Welcome Statement:

PONY International and Monterey PONY Baseball/Softball, Inc. welcome you to the 2008 PONY Baseball Bronco League World Series, in the City of Marina and in historic Monterey, California. Monterey and Marina are ocean side communities approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco. Tourism is Monterey’s main source of income with it's Spanish adobes, world class restaurants and is known as the golf capital of the world, with courses like Pebble Beach, Spyglass, and many more. The City of Marina has been our logging host for the last six year, the City is a multi-cultural city located 5 miles north of Monterey.

This will be the sixteenth consecutive year that Monterey PONY Baseball/Softball, Inc. has hosted the PONY Baseball Bronco League World Series. We look forward to meeting and serving you.

The following is key information that all managers need to read and review with their coaches and team members. The review of this information will help your stay and participation in the 2008 PONY Baseball Bronco League World Series, a pleasant experience.

Tournament Director:

Abel Hernandez
2380 S. Bascom Avenue Suite 200
Campbell, CA. 95008
Business Telephone (408) 369-8095
FAX 408-369-8096

Mike Ventimiglia
10 Alta Circle
Del Rey Oaks, CA. 93940
Home Telephone (831) 394-4141
Work Telephone (831) 646-3908
Cell                     (831) 596-0657
FAX  (831) 394-6161 Send Tournament Information
E-mail mikevent@redshift.com

Tournament Co-Chairperson:

Frank Bruno
1373 Jacks Road
Monterey, CA. 93940
Home Telephone (831) 375-7911

PONY Bronco World Series Changes Playing Format

The Bronco World Series changed its playing format adding two additional teams to the tournament format, Mexico and California Region making it a ten team tournament.  Each team will play four games and play each team in their pool Green or White. 

On Monday the teams having the most wins will crossover and the winner of the Green Division will play the runner-up of the White Division.  The winner of the White Division will crossover and play  the runner-up of the Green Division.  The winner of each game will move forward to the Championship Game on Tuesday night. 

In case of ties PONY OFFICIALS will go over the  Tie Breaker Rules at the Manager's Meeting.

Team Photograph Important:

A color team photograph, listing the players and coaches must be sent overnight mail to the Bronco League World Series Chairperson as soon as the team qualifies for the World Series.  This photograph will be placed into the Bronco League World Series Program so the program can be ready the day of the World Series.  No Black & White

National Anthem & Country's Flag:

It is the responsibility of the team coaches to provide their country's national anthem and their country's flag to the Chairperson or the Official Announcer so it may be played and flown during the opening ceremonies and the World Series.

Team Housing:

Quality Inn located in Marina will be our host Motel during the 2008 PONY Bronco League World Series. http://www.qualityinnmarina.com/

Housing Rules

All rooms must be secured with a credit card at check in time by the Team Manager. It will be the responsibility of the team coaching staff to monitor the behavior of team members while staying at host motels. Inspection of rooms will be conducted during the tournament, checking for neatness, damage to the rooms and grounds. All damage to the rooms or grounds caused by team members will be applied to the credit card.

(Important)

Host is responsible for housing the night before start of the World Series and through the night of being eliminated from the World Series under PONY Contract to host World Series.  It is the responsibility of teams to provide their own housing after being eliminated.  It is imperative that if you plan to stay through the World Series that you make arrangements with the Motel or secure lodging during your stay.   This is a busy time of the year and if your flight is for Wednesday or Thursday you need to secure lodging if you are eliminated.   Please talk with the Manager regarding the team staying on past the teams elimination or in some cases since PONY has made your travel arrangements you already know when you are scheduled to leave.

Motel staff have been instructed to report damage, excessive cleaning to the Tournament Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. Return travel money will be held from team until which time damages may be assessed.

A credit card acceptable to the motel must be provided or the PONY Baseball Bronco League World Series host committee will not be responsible for housing and team management will have to provide their own accommodations.

A Ten Dollar ($10.00) telephone deposit is required per room, for outside telephone service, including credit card or operator assisted calling.  The deposit is fully refundable, less any telephone charges that the guest has incurred.  The motel will not accept collect telephone calls for any guest.  Personal check will not be accepted or cashed.  Pay telephones are available for guest use.  The telephone deposit is the responsibility of the manager.

