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Jr. Barnstormers Fall Baseball Travel Program
Early fall in the northeast is possibly the most enjoyable time of year to play baseball. Add a structured learning environment, insightful coaching, and a mixture of competitive players who desire to improve and you have the perfect recipe for a productive and memorable player development experience.
Jr. Barnstormers is a structured fall program for the ballplayer who wishes to play competitive baseball with and against players of similar caliber. The program features weekend ball games and a weekday practice. This fall, 2010, the Hayner Brothers Baseball Academy will form a competitive travel team at the 12u level that will compete in the Eastern New York Travel Baseball League.
Schedule:
A tryout will be conducted in early August (see below) with the first two practices being held between August 30 and September 2. Two, three or four games per weekend will be scheduled every Saturday and Sunday beginning September 12. The season includes approximately 15 games and will conclude mid-October. The game schedule will be known after Labor Day weekend as it is put together by the ENYTBL. Game times will vary on Saturdays and will not start prior to 12:00pm on Sundays. Once the season begins, there will be one practice per week from 4:45-6:30pm. The specific day of the week for practice will be determined once the team is picked and a schedule is coordinated. Please be flexible with your Tuesday - Friday schedules for the 4:45 - 6:30 time slot.
Commitment:
Roster sizes will be kept to 11 players. As a result, to play in this program a full -time commitment must be made by the players and their families for all practices and games. For example, first priority must be given to Jr. Barnstormers over football and soccer games and practices.
Travel & Home Field:
Most of the travel will be local within the greater Capital District area. There may be a trip out of the area to as far away as Utica. Our home field for practices and games is the Town of Halfmoon's new baseball complex located on Route 236. Directions
Coaching:
Each team will be coached by a Hayner Academy Staff Member.
Uniforms:
Each player will receive a Hayner Academy jersey and hat. Players are responsible for providing their own gray pants and red socks.
Cost of the Program:
$285 per player. In order to tryout, a $25 deposit is due with your application. The balance is due after the team is selected. If a player is not selected for the team, the deposit will be refunded.
Eligibility: - 12U Age Division
Players who turn 13 before April 30, 2011 are not eligible to participate.
Field Size:
The 12U team will play on fields with a 50' pitching distance and 70' base paths.
Practices:
Players are expected to wear baseball pants, cleats and Hayner Academy hat to all practices. Players should also bring sneakers in the event practices are moved indoors to The Sports Barn due to rain or for skill development purposes.
Tryout Information:
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Registration Deadline:
Aug. 7
