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		Managers and Coaches CABA World Series ...Visit the Website Welcome to the Greatest Show on Dirt! Voted the No.1 CABA World Series site in the United States! Scheduled for July 25th through August 03, 2008, The 2008 CABA 15 year-old World Series is the premier baseball event in the United States and recognized as presenting the best travel teams from around the world. This is the highest level of play for national and international teams of this age group. Teams from Japan, Puerto Rico, Canada, Georgia, Washington, Florida, California, Illinois, New York and other states converge on Northern Illinois in late July and compete on the best fields, against the best teams. This will be our 16th consecutive year of hosting this prestigious event and 2008 is shaping up to be our biggest and best ever. Rest assured, we will do our utmost to continue providing this unique “CABA Experience” that has earned international accolades, tournament of excellence awards and stellar worldwide reputation for being known as The Gold Standard for World Series Events! USA Olympic Baseball BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., April 8, 2008 -- Peter Caliendo and his fellow commissioners with the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) are in the seventh inning of a high-stakes ballgame. Charged with the monumental task of delivering a winning Olympic Baseball program in Beijing, the IBAF has four months to make sure Beijing is not baseball’s last Olympic stand. “As part of the Technical Committee for Olympic baseball, our goal is to make baseball a fan favorite in China --and worldwide for that matter-- while maintaining the integrity of this great game,” explained Pete Caliendo (Hoffman Estates), Youth Baseball Director for Buffalo Grove’s The Sports Academy and member of the Technical Committee for the IBAF. “It’s tough. Beyond the technical issues of building the stadium, training the umpires and setting the stage for exciting competition, we must teach the Chinese the game and get them to fall in love with a sport which most have never seen.” Baseball was voted out of the 2012 Olympics. As rough as it may be, the IBAF won’t let the Beijing Olympics be the last diamond for baseball. As early as 2009, baseball can be voted back onto the lineup for the 2016 Olympics and Beijing can provide the world a new look at global baseball. Earlier the month in a show of IBAF bench strength, Major League Baseball (MLB) brought America’s pastime to the new Beijing Baseball stadium, helping the IBAF in their efforts to create fan enthusiasm in China. Caliendo just returned from Beijing on a IBAF trip to monitor progress on the technical issues, and to collaborate with visiting MLB officials during the historic exhibition game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Having MLB there was a great opportunity for us to test our progress, and get a sense for how the Chinese will react to competitive baseball,” said Caliendo. “Everything went very well but our biggest challenge remains fan education. For example, the Chinese applauded foul balls and weren’t ready to react to batted balls that rocket into the stands. But having stars like Dodger Manager Joe Torre, Dodger outfielder Andruw Jones, and Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman enjoying the local sites and meeting fans, along with international media coverage, will go a long way toward creating a fan base.” Caliendo and the IBAF Technical Commission identified numerous issues to address before the Olympics regarding how the Chinese presented and participated in the new stadium. Caliendo reports that Olympic Baseball games may resemble Minor League Baseball games in the way they rally the fans with entertainment between innings: “Chinese fans have to be entertained as well as taught the basics of the game in order for them to truly enjoy and appreciate the event.” Appointed last year to the IBAF’s Olympic Committee (and with the IBAF Technical Committee since 2003), Caliendo has had to put dozens of batting lessons and his private coaching consulting practice on the bench to attend planning sessions in Beijing. Caliendo will continue to provide expert counsel to the IBAF as a technical commissioner in the months leading into the Games, and at the same time, direct youth baseball programs for future baseball Olympians at The Sports Academy Northwest (Buffalo Grove, IL) and coordinate international baseball competitions to Europe this summer. He is also the President of the Pitch & Hit Club, a professional baseball foundation dedicated to supporting the game. A past Team USA coach, Caliendo still considers coaching young baseball athletes in the proper throwing, fielding and batting mechanics—while keeping it fun—his toughest challenge. Tournament Recaps Triple Crown NC Championship May 31, 2008 The Carolina Angels 9U defeated the Carolina Outlaws 8-5 in the Championship game of the North Carolina State Triple Crown Championship. The Angels went 5 and 0 to win the tournament. USTBA East Region National Championships June 28 - July 3 The United States Travel Baseball Association East Region National Championships held in Destin Florida proved to be an extremely competitive event with four of five Championship Games decided by 1 run. The American Championship Players and Coaches were awarded Custom National Championship Rings at the closing ceremonies. Teams from seven States participated in the innagural USTBA Summer Nationals with Champions from four different States. 11 & Under American Division (AAA) Stingers Baseball from Jackson Tennessee defeated the East Cobb longhorns 5-4. The Championship Game had to go into extra innings before the Stingers were able to take the title in 8. 11 & Under National Division (AA) North Gwinnett Bulldogs from Suwanne Georgia defeated the Capitol City Cubs from Baton Rouge Louisiana 2-1. The Championship Game was tied 1-1 after 3 innings until the Bulldogs were able to put one on the board in the sixth to take the lead and hold on for the win. 12 & Under American Division (AAA) North Florida Bulls from Niceville Florida defeated the Wren Academy Gators from Gulfport Mississippi 6-5. The Bulls come from behind victory was due to a sixth inning two run homer. 13 & Under American Division (AAA) East Cobb Braves from Marietta Georgia defeated the Emerald Coast Blazers from Okaloosa County Florida 2-1. The Braves and Blazers were deadlocked after two innings with the Braves taking the game, title and rings on a close play at home in the seventh inning. 13 & Under National Division (AA) Orioles Baseball from Clarksville Tennessee defeated the A's from Clermont Georgia 4-2. The #1 seed Orioles faced off against the #2 seed A's in an exciting and well played game by both teams. The Midwest Region Championships take place July 16 - July 21 in Indianappolis Indiana for the 9U, 11U & 12U age divisions and July 23-27 in Schaumburg Illinois for the 10Um 13U & 14U age divisions. The West Coast Region Championships take place July 25-29 in San Deigo California for the 8U thru 18U age divisions. USTBA East Region National Championships June 28 - July 3 The United States Travel Baseball Association East Region National Championships held in Destin Florida proved to be an extremely competitive event with four of five Championship Games decided by 1 run. The American Championship Players and Coaches were awarded Custom National Championship Rings at the closing ceremonies. Teams from seven States participated in the innagural USTBA Summer Nationals with Champions from four different States. 11 & Under American Division (AAA) Stingers Baseball from Jackson Tennessee defeated the East Cobb longhorns 5-4. The Championship Game had to go into extra innings before the Stingers were able to take the title in 8. 11 & Under National Division (AA) North Gwinnett Bulldogs from Suwanne Georgia defeated the Capitol City Cubs from Baton Rouge Louisiana 2-1. The Championship Game was tied 1-1 after 3 innings until the Bulldogs were able to put one on the board in the sixth to take the lead and hold on for the win. 12 & Under American Division (AAA) North Florida Bulls from Niceville Florida defeated the Wren Academy Gators from Gulfport Mississippi 6-5. The Bulls come from behind victory was due to a sixth inning two run homer. 13 & Under American Division (AAA) East Cobb Braves from Marietta Georgia defeated the Emerald Coast Blazers from Okaloosa County Florida 2-1. The Braves and Blazers were deadlocked after two innings with the Braves taking the game, title and rings on a close play at home in the seventh inning. 