PONY requires that the host provided rooms for the teams.  Teams must use these rooms as they are paid for in advance.    Teams electing not to use the rooms will be responsible for reimbursement to the PONY Bronco World Series Committee.   Each team will be provided with five (5) motel rooms each having a minimum of 2 double beds, four individuals per room.    Wives, girl friends and relatives may not stay in rooms assigned to managers, coaches, players or umpires.  Check In Time 3:00 p.m., call to see if you can check in earlier.

The World Series Committee is not responsible for the housing or accommodations of parents who travel with the players.  Monterey Area is a Tourist area and August is the height of the tourist season.  Motels rooms vary in price and can get expensive.  We suggest that if your team has a chance to win the Zone and move on to the PONY Bronco League World Series parents secure a room prior to arrival.  It is easier to cancel the room if the team does not move on to the World Series.   Motel Information

Managers when checking into motel will need to provide a credit card to secure the rooms for their team.  

Team:           All Teams                   
Motel:         Quality Inn                
Location:     3280 Dunes Drive
City:             Marina, CA 93933            
Telephone:   831-384-1800
Fax:              831-384-5279           

Room Confirmation Numbers for Teams #

Arrival date August 4, 2008, Check in Time 3:00 P.M. Check Out 11:00 A.M.   All teams rooms have been paid for according to PONY Contract Rules for World Series Tournaments.  Do not make accommodations for your team.

Asia Pacific Zone     5 Rooms 
Caribbean Zone       5 Rooms    
North Zone               5 Rooms     
South Zone               5 Rooms     
West Zone                5 Rooms     
East Zone                 5 Rooms 
Mexico                     5 Rooms     
California Region    5 Rooms

Feeding of Teams:

Upon arrival the business manager will be given a business packet of information, maps, meal tickets and tournament passes for all personnel on their team. It will be the responsibility of the Business Manager to issue or distribute meal tickets to their personnel.

The meal ticket packet will contain tickets from the local McDonalds located at 610 Del Monte Blvd. in Monterey near Jacks Ballpark and 267 Reservation Road in Marina for breakfast and lunch.  Dinner will be held at the Jacks Ballpark before or after the scheduled game. All dinners will be served at Jacks Ballpark between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., lunch on Thursday will also be served at Jacks Ballpark. Meals are prepared for team members only.

We have made arrangements with Domino's Pizza to feed the teams dinner on Wednesday August 4, 2008.  Since various teams will be arriving and checking into motels at different times during the day and night it provides the best solution to team feeding.  Information will be included in your packet of information upon arrival.   Once again Bronco World Series Committee is only responsible for the feeding of team members only.

Tournament Dates:

PONY Baseball Bronco League World Series Dates:
August 5 - 12, 2008 See Attached Bracket Schedule:

The World Series will be a Pool Play format. Home Team will be decided by the toss of a coin one-hour before the schedule game. Coin Toss will take place in front of the home plate concession stand by the Tournament Director or Co-Tournament Director. 

PONY Bronco League World Series Location:

Jacks Baseball Park
Corner of Adams Street & West Franklin.
Downtown Monterey
Jacks Telephone Number 831-646-3883

Gift Exchange Ceremonies Important Information:
See Schedule Page for Details

A gift exchange will take place between the teams during the opening ceremonies.  It is suggested that league or team pins be given; they  make an excellent gift.  Teams will line up on the baselines opposite their first opponent and at the proper time the gift exchange will take place.

