The Chicago Clubbers are pleased to welcome Team Japan to the great city of Chicago and to be hosting ~ World Baseball ~ Chicago at the University of Illinois - Chicago - Les Miller Field on Thursday July, 27, 2006. Team Japan warmups begin at 10:00 am. To see Team Japan perform its warm-ups is quite a spectacle. Opening ceremony at 11:00 am.

Schedule ~ Les Miller Field @ UIC

10:00 ~ Team Japan Warm-ups
11:00 ~ Opening Ceremony
11:15 ~ Crystal Lake Bombers vs. Team Japan
1:00 ~ Crystal lake Babe Ruth vs. Team Japan
2:30 ~ Chicago Clubbers vs. Team Japan
4:00 ~ Crystal Lake Babe Ruth vs Chicago Clubbers

This event is a pre-event with exhibition games before the CABA 15-U World Series to be held in Crystal Lake, Illinois beginning on July 28 and concluding on August 5, 2006.

Each team will play a 4 Inning POWER GAME versus Team Japan to help them prepare to compete in the CABA 15-U World Series. $5.00 admission; tickets available at the gate.

Anyone having a Japanese flag that can be used fly during this event at the University of Illinois - Chicago Les Miller Field please contact Mark Ormond at 312-480-9955.

Thank you to the Consulate General of Japan located at 737 North Michigan Avenue for providing the flag of Japan that will be used throughout the day at UIC Les Miller Field for the World Baseball Event featuring Team Japan.

I am told that several Japanese dignataries will be present for the opening ceremonies.

Thank you Mark Ormond-san since the CABA is the biggest 15U travel baseball tournament in the world are representatives from National Youth Baseball …. NYB ….. going to be there to cover the events.

Does anyone have a list of the teams in caba this year.

I brought this up last year and many people didn't like it but I will bring it up again. Caba, nice tournament put on by great people led by a great guy Enrico. My only question is the same, 16 or 17 teams from Illinois (25-30%0 add in the surrounding states and you have about 50% from close by. I didn't see any from Florida, East cobb this year, California, Texas. I know there is a lot to choose from but why are they not attracting some of the more competitive team. Yes I know there are some great teams there and I don't mean to slam anyone but every year it seeems to go down as far as over all talent and it seems like any team from Illinois is in. Just a thought.

line...They let everyone play...who qualifies.

Cali and FL and Texas teams don't send many teams.

The people in Crystal Lake can't do anything about that.

It is one of the best national tournaments (age group) around.

sorry been I just don't buy it as one of the best anymore. As I said well run yes, fun yes, I totally agree. I just think with that many local teams I don't think it is competitive as it once was, that is not saying that there are not good team in the tournament, it just seems like the competition goes down ever year. Again JMO. As far as the people in Crystal Lake not being able to do anything about the teams that don't come I am not sure, there must be some reason they go elsewhere now as they used to draw from all over.

CABA unofficial count: Illinois 20 teams,
Washington State 3, Iowa 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 2, Wisconsin 3, Ohio 3, Delaware 1, Puerto Rico 3, New Jersey 1, Missouri 4, Indiana 2, Connecticut 1, Japan 1, New York 1, Dakota 1.
Line's numbers are pretty correct. There are some excellent baseball teams, but some teams that may not be competetive. Supposedly all had to win qualifiers.
I strongly agree that many teams being able to add stud pitching and/or players just for this tournament means that whoever wins may not be the best teams, just the best recruiters.

CABA unnoficial count: Illinois 20, Washington 3, Iowa 1, Michigan 2, Maryland 1, Wisconsin 4, Ohio 3, Delaware 1, Puerto Rico 3, New Jersey 1, Missouri 4, Indiana 2, Connecticut 1, Japan 1, New York 1, Dakota 1.
I may be off a little on the count. Bottom line is Lineshot is pretty close. While everone has to "qualify", there are some teams who are average at best. There are also many excellent teams.
I agree the big problem is being able to bring in extra pitchers who may only play for your team during this tournament. I don't understand what that proves. That the coach is a good recruiter for CABA? Getting a team together for one tournament doesn't make sense to me either, but it is done all the time.
As long as the kids have fun, it is OK with me, and I hear it is a great tournament. My son is looking forward to it.

Sorry I posted twice. I don't know how to erase a mistake.

bballdad, I hope your son has a great time.

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