TRAVEL BALL – USA 2019 The CSJBA are proposing to send a Senior League 16U team to the Cooperstown Baseball World Tournament in Cooperstown, New York USA during July 2019. The team will play eight games on state-of-the-art, specially designed fields for their age group. Teams will travel for “home and road” games just like the professionals. Individual Skills Competitions with awards. Six nights accommodation in college dormitories. Access to all college campus amenities (eg. Astro-turf field, track, weight room etc), All meals provided, Shuttle buses to and from games, Custom designed New Era Team Cap, Commemorative Ring, Water Bottle, Trading Pin, Induction into the National Youth Hall of Fame, Passes to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
DATES 16u (Senior League) July 13-19 2019 Players to make their own way to the tournament scheduled to arrive on a designated day. This enables parents to source the bestand cheapest option (e.g. frequent flyer points) or add a holiday on the way there or back. The CSJBA would look to provide a group travel option if a flexible package is available that would not take up too much resources or time. The CSJBA would provide a Tournament Manager to fly and return from the tournament with players whose families who do not wish to attend the tournament and provide logistical support to both teams whilst there.
FINANCIALS (estimate) Tournament Registration USD785 per player all inclusive of meals, accommodation etc. Uniforms & Equipment (approx) AUD 400 per player. Airfares & Transfers to Cooperstown –at your own expense Trials –to be held during December 2018 Registration is only via the CSJBA website and will close 8pm Friday 2nd November 2018. Interested players must register for this event and attend the information eveing on SUnday 4th November 2018. Information regarding venue for information evening and trials will be placed on the CSJBA Website and facebook page once confirmed. Players may be cut at any time during the trial process, whilst others may be advised that their attendance is not necessary to allow the Coaches time to assist other players. The final squad will be announced on the CSJBA website. There is a $200 deposit to be paid by 11th November, refundable if the player is not selected in the final team. |