Yamanashi, Japan “All Star” Baseball team visits Iowa in August

LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES AUG 12 - 19

The Iowa AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) has again organized a baseball exchange between Iowa and Yamanashi high school “all star” players. The 6 game series will be played in Iowa between August 12th and August 19th . This is the “return” exchange from last summer when Iowa high school baseball players traveled to Japan.

Boys are housed by twos with host families. Hosting part of the week is very acceptable. Logical break point in the week is as follows:
· August 12th 4:30 p.m. – August 15th 7:00 a.m.
and/or
· Aug. 15th evening through Aug. 17th morning and again Aug.18th until noon on Aug. 19th

If you are interested in hosting or want additional information contact Jim Mahoney at sjmoe19@mchsi.com or call (H) 274-0174 or (C) 210-9016

Please forward to others you believe may have an interest.

Iowa – Yamanashi “All Stars” High School Baseball schedule:

Thursday, August 12, 2010 - Japanese baseball players and coaches arrive around 4:30pm

Friday, August 13, 2010 - Principal Park – Des Moines - 10:00 a.m.(1 - 9 inning game)

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - Urbandale High School - 12:00 noon (2 - 7 inning games)

Sunday, August 15, 2010 – Trip to Kansas City to the Royals/Yankees Game

Monday, August 16, 2010 - Dowling High School – West Des Moines - 5:30 p.m. (2 - 7 inning games)

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – Veteran’s Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids - 6:00 p.m. (1 - 9 inning game)

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - Return to Des Moines - Stop to visit the Iowa Speedway
Farewell Banquet - Christopher's – Des Moines - party room

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - Japanese baseball players and coaches depart around noon for Japan