Travel Team Information
Travel Director Contact Information
TravelDirectors@epbaseball.com
Ryan Koepp
Vice President, Travel
r.koepp@epbaseball.com 612-239-5132
Liz Heyer
Travel, Junior Division
l.heyer@epbaseball.com 612-562-6267
Register here for FALL Tryouts for players playing at the 12U-14U age levels in the 2024 season. Registration will remain open until noon on Friday, October 6.
https://epbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/993669648
Sunday, September 24, 2023
We've been getting many questions about Winter Workouts for travel teams. This is new for all of us! Here's a bit of information to help with decision making:
Cost of Winter Workouts: $250
Covers: Dome rental, hired coaches/trainers (so we're not relying on volunteer coaches)
Value:
- 10 90-minute winter sessions with professional coaches.
- Development in hitting, fielding, throwing with some pitching.
- Head coaches will be required to attend a minimum number of sessions so players hoping to remain at a division or move up have increased opportunities to interact with coaches in advance of team selection
- Evaluation scores adjusted at end of Winter Workouts in advance of team selection to account for over winter development
Other notes:
- Costs for dome and coaches are static and not dependent on number of players in attendance on any given day
- Specific dates and timing of Winter Workouts are still TBD, but we're aiming for Sunday evenings to minimize conflicts with other activities
- Players are not required to attend Winter Workouts, however our costs to provide this opportunity for everyone are fixed
- We will track attendance for future programming purposes, only. Attendance at Winter Workout will not be factored in to team selection
- Teams will be formed in February based on players' fall tryout evaluation scores. Evaluation scores will be adjusted at the end of Winter Workouts to account for any improvement made over the winter. Attendance at Winter Workout will not be factored in to team selection
- Players who are unable to attend Winter Workouts will not be penalized as attendance is completely optional
- This is new for all of us and we have to start somewhere. We will be closely monitoring this program and will make changes and improvements as we learn more about what works and what doesn't
2023 Costs:
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Fee
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Amount
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Due
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What it covers
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Tryout Fee
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$30
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When registering
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Costs associated with tryouts such as facility rentals and independent evaluators
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Base Fee
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$216
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When registering
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Base expenses such as insurance, equipment, etc.
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Travel Fee
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$385
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At tryouts (must be paid by the time teams are formed)
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Tournament fees, umpires, uniforms, additional equipment, etc.
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2023 Total: $631
2024 Costs:
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Fee
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Amount
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Due
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What it covers
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Tryout Fee
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$24
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When registering
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Costs associated with tryouts such as facility rentals and independent evaluators
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Base Fee
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$466
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December 1, 2023
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Base expenses such as insurance, equipment, winter workouts, etc.
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Travel Fee
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$385
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January 31st, 2024
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Tournament fees, umpires, uniforms, additional equipment, etc.
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2024 Total: $875
2024 increase from 2023: $244
Monday, September 18, 2023
Tryout times have been established! Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, October 7
Location: Flying Cloud Fields 1 & 2
Times:
14U: 8:00 - 9:30
13U: 9:30 - 11:00
12U: 11:30 - 1:00
12U - 14U (alternate): 2:00 - 3:30
In the event that weather prevents us from conducting tryouts on October 7, an alternate date is set for Saturday, October 14. We'll keep everyone informed of the plans, but should we need to move the tryouts to October 14, we will plan to use the same schedule.
In the event that we CAN conduct tryouts on October 7 and your player is not able to attend either their assigned time or the alternate time, we will hold a make up tryout on Saturday, October 14 between 9:00 and 11:30 at Flying Cloud fields.
A survey will be sent out to those who have already completed registration for you to indicate your player's availability and sign up for alternate tryout times, if necessary.
Monday, September 11, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our first-ever fall tryouts for 12U - 14U players for the 2024 season of EPBA Travel Baseball!
We apologize for the delay in opening registration as we've been working diligently to transition to a new website platform to provide you with a smoother and more efficient registration process. Your patience and understanding during this time have been greatly appreciated.
Registration Details:
You can now register your player for tryouts at any time between now and Friday, October 6 at noon. Please visit https://epbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/993669648 to complete the registration process.
Should you have any questions or encounter any issues during registration, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Travel Directors, Ryan and Liz, at traveldirectors(at)epbaseball(dot)com. They will be more than happy to assist you.
Team Assignments:
After the tryouts have concluded, players will be notified if they have made a travel team. Please note that we will not be assigning divisions (A, AA, AAA) until February 2024. This approach allows us to provide a fair and thorough assessment of each player's skills.
Winter Workouts:
We are excited to offer Winter Workouts for players, providing additional opportunities to develop their baseball skills over the winter months. These workouts will also give our Head Coaches extended opportunities to observe players before finalizing team assignments.
- Winter Workouts will be held once per week from December through February.
- More details regarding the Winter Workouts will be provided as we get closer to the start date.
