2017 – 9/10 Year Old
Tournament Team
Tryout Information
Your child is invited to participate in our SAYB 10 year old tournament team tryouts. The
tournament teams provide a terrific opportunity for players to experience baseball
tournaments, additional practice time and an atmosphere more focused on competition.
The tryouts also provide a similar experience to the American / National League tryouts
in February.
DATE: Saturday, June 10, 2017 – sign ups & warm ups start @ 8:00am / Tryouts begin @ 9:00am (rain or
shine)
o It is important to sign in before 9:00am (even if raining). Only the parents of the players who signed in
on the above tryout date will be notified of a revised tryout time and location (if needed).
o This is the only date we will be conducting the tryouts – unfortunately we will not be able to offer an
alternative option for those who have a schedule conflict.
LOCATION:
Sitzer Park Fields – 4344 Hodgson Road – Shoreview, MN 55126
COST: There is no cost to participate in the tryouts; $170.00 for players who qualify for one of the teams
(includes new uniforms and tournament fees).
EVALUATION PROCESS:
o Players will be scored by independent evaluators at each of the below four stations:
 Hitting Station (40% of overall score): Players will receive (7) pitches at approximately
40 - 45 mph from a pitching machine.
 Infield Station (30% of overall score): Located at the shortstop position, players receive a
minimum of (4) batted ground balls from home plate, field the ball and throw to a 1st baseman.
 Outfield Station (20% of overall score): Players will start in four locations (N, S, E, W),
receive (4) fly balls from a pitching machine, catch the ball and throw to a cutoff man.
 Pitching Station (10% of overall score): Players will throw 5 pitches off a pitching mound to
a catcher.
o The average of a player’s scores will be multiplied by the above percentages to create the
player’s final score.
o Evaluators are not solely basing their scores on results; they are also taking into account many
other factors such as technique, bat speed, contact point, fielding form, throwing ability
(accuracy & strength), pitching technique, etc.
o Evaluators have the option to ask a player to repeat any of the above stations (if needed).
TEAM FORMATION:
o The number of Tournament Teams (most likely two) will be determined upon completion of tryouts.
o The nine highest scoring players from each Junior Minor division will be selected; two
additional players will be selected based on team needs. Total of 11 players per team.
o In the event a player chooses not to play (or is injured), a replacement player will be added,
based on tryout scores and input from the coach.
o Tournament Team coaches will be finalized upon completion of tryouts.
NOTIFICATION:
o Tournament Team players will be posted on the SAYB website (www.sayb.org)
o Coaches will be contacting their teams shortly after the results are posted.
TOURNAMENT DATES:
o Little League District 2 Tournament:
 Location: Circle Pines, MN
 Dates: Approx. July 8th – 19th
 Winner advances to Minnesota Little League State Tournament
o Metro Classic Tournament:
 Location: Circle Pines, MN
 Dates: Approx. July 21st – 30th
 For teams which do not advance to LL State Tournament
o Minnesota Little League State Tournament (if qualifies):
 Location: Grand Rapids, MN
 Dates: Approx. July 26th-30th
 Winner of District 2 tournament participates
IMPORTANT NOTES:
o Players must be 9 years old prior to September 1, 2017 and are participating in SAYB to be
eligible.
o Tournament Team players will be required to provide proof of age & residency documents.
PARENT / PLAYER EXPECTATIONS:
o Players should expect a minimum of 4-5 nights per week commitment during the tournament
season.
o Please make every attempt to not schedule vacations, etc. during this time.
o Tournament teams are created with the idea of playing to win. Participation WILL NOT
LIKELY be equal for all players. Make sure you and your child are aware and understand this
before beginning the tournament season.
o The District 2 & State Tournaments do not allow round robin batting - only the players in the
lineup at the time will bat.
o HAVE FUN! This is a tremendous experience for both players and parents.
If you have further questions, contact Mark Folska (651-402-1802)