What is the difference between the Intramural and Travel? Intramural baseball provides typical rec-ball play that is open to anyone who wants to play. Travel baseball is for players who are willing to try-out for a team, play more games each season, against better players in and around the county, state, and country.

How many teams are there? The Club sets a goal of having at least one team for each age year between 8 and 18. Where interest and numbers allow, the Club may field two teams of the same age.

What happens if my child tries out for a team and is not selected? All players who register to play and are not selected by a travel team are placed on an Intramural team. You will need to show up at Intramural evaluations so those managers get an opportunity to evaluate all players for their draft.

Does the 8 year old team play coach pitch or kid pitch? Kid pitch. There are no travel coach pitch teams.

Can my child try out for a travel team older than his age? Generally, no. We are trying to develop a dozen or so players at every age and would prefer to not have kids of another age causing a player of the right age to not be selected. However, we may allow a player to play up, but you must have permission of the VP-Travel who will evaluate on a case-by-case basis.

Can a player play on both Intramural and Travel teams No. In rare cases we may allow an Intramural player to be used as an "alternate" on a Travel roster - with the permission of the VP-Travel - but in those cases that player can never be allowed to miss an Intramural game or practice to attend a Travel game or practice, at the risk of being removed from both teams.

How are travel teams selected? Each team will schedule its own try out and the manager selects the players. The Club requires the manager to advertise the try-out and make fair, objective, unbiased decisions when selecting players. Once a team is selected, managers cannot add or remove players without the VP-Travel's permission.

When are try-outs? Each team will schedule its own try-out, but many of the teams have try-outs as early as October or November. Some have try-outs during the winter inside gyms. The youngest and oldest teams may wait until February or March when they have a better idea of who is interested in playing. Bottom line - contact a manager as soon as you think you might be interested.

Why do we have to pay more fees to play travel? The costs associated with playing travel baseball are much more than Intramural baseball. Some examples: There are league fees just to enter a team into a league. Travel umpire fees are more per game than intramural. More games = even more umpire fees. Travel teams get nicer uniforms that are much more expensive.

When do PRACTICES start? How often? What days are they on? Each team will make its own schedule depending on field availability. Most teams start practicing indoors during the winter months and outdoors in early March, and may practice 3-4 nights a week.

When do GAMES start? How long is the season? Each team will enter different leagues so this will vary, but most leagues start in April and end in June. Older teams' leagues may start in late May and end in late July. Some teams enter pre-season tournaments which could start in March, and other teams may enter post-season tournaments that are in August. Expect at least 2-4 scheduled games a week for most teams. Find out from your manager what he is planning so you are not caught by surprise.

Where are the games held? Home games for 8 year olds will be George Fox MS. Havenwood Park will be used for 9 through 12 year olds. 13 and up will use Poplar Ridge Park and Northeast HS. Expect away games throughout the county and central Maryland, depending on which league your team enters.

Will we get to use the batting cage? Yes. Each team will have scheduled times to use the cage as a team. There will also be free time available, but players will have to coordinate with a manager or board member to open it up and supervise its use.

What other events take place? Opening Day Parade, Team Pictures, Home Run Derby, Oriole Day Parade at Camden Yards. See the calendar and talk to your team manager or parent to stay informed.

Why do we have to participate in Club fundraisers when we already paid extra travel fees? Baseball is expensive. Your travel fees cover the minimum necessary to operate a travel team. Club fundraisers like the raffle tickets and Home Run Derby are REQUIRED for basic field maintenance and team equipment. Additional fundraisers like the Bull Roast are used to improve our facilities, such as the Batting Cage at Havenwood Park.

Why is my travel team having its own team fundraisers too? Some managers (but not all) want to enter their teams in additional tournaments, or want to buy specialized equipment for their team. You should find out from your team manager what he plans to do during the season so you are not caught by surprise later on.

Do travel parents have to work in the concessions stand? Yes, and No.  When you registered, you gave the Club $10 to hold and give back to you when you volunteer one hour in the concession stand.  If you don't volunteer, you agree to allow the Club to give your $10 to someone else who will volunteer in your place.  Please see FUNDRAISING on the left menu for more information on the Official Concessions Policy.

Who takes care of the fields? We do! That means you and us together. Please help your manager and team coaches and ask them what you can do to help them. Don't just bring your kids and drop them off. If its been raining recently, some work will have to be done in order to play.