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The Team New Era Program


About The Team New Era Baseball Program

The goal of the Team New Era Baseball program is to expose Western New York athletes to a significantly higher level of baseball , both from a competitive and coaching level, than can be found anywhere else in the area.  In addition, the program will prepare players for those baseball opportunities that will come about as a result of the exposure this program will generate.  The goal of every Team New Era player should be to strive to excel at the game of baseball through their middle school and high school years with the ultimate goal of being able to play baseball competitively at the college level.   Although dozens of very successful programs of this type exist around the country, this is the only one of its kind in Western New York.
 
To participate at this level, it is not necessary that a player be an exceptional baseball talent, only that he have average or better athletic ability, a love for the game and a willingness to work to be the best he can be at the game.
 
The elite travel program addresses more than just a player's athletic ability.  All of the additional skills necessary to truly play the game will also be developed: professionalism, maturity, independence and responsibility to name a few. A strong emphasis is also placed on schoolwork and grades.  To have the opportunity to play baseball at the collegiate level, passing grades are not enough - above average grades are expected.  As such, schoolwork and grades are an important part in what options will present themselves down the road.  Our elite program looks for players that share that same sense of importance when it comes to their education.

All tournaments will be high caliber, nationally recognized events. For ages 14 and up, several tournaments will be 'showcase' events, specifically held to give the college coaches and scouts in attendance an opportunity to get a look at the best talent in this part of the country.  Others will lead to showcase tournaments or camps as a result of superior play in that tournament.  The remainder will be high visibility, high caliber national tournaments. 
 
For ages up to and including 13, all tournaments will be high caliber national tournaments held to give players the opportunity to experience baseball at its best.  The intent of these tournaments is to prepare players for those showcase opportunities that will start at age 14.  For players at this impressionable an age, these are opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.
 
Most tournaments will be 3 or 4 day weekend events within a 4-8 hour drive of Buffalo, New York. 

In practice, tournament and travel play, emphasis will fall heavily on professional look and conduct, teamwork and commitment to teammates, and fundamental understanding and execution of the game of baseball.   Winning will happen not by coaching to win, but by sticking to the fundamentals that make sound baseball players and teams.  Top to bottom, this theme will be repeated at all levels in our program.
 
We encourage all Team New Era players to play as much baseball as they can during the limited summer season available in Western New York.  Playing on multiple teams is certainly allowed and very much encouraged.  It is not necessary for any player to give up the opportunity to play with their existing team or friends to be part of this elite program.  Our only requirement is that each player keep in mind their Team New Era elite team schedule when conflicts do occur.
 
Although we do expect a significant commitment from the players, parents will not be required to make that same commitment.  Parents are never required to travel with the team.  Parents that do wish to attend are always welcome to do so. Coaches and Team New Era staff will be available to transport players whenever needed. 
 
Once on the road, the team (coaches, staff and players) will remain together as a group at all times.  Players cannot be separated from the rest of the team at any time.  Players will be assigned 3 or 4 per hotel room with coaches and Team New Era staff as chaperones.  The coaches and staff will supervise all players and coordinate all meals, travel and other recreational activities for the team members.  Parents that choose to stay in the same hotel or join the team for meals, sightseeing, etc. are certainly welcome to do so, but not required.  One fundamental principle that drives this program is the development of the 'team' concept and 'team' players – both on and off the field.  All activities are planned with that goal as a top priority.
 
The estimated cost for each participant accepted into the elite program is outlined in the breakdown by age of team in the Tournament/Showcase schedule.  Remember this cost, unlike any other baseball cost you have seen in the past, includes all baseball activities, a Team Bat Bag (summer teams only), team baseball cleats and helmet(summer teams only), uniform, team practice and travel apparel, plus all lodging and meal expenses.  About 75% of this cost estimate represents meal and hotel expenses. 
 
Our hotels of choice are the Marriott and Holiday Inn. The typical meal plan consists of: Continental breakfast at the hotel. Fast food restaurant for lunch:  Subway, etc. and a dinner at a local restaurant.  Occasionally tournament game schedules (2 or 3 games in one day) require deviation from this schedule (a decent meal at lunchtime and fast food or pizza for dinner for example).
 
