15u / 16u Surfs Up Tournament ~ Powered by Under Armour

Tournament Dates: Sunday, July 11, 2010 to Friday, July 16, 2010

Location: The Ripken Experience - Myrtle Beach - 3051 Ripken Way Blvd, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
$695 per person

By bringing your team to The Ripken Experience - Myrtle Beach, you are truly getting an experience that will raise the bar for tournament baseball. Not only will the entire team live like all-stars in Myrtlewood Villas, but this state of the art facility will surely take your breath away. From the FieldTurf playing surface to the feeling of playing in baseball's most historic and legendary ball parks, your team will get a baseball experience that will keep you coming back year after year.

This week-long tournament package is $695 per player and coach, with a minimum of 11 players and 2 coaches. It is an all-inclusive package including lodging, entertainment and of course tournament baseball!

"NO ACCOMMODATIONS" PACKAGE ALSO AVAILABLE!
For a discounted rate of just $495 per player and coach, your team reaps many of the incredible benefits of The Ripken Experience, with the flexibility of choosing your own tournament housing. When registering, simply request the "No Accommodation" Package for your team... and stay where you want!

Tournament Details:

Teams play a minimum of 6 games with an opportunity to play up to 9 games
Teams stay at the Myrtlewood Villas luxury condominiums with, swimming pools, TV's, washer & dryer, full kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2-3 bedrooms
ALL-ACCESS PASS for each team member! Unlimited access to NASCAR SpeedPark, Myrtle Waves Water Park, several mini golf and Par 3 courses AND MORE!
Check-in, opening ceremonies, and skills competitions on Sunday
5 scheduled pool play games Monday through Wednesday
2 separate single elimination brackets starting on Thursday morning - Championship Bracket and Great 8 Bracket
Semi-Finals and Championship (both brackets) on Friday
Special gift bag for all players and coaches

Location Information

Seven themed baseball fields (five youth and two full sized) have been individually modeled to the dimensions and character of historic parks, including Old Comiskey, Forbes Field, Ebbets Field and The Polo Grounds. All fields are constructed with FieldTurf - a synthetic playing surface used to maintain consistent play, eliminate rain outs, and reduce the risk of injuries.

The Ripken Baseball Experience in Myrtle Beach, SC gives new meaning to the terms "fun, baseball and the beach." Now families can enjoy baseball and summer vacation all at the same time! The best of both worlds is at your fingertips at the Ripken Baseball Experience in Myrtle Beach. Imagine being able to take a relaxing vacation while your child competes at the finest baseball tournament facility in the nation.

The Ripken Myrtle Beach Experience gives players, coaches, and families a unique opportunity to enjoy tournament baseball while visiting a top vacation destination.

Teams will play up to two pool play games at off-site, high quality satellite complexes. Past satellite facilities include: BB&T Coastal Field - home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans; Coastal Carolina University; and Myrtle Beach High School.

Preparing for the Tournament

Upon registration, each team will be paired up with a Team Coordinator. This individual will assist you every step of the way - from making payment and submitting the necessary forms, to arranging accommodations and entertainment for the traveling families.

Items Required Prior to the Tournament:

Official online roster form
Insurance Certificate for your team
Birth certificates (copies via fax or mail)
Team waiver form - ensure that each parent signs the form before sending it back to us
Coaches' Code of Conduct - each coach must sign and return in order to be allowed to be on the field
Digital Team photo - Jpeg format with the team name as the file name