San Francisco Giants: Arizona Spring Training Baseball
Program Number:
7197RJ
Start and End Dates:
3/10/2013 - 3/15/2013
;
2/23/2014 - 2/28/2014
;
3/2/2014 - 3/7/2014
;
3/9/2014 - 3/14/2014
;
Duration:
5 nights
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Price starting at:
$865.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Baseball
Activity Level:
t (
see description
)
Meals:
10; 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Go behind the scenes and get up close and personal with your favorite players as you cheer on the 2012 World Series champion San Francisco Giants. Before the Giants hit a single home run into McCovey Cove, they prepare for the season at Scottsdale Stadium, their Arizona home since 1992. Study baseball in-depth with members of the Society for American Baseball Research, learning about the game’s great moments and players like Willie Mays and Juan Marichal. Discuss the business of baseball with executives, meet a big league organist and talk baseball memorabilia with those in the know.
Highlights
• Enjoy intimate ballparks and “America’s Favorite Pastime” during four spring training games and a batting practice session.
• Meet retired players and hear from a sportswriter on how he “reads and writes” the game.
• Go behind the scenes of a major league ballpark: Chase Field, regular-season home of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Activity Particulars
Walking up to a ˝ mile; stairs at ballparks. Games attended are dependent on Cactus League schedule, which is finalized in January
Lunch on your own at the ball parks. Schedule permitting enjoy at least 3 games with your team, 4 total. For best seating, register by Dec. 1, 2013
Date Specific Information
2-23-2014, 3-2-2014, 3-9-2014
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Northern Arizona University.
Phoenix
Phoenix is a thriving metropolis surrounded by majestic mountains. Along with the visual beauty of the land, the city has a rich heritage of Native American and Hispanic cultures. Native American and western expansion influences are seen in the art and architecture of Phoenix, and an abundance of museums and art galleries showcase the culture.
Accommodations
Central Old Town Scottsdale hotel with outdoor pool. Walking distance to the Giant’s home park, Scottsdale Stadium, and numerous city attractions. Free local shuttle.
Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
Julian Reveles
A lifelong student of movies, Julian Reveles shares his enthusiasm for the history of cinema as a film instructor for Rio Salado Community College, and as a guest speaker on KTAR radio. He is also a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Highways Magazine and a number of out-of-state publications. Julian holds a degree in journalism from Arizona State University.
Meals and Lodgings
Embassy Suites
Phoenix, AZ
5 nights
Embassy Suites
Type:
Hotel
Description:
Services include complimentary parking, weekday USA Today, on-site National/Alamo car rental desk, gift shop, room service and guest valet/laundry services. Also complimentary 24-hour BusinessLink business center with wireless high-speed internet access computer, printing and copying services. Including complimentary manager reception and make to order breakfast.
Contact info:
2577 West Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023 USA
phone: 602-375-1777
web:
www.phoenixnorth.embassysuites.com
Room amenities:
Enjoy the convenience of two flat screen television, two telephone lines, refigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, iron with ironing board, hair dryer, and well-lit work area. Complimentary High-speed Wi-Fi access available including PrinterOn, allowing you to print from your laptop.
Facility amenities:
Kick back under the cloudless desert sky before taking a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub. Work-out in the fully-equipped fitness center or just soothe tired muscles in the whirlpool while sipping a drink from the Cabana pool bar. Savor delicious Cajun specialties at LaFitte’s restaurant, the perfect place to catch up with friends and colleagues.
Smoking allowed:
Yes
Elevators available:
Yes
Additional nights prior:
AAA/AARP rate Be sure to request the AAA/AARP rate for additional nights.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Additional nights after:
AAA/AARP rate Be sure to request the AAA/AARP rate for additional nights.
Check out time:
12:00 PM
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Road Scholar Registration in the Main lobby at 4:30pm. Dinner begins at 6:00pm followed by orientation. Hotel check-in anytime after 3:00pm. You will be staying at
Embassy Suites
that night.
End of Program:
After Wrap-Up (by 12:00pm). You will be staying at
Embassy Suites
the night before.
Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
Parking availability:
Free parking at hotel.
Transportation
To Start of Program
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Nearest city or town:
Phoenix
Nearest highway:
I-17 North-South and Loop 101
Nearest airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
From End of Program
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
(
Additional transportation information same as above
)
Travel Details
Sky Harbor
From Airport
Service:
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Super Shuttle
phone: 602-244-9000
Per Person/One Way:
Call for Quote
Prices are subject to change.
Sky Harbor
Service:
Taxi
AAA/Yellow Cab
phone: 480-888-8888
Per Person/One Way:
Call for quote
Prices are subject to change.
Driving Directions
Anywhere
www.google.com/maps
From Sky Harbor International Airport to Embassy Suites Phoenix - North
I-10 West to I-17 North. Exit # 211 Greenway Road. The Hotel is on the southeast corner of Greenway Road.
