PBF is proud to announce our travel team programs are expanding to include a 12/13 yr old travel team this year. The team will consist of a maximum of 14 players aged 12 and 13 yrs old (can’t turn 14 before April 30/11). This invitational travel team is to add additional skill development during the fall and winter which will better prepare the players for the following baseball season, the program starts in September and runs through March. My goal for this travel team is to advance these young players skill levels; both the physical and mental aspects of the game. Our coaching staff will be working with this very small group and average a 5:1 player to coach ratio. A certain commitment level will be expected for this group with the understanding that some players may be playing other sports. The PBF philosophy is to create a proper learning environment which will provide instruction in a fun creative way. Players will be exposed to high caliber coaches and competition which will prepare them for their future in the game of baseball and life. Coaching Staff Head Coach- Jim Lawson (President-Calgary PBF Redbirds) Asst. Coach-Wayne Bennett (Redbirds 18U asst coach-Team Guest Coach- Dave Ruhr ( Guest Coach- Chris Rietsma (7 year MLB veteran) Schedule September/October will focus predominately on getting ready for our tournament in the November – OFF December – OFF January thru the end of March a full practice schedule on Saturdays and Sundays will continue until we leave for our tournament during Spring Break (March). At the conclusion of this tournament in March the program is finished and all players will return to their respective spring/summer programs. FACILITIES: We will use the Calgary Vipers training centers and the stadium field. If the stadium field is being used then we will utilize the Foothills Athletic Field behind the stadium. These are first class facilities that because of the relationship between the Calgary Vipers and PBF are at our disposal. Included in the fee: Insurance- Travel/ Injury Big League Experience/PBF Super clinic Tournament fees All indoor/outdoor facility costs Hat, Socks, Belt Batting Practice top Team Warm-Up Apparel Not included in the fee: Personal equipment (glove, helmet-black, wood bat optional, spikes) Travel costs (airfare, hotel, etc.) Meal/spending money PBF provides uniforms which will be returned at the end of the program. When travel arrangements are being made, flights will be booked for the coaches and then players/families can book on this flight if they wish. Players MUST travel with an adult whether it is coaches, parents or other families. Players will not be allowed to travel on their own for tournaments. Parent’s air miles can be used whenever possible. Players will be required at the start of our season to sign a waiver (parent must sign also) and a code of conduct form. If not signed, then the player will not be allowed to participate. The cost of the program is $2500. The non-refundable payments will be collected in two installments. 1st- by July 15/2010 = $1000 2nd- by Oct 1/2010= $1500 If you have any questions please contact Jim Lawson at (403) 815-9208 or by email at jimlawson@shaw.ca.
