MJBL INNER CITY CLASSIC AND BLACK WORLD SERIES
July 28, 2015 – August 2, 2015
Host: The City Orlando, FL. / The Orlando Monarchs
Only registered MJBL teamsare eligible to participate in the Inner City Classic (ICC) / Black World Series (BWS)
Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the 2015 Inner City Classic and Black WorldSeries. It will be our goal to create a memorable, fun experience for the players, coaches and families who are participating. The 2015Inner City Classic and Black World Series will be conducted under a pool play single-eliminationchampionship bracket, as per MJBL baseball rules. Teams will be placed in pools where they will play around robin within their pool. Teams that qualify will then be placed onto a Championship bracket followingpool play. The exact format of the tournament (e.g., number of pools, number of teams in each pool, etc.) willbe set by the Tournament Director.
NOTE: Teams should plan to stay for the length of the event, to maximize its value and experience the Disney and Universal World experience. Teams will be scheduledto play 4 games in pool play and possibly 3 more games if they advance in the playoff bracket(weather permitting). All teams should plan to play through at least Friday afternoon orevenings in the pool play round.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE – June 1, 2015
Registration fee is $400.00
STANDARD REGISTRATION DEADLINE – June 28, 2015
Registration fee is $450.00
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE – July 14, 2015
Registration fee is $500.00
Upon completion of registration, you will be sent an electronic copy of the MJBLrule book, MJBL forms packet with instructions, and patches for the team. Patches are to be applied to theupper left sleeve of the uniforms. All teams are required to wear patches.Your complete registration form, official roster and entry feeMUST BERECEIVED BY JULY 14, 2015 to compete in the 2015 Classic.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
To be eligible to participate all teams in this year’s Classic are required to use one of the MJBL registered hotels. Teams may use alternate hotels, however they will be required to an additional $200 for not using the MJBL registered hotels without written permission from the MJBL Executive Director. Rooms are on a first come, first serve basis.
Note: On the registration form, there will be space for you to identify the hotel and number of rooms your team has reserved.
Reservation Information:
Host Hotel –Wyndham Orlando 8001 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819; (407)351-2420 or toll free @ (800) 421-8001, call direct to reserve rooms ($99.00 + tax per night). A full hot breakfast will be available for $5.00/person.
Additional Recommended Hotels:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld®, 10815 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821-6007, (407) 354-1139, call direct to reserve rooms ($104.00 + tax per night). A full hot breakfast will be available for no additional charge.
Always ask for the MJBL Classic group rate when contacting the hotels.
2015TENTATIVE CLASSIC ITINERARY
Tuesday, July 28
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Team Check-in – At the Host Hotel
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Opening Games
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29
9:00 a.m. Pool Play Games Begin – All Divisions
11:30 a.m.Pool Play Games Begin – All Divisions
2:00 p.m. Pool Play Games Begin – All Divisions
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.Opening Ceremony Meal
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Opening Ceremony
7:30 p.m. Games
Thursday, July 30
9:00 a.m. Pool Play Games – All Divisions
11:30 a.m.Pool Play Games – All Divisions
2:00 p.m. Pool Play Games – All Divisions
7:00 p.m.Bobby Bonds Memorial Symposium
Friday, July 31
8:00 a.m.Pool Play Games Continue – All Divisions
10:30 a.m.Pool Play Games Continue – All Divisions
1:00 p.m.First-Round Playoff Games
Saturday, August 1
8:00 a.m.Playoff Games Continue – All Divisions
10:00 a.m.8U & 10U Championship Games
10:30 a.m. Playoff Games Continue – All Divisions
5:00 pm14U Championship Game
8:00 p.m.16U Championship Game
Sunday, August 2
12:00 p.m.19U Championship Game
2:30 p.m.Black World Series (12U Championship Game)
The 19U and 12U Championship games will be televised by the Bright House Network.
Discounted admission tickets to Universal Studios and Disney parks will be made available to participants. Also, the 2015 MJBL All Star Game participants will be selected by coaches and MJBL personnel from the top players of this year’s Classic.
Registration fees can be paid online or checks can be sent to MJBL at PO BOX 9841 Richmond, VA 23228.All roster forms and player profiles should be sent to . All teams must be verified by their state commissioner to be eligible for the Classic.
Note: All teams should have their own insurance policy with MJBL listed as an additional insured on the policy.
For additional info contact:
Coach Johnson 215 990-3188, e-mail
Monica 407 346-2293; e-mail