The estimated costs are provided as a guideline for parents to consider in budgeting for opportunity.  Remember, this is an all-inclusive package for the player. There will be no additional costs for the out of town tournament trips, other than spending money for souvenirs and entertainment (going to the movies on rainy days, etc.).

After tryouts, players that are selected for the program will be invited to a parent orientation meeting where they will be required to provide a deposit to lock in their roster spot.  A payment schedule (typically due every month), that requires all players make their final payment approximately one month prior to your first game will also be provided at that time.  

As part of the tryout process, some players (based on skill level far exceeding those required to play at this level) will be given the opportunity to participate as part of the Team New Era National Travel Team program.  Those players who qualify will contacted individually at the completion of tryouts regarding this National Level opportunity.
 
By coming to Team New Era you’ve taken the first step in a journey that I’m sure you may question if you are truly ready to take.  If you love to play the game of baseball – YOU ARE READY.  There is no question.

We encourage everyone that loves the game of baseball to signup for the tryouts.  Don't underestimate what you are ready for or what your true abilities are.  If you love the game, anything is possible.


Summer 2013 Teams

The 2013 elite team schedule will be as follows:
 
Each elite team will participate in 6 to 7 tournaments (see tournament/showcase schedule for breakdown by age of team) throughout the northeastern, mid-Atlantic and central United States during the months of May through August.  No tournament will require any player to miss any school.  Additionally, each team will participate in a 16 game travel league schedule in the Western New York area to fill out their schedule.

Tryout dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here


2013 Tournament/Showcase Schedule (Tentative)
 

Age as of 5/1/2013 10U 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U High School Showcase*
# of Games** 25-35 25-35 35-45 35-45 35-45 40-50 40-50
Cost*** $995 $1095 $1595 $1595 $1595 $1695 $1795
# of Tournaments 6 7 7 7 7 7 7
Season Start May 15 May 15 May 15 June 1 June 1 June 1 June 1
Season End August 20 August 20 Sept 1 August 20 August 20 August 20 August 20
Travel League WNY Boys of Summer WNY Boys of Summer WNY Boys of Summer WNY Boys of Summer WNY Boys of Summer WNY Boys of Summer
Tournaments Affiliations
(tentative)
 
Note:  Several of these affiliations
host multiple
events throughout
the summer. 

Teams will participate in
several events
per affiliation.
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ripken
Baseball

Ontario Select
Baseball

 
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ripken
Baseball

Ontario Select Baseball

 
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ripken
Baseball

Ontario Select Baseball

Cooperstown
 
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ripken Baseball

Ontario Select Baseball
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ohio Elite
Baseball

Ontario Select Baseball
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ohio Elite
Baseball

Ontario Select Baseball
Continental Amateur Baseball Association

Ontario Select Baseball
College Showcases
(tentative)
        Buckeye Elite Showcase Buckeye Elite Showcase Buckeye Elite Showcase

Ripken Baseball

Pasttime Showcase
 
Regional/National Tournament Destination Cities
(tentative):

 

Baltimore, MD

Rehoboth, DE

Cambridge, ON

 

Rehoboth, DE

Baltimore, MD

Mississauga, ON

  

Cooperstown

Baltimore, MD

Mississauga, ON

Pittsburgh, PA

Long Island, NY

Mississauga, ON

Rehoboth, DE

Rehoboth, DE

Reading, PA

Mississauga, ON

Columbus, OH

Rehoboth, DE

Westchester, NY

Mississauga, ON

Columbus, OH

Baltimore, MD

Mississauga, ON

Columbus, OH

Syracuse, NY

Pittsburgh, PA
Tryouts: Open tryouts are complete. Interested players should contact New Era Park Depew at 716-681-3001 to schedule an individual evaluation.

* High school showcase player eligibility:  Player must be high school age players with at least one season of high school baseball remaining and high school grades that would qualify them for a Division I college.   Contact Team New Era for more information.

 

** Number of games is an estimate of total games played in travel league, independent team and tournament play.  Additional opportunities for scrimmage games and weekend series games with other quality travel teams within a few hours of WNY will also be available. Rain and individual tournament success will impact the actual final number of games played.

