Tournament Team Try Outs:  April 28th, 9am Lions Park #2

Teams and Managers:
U14 Steve Wucki
U13 No Team
U12 Brian Puhlman
U11 No Team
U10 No Team
U9 Ray Kutella
U8 No Team

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Tournament Teams  

What is a Tournament Team?

 Tournament teams are travel teams that play in weekend tournaments after the House season ends in July. All Tournament team players must play EG House Baseball. House practices and games always have priority over Tournament Team practices and games. This is an opportunity for talented EG House players to compete at a higher level without the time commitment and expense of full-time Travel. Tournament teams are offered at the 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 year old levels.

 How many games will we play?

 Around 10 to 15 games in 3 or 4 tournaments. The number of games will depend on (1) when the House playoffs are done, (2) how many tournaments your team enters, (3) how many games your team wins in each tournament, and (4) how late into the summer your team decides to play. EG Travel teams traditionally stop playing in late July due to Park District football.

 Will Tournament Teams practice?

 Yes, but it will not interfere with House practices. It will be difficult for your tournament team manager to schedule more than one practice a week during the House season. After the House playoffs are completed, your tournament team may hold more practices.

 How much will it cost to play?

 This amount will vary by team, but a good estimate is $200 - 300 per player. Major costs are tournament fees ($450 per tournament), umpires for local games, uniforms, hats, and baseballs.

 What if I have more questions? Contact Tony Bianchini at (847) 840-9365 or email him at bianchinis511@comcast.net.

 Players born during the month and year on this chart are eligible in 2013 for play on the team indicated.

 

Travel Team	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
14 Year-old	1999	1999	1999	1999	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998	1998
13 Year-old	2000	2000	2000	2000	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999	1999
12 Year-old	2001	2001	2001	2001	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000
11 Year-old	2002	2002	2002	2002	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001	2001
10 Year-old	2003	2003	2003	2003	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002	2002
9 Year-old	2004	2004	2004	2004	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003	2003
8 Year-old	2005	2005	2005	2005	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004	2004

 

Adam Massaro

Andrew Elleson

Cody Biedke

Derek Schlenbecker

Grant Madl

Jacob Casterton

Jake Vanbooven

Johnny Maher

Logan Gale

Logan Tosterud

Nicholas Ralls

Wesley Johnson

U14 EG Travelers
Austin Brown
Blake Treder
Chase Fahy
Christopher Daniels
Cody Gale
Ian Taylor
Jack Evans
Logan Smith
Tim Fauth
Tristan Podlasek
Tyler Duce

U13 EG Travelers 1st Team
Jake Mandik
Jacob Holm
Joe Leone
Brett Taucher
Kevin Andjulis
Matthew Hartman
Joey Kawalek
Mack Malczewski
Justin Post
Joey Bianchini
Ivan Zamudio

U13 EG Travelers 2nd Team
Alexander Brenke
Carter Poblosky
Colin Broeker
Danny Klingler
Efran Duta
Evan Wiley
Jimmy Welsh
Joey Pavletich
Jon Okon
Jose Zepeda
Luke Logerquist
Ryan Tobas

U12 EG Travelers 1st Team
Anthony Wachal
Brandon LaBarbera
Brian Witon
David Sapyta
Keegan Brandt
Kevin Polaski
Luke Fauth
Matt Crimmins
Ryne Singsank
Timmy Evans
Tyler Selvig
Xander Rojahn

U12 EG Travelers 2nd Team
Jack Fitzgerald
Jason Copher
Jimmy Hamilton
Josh Rogers
Mark Matos
Matt Kryczka
Matt McEnroe
Nick Hoffmann
Paul Jonas
Ryley Rathman
Skyler Tagliavia

U11 EG Travelers
Aiden Demna
Brenden Jakosalen
Charlie Janczak
Evan Walz
Luc Vasilevich
Nate Greene
Nathanial Jimenez
Noah Morton
Steven Demma


U10 EG Travelers
Andrew Sprenger
Braden Wildi
Brook Swiontek
Connor Rogers
Danny Cyr
Ian Pacheco
Ian Ridge
Jacob Slonski
Joey Gaskill
Luke Munson
Nathan Casterton
Tyler Burkland

U9 EG Travelers
Brady Tosterud
Giuseppe Dugo
Jacob Jacquart
Justin Nelson
Mario Merendino
Mitch Janczak
Nicholas Wirth
Patrick Williams
Richie Hyland
Ricky Fiorito
Ty Macina

U12 Klingler
4th Place - Medinah Summer Classic

U12 Bianchini
2nd Place - Peoria Limstone Rocket
Final Four - Streamwood Tournament
Champions - Wheaton Tournament

U11 Brandt
Champions - Lombard Spring Classic
Champions - Barrington Classic

U8 Wirth
3rd Place - Elk Grove Summer Tournament

The MSBL new bat rule will affect the Elk Grove Travelers. Read the MSBL Press Release below:
Wednesday September 28, 2011 – The Mid Suburban Baseball League (MSBL) announced that the League Directors voted unanimously to approve a new bat rule for the 2012 season. The reason for the change was for the safety of the athletes that play in the MSBL.

For a bat to be MSBL legal beginning in 2012 it must have a “1.15 BPF” or “BBCOR” mark permanently attached to the bat or be a wood bat. The U14 division will be the only division that must use a -5 or -3 bat.

THE TRAVEL PLAYER
.Plays fair, plays for fun, and plays for the love of the game.
.Wins without boasting; loses without excuses; never quits.
.Treats coaches, teammates, opponents, and umpires with respect.
.Understands that playing time is earned and not guaranteed.
.Never forgets that he/she is part of a team.

THE MANAGER AND COACH
.Inspires in players a love for the game and the desire to excel.
.Leads by example, and is a positive role model on and off the field.
.Displays good sportsmanship by treating players, opponents, umpires, and parents with respect.
.Knows that the game is played by kids and intended to be fun.
.Places the emotional and physical well-being of the players ahead of any personal desire to win.

THE PARENT AND SPECTATOR
.Never boos a player, a coach, or an umpire.
.Appreciates a good play, no matter who makes it.
.Remembers the game is for the players and lets them have the spotlight.
.Accepts the judgement and decisions of the manager and the umpire.
.Maintains self-control and helps make Travel baseball fun and enjoyable for everyone.

The Elk Grove Travel Baseball board meets the 4th Monday of every month. The board begins the meeting in private at 8pm and is open to the program particpants at 8:30pm at the Hattendorf Center.