World Vintage Softball Carnival, Hawaii, 19th to 27th Ocotber 2013

Your Invitation to be Part of a Great Celebration of Softball in Hawaii - Paradise Revisted

Due to the ongoing reconstruction of Christchurch City, New Zealand following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, the 3rd World Vintage Softball Carnival will be held in Oahu, Hawaii between the 19th and 27th of October next year.

With the strong backing of the Hawaii Amateur Softball Association and their President, Don Meinel, the Carnival will be open to softballers over the age of 35.

Vintage Softball is inclusive not exclusive and is open to teams of all ages (over 35), agility, ability and experience. Not 35-take a look at the end of the letter.

All that is needed is a love of the game, an enthusiasm for friendly competition against teams from other parts of the world, an enjoyment of travel to one of the great destinations and an ability to enjoy fun and friendship off the diamond.

The Carnival will feature Fast Pitch Sections for Mens and Womens teams and a Slow Pitch Section for Mens, Womens and Co-ed teams.

All Games will be played at either Central Oahu Regional Park Softball Complex where 10 diamonds will be made available to the Carnival and at Koko Head District Softball Park. Teams are guaranteed to play on excellent softball diamonds supported by excellent facilities. There will be the opportunity for some teams to play games under flood lights.

All games will be 90 minutes in duration and played under ASA rules. The rules and spirit of Vintage Softball, Fast Pitch and Slow-Pitch offers the opportunity to share the competitive fun of the game on the diamonds and the social fun in Waikiki with teams from all parts of the world.

Teams will play a minimum of 8 games including 2 grading games and a finals game. Teams will be graded into age groups and ability as follows:


 

The Carnival program involves not only the 8 games but also 2 functions and a Big Day Out Vintage Softball excursion. The program is planned to allow all who participate the opportunity to enjoy their Softball on excellent diamonds and amid great facilities, to experience the ambience of Hawaii and to mix freely with softballers from various parts of the world-a chance to experience international softball and to enjoy Hawaii.

Venues: Central Oahu Regional Park Softball Complex (10 diamonds including 2 with floodlights) and Koko Head District Park (5 diamonds) situated on the picturesque eastern end of Oahu.
 

The Carnival Program is as follows:

Saturday, 19th October: Teams arrive in Honolulu Airport and transferred to accommodation. Late afternoon, all Team Managers will meet at a venue to be advised. Early evening, teams will be transferred by coach to the Carnival Opening Function at the extraordinary Sea Life for a 3 hour party where teams will enjoy finger food, drinks, some light entertainment and a traditional Hawaiian welcome.

Sunday, 20th October: Teams will transfer to Central Oahu Regional Softball Complex or Koko Head District Softball Complex for the 1st day of games, leaving your hotel at approximately 8.30am . All teams will play 2 games in their selected grades and age groups and these games will be used to check gradings and ensure teams are evenly matched. Full facilities will be available at the complex with food and refreshments available all day.

Monday, 21st October: Today is a day of rest, recreation and perhaps recuperation. There will be optional tours and exciting activities to choose from but the choice will be yours.

Tuesday, 22nd October: Teams will again transfer to Central Oahu Regional Softball Complex or Koko Head District Softball Complex for the second day of play. Full facilities will be available at the complex with food and refreshments available all day.

Wednesday, 23rd October: Another day at leisure for you to enjoy some more Hawaiian experiences.

Thursday, 24th October: The third day of play will feature 2 more games per team in each section. .

Friday, 25th October: Today you transfer to the Central Oahu Softball Complex for Finals Day. Every team will play 2 games, the second being a finals game which will determine their finishing position on the Vintage Softball Carnival ladder. The shuttle service will run during the day allowing teams to head towards the Complex as and when their playing commitments require.

Saturday, 26th October: A day to enjoy Oahu and generally relax in preparation for the Finale Dine, Dance and Prize-giving at a venue to be advised. Between 6:30 and 11:00pm, teams will enjoy 4 complimentary drinks of either local beer, cocktails or juices; a cash bar thereafter, a substantial 3 course meal, entertainment, music and presentation of the Vintage Softball Carnival trophies, prizes and awards. At 11:00pm teams will transfer back to their accommodation.

Sunday, 27th October: Teams will be picked up from their accommodation and transferred to Honolulu Airport for their journey home or their on travel to other attractive destinations.

The Carnival Packages are being negotiated at present and will be available next month. Be assured they will be well-priced and very attractive!

Your Invite:

You and your team are invited to be part of the 3rd World Vintage Softball Carnival and to enjoy the opportunity to play international softball in fantastic Hawaii.

If you want to take up the opportunity then please complete the Registration of Interest online and forward it to Roisin Ni Chathain at roisin@vintagesoftball.com or post it to:

Vintage Softball Office
PO Box 331 469
Takapuna 0740
New Zealand

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Hawaii in 2013.

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