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There is no on-line registration for Jr. Barnstormers. To register,
click on the box at bottom and print off registration form.

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 get better and who will challenge one another to do so, and you have the perfect recipe for a productive and memorable player development experience.

This is Jr. Barnstormers. While most fall baseball programs feature recreation weekend games only, Jr. Barnstormers is an after school program that satisfies the desire of players who wish to play competitive baseball with and against players of similar caliber. No weekend commitment also allows players to play weekend baseball games with their respective leagues, travel team, friends, etc. Take what you learn mid-week, apply it to your weekend games, and make your fall experience all the more special!

9/10 Age Division:
Players who are league age 9/10 for the 2009 season are eligible to tryout for this division. This means that players must be at least 9 by April 30, 2009 and no older than age 10 by April 30, 2009. Players who desire to play in the 11/12 age division but are not yet of age may be moved up if their skill level is on par with the older boys. 46' pitching and 65' baseline distances will be used.

11/12 Age Division:
Players who are league age 11/12 for the 2009 season are eligible to tryout for this division. This means that players must be at least 11 by April 30, 2009 and no older than age 12 by April 30, 2009. 50' pitching and 70' baseline distances will be used.

Tryout Information:

To ensure a quality playing experience for all, tryouts will be held to determine the players selected for the program. All players wishing to participate are expected to attend the tryouts. Those who cannot attend due to legitimate reasons must call 664-4537 to see if alternative arrangements can be made.

Date:	Ages:	Time:
July 28	9/10	10:00am-12:00pm
	11/12	12:30pm-2:30pm

A July 29 rain date will be used if tryout date is cancelled
Tryouts will be held at Woodin Road Fields in Halfmoon

When:
Each age group meets two times a week beginning September 8 – October 16 from 4:30-6:30pm (12 sessions). Players are expected to attend all sessions.

Format:
Players will be schooled in the finer points of the game and given “tools” and strategies with which to make adjustments, develop routines, situational approaches, arm care, etc. This promises to be a higher level, action-oriented learning experience! Players will be kept “on the move” and a significant amount of their development will be under simulated conditions and player-pitch games.

Location:
Halfmoon Baseball League’s Woodin Road fields (1 mile off I87 Exit 8) and The Sports Barn (if rain). Directions

Coaching Staff:
Jr. Barnstormers will be coached by Academy Directors Norm and Ken Hayner.

Uniforms:
Each participant will receive a hat and game shirt with his paid tuition. Each player is expected to wear white or gray baseball pants, spikes and Jr. Barnstormers issued shirt and hat each practice.

Tuition:
$195. A $25.00 deposit is required to try out for this program. The deposit is refundable to those who are not selected for the program. Remainder of balance for those who make the team is due immediately upon notification with a deadline of August 10.

Private Lessons Special Discount Option:
Professional instructors who observe you in action, identify and recommend adjustments for skill areas needing improvement, and assist you in performing those adjustments under “live” conditions is a powerful combination for skill improvement. Going a step further, players in the program who desire additional, personalized attention may purchase private lessons for a discounted rate of $34 per lesson, a $6.00 savings off the regular lesson price. Lessons must be used during the Jr. Barnstormers season (September 8 – Oct. 19).