 

*** Costs include all baseball related fees, travel expenses,  uniform, team practice and travel apparel, bat bag and spikes, hotels and meals for all participants during the summer season.  Fees do not cover any additional expenses for equipment and other gear and practice time during the off season for skills development.

 

Tryout dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here 

 



Fall 2013 Teams

 

The 2013 fall elite team schedule will be as follows:
 
Each elite team will participate in a a combination of out of state tournaments and a series of local games and tournaments (see tournament/showcase schedule for breakdown by age of team) throughout the northeastern, mid-Atlantic and central United States during the months of August through October.  No tournament will restrict in any way any players participation with their summer team program. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DETERMINING PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: Fall Tournaments are considered 2014 tournaments.  Player age is determined as of May 1, 2014 - NOT May 1, 2013.  The Fall 11U team is for Summer 2013 10U players, 12U team is for Summer 11U players 13U team is for Summer 12U players and 14U team is for Summer 13U players and so on.

 

2013 Fall Tournament/Showcase Schedule (Tentative)

 

Tryout dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here 
 

Age as of 5/1/2014 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U 16U High School
2013/2014 Grads
# of Games** 15-20 15-20 15-20 15-20 15-20 15-20 15-20
Cost $975 $975 $975 $975 $975 $975 $595
# of Tournaments 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1
Season Start September September September September September September September
Season End October October October October October October October
Tournaments Affiliations
(tentative)
Diamond Nation
Sports at the Beach
Diamond Nation
Sports at the Beach
Diamond Nation
Sports at the Beach
Diamond Nation
Sports at the Beach
Diamond Nation
Sports at the Beach
Diamond Nation
Sports at the Beach
Play against local
and Regional college
and Showcase Teams

Showcase tournament
at Diamond Nation
Destination Cities
(tentative):

 

Rehoboth, DE
Flemington, NJ
Rehoboth, DE
Flemington, NJ
Rehoboth, DE
Flemington, NJ
Rehoboth, DE
Flemington, NJ
Rehoboth, DE
Flemington, NJ
Rehoboth, DE
Flemington, NJ
Flemington, NJ
Tryouts: Fall 2013 tryouts will be held in late June or early July. Register online to be contacted when dates are finalized.

 



2013 Disney Team

 

The 2013 Disney team schedule will be as follows:
 
The Team will participate in the Disney New Years Day Classic Tournament during New Years holiday.  This is an all inclusive package including stay in one of the Disney Resorts, meals, Disney Park Tickets and transportation to and from the Orlando Airport and to and from all games.  Due to our inability to book airfare and lock in a rate this early, air fare is not included and is the responsibility of each selected player to schedule and purchase.  All other costs are included.

Participating families planning on extending this tournament into a family holiday vacation are welcome to do so.  Special team package rates will be available for parents, families and friends wishing to attend.  Specific packages and costs will be available in July.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DETERMINING PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: The Disney Tournament is considered a 2014 tournaments.  Player age is determined as of May 1, 2014 - NOT May 1, 2013.  Tryouts for this team are for Summer 2013 10U thru 13U players only.

 

Tryout dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here 

 

Age as of 5/1/2014 12U 14U
# of Games** 4-7 4-7
Cost $1095 $1095
# of Tournaments 1 1
Season Start Dec 27 Dec 27
Season End Jan 1 Jan 1
Tournaments Affiliations Disney Wide World of Sports Disney Wide World of Sports
Destination Cities: Orlando, FL Orlando, FL
Tryouts Disney tryouts will be held in August. Register online to be contacted when dates are finalized.

 



2013 Rookie Team

 

The 2013 Rookie team schedule will be as follows:
 
The Team will participate a Sports at the Beach Fall Tournament in Late September/Early October 2013. The team will participate in weekly practices in March and April and optional skills development opportunities thoughout the summer. Regular practices will resume in late August. No practice, game or tournament will restrict in any way any players participation with their summer baseball team program. 

 

Tryout dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here 

 

Age as of 5/1/2013 8/9U
# of Games** 3-6
Cost $550
# of Tournaments 1
Season Start August 15
Season End Late September/Early October
Tournaments Affiliations Sports at the Beach
Destination Cities: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Tryouts Open tryouts are complete. Interested players should contact New Era Park Depew at 716-681-3001 to schedule an individual evaluation.

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