Walk the Plank VI - Memorial Day Weekend Baseball Classic
Tournament schedules are now posted for all age divisions - scroll to the bottom of this Welcome Page or click on Schedules (from menu list to left) to view.
Olney Travel Baseball is very pleased to host its 6th Annual Memorial Day weekend "Walk the Plank" baseball tournament in Olney, Md. in 2012 (May 25 - May 28). We had 130 teams participate in this event in 2011 and the participant feedback was extremely positive. With the exception of the U8 age division that is open to all levels of teams due to their age, this unique tournament is specifically geared to second tier travel baseball teams (i.e. excluding high level A travel baseball teams). With the recent proliferation of travel baseball teams throughout the region over the past few years, it has been our experience that certain teams rarely have a legitimate opportunity to successfully compete in tournaments against high powered teams, often times getting mercied after three or four innings. Accordingly, this tournament is designed exclusively for the following types of teams: full-time travel teams that perhaps perform at about a .500 level or below in league play, organization B teams, recreational or house league all-star teams and Sunday only travel teams. Our hope is that all of the participating players will truly enjoy a very positive and competitively balanced baseball tournament experience.
Players will compete in the following age divisions (basepaths/pitching distance): U8 Kid Pitch (60/40) U9 (60/46) U10 (60/46) U11 (70/50) U12 (70/50) U13 (90/60) U14 (90/60)
The age cutoff date is April 30. However, please note the following exception for this one tournament only - so as not to exclude certain Sunday only teams we are allowing every 9u, 11u and 13u team to roster up to a maximum of 3 players that are one year older (i.e 10u, 12u or 14u) if they so desire. The intent of the exception is not to afford teams an opportunity to add ringers, but rather to ensure that older players that are currently playing on teams with a majority of younger players are not left behind.
Tournament registration fees are all inclusive...baseballs are provided and there are no gate fees, no parking fees, no cooler restrictions, etc.
Keep checking back to this website for updates leading up to and throughout the tournament!
To view a list of the participating teams click on the link found above at top of page.
5-Tool Baseball has openings in their extremely popular summer 2012 week-long youth baseball camps to be held in June, July and August. This is not day-care with a little baseball thrown in, 5-Tool camps are for serious baseball players. Go to www.5toolbaseball.net for camp brochure, dates and details. Contact Al Bidwick if you have any questions (coachbidwick@5toolbaseball.net or 301-260-2977).
April 16, 2012 – 10:00 AM —
10-Year Anniversary of "Mutiny at the Park"!
Congratulations to the 2012 "Mutiny at the Park" Tournament Champions:
U9 - Olney Pirates
U10 - Delaware Vipers
U11 - Winchester Baseball
U12 - Lake Shore Graysox
U13 - Olney Pirates
U14 - Severna Park Green Hornets
September 26, 2011 —
5 - Tool Baseball Clinics Series (Fall 2011/Winter 2012)
Serious-minded baseball players looking to advance their skills in the off season and gain an edge on their competitors when spring 2012 arrives attend fall and/or winter instructional clinics at 5-Tool Baseball. Clinics are open to ball players of all ages through U18 and are designed specifically to enhance performance in hitting, defense, pitching and conditioning.
In this our 8th consecutive year of conducting clinics, 5-Tool has a proven track record in advancing its alumni to the next levels of the game. Staff includes instructors with highly successful records in coaching teams at the collegiate and high school level.
All workouts will be conducted at Champion's Field House in Rockville, Md. and players have two options to select from as follows:
Fall 2011Sessions
Fridays (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) on 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - Full
Fridays (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) on 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 - Full
Sundays (7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) on 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 - Full
The five-session cost to attend a fall and/or winter clinic session series is $245 on Fridays and $225 on Sundays. Go to www.5toolbaseball.net to register at online forms. Unlike our very popular week-long summer camps, space unfortunately is limited so please register as soon as possible to secure a spot.