Don’t Strike Out – Get in the Game! Join Avnet for the 10th Annual Big Ball Softball Desert Classic April 6th! April 6, 2013

32-teams to compete in business-to-business softball game benefiting Spark of Hope, JDRF, and the Toy Foundation!
Love that famous Chicago-style big ball softball? Now’s your chance to be part of a 10-year tradition with big ball softball in the Valley. Join Avnet and Valley businesses for a 16” inch softball tournament to benefit several Valley charities on Saturday, April 6th.
32 teams, 16 co-ed & 16 men’s teams made up of valley businesses will compete in the 10th Annual Avnet 16-Inch Softball Classic at the Tempe Sportsplex. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. the teams will compete in this single elimination with one consolidation Chicago-style softball game in support of Spark of Hope, JDRF Foundation and the Toy Foundation.
“If you grew up playing big ball softball or have never played this great game with your bare hands, this is your chance to join us for the biggest round robin game of softball on April 6th,” said Al Maag, Director of Avnet Communications. “This is a great afternoon of softball and Valley families really look forward to the live music, Chicago style hot dogs and activities for the kids.”
** Spectators watch the Valley celebrities take on the CEO team at noon.
The celebrity team includes Xtra Sports 910’s Dan Bickley, Mike Jurecki and Mike Bauer, along with Valley athletes from local teams and TV personalities including Tim Ring, Danny Zelesko and Jeff Santo. CEO’s from Avnet, Vienna, Suns, Dirks, Prisma, Spark, One Neck IT, Emerson, Viad, Portillos and Insight are all expected to play.
Celebrity Game Event Details:
Who: CEO’s vs Celebrities
When: Saturday, April 6th @ 12 noon
Where: Tempe Sportsplex
8425 S. Hardy Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85284
Cost: Free for Spectators!
Prizes include a Diamondbacks suite for the winning teams and Don & Charlie’s certificates for the 2nd place finisher. If you are interested in sponsorships or forming a team and playing in the tournament please contact Lisa Serrano lisa.serrano@avnet.com or call her at 480-643-7651.