8th/9th Grade Community Program: The In-House program is for boys & girls in the 8th and 9th Grade. For the Community Leagues, players play with their current grade in school at time of registration (Spring of the current year). The policy of the EPBA Board of Directors strictly prohibits players from playing up from the established rules.
Travel programs for EPBA are offered at 8th and 9th Grade - your player can either play in the community program OR the travel program, not both.
Volunteers: To run a successful baseball program, we need volunteers to coach. We will provide a coaching clinic for all coaches, instructional videos on the EPBA website, and a source for coaches to ask questions when needed. Please indicate if you are interested in being a Head Coach or Assistant Coach on your player's registration.
Registration: | 8th/9th Grade |
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Registration Dates | March 1 - April 1 |
Registration Fees | $215 |
School Grade | Currently in 8th or 9th Grade |
Included in Registration Fees | Jersey & Hat |
Additional Equipment Needed | Glove, Tennis Shoes or Cleats, Baseball Pants Optional |
Optional Equipment | EPBA provides bats, baseballs and helmets. Feel free to use your own bat and/or helmet. |
Season: | 8th/9th Grade |
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Coaches Equipment & Jersey Pickup | Friday, April 26 - 6:30pm - Miller Building |
EPBA Opening Day Event | Saturday, April 27 (Note Date Change) |
Season Start Date (estimated) | April 29 |
Season End Date (estimated) | July 14 |
Teams: | 8th/9th Grade |
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Evaluations (to balance teams) | No |
# of Players per Team | 11 to 13 Players |
Friend Requests Allowed | No |
Team Formation | Coach Draft |
Practices & Games: | 8th/9th Grade |
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# of Events per Week | 2 to 3 |
Potential Event Days | Monday - Thursday and Saturdays; nights can vary week to week |
Event Times | 6:15-8:15pm weekdays; Saturday - morning to early afternoon |
Event Duration | 2 hours |
Event Locations | Grill East |
Type of Hitting/Pitching | Player Pitch |
League Play | xx |
Tournament: | 8th/9th Grade |
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End of the Year Tournament | Yes |
Days of End of the Year Tournaments (estimated) | July 12-14 - Edina |
Commissioner: xx
Senior Community Director: Michael Lane - [email protected]
Because the EPBA believes that no young baseball player should ever be denied the opportunity to participate in America’s favorite pastime because of temporary family economic problems we provide financial assistance to families in need.
Should you need financial assistance in order to participate in the league, please contact the Treasurer for more information.
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