Rumble in Rosemont tournament dates announced

The Chicago Bandits and the Illinois Baseball Academy have announced the dates for the 2012-13 Rumble in Rosemont tournaments.

Beginning in December, 12U and 14U teams will compete in the fastpitch tournament, with both age groups starting on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16. The 16U and 18U teams will compete in tournaments beginning Jan. 26 and 27.

Starting up again in March, 12U teams will be featured in a tournament March 23 and 24. A second 14U tournament will begin April 13 and 14.

The Rumble in Rosemont will conclude with a 10U and 12U tournament on April 27 and 28, respectively.

All tournament games will be played in The Dome at the Ballpark, 34 Jennie Finch Way, adjacent to The Ballpark at Rosemont. The dome provides a facility for year-round baseball and softball activities with two fully turfed diamonds and indoor cages.

Each tournament will cost $500 per team and comes with a four-game guarantee. To sign for the 2012 Rumble in Rosemont tournaments, download the form at www.chicagobandits.com, and mail it to the Chicago Bandits office, 27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont, IL 60018. For more information, call (877) 722-6348.