PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (June 25, 2007) – This seaside destination takes you out to the ballgame this summer. If you’re a player or a fan, sunny skies are in the forecast at the state-of-the-art Frank Brown Park Sports Complex, hosting major baseball and softball tournaments throughout July. Here’s the lineup.

Upcoming Events

June 25-July 1
Simply the Best Sports/Baseball World Series
Catch America’s favorite pastime at the fifth annual Simply The Best World Series. Teams come from as far away as Maryland and Texas to test their skills in this tournament to determine the Simply The Best World Series Champion. Currently 96 teams from 11 states are participating, for boys in the 13 & under, 12 & under, 11 & under, 10 & under, and nine & under age brackets.
Info: www.simplythebestbaseball.com or (850) 914-2045

July 2- July 8
Grand Slam Sports Session I World Series of Baseball
It’s batter up at the Grand Slam World Series of Baseball Session I, for boys in the eight & under through 12 & under age brackets. Fifty-six teams are signed up from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas.
Info: www.grandslamtournaments.com or (706) 332-0035

July 8- July 14
USFA – United States Fastpitch Association Girls Fastpitch “B” World Series
Come watch the girls go for the title in one of the fastest growing fastpitch organizations in the country. There are 268 teams from 26 states and Canada participating in this competition for girls in the 18 & under, 16 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under, and eight & under age brackets.
Info: www.usfastpitch.com or (850) 234-2839

July 16- July 22
USFA – Girls Fastpitch “A” World Series
It's a double play for softball when teams arrive for the Girls
Fastpitch "A" World Series. The tournament will highlight the top travel teams in the "A" division of play. The USFA World Series continues to grow every year, now featuring more than 400 teams during the two weeks of competition. Currently participating are 221 teams in the "A" division from 16 states and Canada.
Info: www.usfastpitch.com or (850) 234-2839

July 23- July 29
Grand Slam Sports Session II World Series of Baseball
This World Series event grew from 81 teams in 2005 to 115 teams from 17 states in 2006. Stepping up to bat are boys from cities and towns across the country. They’ll compete in the 11 & under, 12 & under, 13 & under, 14 & under and for the first time -- a 16/18 age divisions. Grand Slam Sports Tournaments has become the leader in orchestrating first-class youth baseball and fast-pitch softball events taking place at venues throughout the Southeastern United States.
Info: www.grandslamtournaments.com or (706) 332-0035

Sports and More

Sports fans visit Panama City Beach year-round for baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, cheerleading, gymnastics, marathons, triathlons, water sports and more. The most popular venue, Frank Brown Park Sports Complex, has a new $6-million, state-of-the-art aquatic center. Offerings include a 50-meter, Olympic-size outdoor pool, splash pool, concessions, and classrooms.

Dedicating more than 200 acres to outdoor recreation, Frank Brown Park treats travelers and locals to a 22-acre festival site, 1.5 miles of wooded jogging and biking trails, nine full-size baseball/softball diamonds designed for tournament-level play, five lighted soccer fields, four multi-purpose football fields, two lighted T-ball fields, a lighted basketball court, 2.5-mile jogging track, tennis courts, shuffle-board courts, playground, picnic areas, fishing lake and pier, and more.

Panama City Beach is a big hit for family fun before and after the games too. Off the field, players and fans enjoy great food, beautiful beaches and exciting attractions. There’s world-class shopping, a marine park, one of Florida’s largest water parks, a zoo, miniature golf, exhibits, rides, pirate cruises and more.

For savings throughout Panama City Beach, pick up a copy of the SEE Panama City & Beaches guide and the Panama City Beach Florida Pocket Guide at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, 17001 Panama City Beach Pkwy, just minutes from Frank Brown Park. You’ll find pages of coupons for discounts at the destination’s top attractions as well as on shopping, dinning, fishing, parasailing, boating and more.

The Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau is your one-stop shop for savings throughout the destination. Visit the Bureau online, www.thebeachloversbeach.com, and click onto “Vacation Deals” at the upper right section of the page. You’ll find dollar-stretching discounts and packages at accommodations all summer long.

About Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach boasts 27 miles of silky, white-sand beaches bordering the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. The Northwest Florida destination enjoys recognition as a top U.S. beach from Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, The Travel Channel, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council. Family attractions, championship golf courses, sporting events, delectable dining, shopping predictably sunny weather and a vast number of recreational activities draw visitors to this seaside destination annually. For more information, call 1-800-PCBEACH (850-233-5070) or visit www.thebeachloversbeach.com.