2008 BPAA Baseball

Brooklyn Park Baseball Association 2008 Tryout & Clinic

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Brooklyn Park Baseball Association in cooperation with the Hamline University Baseball program has scheduled the 2008 tryouts to take place on March 2^nd at the Hamline University Fieldhouse.

The Hamline University Baseball program is recognized as one of the top baseball programs in the state and is a major supporter of youth baseball. They have years of experience in conducting coach & player clinics, and are excited to be working with our organization again this year. 

This year’s tryouts will be similar in format to last year. Hamline University Baseball will be conducting a baseball clinic along with tryouts, and player evaluations. The clinic is designed to better develop each child’s skills and fundamentals for all aspects of the game, and to make the tryout a fun and memorable experience. The Hamline University Baseball staff will conduct all of the evaluations.

There are four scheduled sessions during the day.  Each group will be involved in a 1½ hour clinic/tryout. There will be multiple stations set up throughout the fieldhouse. The stations will include throwing, catching, infield, outfield, hitting, running, and pitching. The pitching portion of the clinic is for educational purposes only and will not be used in the tryout score. Each child will be evaluated at the different stations by the staff and not made aware of when they are being evaluated. This allows the kids to relax, learn, excel, and to have fun without unneeded pressure and anxiety. With over 30 coaches and players in the clinic & evaluations, the kids will be able to demonstrate their skills.

Group # 1                                                                                                        Time:
9 Year olds trying out for American League                                                    10:00 am to 11:30 am 

Group # 2                                                                                                        Time:
10 Year olds trying out for American League & Traveling Teams                       11:45 am to 1:15 pm

Group # 3                                                                                                        Time:
11 Year olds trying out for American League & Traveling Teams                       1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Group # 4                                                                                                        Time:
12 Year olds trying out for American League & Traveling Teams                       3:15 pm to 4:45 pm             

Each player should bring their own glove and gym shoes. Batting helmets will be provided along with the appropriate bats for each age group.

 PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD’S CLINIC TIME FOR CHECK-IN.

Hamline University Fieldhouse is located at 1536 Hewitt Avenue St. Paul, one block east of Snelling Avenue. It is just south of the Hamline football stadium. Parking is available one block east of the fieldhouse. 
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Note: If a child is unable to make their scheduled clinic/tryout time we will try to accommodate them in another age group. Please try to adjust your schedule to meet your child’s designated time.

Also, we will be conducting a 3 or 4 game outdoor Spring League for all kids trying out for the traveling teams. This will take place in late March or early April weather permitting. Please check the website for dates and times.  Any questions please email Jon Ledin at ledin@comcast.net.

You can prepare for these tryouts:

• at any of the Skills Clinics in January and February - dates TBD (see Main Baseball page)

• at Extra Innings, batting cage facility in Brooklyn Park (see the Baseball Links page)

• at Home Run Hitters, batting cage facility in Golden Valley (see the Baseball Links page)

• at the Park Center Baseball Clinic  (click for details)

• at the Champlin Park Baseball Clinic (click for details)

• St. Cloud State - Stars of Tomorrow Spring Training Clinic (click for details)