2025 CONNIE MACK WORLD SERIES  INFORMATION

WOOHOO! COUNTING DOWN TO THE PRESTIGIOUS CMWS! This information is for invited players, parents, fans. If you have any doubts, please contact Si 714-292-6936. GO RENEGADES!

BASIC INFORMATION

• THURS July 24 – DEPART – LAX FLIGHT 8AM – COME BY 6:00AM for group check in. We are purchasing tickets for players, however players can travel with parents if desired, just let us know.
• THURS July 24 – ARRIVE – All players / parents to arrive in Farmington New Mexico by 3pm – Farmington Civic Center, 200 W Arrington St, Farmington, NM 87401 – Note: There will be a charter bus picking players up from the airport to go to the Civic Center.
• HOTEL DISCOUNT: We have set up a discounted Renegades Parent Block Farmington Comfort Suites and encourage families to come to this exciting event! More info below…
• Exciting activities: Farmington Welcome BBQ / Check In at Civic Center, Meet Foster Parents, Local Parade highlighting Teams, Opening Ceremonies, Play infront of 6,000 to 10,000 fans at the gorgeous Ricketts Park Stadium, White Water Rafting and other special events, etc.
• SUN Aug 3 – RETURN – The championship game is late Saturday Aug 2nd and we are planning to win it. If by chance, that is not the case, we will sadly return early if eliminated.

 

AIRPORTS

International airports near Farmington, NM – NOTE: We will be flying players out from LAX to ABQ – Confirm with Si as soon apossible.

187 miles: Albuquerque, NM (ABQ / KABQ) Albuquerque International Sunport

Domestic airports near Farmington, NM

Local: Farmington, NM (FMN / KFMN) Four Corners Regional Airport

Regional: Durango, CO (DRO) Durango-La Plata County Airport

 

HOTEL INFORMATION 

We have negotiated a group block for the So Cal Renegades coaches and Parents – Limited room, so make reservations ASAP – CUTOFF DATE: TUESDAY 7/15 5PM MST  Please make your room reservation using:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENEGADE TEAM BLOCK:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ub28r3?checkInDate=2025-07-24&checkOutDate=2025-08-03&ratePlanCode=BPZSXT

Comfort Suites, 1951 Cortland Drive, Farmington, NM 87401 – 505-325-9414

• Check In Thursday, July 24 and Check Out Sunday, Aug 3
• $140/night (reg $170 – $215)
• All rooms are suites – 2 Queen Beds 1 Room Suite, 1 King Bed 1 Room Suite with pull out couch
• Breakfast and light evening reception included
• Free laundry (purchase soap)
• Free conference room to use as desired
• Microwave and refrigerator in each room
• Indoor pool
• BBQ grill available with seating area. 
• Food options within walking distance – Subway, Lota Burger, and Red House Restaurant across the street.  
• PET FRIENDLY = $50 one time fee – under 50 pounds.  Note: May want to get little doggie boots as the ground is extremely out there… =)

 

SCHEDULE

• THURS July 24 – DEPART – LAX FLIGHT 8AM – COME BY 6:00AM for group check in. We are purchasing tickets for players, however players can travel with parents if desired, just let us know.
• What parents are driving? We need some boxes brought with them. THANK YOU!
• THURS July 24 – ARRIVE – All players / parents to arrive in Farmington New Mexico by 3pm – Farmington Civic Center, 200 W Arrington St, Farmington, NM 87401 – Note: There will be a charter bus picking players up from the airport to go to the Civic Center.
  • Individual JumboTron Pictures: Farmington Civic Center > All Day – Have jersey and hat ready for pictures
  • Team BBQ: Farmington Civic Center 
  • Foster Family Assignments: Farmington Civic Center 
• FRI July 25 
  • Parade > 10:00AM
  • Team Pictures (full uniform: bring both jerseys as jersey will be TBD) 
  • Pool Play Bracket
• SAT July 26 
  • Pool Play Bracket
• SUN July 27 
  • TBD Opening Ceremonies: Ricketts Park > 7:00PM
  • Bracket Play – Double Elimination
• MON July 28 – SAT Aug 2
  • Bracket Play – Double Elimination (TBD)
  • FRI July 28 – Playoff Games (TBD) 
• SAT Aug 2 – Playoff & Championship Game (TBD) – Note: If the unthinkable happens and we lose, we will head back home early. If we win, then we will leave the following morning Sunday Aug 3.

 

PLAYERS TO SUBMIT / PROVIDE NOW> EMAIL TO INFO@USAPS.COM

• Drivers License
• Birth Certificate
• Player Release Form
• Medical Release Form
• Background Check (if 18 years old)
• Team Workout/Conditioning Facilities – Defined Fitness Form

WHAT TO BRING SUGGESTIONS
Once at Farmington, the host families and Si will be taking care of food, lodging and the white water trip for players and bat boy.

• Wear your pre-game jersey to arrive in – will have lots of photos taken
• You will receive with a White Jersey
• Pack uniform items: Blue Jersey, 2 white pants, socks, belts, hat
• Comfortable clothes
• Photo ID 
• Medical Insurance Card
• Gift for foster family – potential mugs from home city and candy/yummies for family
• Money for souvenirs, etc. – going to be a lot of things you will want to buy 
• Swim trunks, water shoes for white water rafting
• Extra snacks is always a good idea if you are always hungry =)

 

HOUSING

• Provide wish list of who you would like to room with – give to Orin 
• You will be assigned your Foster Family at check in and will be going 
• home with them. There will be team activities and the foster parents will coordinate for you to be there.

 

PARENTS GOING TO FARMINGTON – Please confirm what parents are going and where they are staying. There will be a group text created by Coach Orin or Tom that they will notify the parents of any group activities, e.g.,  Arrival of Bus at city hall, any bbqs, white water rafting, etc.

PARENT INFORMATION SHEET (Provided Later by CMWS Staff) – Foster Families, Tickets, Tournament Broadcast, Weather, Coverage, Souvenirs, etc.

Flights – Recommend flying to ABQ Albuquerque, New Mexico or DRO Durango, Colorado then renting a car to drive the 180 miles from Albuquerque or the 50 miles from Durango to Farmington.  The highway from Albuquerque to Farmington (Highway 550) is four-lane and the trip generally takes three hours or less if you don’t mind living on the edge or stopping along the way to have a chat with one of our fine state troopers! 

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING

There will be live video streaming at all games – LINKS found on the CMWS Schedule for specific games. Multi camera, Player coverage with stats, Slow motion replay

Can purchase bundle for $TBD or $TBD/game and On Demand

AABC Connie Mack World Series Info LINKS

• Official Connie Mack World Series Website – CMWS.org 
• CMWS 50 YEAR OFFICIAL VIDEO TEASER – EXCITING COUNTDOWN 
• The Tri-City Record New Mexico
• PHOTO GALLERY 
• RADIO COVERAGE
• LIVE VIDEO STREAMING
• CMWS HISTORY
• MILD TO WILD WHITE WATER RAFTING
• Farmington Visitor Center  
• TURKEY BOY PHOTOGRAPHY – ACTION SHOTS

 

CONTACTS

Primary Coach Contact for coordination – Si 714-292-6936 si@socalrenegades.com

Assistant Coaches Orin 949-306-7494 and Tom 714-876-4380

Team Coordinator Gina Pettrow 562-895-1328 info@usaps.com

THANK YOU!

GO RENEGADES!