It's important to mention that participation in Winter Workouts is not mandatory, but the cost is included in the Base Fee. The Base Fee is nonrefundable for any player who is invited to be on a travel team.
More information about tryouts, including times, will be posted and shared as it is available.
We look forward to an exciting 2024 season of EPBA Travel Baseball and can't wait to see the talent and dedication our players will bring to the field. Thank you again for your patience and continued support.
2024 EPBA Travel Baseball Fees:
- Registration Fee:
- $24
- Due: At time of registration
- Covers: Costs associated with tryouts such as facility rentals and independent evaluators
- Nonrefundable
- Base Fee:
- $466
- Due: December 1, 2023
- Covers: Base expenses such as insurance, equipment, winter workouts, etc.
- Refundable if player is not invited to participate in a 2024 travel team
- Player may not participate in Winter Workouts until Base Fee has been received
- Travel Fee:
- $385
- Due: January 31st, 2024
- Covers: Tournament fees, umpires, uniforms, additional equipment, etc.
- Refundable if player is not invited to participate in a 2024 travel team
- Player may not be placed on a team until Travel Fee has been received
- Total fees for 2024 = $875
- Additional costs not being collected today:
- Volunteer deposit check for $450 (or volunteer buyout payment)
- Team may request additional funds for a 2024 team fund
Payment Options
EPBA has changed website platforms. The new platform favors online payments that can be made by credit card or checking account, both of which have associated fees. If you would like to avoid paying fees for online payments, you may choose the installment plan on the checkout page. You will pay your Tryout fee ($24) online at the time of registration. If you wish to pay your Base fee and Travel fee offline, you will need to ensure you have made your offline payment prior to the autopay dates of December 1 (Base fee $466) and January 31 (Travel fee $385). If your offline payments have not been made by their respective due dates, you will be auto charged along with all associated processing fees.
Payment Options will be available for selection on the Shopping Cart Page.
At the end of the registration, you will be asked if you wish to purchase insurance in the event your player is injured and cannot participate in the season. EPBA will work with families who have an injured player to refund payments, making the purchase of this insurance unecessary.
EPBA does not turn players away for inability to pay. If you require financial assistance, please reach out to
.
What age is my player for the 2024 season?
For 4th grade (10U), players must be born on or after 5/1/13
For 5th grade (11U), players must be born on or after 5/1/12
For 6th grade (12U), players must be born on or after 5/1/11
For 7th grade (13U), players must be born on or after 5/1/10
For 8th grade (14U), players must be born on or after 5/1/09
For 9th grade (15U), players must be born on or after 5/1/08
(Ages in bold will tryout for the 2024 season in the fall of 2023. All other ages will tryout in March, 2024)
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023
Dear EPBA Parents,
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the last few days of summer. As we gear up for the upcoming year, we're thrilled to share some fantastic opportunities for your young baseball players.
Fall Tryouts for Travel Baseball at 12U, 13U, and 14U Levels:
For players aspiring to play Travel baseball in the 2024 season, EPBA will be conducting fall tryouts for Travel baseball teams at the 12U, 13U, and 14U age levels for the upcoming spring/summer of 2024.
Tryout Schedule:
Date: Saturday, October 7, with a makeup/weather day on Saturday, October 14
Team Notification: Players who are invited to be on a travel team will be notified after the tryouts. Specific team divisions will be determined in February, 2024.
Winter Workouts for Selected Travel Team Players:
Players who successfully secure a spot on a travel team will have the unique opportunity to participate in Winter Workouts. These sessions are designed to further refine skills and build team camaraderie ahead of the upcoming season. Workouts will not be required but will provide additional time for 2024 coaches to observe players before making team determinations.
Workout Details:
Sessions: Once a week for 90 minutes
Duration: 10 sessions from December to February
Day and Location: To be determined
Cost: $250 (this fee will be included in the overall travel team expenses)
Registration info below
Winter Development Program for 9U, 10U, and 11U Players:
Winter Development
We are excited to announce that EPBA will be offering a Winter Development Program designed specifically for players who will be participating in the 9U, 10U, and 11U baseball age levels during the spring/summer of 2024. This program aims to provide focused skill development and enhancement throughout the winter months.
Program Details:
Sessions: Once a week for 90 minutes
Duration: 10 sessions from December to February
Day and Location: To be determined
Cost: $250*
*This is currently an estimate
Registration and More Information:
Detailed information and registration procedures for both the Winter Development Program and Travel Baseball Tryouts will be made available during the first week of September. Please note that this information will be accessible once the EPBA website has transitioned to the new SportsEngine platform.
We are excited about the opportunities these programs present for our young athletes, fostering skill development and a love for the game. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website and official communication channels for updates as September approaches.
Thank you for your continued support of EPBA and our mission to promote the growth and enjoyment of baseball for our youth.