13 & Under National Division (AA) Orioles Baseball from Clarksville Tennessee defeated the A's from Clermont Georgia 4-2. The #1 seed Orioles faced off against the #2 seed A's in an exciting and well played game by both teams. The Midwest Region Championships take place July 16 - July 21 in Indianappolis Indiana for the 9U, 11U & 12U age divisions and July 23-27 in Schaumburg Illinois for the 10Um 13U & 14U age divisions. The West Coast Region Championships take place July 25-29 in San Deigo California for the 8U thru 18U age divisions. www.USTBA.org 11U CABA Midwest Regional Championship June 27, 2008 Congratulations to the Region RedBirds on capturing the 11U CABA Midwest Regional Championship. The Region RedBirds and the Lemont Indians Nationals met in the Championship Game for a 1-0 pitchers dual. 2008 USTBA Midwest National Championship results July 2008 2008 Mid West National Champions 9U Division American Division Champs - Granger Cubs - Granger, Indiana American Division Runner Up - HSE Cats - National Division Champs - Indiana Wildcats - National Division Runner Up - Noblesville Heat - Noblesville, Indiana 10U Division American Division Champs - Hartland Hawks - Hartland, Illinois American Division Runner Up - Algonquin Storm - Algonquin, Illinois National Division Champs - Elk Grove Travelers - Elk Grove, Illinois National Division Runner Up - McHenry County Outlaws - McHenry, Illinois 11U Division American Division Co-Champs - West Chester Sluggers - American Division Runner Up - Skiles Test Cobras - National Division Champs - West Side Seminoles - National Division Runner Up - Waukesha Firebirds - 12U Division American Division Champs - Indiana Bulls - ???, Indiana American Division Runner Up - Livingston Storm - Livingston, Indiana 13U Division American Division Champs - Naperville, Reds - Naperville, Indiana American Division Runner Up - Deerfield Warriors - Deerfield, Illinois National Division Champs - West Des Moines Cubs - Des Moines, Iowa National Division Runner Up - Lake Central Indians - Lake Central, Indiana 14U Division American Division Champs - Top Tier Baseball - American Division Runner Up - Park Ridge Jr Hawks - Park Ridge, Illinois National Division Champs - Plainfield Cyclones - Plainfield, Illinois National Division Runner Up - Bartlett Silverhawks - Bartlett, Illinois 2008 USTBA West National Championship Results July 2008 2008 Western National Champions American Champ 9U Division American Division Champs - Ventura County Warriors - Ventura, California American Division Runner Up - San Diego Cherokees - San Diego, California American Champ 10U Division American Division Champs - San Diego Stars - San Diego, California American Division Runner Up - Santee Hornets - Santee, California American Champ 11U Division American Division Champs - San Diego Hustle - San Diego, California American Division Runner Up - So Cal Dirtbags - Whittier, California National Division Champs - Long Beach Heat - Long Beach, California National Division Runner Up - Yucaita Valley Thunderbirds - Yucaita, California American Champ 12U Division American Division Champs - Encinitas Reds - Encinitas, California American Division Runner Up - Arizona Nitro - Phoenix, Arizona American Champ 13U Division American Division Champs - Hard 90 - Roseville, California American Division Runner Up - OC Twins - Lake Forest, California National Division Champs - San Diego Stallions - San Diego, California National Division Runner Up - Vikings Baseball - Huntington Beach, California American Champ 14U Division American Division Champs - Del Mar Colts - Del Mar, California American Division Runner Up - Torrance Bulldogs - Torrance, California American Champ 16U Division American Division Champs - California Bulldogs - San Jose, California American Division Runner Up - San Diego Hawks - San Diego, California Triple Crown OMAHA SlumpBuster 10 06-15-2008 Congratulations to the Omaha Gladiators on winning the championship beating the Schaumburg Flyers 13-1 in the championship game. Triple Crown OMAHA SlumpBuster 11 06-15-2008 Congratulations to the B3 TEAM Rattlers on winning the championship beating the North Texas Bulldogs 8-0 in the championship game. Triple Crown OMAHA SlumpBuster 12 06-15-2008 Congratulations to the Yuba Sutter Flood on winning the championship beating the Iowa Sticks 8-6 in the championship game. Triple Crown OMAHA SlumpBuster 14 06-15-2008 Congratulations to the Victory Baseball Club of Joliet on winning the championship beating the Wisconsin Red Dogs 3-2 in the championship game. Click Here For Complete Tournament Coverage...    Submit Your Tournament Recap Here...				Tournament Partners