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Tryout Information TRYOUT INFORMATION We want athletes who love the game, the competition, and the camaraderie that the TEAM sport of softball can facilitate. WHAT WE DELIVER: . Experienced, dedicated coaches. . Proven fundamental skill improvement techniques. . Small rosters (13 player maximum) . Guaranteed playing time. . Exposure opportunities for college bound student athletes. . Competitive opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels. . Weekly indoor practices Jan. - March . . Weekly outdoors practices & scrimmages beginning in April . . An improved athlete. 2010 will be the Rockets sixteenth tournament season. The Rockets are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the individual athletes level of play while stressing the importance of teamwork and team goals. All moneys, fees and donations collected go to the cost of running our program. This includes uniforms, team equipment, insurance, entry and association fees, travel expenses, administrative costs, etc. Our 18U athletes are given the opportunity to participate in at least three College Showcase Tournaments & NFCA recruiting camps. Our 18’s participate in the largest recruiting tournament in the northeast, the Polar Crush Invitational. They also attend showcase tournaments in Florida and Connecticut. TRYOUTS: Your daughter will be notified by phone regarding her status within a couple of days of her tryout. The coach may request an additional tryout or extend an invitation to play in a fall ball game(s) if he/she is undecided. You will have one day to accept a roster spot once it is offered. For more than ten years the Rockets have had a Fallball season as well. This activity runs through the end of October. We expect to send all age groups to at least one fall tournament in Sept. Oct. WHATS THE COMMITMENT / EXPECTATION? Commitment.......picture a bacon and egg breakfast....the chicken participated but the pig was committed. From players and parents we expect: . 100% attendance at all scheduled practices, games, meetings and events. . Good sportsmanship all the time. . Team spirit and the acceptance of team goals & objectives. . Respect for players, parents and coaches. . A positive and willing-to-learn attitude and demeanor. . Openness to new and different techniques and concepts. . Willingness to play any position requested. The Rockets expect total support from players and parents for these 2010 events: · Fund raising raffle, each family will be required to sell a fixed # of tickets (November March). · Silent Auction, March 2010. Each family will be required to provide an auction item. Details at the parent meeting. · Memorial Weekend Tournament, Each parent in the program. Various subcommittees will organize these events. Everyone in the Rockets organization is a volunteer. When asked please do what you can to help the various events, the athletes, and our program. Parents: The Rockets program provides a positive, constructive and instructive environment for your daughter. YOU are in the best position to promote the attitude and demeanor necessary for a positive experience. YOU are also in the best position to create a negative experience for your daughter, other players, parents and coaches. WHAT KIND OF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CAN YOU EXPECT? 18U: 16U: Nine tournaments: Nine tournaments: 1 Fall 1 Fall 8 Spring, start early June 8 Spring, start early June 3 local, 4 local travel i.e., PA, MA, NJ 4 local, 3 local travel i.e., PA, MA, NJ Nationals one week Nationals one week 14U: 12U: Ten tournaments: Nine tournaments: 1 Fall 1 Fall 9 Spring, start May 8 Spring start April 5 local, 3 local travel i.e., PA, MA, NJ. 4 local, 5 local travel i.e., PA, MA, NJ. Nationals one week 10U: Eight tournaments: 1 Fall 7 Spring, start April 2 local, 6 local travel i.e., PA, MA, NJ (Travel mandated by lack of local 10U tournaments) WHATS INCLUDED IN THE SEASON FEE? Indoor and outdoor practices, partial uniform, team equipment, tournament entry fees, association dues, team insurance (secondary insurance w/ a deductible), coaches travel lodging, administrative costs, etc. Also included is $50.00 per athlete for the raffle. Please note: For travel tournaments athletes room & eat with their parents. This cost is NOT included in our fee. Multi year uniforms were introduced in 2004. However, the Rockets have decided to change uniforms for the 2009 season. All athletes will need to purchase uniforms, (2010 cost to be approx. $200), this is not included in the playing fee. If we can provide you with any further information please don't hesitate to ask. John Wahlers President |
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