In conjunction with the Dubois County Visitors Center, Huntingburg, Indiana will again play host to the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association) Great Lakes Regional Tournament May 11-13 at League Stadium. The Visitors Center won the right to host the event last year by placing a bid and being chosen against other potential host cities, including Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Indianapolis and Chicago. The tournament was so well conducted last year that directors and participants chose to come back to Dubois County for this year’s tournament and have signed a contract for 2008 as well.

“We are extremely pleased to once again have the opportunity to host the NCBA”, said Kristen Ruhe, executive director of the Dubois County Visitors Center. “Our small-town atmosphere, genuine Hoosier hospitality, and outstanding sports facilities helped us win the bid to host the tournament. Our staff worked very hard to accomplish this task, and we are looking forward to welcoming the players, families, and fans back to Dubois County.”

This 4-team, 3-day event will bring approximately 100 collegiate club baseball players and over 100 families and fans from throughout Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin to Dubois County. The winner of this tournament will go on to play in the 2007 World Series May 24-30 in Ft. Myers, FL. There will be no admission charge, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Quality Inn, Huntingburg, is the host hotel for this event.

For more information on the NCBA organization and the regional tournament, including brackets and times, visit www.clubbaseball.org or contact Chad Lowe at chadlowe@clubbaseball.org or (513) 571-6315.