 SABR Brings Baseball’s Think Tank to Mesa, Ariz. for Inaugural Conference
Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) March 08, 2012 The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is on deck to host its inaugural baseball analytics conference in Mesa, Arizona, during the middle of the spring training season. The organization is the inspiration for the popular field of baseball statistical analysis, called sabermetrics. The SABR Analytics Conference, presented by Bloomberg Sports and Major League Baseball will take place at the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa on March 15–17 and will bring together some of the top minds from the nationwide baseball analytic community. The three-day event will consist of numerous panels and research presentations paired with notable guest speakers scheduled throughout the conference.
The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau (Mesa CVB) reached out to SABR after their headquarters move to Phoenix last year. SABR hosted a conference during the Arizona Fall League last October and this gathering inspired the organization to plan a meeting of the minds in Mesa during spring training.
“Never before have as many of the top minds of the baseball analytics community come under one roof to discuss, debate and share insightful ways to analyze and examine the great game of baseball,” said SABR Executive Director Marc Appleman. “What better time and place to be putting on a baseball analytics conference than during spring training in Arizona.”
The conference is open to the public with registration and schedule available online at http://www.sabr.org. Speakers are expected to include Tom Ricketts, Chairman, Chicago Cubs; Derrick Hall, President/CEO, Arizona Diamondbacks; Mark Shapiro, President, Cleveland Indians; Chris Antonetti, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Cleveland Indians; Jerry Dipoto, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Los Angeles Angels; Doug Melvin, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Milwaukee Brewers; among others.
A unique component of the conference is the Case Competition that invites graduate students from area business schools and sports management programs, as well as undergraduates from across the country, to compete against each other by preparing an analysis and presentation of a real baseball operations decision — the type of decision a team’s GM and the type of decision a team’s GM and staff is faced with over the course of a season. To date, several universities are scheduled to participate including New York University; University of Chicago; Northwestern University; University of California-Berkeley; Arizona State University and Tufts University.
“We are excited that we have one more element to boast when it comes to the sport of baseball here in Mesa,” said Josh Todd, sports development manager for the Mesa CVB. “SABR has assembled a who’s who of behind-the-scenes baseball personnel to connect with some of the most incredible statistical fanatics from across the country. Attendees will be able to take part in the spring training experience and see how the Phoenix-metro region and our entire state has long supported this industry.”
For more information on the SABR Analytics Conference, visit http://sabr.org/analytics.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michelle Streeter, Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau
About SABR: http://sabr.org/about
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SAA Vacations Offers Kwa-Zulu Natal Beach and Bush Vacation Package at $ 3,999* (restrictions apply)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 29, 2012 South African Airways Vacations® (SAAV) is offering its 8-day South African Kwa-Zulu Natal Beach and Bush air-inclusive vacation package starting at just $ 3,999* (restrictions apply) for departures between May 1-31 and Sept. 16-Oct. 10, 2012. The package will allow travelers to explore the region’s unspoiled beaches and rich Zulu culture, and then it’s off to a safari adventure set in a lush and diverse environment. The journey begins on South African Airways, Africa’s most awarded airline, and includes two nights relaxing at the Zimbali Coastal Resort on the shores of the Indian Ocean, with options to enjoy the resort’s spa, or arrange day excursions discovering the history and culture of the Zulu. After the relaxing beach retreat, it’s off to the Phinda Forest Lodge at the Phinda Private Game Reserve, located in a rare sand forest in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. With one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet as its base, the lodge offers sweeping views from rooms raised on stilts to float between the sandy forest floor and the leafy canopy above. Twice-daily game drives will ensure discovery of the region’s wildlife, which includes exceptional sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino.
To reserve the SAA Vacations® Kwa-Zulu Natal Beach and Bush package, call 855-FLY-SAAV or your travel agent. For additional information on the package, visit http://www.flysaavacations.com/kwazulu-natal-beach-bush/.
“This exceptionally-priced package features the best of the Kwa-Zulu Natal region, including its pristine beaches and diverse ecosystem,” said Terry von Guilleaume, president of SAA Vacations®. “The itinerary also allows for the traveler to explore the region’s history and the culture of the Zulu people. This package and others, such as the Kwa-Zulu Natal Heritage and Coast, make it possible to discover one of South Africa’s best kept secrets.”
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Sycuan Golf & Tennis Resort’s Annual ‘Clubs For Causes’ to Kick Off Today; All Proceeds to Benefit Father Joe’s Villages
El Cajon, California (PRWEB) December 08, 2011 Today, Sycuan Golf & Tennis Resort, an award-winning golf resort just 24 miles inland from downtown San Diego, announced that its annual golf club and equipment drive, Clubs for Causes, would kick off today.
Local businesses such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, East County Golf, Berry’s Athletic Supply, Fairway Golf, Sportland Team Sports, and others will host the Sycuan collection bins in their stores, to collect gently-worn golf clubs and equipment. At the end of the month, the donations will be sold through the Father Joe’s Villages organization, and all of the proceeds will go to aid San Diego’s homeless through their various programs and services.
“For many of us the holidays are a joyous time, centered on family meals, gifts, and celebrating this special time of year,” said Doug Kacena, director of marketing for Sycuan Golf & Tennis Resorts. “With a difficult economic backdrop, though, there are thousands of men, women and children in our own community of San Diego who are struggling to put food on their tables or find safe and stable shelter. We’ve always admired the great work of Father Joe’s Village and its various programs and initiatives aimed at helping those at need. We are honored to have them as the beneficiary of the Clubs for Causes.”
“Father Joe’s Villages is dedicated to providing food, shelter, and resources to those in need,” said Sister Tricia Cruise, President of Father Joe’s Villages. “It is our hope that through Sycuan’s Clubs for Causes, we can make the holidays a bit easier for those that are less privileged.”
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