. Teams are responsible for their own equipment at all times.
Where can I drop off my Baseball Equipment?
A: Teams will be able to drop off equipment at the designated pick-up location and load the equipment onto an Equipment Pargo. It is recommended one team member escort the equipment to the Diamondplex or HESS® Sports Fields only. The Equipment Pargo is for transportation of equipment ONLY!
Where do I park for the Event?
A: Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is complimentary. In the event ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex parking lot is filled to capacity, guests will be directed to alternate complimentary parking areas. EPSN Wide World of Sports Complex will provide guests with shuttle and bus transportation to and from the alternate complimentary parking areas.
How will inclement weather affect my schedule?
A: Although our fields drain 5-7" of rain per hour, adjustments to the schedules due to rain, will be made by the Tournament Director. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex reserves the right to modify and/or cancel daily events in the case of severe weather.

In the case of lightning or severe rain, all competition will be halted and all guests will be asked to proceed to the safety of the designated lightning shelters. The competition will resume when the weather clears, or be postponed to the following day. If games are postponed to the following day, they will be played after the completion of that days schedule.

Feel free to call the game information line at 407-939-1557 in the case of inclement weather.
Will shower facilities be available for my team at the conclusion of our competition on our final day at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?
A: There are no shower or locker room facilities available at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Can we hang a Team Banner?
A: Teams are encouraged to display tasteful team banners on the dugout fence. The banner cannot contain any sponsor names that are in conflict with ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex sponsors. Disney reserves the right to remove any banner as circumstances dictate.
Is there food available at the complex?
A: Concession and Merchandise stands will be open throughout the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Hotel Package FAQs
Who exactly needs to purchase the participant packages?
A: All participating players, coaches and bat boys/girls are required to purchase the minimum participant package.

Please note all rooming lists will be cross checked with the Disney Sports Waiver Forms to verify the total number of credentials each team receives. Parents and spectators are encouraged to purchase a spectator package at the same price (the parent/spectator package includes a Length-Of-Event (LOE) ticket to the complex for all games in the tournament).
Do you offer any special packages for family and fans?
A: Yes! Spectator packages are available for all family and fans. Spectator packages include transportation to and from Orlando International Airport with Disney's Magical Express to any Disney Resort , transportation to and from the sports complex IF you stay at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, your accommodations, a Multi-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper Option to the Disney Theme Parks, and admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the same price as the coach/participant package. Please call Disney Sports Travel at 407-939-7810, or email them at wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com for more information.
Can the Multi-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper® Option in the package be upgraded to another ticket?
A: Yes it can! Your Disney Sports Travel Agent can explain the options for upgrading and help match the tickets that best fit specific needs during the trip. Walt Disney World® Water Parks and DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park Tickets are also available.
Can I make changes to my rooming list after I have already submitted it?
A: Please call the assigned Disney Sports Travel Agent, 407-938-7810, to make those changes before arrival for the tournament.
Will parents and other spectators have to pay admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex if their team is playing?
A: Yes! Parking is complimentary but all spectators are required to purchase admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Daily admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is $15.50* for each adult and $10.50* for each child (ages 3-9). Spectators may instead choose to purchase a Length of Event [LOE] pass that is valid for admission on all days of the tournament at a reduced price. It is recommended that spectators purchase LOE passes in advance through the spectator packages offered or during registration to avoid long lines that often occur before the first game. LOE and general admission tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable, regardless of number of days your team competes.

Spectator packages thru Disney Sports Travel include a Length of Event pass for each person.

*All prices subject to change
Do I need to arrange transportation while I'm visiting ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?
A: No, it is not necessary to arrange transportation. Hotel packages include transportation to and from Orlando International Airport with Disney's Magical Express to any Disney Resort. Transportation to and from the Sports Complex is provided IF you stay at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. If you do not choose to stay at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort you will need to arrange for your own transportation to and from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. As always, there are complementary Disney buses available to transport players, coaches and spectators to and from Disney Resorts and between Disney theme parks.
Can I arrange for a private team banquet or party on Disney property during our stay?
A: Yes! You may call 407-939-6049. A cast member will help you arrange a specific function that will meet your team's needs.
Can I arrange for a team meal on Disney property during our stay?
A: Yes! You may call 407.WDW.DINE to make a reservation for your team.
Can I arrange for a catered team meal at the sports complex during our stay?
A: Yes! Please view the "Dining' tab under the "About Us" for Catering Info and contact Sports Travel for other dining options. Sports Travel can be reached at 407.939.7810 OPTION 3.
Contact FAQs
Who would I contact for the following specific questions?
Disney Sports Travel, 407-939-7810 Option #3.
  • Directions to hotel, air/ground transportation, rooming list changes, package/ticket upgrade and hotel amenities


Dr. Al Schlazer, Tournament Director, 407-938-3446
  • Rules or schedule questions


Baseball Sales Staff
  • General questions


Kyle Cantrell, Associate Sales Manager, 407-938-3802
  • General questions


Registration Coordinator, Linda Campbell at 407-938-3466
  • Questions concerning the receipt of documents (Official Disney Baseball Roster, Sports Waiver Forms, etc.)
  • Registration Office Fax number 407-938-3442
Event at a Glance
  • Eligibility:
    • Week 1 Age Divisions:
    8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 18U

    Week 2 Age Divisions:
    8U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 16U

    Regardless of the age of the player during the Tournament the division is determined by how old the player will be on May 1, 2012.
  • Important Dates:
    • Event:
    July 1-14, 2012

    Registration:
    $465 entry fee for applications received between November 1, 2011 and June 3, 2012

    Application Deadline:
    June 3, 2012
  • Fees:
    • $465 entry fee for applications received between November 1, 2011 and June 3, 2012
  • Location:
    • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    700 S. Victory Way
    Kissimmee, FL 34747
  • Contact:
    • Kyle Cantrell, Sales Manager, 407-938-3802
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