2011 Tryout Schedule - 9U
Players: Be sure to contact the team and confirm dates, times, and locations. Arrive early to register and warm-up.
Ann Arbor A's 9U
| City/Area: | Ann Arbor |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Jamie Schmunk
734-320-2542
csbjamie@aol.com |
| Team Info: | The Ann Arbor A's is a competitive travel baseball team that competes in the Kensington Valley Baseball League.
Our goals are to focus on sportsmanship and team work, while developing kids to the best of their abilities in the great game of baseball.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please have the kids arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for registration |
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Canton Cardinals 9U
| City/Area: | Canton |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Alan Zidzik
734.397.5739
l.zidzik@sbcglobal.net |
| Team Info: | Our travel baseball program is designed to attract the player who seeks a more competitive and serious baseball experience.
We are committed to preserving a high level of competition in the travel baseball community while maintaining integrity of the program.
Focus is on developing player skills and sportsmanship in preparation for high school and beyond.
The Canton Cardinals will participate in a travel baseball league and will enter a minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 weekend tournaments.
Players must be a resident of Plymouth, Canton, or attend a school within these townships to be eligible for this team. |
| Tryout Notes: | Register for tryouts here. Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, but must attend at least one of the tryouts to be considered for the team. |
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Downriver Demons 9U
| City/Area: | Wyandotte |
League: | NWSL |
| Contact: | Blair Adams
demonsbball123@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | A competitive travel baseball program that had a successful season this past summer. We play in the NWSL and 5-6 tournaments.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please arrive 15 minutes early to register and warm up. If unable to make the tryout, contact me about setting up a private tryout. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. |
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Fenton Tigers Travel Baseball 9U
| City/Area: | Fenton and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | fttb.board@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | FTTB offers a competitive travel baseball program. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.
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| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. |
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Grand Rapid Flames 9U
| City/Area: | Grand Rapids |
League: | GRABL |
| Contact: | John Gonzalez
616-893-2464
flamesball@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids.
Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do.
We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization.
Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.
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Gull Lake Storm 9U
| City/Area: | Richland |
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| Contact: | Brian Weiss
weiss205@jasnetworks.net
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| Team Info: | The Gull Lake Storm is a competitive travel baseball team that competes in the BPA and USSSA Tournaments.
Our goals are to focus on sportsmanship and team work, while developing kids to the best of their abilities in the great game of baseball.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please have the kids arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for registration. All players from any area are welcome to tryout. |
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Hartland Travel Baseball 9U
| City/Area: | Hartland |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Brad Brief
810-599-8460
bradbrief@sbcglobal.net |
| Team Info: | HAYAA Baseball/Softball offers a competitive travel program. We participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state playing a 30 - 40 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July.
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| Tryout Notes: | Final team selection will be made no later than September 15, 2010. Please come to tryouts wearing baseball pants, hat and cleats and bring your glove. |
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Jason Thompson Baseball Tigers 9U
| City/Area: | Oakland County |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Matt Thompson
248.917.6288
mjthompson11@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | The Tigers will play in NOBF and tournaments.
Looking to add serious, experienced players that love the game of baseball!
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Jet Box Baseball Club 9U
| City/Area: | Macomb County |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | jetboxinfo@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | Established team that competed in 2010 as an 8U team.
We leverage the 40+ years of baseball experience of the Jet Box Baseball Club to provide top notch training at an affordable price.
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| Coaching Staff: | Former college and professional players who have played on the Jet Box adult team work with each team to assist in providing an excellent baseball experience.
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Linedrive Pirates 9U
| City/Area: | Sterling Heights |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Craig West
586-215-4983
catcrawest14@wowway.com |
| Team Info: | We play in the MABF and about three to four tournaments. We are returning three to four players as the rest of this years team is moving up to U10.
Players needed: pitchers, catchers and infielders.
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Livonia Travel 9U
| City/Area: | Livonia |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Matt Fournier
mattfournier22@sbcglobal.net
mfournie2@livonia.k12.mi.us |
| Team Info: | We play a more competitive style of baseball against teams in KVBSA from several surrounding communities. We are a Federal Nonprofit organization and are privileged to have sponsorship of Livonia Park
Our goal is to prepare your player with the necessary skill set to not only increase their knowledge of the game, but to become better baseball players. We currently have past Livonia Travel players
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Michigan Blue Jays 9U
| City/Area: | Ypsilanti |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Tom Dishman
734.646.3820
tdish07@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | Provide an environment for every player to improve their skill as far as their talent and determination allows.
Continue our success as one of the top three teams in Michigan with top 5 finish in a national tournament.
Prepare the players for strong and successful high school and careers and prepare them for college baseball.
Represent our sponsors, coaches and families by demonstrating good sportsmanship, hustle and respect for the game of baseball.
Visit the Blue Jays on Facebook. |
| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. |
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Michigan Elite 9U
| City/Area: | Shelby Twp. |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Joe Raccosta
jraccosta@comcast.net |
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Milan Big Reds 9U
| City/Area: | Milan and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Ron Reed
bigredtravelball@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.
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Oakland Diamondbacks 9U
| City/Area: | Oakland County |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Louis Aguilar
248.390.4331
lou845@comcast.net |
| Team Info: | The D-backs are looking for motivated baseball players to add to a solid core group of players for the 2010/2011 season.
We play fall ball and compete in the NOBF league. Also participate in several tournaments as well as a trip to American Legends Park in Ohio.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please contact Louis for registration or additional information. |
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Oakland Reds Elite Baseball Club 9U
| City/Area: | Commerce/Oakland County |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Greg Krom
oaklandreds@ymail.com |
| Team Info: | Team will play in a league plus 6-8 tournaments. Teams will compete at a high level, with a strong emphasis placed on Player Development.
A comprehensive indoor off season training program will begin in the fall.
We are seeking skilled players and dedicated parents with the drive and desire to develop and build a strong platform for High school, College and beyond.
Join our team and become part of a winning tradition.
Director of Player Development and Head Instructor is Coach Cory Conrad. He established and led the REDSUSA Baseball program (www.redsusa.com) in San Diego to 14 National Championships over 10 years. |
| Coaching Staff: | Major league players that came from his San Diego program include: Cole Hamels (Phillies); Mike Leake (Reds); and Hank Blalock (Rays).
Coach Conrad's expertise and our coaching staff have a proven track record to take players to the next level. |
| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration required. Please email the following: Player Name, Birthdate, 2010 Team/League, top 2 positions played, Parent names, email and phone. Arrive 30 minutes early for Registration and Warmup. |
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Pinckney Pirates 9U
| City/Area: | Pinckney |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Paul Pomo - (734) 355-2569
Scott Acree - sacree@pinckneyball.org - (517) 861-7482
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| Team Info: | Travel Fee is $275. The fee consists of uniform (pant, t-shirt, jersey, hat, socks, belt), field maintenance for KVBSA games, umpires for KVBSA games.
All tournaments (except for the Pirate Baseball Classic) are extra. Teams will will generally play in 2-8 tournaments a year, this will be up to your team.
Kensington Valley Baseball & Softball Association (KVBSA) is the league we will play in. KVBSA Season will begin April 15 & end around July 15, 2011.
Schedules will vary with age group & could consist of 20-25 games. With tournaments teams could play between 40 - 60 games for the 2011 season.
You must attend at least 1 tryout, all players are urged to attend both tryouts. |
| Tryout Notes: | There will be a $100.00 deposit due at try-outs. Please visit our website for details. |
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Plymouth-Canton Giants 9U
| City/Area: | Canton, Plymouth and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Eric Justice
734.846.5418
madtyreag@wowway.com |
| Team Info: | The Plymouth-Canton Giants offer a competitive travel baseball program playing within the KVBSA league. KVBSA is made up of about 25 travel teams representing Canton and the surrounding communities.
Our primary objective is to allow players the opportunity to improve their skills on a near year round basis while building self confidence and having fun.
Please contact Eric for questions or to pre-register for tryouts. If emailing please provide players name, age as of 4/30/11, parent contact information and preferred tryout date
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| Tryout Notes: | Players may attend more than one tryout if they wish, but it’s not required. |
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Richfield Renegades 9U
| City/Area: | Richfield Township |
League: | GFBL |
| Contact: | Larry Green
810.423.6561
steelheader132000@yahoo.com |
| Coaching Staff: | If interested in coaching this age group, please contact Larry.
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| Tryout Notes: | If your unable to attend these tryouts and would like a private tryout please email Larry. |
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SCS Mariners 9U
| City/Area: | St. Clair Shores |
League: | MABF |
| Contact: | Robert Shock
586-719-2512 cell
586-778-5394 home
robert.shock@gm.com |
| Team Info: | For all boys ages 8-9 before 5/1/2011. Mariners home fields are Kyte Monroe. League Play is MABF.
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South Lyon Travel 9U
| City/Area: | South Lyon |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Dean Whitcomb
SLJLTravel-Boys@sljl.org |
| Team Info: | The South Lyon Junior League offers a competitive travel program that participates in the KVBSA and various tournaments.
Our focus is player development, sportsmanship and competition. Each team can have up to 25% non-resident players.
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| Tryout Notes: | Registration begins 30 minutes prior to tryout start times. |
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Troy Bulldogs 9U
| City/Area: | Troy |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Dennis Sacco
248.467.4167
sacco8@wowway.com |
| Team Info: | We will play in the NOBF league (about 22 games + 2 or 3 tournaments). We will have indoor training from mid-Jan thru early April.
To keep the cost low, we will be sharing the indoor training costs with the 11U and 12U Troy Bulldog teams. Season runs from the end of April thru first week in July.
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West Oakland Wings 9U
| City/Area: | Huron Valley (Milford, Lakeland and surrounding areas) |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Jeremy Krol
248.830.2307 (Cell)
jkrol@jktwings.com |
| Team Info: | The West Oakland Wings are composed of an outstanding group of kids and families. We will be focusing on the following three areas throughout our season:
(1) Learning to play the game the right way.
(2) Displaying the proper values, attitude and effort both on and off the field.
(3) Have fun and develop a love for playing one of the greatest games ever invented .... BASEBALL!!!!
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| Tryout Notes: | Tryouts will be for all three teams: 8U, 9U and 10U. It is highly recommended, but not mandatory, that players attend both tryout dates. |
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Whitmore Lake Trojans 9U
| City/Area: | Whitmore Lake and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Vince Hribar
Vince@WLbaseball.com |
| Team Info: | The Whitmore Lake Trojans are building a competitive travel baseball program playing within the KVBSA league and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
Our primary objective is to allow players the opportunity to improve their skills on a near year round basis while building self confidence and having fun.
Players must be willing to commit to 30-40 games including weekend and tournament play (April thru July).
Please contact Vince for questions or to pre-register for tryouts. If emailing please provide players name, age as of 4/30/11, parent contact information and preferred tryout date.
Please visit www.WLbaseball.com for more information. |
| Tryout Notes: | Players may attend more than one tryout if they wish, but it’s not required. Please come to tryouts wearing baseball pants, hat and cleats and bring your glove. Also make sure you also bring a drink! |
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