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Traveling Baseball Levels and Options

Sometimes the numbers of participants may dictate a different option that will best suit all players involved in each age group. The SYBA Board reserves the right to make adjustments to these teams based on what they believe best serves all baseball players in this organization. The SYBA promises to communicate these decisions in a timely manner. The following teams are anticipated:

 
10 -Year-Old Metro Traveling Teams (for players age 10 and under on May 1).   Players on these teams will not play in the Shakopee Rookie League. This league is for players wanting a more competitive experience.  Teams at the A, AA, and AAA will be selected based on tryouts with 11-12 players making each team. These players will play in a traveling Metro League during weekdays and play in three weekend tournaments, including the Shakopee Tournament. The other two weekends will be determined and posted on the SYBA website by the end of March. This team may choose to play in 1-3 state tournaments (mid-end-of-July) if they qualify. SYBA will pay the entry fee for one state tournament appearance (not to exceed the MBT Tournament fee). Families pay the gate fees and entry fees for the other State Tournaments. Only players committed to travel for the Metro team should try out at this level. If there are enough players for a second team at a Metro level, they will be divided equally (11-12 players per team). If a player tries out for Metro Baseball and does not make the team(s), he will be placed on a team in the Shakopee Minor League. Jerseys are provided by SYBA; red helmet, grey pants, black belt, and black socks purchased separately by each player.
 
11 -Year-Old Metro Traveling Teams (for players age 11 and under on May 1).   Players on these teams will not play in the Shakopee Minor League.  This option is for players wanting a more competitive experience.  Teams at the A, AA and AAA team will be selected based on tryouts with 11-12 players making each team. These players will play in a traveling Metro league during weekdays and play in three weekend tournaments, including the Shakopee Tournament. The other two weekends will be determined and posted on the SYBA website by the end of March. This team may choose to play in a state tournament (mid-July) if they qualify. SYBA will pay the entry fee for one state tournament appearance (not to exceed the MBT Tournament fee) and encourages participation in the MBT State Tournament. Families pay the gate fee. Only players committed to travel in the Metro League should try out at this level. If a player tries out for traveling baseball and does not make the team(s), he will be placed on a team in the Shakopee Minor League. Jerseys are provided by SYBA; red helmet, grey pants, black belt, and black socks purchased separately by each player.
 
12 -Year-Old Metro Traveling Team (for players age 12 or under on May 1)
12-year-olds may try out to play Metro Baseball. Metro AAA, AA, or A levels are to be determined by the SYBA board based on February registrations and the previous success of this age group. Tryouts will be used to form teams. These players will play in the traveling metro league during weekdays and play in three weekend tournaments, including the Shakopee Tournament. The other two weekends will be determined and posted on the SYBA website by the end of March. This team may choose to play in a state tournament (mid-July) if they qualify. SYBA will pay the entry fee for one state tournament appearance (not to exceed the MBT Tournament fee) and encourages participation in the MBT State Tournament. Families pay the gate fee. If a player does not make a Metro team at tryouts, he will be placed on a Shakopee Valley League team.
 
13 -Year-Olds: Metro Traveling Teams (for players age 13 or under on May 1)
13-year-olds may try out to play Metro Baseball. Metro AAA, AA, or A levels are to be determined by the SYBA board based on February registrations and the previous success of this age group. Tryouts will be used to form teams. These players will play in the traveling Metro League during weekdays and play in three weekend tournaments. The three weekends will be determined and posted on the SYBA website by the end of March. These teams may choose to play in a state tournament (mid-July) if they qualify. SYBA will pay the entry fee for one state tournament appearance per team (not to exceed the MBT Tournament fee) and encourages participation in the MBT State Tournament. Families pay the gate fee. If a player does not make a Metro team at tryouts, he will be placed on a Shakopee Valley League team.
 
14 -Year-Olds: Metro Traveling Teams (for players age 14 or under on May 1)
14-year-olds will try out and play Metro Baseball. Metro AAA, AA, or A levels are to be determined by the SYBA board based on February registrations and the previous success of this age group. Tryouts will be used to form teams. These players will play in the traveling Metro League during weekdays and play in three weekend tournaments.  The three weekends will be determined and posted on the SYBA website by the end of March. These teams may choose to play in a state tournament (mid-July) if they qualify. SYBA will pay the entry fee for one state tournament appearance per team (not to exceed the MBT Tournament fee) and encourages participation in the MBT State Tournament. Families pay the gate fee. 14A players will likely be combined with 15A players; they play in the 14/15A Metro League.
 
15 -Year-Olds: Metro Traveling Teams (for players age 15 or under on May 1)
15-year-olds will play Metro Baseball. Metro AAA, AA, or A levels are to be determined by the SYBA board based on February registrations and the previous success of this age group. These players will play in the traveling Metro League during weekdays and play in three weekend tournaments. The three weekends will be determined and posted on the SYBA website by the end of March. These teams may choose to play in a state tournament (mid-July) if they qualify. SYBA will pay the entry fee for one state tournament appearance per team (not to exceed the MBT Tournament fee) and encourages participation in the MBT State Tournament. Families pay the gate fee. 15A players will likely be combined with 14A players; they play in the 14/15A Metro League. Shakopee Saber baseball coaches will choose the 15-year-old’s teams based on players' performance in spring school baseball. If a player does not play school baseball, he will be placed on a team.
 
 
Placement on the 16-18-year old teams will be determined by the Saber school baseball staff: (Uniforms provided by VFW and Legion Teams)
 
16 Year-Olds: V.F.W. Baseball
16-year-olds may play in the South Suburban Mickey Mantle League and will participate in the V.F.W. 2nd District Playoffs. This team typically plays 25-30 games, including one weekend tournament during the season plus playoffs (which could include three straight weekends in July/August).
 
17-18 Year-Olds: American Legion Baseball
17 and 18-year olds may play on the American Legion Baseball Team. This team typically plays 25-30 games, including one weekend tournament during the season plus playoffs (which could include three straight weekends in July/August).
 
16-17-18 Year Olds: If numbers and talent warrant a third team in these age brackets, a decision may be made to field a third team at these age levels.

Chris Nelson

Traveling Director - 10-12 yr olds

Doug Schleif

Traveling Director - 13-15 yr olds