West Allis NATIONALS Baseball

In 2000 a dozen men clad in Natty gear headed "up north" for the first of what would become an annual ritual. That which is remembered of past trips is, well, probably not much for some.  That which is remembered is remembered fondly.   It's a time for baseball, brotherhood, and bonding.   The 2018 trip is nearly upon us and for those who need to know, here's the rough itinerary and where we've made lodging accommodations:

Friday May 18-

4pm - Depart West Allis (2375 S. 78th Street) for game 1 in Menasha.   Group transportation will be provided; you'll be able to leave your auto. 

6pm - Arrive Menasha- Kozlo Park (link above) - for game vs. Menasha Macs

7pm - First pitch

10:30pm - Depart for Quality Inn and Suites - Kimberly, Wisconsin.   761 Truman Street, Kimberly, Wi 54136  920 788 4400.   4 rooms reserved. 

 

Saturday May 19-

10am - Depart for Marinette, Wi

12pm - Arrive Marinette- Pederson Ballpark (link above) - for game vs Marinette Redbirds.

1pm - First pitch, game 1

3:30pm  First pitch, game 2

6:00pm  Depart for Best Western Riverfront Inn, 1821 Riverside Avenue, Marinette, WI 54143  922.732.1000.  4 rooms reserved.

6:30pm  Team BBQ across street at Riverside Park.  

 

Sunday May 20 -

10:30am - Depart for Pederson Ballpark - for single game vs Marinette Redbirds.

12pm - First pitch

3pm - Depart for Milwaukee 

 

 

The Nationals have released the date of their annual 9 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament.

This year's tournament will be held on Sunday February 25, 2018.    Start time will be 12 noon

The event will again be hosted by Root River Center, 7220 W. Rawson, Franklin, Wi 53132.

This year's event will feature a cash prize of $250 for the first place team and $150 for the second place team.

The event will be limited to 16 teams of 5 bowlers.   Advance registration is required - either as a team, or as an individual who'll be assigned to a team.

Please contact Steve with any questions - 414.305.2104 

The West Allis Nationals have finalized their 2018 schedule.    The 2018 season will include a preseason tune up on Sat May 5, a return trip to Menasha and Marinette on May 18, 19, 20,  a 30 game WSL regular season slate,  an entry in the WABC tournament in July, and an entry into the Class A State Tournament beginning August 1.

Congrats to Aaron Goecks, Chase Scharnek, and Nick McLees on their pick ups by Northwoods franchises.   Goecks was signed by the Fond du Lac River Spiders; Scharnek and McLees bythe Kenosha Kingfish.