Greetings: MCYSA and Nations Baseball are 8 days away from the beginning of our 21st Annual 15U International Championships. Game play will begin on Saturday July 27th with 36 teams confirmed for the 15U tournament. Japan, Brazil, Lithuania (first appearance), Aruba and three Puerto Rico teams will compete against USA squads from Washington state to Pennsylvania and Texas to Minnesota. Twenty plus past players in this event are playing or have played in the Major Leagues.
In 2013 this is a free event - No admission charges to the public. Come out and watch some top baseball and get the opportunity to see some future Major League and college stars. Pool play is July 27th to July 29th. Double elimination play starts on July 31st and concludes with the Gold Bracket championship games on Sunday August 4th.
Please go to www.MCYSASports.org for a complete listing of pools and game schedules in Crystal Lake and around McHenry County. The 11U championships begin on July 27th and conclude on August 3rd and the 13U championships begin July 30th and conclude on August 4th.
Best regards, Jack