From the North to Embassy Suites
I-17 South. Exit #211 Greenway Road. The Hotel is on the southeast corner of Greenway Road.
From the South to Embassy Suites
I-10 West to I-17 North. Exit # 211 Greenway Road. The Hotel is on the southeast corner of Greenway Road.
From the West to Embassy Suites
I-10 East to I-17 North. Exit # 211 Greenway Road. The Hotel is on the southeast corner of Greenway Road.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Check-In and Program Registration/Orientation
(Sunday, March 10)
Afternoon:
Please arrive at the hotel to register at 4:30pm. Check into your room at the front desk and then register with Road Scholar staff in the Main lobby. You will then have until 6:00 PM to settle into your room. Please note, this itinerary is TENTATIVE and instructors, classes, games, and schedules are subject to change. If a game is rained out, there is no refund.
Dinner:
Dinner at the hotel.
Evening:
After dinner we will have Orientation. This will provide you with information about the hotel, program itinerary, instructors, venues and on site staff. This is also a good opportunity to ask questions!
Accommodations:
Embassy Suites
Meals Included:
Dinner
Day 2:
Cactus League / Game / Scoring and Legends of Baseball
(Monday, March 11)
Breakfast:
Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
Morning:
Giants players past and present.
Morning:
Cactus league from a writers perspective.
Lunch:
Lunch on your own at the stadium.
Afternoon:
Game 1 - SF Giants @ TX Rangers
Dinner:
After the game, enjoy a delicious dinner at a favorite local restaurant.
Evening:
Official scoring and legends of baseball.
Accommodations:
Embassy Suites
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3:
AZ Dbacks Organist/Baseball in Movies/Game
(Tuesday, March 12)
Breakfast:
Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
Morning:
AZ DBacks organist Bobby Freeman.
Lunch:
Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon:
Conduct baseball movie reviews, watch film clips, and engage in discussion with a movie scholar.
Dinner:
Dinner on your own at the stadium.
Evening:
Game 2 - SD Padres @ SF Giants
Accommodations:
Embassy Suites
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4:
Giants Broadcaster / Game / Baseball Class
(Wednesday, March 13)
Breakfast:
Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
Morning:
Baseball class with a broadcaster for the Giants.
Lunch:
Lunch on your own at the stadium.
Afternoon:
Game 3 - SF Giants @ Cincinnati Reds
Dinner:
Dinner at hotel.
Evening:
Baseball call on Major League Baseball alumni.
Accommodations:
Embassy Suites
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Chase Stadium / Game / Class
(Thursday, March 14)
Breakfast:
Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
Morning:
Tour Chase Stadium.
Lunch:
Lunch on your own at the stadium.
Afternoon:
Game 4 - World Baseball Classic Team @ SF Giants
Dinner:
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Evening:
Baseball class.
Accommodations:
Embassy Suites
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6:
Wrap Up
(Friday, March 15)
Breakfast:
Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary.
Morning:
Wrap up and goodbyes. ***Please note this schedule is tentative and dependent upon the Cactus League Spring Training schedule. To obtain the better stadium seats, we need to purchase the tickets by January 1st. We cannot guarantee group seating assignments after this date. If a game is rained out, there is no refund issued.***
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Suggested Reading List
The Baseball Thesaurus
Author: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler
Description: Sluggers deposit a Ballantine Blast in the nosebleeds. The top of the lineup sets the table for the heart of the order. Corner infielders guard the line. A lumberjack with a bad wheel staggers down the line while a glovesman flashes leather. Baseball is a sport with its own lingo and jargon -- a colorful patois that's developed over the years and millions of games. In this fascinating compendium of baseball terms, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler -- broadcaster, storyteller, talker, voice -- explains what baseball terms mean and how they came to be. Whether it's Red Barber talking about the pea patch or Ernie Harwell discussing no-hitters, the language of America s Pastime is brilliantly captured by Goldberg-Strassler. Who should read The Baseball Thesaurus? It s for the media linguist whose job relies upon baseball jargon, the radio listener, the blog reader, the talk-show caller, the minor-league diehard, the Strat-O-Matic connoisseur, the seventh-inning stretcher, the stereotype breaker, the crank, the postgame fireworks enthusiast, the t-ball coach, the seamhead, the baseball Annie, the hot-stove moper, the bandwagoner, the purist, the casual rooter who enjoys a quick tidbit and has no need to attend both games of a doubleheader, and the fan who takes pride in scoring the game and teaching the tradition to others.
You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
5 nights accommodations
10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 10
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 8
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Plus these special experiences...
Tickets to 4 baseball games included, 3 of the 4 games guaranteed to be with your team! Attend batting practice when available!
Uncover the history of the Cactus League and how it now hosts 15 of the 30 major league teams!
Conduct baseball movie reviews, watch film clips, and engage in discussion with a movie scholar.
A special tour of the state-of-the art AZ DBacks Chase Stadium offers an opportunity to explore the dugout, locker room and museum at the ball field.
View the Daily Schedule to see more
And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
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