Florida’s Finest

Baseball Newsletter: October, 2004

Volume 1, Issue 2, October, 2004

Text Box: 2005 College and High School Baseball/ Softball Spring Training

Every spring, college and high school baseball teams from around the country head south to Cocoa Expo Sports Center for the nation's oldest and largest Spring Break Baseball Bash. 2005 will mark the 20th year that Cocoa Expo has provided coaches with what they are looking for in a spring trip; an affordable all-inclusive package that takes the hassle out of organizing a trip, allowing them to concentrate on what is important. . . preparing their team for the season ahead.  If you are looking for an intensive week of baseball that includes both practice time and games/scrimmages, Cocoa Expo Spring Break Baseball is the choice for you.

2005 Spring Training Dates: 11 Weeks– Feb. 6 Through April 23

Text Box: **NEW FOR 2005**
Two Coaches Stay and Eat FREE for Every 15 Players!
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Sports Center

For 20 years Cocoa Expo Sports Center has been the leader in high school and college baseball spring training.  Year-after-year Cocoa Expo has been meeting the needs of coaches as they prepare for their season.  Cocoa Expo Sports Center is the only spring training center that offers it all…games, practices, lodging, meals, umpires and game balls all in one affordable package with no additional team entry fees, no admission charge for parents and fans and no required purchase of theme park tickets.   Applications Are Still Accepted!

Text Box: Packages include: Games, Practices, Lodging, Meals, Umpires, Game Balls and Transportation* !

Eat     Sleep     Practice     Play

* Complementary motel shuttle service to Cocoa Expo Sports Center

Text Box: Did You Know?
Cocoa Expo is located 10 miles from famous Cocoa Beach, and only 45 minutes from Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure.
Text Box: 2005 Cocoa Expo New Year’s Classic: Dec. 31– Jan 2

Spend the New Year playing baseball at the Cocoa Expo New Year’s Classic!  This tournament, in its third year, runs from Friday, December 31st to Sunday, January 2nd.  The tournament is an excellent opportunity to play baseball over the winter break and get a head start on the new season.  The Classic will be a three day event with a four game guarantee; day three will be championship day, with both team and individual awards presented to the top three teams in each age division.  The New Year's Classic is open to teams in single age divisions from 10 and under to 18 and under.  The New Year's Classic is a great way to ring in the new year with America's favorite past-time!

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Text Box: 2004 Cocoa Expo Fall Classic: Wrap Up
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The Cocoa Expo would like to thank all of the coaches, players and parents for making this year’s Fall Classic a huge success!  We had 35 teams come from as far away as Michigan to compete in this great weekend tournament.  We would like to congratulate the following champions from each age division.

2004 Fall Classic Champions

River City Raiders                               10 and under
Brevard Blue Sox                                12 and under
TC Young Guns                                     14 and under
Pine Ridge Panthers                          16 and under
Osceola Warriors                                18 and under

* 4 Game Guarantee                        * 10-18 yr. old Age Divisions      * Team and Individual Awards                
* Special Events                                 * ONLY $295 entry fee or FREE when Lodging at the Cocoa Expo on Site Dormitory

Text Box: 2005 Cocoa Expo President’s Day Challenge: Feb. 19-21

The President's Day Challenge, held February 19-21, 2005, is a three-day tournament with a four game guarantee.  This is sure to make the already popular early season tournament even bigger and better. Round-robin play will begin on Saturday and continue through Sunday.  President's Day Monday will be championship day, with both team and individual awards presented to the top three teams in each age division. The President's Day Challenge is open to teams in single age divisions from 10 and under to 18 and under.  The President's Day Challenge is a great way for teams to get a jump on the season ahead.

* 4 Game Guarantee                        * 10-18 yr. old Age Divisions      * Team and Individual Awards                
* ONLY $295 entry fee or FREE when Lodging at the Cocoa Expo on Site Dormitory

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Text Box: Final Note...

As the contact person for your baseball team or club, we encourage you to please forward this email to anyone within your club that would enjoy and benefit from the opportunity to participate.  You may also send us their email address to be added to our list for next months mailing.  Thank you for your assistance!

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center is perfectly located in Central Florida only 12 miles from the World Famous Cocoa Beach Pier and less than one hour from Orlando and all the attractions.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of these fun and competitive baseball tournaments and other events at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center!