Please find following the finalized travel information for our Titan Baseball teams to attend Cocoa Expo Spring Training. Any family planning on making the trip can feel free to coordinate their travel arrangements accordingly around the following flight times.

Notes:
- Families are NOT required to take the same flights as the team, although most families choose to do so for convenience sake.
- If family plans on going to Florida, send me your travel, lodging and car rental arrangement information, along with cell phone numbers so we can be sure to stay in touch with everyone in the event of game changes, etc. I keep a master list of all this information.
- Note that our return date is now late Friday, April 2nd (as opposed to Saturday, April 3rd).

Team Flight Information:
- Each family is on their own for flight arrangements.
- Note that flight times are always subject to change ... book by flight numbers -- not by times.

Pittsburgh --> Orlando
Saturday, Mar 27th, 2010
Airtran 998
3:48PM --> 6:04 PM

(was $144)

Now $187 + taxes & fees + $15 1st bag baggage fee / $25 for 2nd bag (on 11/9/2009)

Orlando --> Pittsburgh
Friday, Apr 2nd, 2010
SW 2635
8:30 PM --> 10:50 PM

(was $169)

Now $179  - no baggage fees (on 11/9/2009)

Cost:
- Airfares are always changing based on seats available, etc. It is always a gamble on trying to time getting the best available fare.
- Currently the team is paying a total of $389 total per player (plus Airtran baggage fees)
- I booked a small number of extra tickets for any parent who cannot get a better rate than that, but I would need to know by November 15th if you were interested ...otherwise I will release the seats.
- Note that Airtran charges baggage fees of $15 first bag and $25 second bag which would be additional cost to each Airtran passenger payable at airport at time of checkin.
- I recommend to book your tickets soon, as chances are the less expensive seats will sell out due to holiday week of travel.
- Let me know when you book your flights.

Accomodations:
Again, each family is on their own for accomodations. In past years, we've had families stay at hotels, houses and condos. I personally can only give you a recommendation on where I've stayed the past three years and will be again this year with great satisfaction.

Cape Winds Resort (has 1 or 2 bedroom condos available)
7400 Ridewood Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 784-4311

- Ask for Linda
- Tell them you are with the "Patti Miller" group from West Mifflin Titan Baseball
- Price is $215/night for a 2-bedroom condo which has a master king bed, a room with 2 double beds and a full size pullout couch in the living room, a swimming pool and is beachfront. We've shared with 2-3 families to keep the cost down. I'm not sure the price of a 1-bedroom condo.
- Let me know where you have decided to book your accomodations.

- Send me any other recommendations where you may find a good deal so I can post for others.

Rental Cars / Transportation in Cocoa:
More information on this item forthcoming as I am working with a company to provide us with special arrangements and rates.
- If you want to begin researching and booking your own rental cars right now, then you can always cancel them if I find a better arrangement.
- I recommend using the Entertainment Book coupons which have provided a substantial savings in the past.
- Again, let me know what your transportation arrangements are when confirmed.

Good Luck with your planning your personal trip ... any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Patti Miller @ 412-913-6661.

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Following is a list of names I currently have committed for Cocoa Beach Spring Training.  If you do NOT see your name on the list and intend on going, please email or call Patti Miller right away - millers720@aol.com or 412-913-6661.

   

Costantino

Graham

Hodgetts

Krall

Lonzo

N. Miller

Olasz

Quinn

Ripper

Snyder

Vojtash

Ziegler

 

Flore

T. Lesko

Milko

Nelson

Soto

Wheeler

 

Hodgetts

E. Lesko

Lynch

Maszle

Minnick

A. Rotella

N. Schweizer

Shore

Spade

 

Z. Miller

 

Kuzma

Simcho

Smith

 

 

Following is list of players who are eligible to go, but I have not received paperwork / deposit from them.  We want to be sure we are not missing anyone.  If your name is below, please reply to this email  indicating your intention.  Commitment letter can be accessed through the following link:  http://www.leaguelineup.com/wmtitanbaseball/files/Commitment_Letter_2010_v1.pdf

 

Pollock

Fagan

Hilliard

Karichko

Karpa

Sarraino

Zitelli

 

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The Spring Training Trip for 2010 Season is in the process of being planned.  The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams will return to Cocoa Expo in Cocoa Beach, Florida for their 4th consecutive year in an effort to "continue the tradition".  We will be going from Saturday, March 27th thru Saturday, April 3rd, 2009.  The team will again stay in the Cocoa Expo dorms.

 

All monies for each player MUST be paid in full for the player to be eligible to participate in this trip!  Fundraising opportunities will be available and be communicated to all families at general meetings, mailings and emails.  If you have a question of your child's account balance, contact our Treasurer, Nancy Milko.

 

Click here to check out the Cocoa Expo website

 

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All eligible players are required to have at least $500 in their Spring Training Accounts by the December 10th Monthly Meeting.  Permission Forms will be filled out for each player, therefore both players and guardian MUST be present at meeting.

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Baggage restrictions and baggage fees for Airtran Airline passengers can be accessed through the following link.  Player's extra baggage fees have been covered in the cost of their trip.  Please note, however, the size regulations that must be adhered to:

 

 

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