***The 10U, 12U, and
16U teams still have a few openings to fill their roster. Contact
Greg Kobus,
scootfour2much@yahoo.com***
All
players interested in playing for one of our travel teams must
register for the program. Players in 10U and 12U are required to
play rec softball. HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS IN 14U AND 16U ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO PLAY REC SOFTBALL. After registering for the program,
players that are selected for either the 14U or 16U travel teams and
are not playing rec ball, will have a portion of their registration
fee applied towards their travel team costs. Our travel team
families actively participate in fundraising throughout the season
and vigorously work to raise money to offset travel team costs.
Travel
FAQ
How much does it
cost?
The cost
will vary by team and is based upon the number of tournaments they
would like to play as well as the cost of the uniforms. Teams
collect a minimum amount from the players upfront and then offset
the balance of the travel expenses through active fundraising
efforts and sponsors. +/- $300/player for the season is a fair
estimate but then again it will depend on the schedule for that
team.
How much commitment
is involved?
Commitment is important to the success of the team and should not be
taken lightly. Coaches give of their time to work with the girls so
they can become better ballplayers and have fun while learning. In
turn, players cannot improve their skills or come together as a team
if they frequently miss practices due to some other conflict.
How often does the
travel team meet?
The 10
and 12U travel teams practice once a week. Girls in these age
groups also participate in the rec portion of the program and they
play two days a week during the spring season. For 14U and
16U, High School players do not have to play in the rec
program to be a part of the travel team since they are already
playing or practicing five days a week with their school team. The
travel team practices on weekends.
How long is the
travel season?
Typically
the travel season begins in June and goes through the end of July.
Each schedule will vary by team. Some teams may play in an
early-bird tournament in April or May but the schedule will not
conflict with the rec schedule. In addition to weekend tournaments,
teams may also participate in a local summer travel league which is
usually one night during the week.
How much “travel” is
involved?
Almost
all of the tournaments are considered “local” in that they are in
MD. Most tournaments are within an hour’s drive of Bel Air. This
will vary by team and tournaments selected.
What about my family
vacation?
The
coaches give each player up front a copy of the potential schedule
so they will know the schedule ahead of time. If you know of a
conflict, please inform the coach as soon as possible so they can
plan accordingly.