Medical Facilities:

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula        
23625 W.R. Holman Highway
Monterey, CA. 93940
Patient Information:    831-624-5311
X-ray                        831-625-4833

Monterey Bay Urgent Care              Doctor's on Duty Medical Clinic
Medical Center                                3130 Del Monte Blvd.
245 Washington Street                     Marina, CA 93933
Monterey, CA 93940                      Telephone: 831-883-3330
Telephone:  831-372-2273

Doctor's on Duty Medical Clinic        Doctor's on Duty Medical Clinic  
2260 North Fremont Street               501 Lighthouse Avenue
Monterey, CA. 93940                       Monterey, CA. 93940
Telephone: 831-372-6700                 Telephone: 831649-0770

Weather Monterey:

Weather conditions in Monterey during the month of August are usually mild to warm. Average weather is 68 degrees. Occasional off shore summer fog will be pulled inland, a light jacket or sweatshirt is advisable. Weather Map

Tournament Player Pass:

Business Manager will be given a team packet containing information and Tournament Player Passes for team members and coaches. These passes will be needed to gain entry into the park when not in uniform. Passes are not to be given to family members or friends for entry into the tournament; passes will be taken at the admission's gate and not returned to the team member.

Manager's Pre-Tournament Business Meeting:

An informal barbecue lunch for Team Managers, Coaches and PONY Tournament Officials, will be hosted by the Tournament Committee prior to the Manager’s Pre-Tournament Business Meeting. The Business Mangers shall bring to this meeting all tournament eligibility documents, player eligibility affidavits and medical releases for players. The Pre-Tournament lunch and business meeting will be held in the JACL Hall across from Jacks Baseball Park at 424 Adams Street.

The Tournament Committee will provide a barbecue lunch at Jacks Baseball Park for players, while the Pre-Tournament Business meeting is being conducted. This will give the players an opportunity to visit with one another prior to the opening ceremonies.

Location:            Jacks Baseball Park
Date:                 Tuesday August 5, 2008
Time:                 11:30
Telephone:         831-646-3883

Pre-Tournament Business Meeting Agenda:

Informal Gathering
Barbecue Informal Seating
Welcome PONY Official Introductions
Monterey PONY Baseball/Softball, Inc. Host Committee Introductions
Tournament Team Introductions & Manager's Comments
Final Host Committee Comments Expanded Format Game Time
Housing & Conduct of Teams
Buy at the Souvenir Booth
Local Scholarship Award
Winner Team Trophy (Sal Lucido)
Medallions for Participants / Plaques
Home Run Derby
Opening Ceremonies
Adjournment to Tournament Business Meeting

Admission to PONY Bronco League World Series:

Single day admission for an Adult $8.00 ages 15 and up
Single day admission for Child $6.00 ages 5 - 14 years
Children under 5 years No Charge

Emergency Telephone:

Emergency telephone calls may be received during game time at Jacks Ballpark Telephone Number -1-831-646-3883.

Tourist Information:

The City of Monterey is an interesting placed filled with historical sites, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, Aquarium, all within walking distance from Jacks Baseball Park. The Monterey Sports Center is located across the street from Jacks Baseball Park for those like to keep in shape.

Practice Fields, Motels, & Recreation Between Games:

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Food Concessions:

Concessions are provided by Monterey PONY Baseball/Softball, Inc. and operated by the Host Committee. The money from the sale of food items and souvenirs go to off set the cost of hosting the PONY Baseball Bronco League World Series. All profits go directly to the league, which helps pay for the World Series.

Souvenirs:

Souvenir items like sweatshirts, World Series Pins, Hats, Patches, Sweat Shirts, T-shirts and miscellaneous articles are available. It is advisable that you purchase souvenirs items as soon as possible as they run out fast. It is also advisable to use traveler’s checks, credit card or cash; there has been a problem with personal checks from out of the local area.

Local Transportation:

It is the responsibility of the Host Committee under contract to provide transportation from and to the airport, practice fields, games, special events and back to the motel. Because of the number of players there may be time delays. A member of the coaching staff is required to accompany team members in each vehicle when using host tournament transportation. It will be the responsibility of the coaching staff in vehicles to monitor the behavior of team members while being transported. Teams wishing to tour the area must provide their own transportation.  Rental cars are available at the local airport, which will allow more flexibility in your transportation needs. We have provided a list of the car rental agencies. It is recommended that Teams or parents of team members call in advance to secure local transportation.

There is also a Transit Schedule with map and routes, should you elect to use public transportation to the downtown area and Jacks Baseball Park. The motels are conveniently located on a major public transportation route.

Car Rental Companies: