Niskayuna Baseball : Cal Ripken Majors

Expectations:

Every player will have an opportunity to hit in a batting cage and field while be observed by the Majors Managers and their assistants.   Players will also have a chance to pitch and catch.

A few days later,  managers and assistants as orchestrated by the GM of Cal Ripken and VP of Niskayuna Baseball will hold a draft.  As an 11 year old, if not drafted for Majors then player can play in AAA.  A refund will be given on the registration.

Several days later, teams will be announced.

Baseball Tryout Times are set for Majors, AAA and the following Travel Teams: 12U, 11U, 10U, 9U and 8U.  If you didn't get an email, contact the registrar:  jhand@nycap.rr.com

Tryouts are Saturday March 23 at the Union Memorial Field House.   Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to sign in, get your draft number and warm up.  Remember to bring water.

Players should be prepared for hitting in a batting cage and fielding while being observed by Managers and Coaches.  Additionally there will be opportunity to demonstrate pitching and playing the catcher position.

TRAVEL TRYOUT NOTE:  All players trying out for travel MUST bring two copies of their birth certificate with them to the tryouts. This information is needed by the Empire State Baseball League, who organizes the travel league. No exceptions.  All players trying out for travel MUST be registered and paid for recreational league baseball prior to the travel tryouts and not have an outstanding balance from a previous season. No exceptions. You can log on to your registration account to check your balance.  http://www.sportssignup.com/Niskayuna-Baseball-League-Online-Registration.start
If you have any questions between now and tryout, please feel free to contact Brud Cutting - Travel and All-Stars Coordinator:  bcutting@nycap.rr.com

RECREATIONAL NOTE:  The Tryout is an opportunity for Managers and Coaches to evaluate a player's skill level.  Everyone will make a team, in either Majors or AAA.  However this allows the Managers to draft players and keep teams fair and balanced, as well as the leagues competitive.  The draft will be held in a few weeks, and team announcements will be made shortly after.

If you can not attend for your Time slot, or have questions on the draft please contact the Registrar.