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Volume 1, Issue 3, December, 2004

Text Box: Dec. 31– Jan 2: New Year’s Classic Baseball Tournament Jan. 19: President’s Day Challenge Entry Deadline Feb. 19-21: President’s
Day Challenge Baseball Tournament Feb. 6– Apr. 23:
Spring Training:
College and High School Baseball/ Softball June 3-5: First Pitch Festival Baseball Tournament June 28-July 3: Cocoa Expo Internationale
Baseball Tournament Aug. 2-7: Cocoa Expo Summer Classic
Baseball Tournament

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’re 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!

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.

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. So far teams from NY, MD, MN, and Florida have all registered. The New Year's Classic is a great way to ring in the new year with America's favorite past-time!

Dear Friend in Baseball:
It’s hard to believe, but before you know it the holidays will be here and with that, a new season of games, tournaments and camps. The Cocoa Expo Baseball Staff has a variety of events, Tournaments, Camps and Spring Training that are all on the horizon. If you are looking for a great Christmas gift for your favorite youngster, a gift certificate to Summer Baseball Camp makes a great gift. Call the baseball office today for a gift certificate for a Summer Camp this June! It’s sure to be a big hit!

* 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

The 2005 Cocoa Expo President’s Day Challenge will take place from February 19-21, 2005. This three-day tournament, with a four game guarantee, is an excellent opportunity to get out of the cold, and into the warm weather of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Enjoy a weekend of competitive baseball, while relaxing on the beach, or visiting one of Central Florida’s numerous attractions. Whether you are a high school level team, or a youth team, this tournament will surely lay the groundwork for a successful upcoming spring season.

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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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!

Text Box: Employment Opportunities at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center Athletic Department Internships:
The Cocoa Expo Sports Center, a multi-sport athletic training facility in Florida, is looking for qualified Sports Management interns for the winter/spring (January – May, 2005) and summer (May - August, 2005). Interns will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the Athletic Department. Responsibilities include assistance and support of all department activities. Qualified candidates will receive room and board. Positions available immediately. If interested, please send resume to: Jeff Biddle, Director of Athletics, Cocoa Expo Sports Center, 500 Friday Road, Cocoa, FL 32926; fax (321) 639-0598 or email to athleticdirector@cocoaexpo.com. Soccer Camp Coaches & Counselors:
“The University of Soccer” is looking for experienced, knowledgeable and energetic Coaches and Counselors for our summer soccer camps. We offer six weeks of camps, from June 12– July 29 with seven camp variations. Visit www.cocoaexpo.com for more information on the camps. Contact the camp office at (321) 639-3976 x 15 or email a resume to: soccercamps@cocoaexpo.com. Cocoa Expos PDL Soccer Team Internship:
The Cocoa Expos of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League is seeking a graduate or undergraduate student who has an interest in gaining experience in a professional sports setting. The internship would provide a chance to experience the different facets of a professional soccer organization. Availability January through August 2005. Candidate would receive room and board at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center. The candidate must have his or her own transportation. If interested, please send resume to: Jeff Biddle, Director of Athletics, Cocoa Expo Sports Center, 500 Friday Road, Cocoa, FL 32926; fax (321) 639-0598 or email athleticdirector@cocoaexpo.com.

Text Box: WIN AN ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO SUNNY COCOA BEACH!! Click here to enter our NEW contest for an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP FOR TWO TO BEAUTIFUL COCOA BEACH! This fabulous prize includes airfare for two, 3 nights stay at the Beautiful La Quinta Inn on World Famous Cocoa Beach, a rental car for 3 days, 2 tickets to Universal Studios, and Dinner for 2 at a Restaurant of your choice on the Historic Cocoa Beach Pier! To enter, simply click on the link to submit a survey. See www.cocoaexpo.com for complete rules.

If you are looking for a summer vacation, with a little baseball in between, the Cocoa Expo Sports Center has what you are looking for. Start making your reservations now! The Cocoa Expo Internationale (June 28th – July 4th) and the Cocoa Expo Summer Classic (August 2nd – 7th) are designed for families looking for that ideal summer vacation spot, while enjoying America’s favorite pastime, all in one location. Play ball during the day, and enjoy your afternoons on the beach, or at one of Central Florida’s numerous attractions such as the Kennedy Space Center or Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure.

Contact All Worldwide Travel, the official travel company of the Cocoa Expo Sports Center, at 1-800-743-0918 to book your team’s airfare today!

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