June 9, 2008

Dear Coach,

The committee for the Southern California International Softball Festival and Southern California ASA are pleased to invite you to attend the 2008 Champions Cup. This premier International and Junior Olympic event is scheduled for July 16 through July 20, 2008 and will be located in Irvine, California. The proceeds from this event will be used to make direct awards to athletes requiring and deserving of financial assistance in the continuation of their college educations.

We will have in attendance the finest Junior Olympic teams in the nation competing for the tournament championship. We have 96 registered Gold and “A” level teams in the Junior Olympic Showcase, most of them are preparing for their National Championship tournaments in August, 2008.

Our goal is to do all we can to make this event productive for you from a recruiting aspect as well as providing a relaxing and enjoyable environment. Tournament activity in the JO divisions will be held at 4 locations, all within a reasonable distance from each other. However, the bulk of the schedule for these divisions will be held at Harvard Athletic Park, a 7-diamond complex laid out in close proximity.  Bill Barber has a 4-diamond complex;  Alton Park has a 2-diamond complex; and Lower Peters has a 1- diamond  complex.   We can provide team hotel locations which will allow you the option of meeting prospects at their hotel.  For your comfort and convenience, we will have a hospitality tent erected at Harvard so that you can relax during the day.  This is also where you can check in and pick up the “college book” of teams and player rosters.  

We invite you to use the following hotels as they support the Champions Cup.   Any questions or requests, please contact our Hotel Contracts Negotiator Susan Bollinger at sbollinger24@cox.net or via phone at  (714) 470-2698 and she will be happy to assist.  

_____(13) Hilton O.C. /Costa Mesa  - (contact) Kelly Ricedorff  (714) 438-4933, $129.00 per night/plus tax, up to 4 breakfast  included per room, $6.00 discounted self parking per day,  reservation toll free  800 445-8667, cutoff June 16, 2008

_____(14) Marriott Irvine  -  (contact)  LouLou Vo (949) 798-2326, $129.00 per night/plus tax,   cut-off June 20, 2008,   reservation toll free  800 228-9290 or  949 553-0100

_____(15) Fairmont Newport Beach   - (contact)  Nancy Ruffner  (949) 955-5362, $129.00 per night/plus tax,  cutoff July, 2008, reservation 949 476-2001

_____(16) Atrium Hotel at OC Airport   - (contact) Blanca Lyon  (949) 833-2770, $119.00 per night/plus tax,  up to 4 breakfast included per room, $6.00 discounted self parking per day, cut-off July 8, 2008   

Additional information on the Champions Cup can be found on our website located at  www.ChampionsCup.org . Changes will be noted as necessary, including a special section devoted to pertinent current information that you will need regarding MOST UP TO DATE SCHEDULES (pools and fields of the teams in attendance during the Champions Cup week).   I may be contacted directly from the contact tab on the website or at  (714) 865-7331. 

We look forward to seeing you in sunny Southern California in July!  We are excited to have you join with us in continuing the great tradition in fastpitch softball …. The Champions Cup!

Sincerely,

Jim Bollinger
Tournament Director
Rev 06.09.07