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26th Annual Memorial Day Tournament!

Date:  Source: Headfirst Baseball Academy

 

Memorial Day Tournament History
 

In 2000, before the tournament circuit started, Headfirst Baseball created the Memorial Day Tournament.

 

The idea was to recruit top talent from all over the Bay Area onto teams and play a tournament. It has been a great success and players look forward to it every year. Players are recruited by Headfirst or nominated by other coaches that are sure they can play at this level. The tournament also includes a Home Run Derby, which is always a favorite.

 

After a list of players are compiled and registered, Headfirst will draft players onto teams making them as even as possible. Teams will be coached by Headfirst Staff.

 

Many former players of Memorial Day Tournaments are now playing college/professional baseball including Mariners infielder Miles Mastrobuoni and Phil Evans, who spent 3 years in the MLB. As a 12U player, Phil threw 78 mph and hit a ball on top of the school!
 
There are also awards for the Championship team, 1st Place Team, All Tournament Team, Home Run Derby Winner, Most Exciting Player, and the MVP.
 
 
Important Information
 
1 - Bring black and cardinal jerseys for both days (We will have loaner shirts for new players)
 
2 - Please arrive 45 min before your first game. 
 
3 - Please make sure  NOT to park in the driveways of the neighbors. They will tow!
 
4 - There will be a full snack bar and BBQ ran by Castro Valley Independent League with great burgers/links!
 
5- Players get to participate in the Home Run Derby if they hit a home run during a game or show power potential and staff votes him in.
 
6- Players that hit a home run will get a free hot dog from the snack bar!
 
7- No Spikes are allowed on the fields. Only rubber cleats or turf shoes!
 
8- Any bat can be used
 
9- There are many awards including 1st Place, All Tournament Team, Home Run Derby Champion, Most Exciting Player, and MVP!
 
10- For the first game of the day on Saturday, please do not arrive before 8:15.
 
 
Location
 
Marshall Elementary School- 20111 Marshall St., Castro Valley, CA 94546
(Entrance to the Fields is on the side of the School)
 
 

 

* This event was renamed thirteen years ago after Mario Iglesias Sr.

Mario attended every event and was always rooting for players and giving kind words of encouragement and advice to players and parents.