by don stewart-  What started out to be a few guys “coming down” to Phoenix to play some handball/golf and take in a baseball game, the attached picture shows what some communication and work can do to grow an event.

Rob Wagner and Jim Reitmyer did an unbelievable job working with Camelback High School to have the gathering at their eight court facility.

Peter Stuckert got the courts cleaned and ready by 9:30 play.

We far underestimated the number of “Juniors” that would play. We thought  there would be 10-16 there ended up being over 60 showing up and we only had courts for about 30 players. We ran out of brackets but the event was a huge success.

There were 20 small ball players with 4 open teams and 8 “2nd flight” teams plus a couple of fill ins.

Temps were in the 90s and hydration was of paramount importance.

About 15 went to Los Olivos Park for subs/beer and conversation.

All in all it was a great tournament and I want to thank all of those who played and helped put this event on.

If there is enough interest we will have it again. Dates may be earlier to avoid the heat.

Please forward this to your player lists for added communication.

Thanks again for playing “the perfect game”.