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 that
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 (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 2010 Teams
The 2010 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
2010 Tournament/Showcase Schedule (Tentative)
|
Age as of 5/1/2010 |
10U |
11U |
12U |
13U |
14U |
15U |
High School Showcase* |
|
# of Games** |
25-35 |
25-35 |
35-45 |
35-45 |
35-45 |
40-50 |
55-65 |
|
Cost*** |
$895 |
$995 |
$1495 |
$1495 |
$1495 |
$1595 |
$1695 |
|
# of Tournaments |
6-7 |
6-7 |
6-7 |
6-7 |
6-7 |
6-7 |
6-7 |
|
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
|
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. |
Elite
Championship
Tournament
Baseball
Ripken
Baseball
Ontario Select
Baseball
|
Elite
Championship
Tournament
Baseball
Ripken
Baseball
Ontario Select
Baseball
|
Elite
Championship
Tournament
Baseball
Ripken
Baseball
Ontario Select Baseball
Cooperstown
|
Elite Championship
Tournament Baseball
Ripken
Baseball
Ontario Select
Baseball |
Elite Championship
Tournament Baseball
Ohio Elite
Baseball
Ontario Select
Baseball |
Elite Championship
Tournament Baseball
Ohio Elite
Baseball
Ontario Select
Baseball |
Elite Championship
Tournament Baseball
Ontario Select
Baseball |
College Showcases
(tentative) |
|
|
|
Mansfield
University |
Buckeye Elite
Showcase
Mansfield
University |
Buckeye Elite
Showcase
Mansfield
University |
Buckeye Elite
Showcase
CAN/AM Showcase
College Select
Showcase
Temple
University
|
Destination
Cities
(tentative):
|
Baltimore,
MD
Rehoboth, DE
Mississauga, ON
Cambridge, ON
Burlington, ON
Vaughan, ON
|
Rehoboth, DE
Baltimore, MD
Mississauga, ON
Oakville, ON
Burlington, ON
Vaughan, ON
|
Cooperstown
Baltimore, MD
Mississauga, ON
Vaughan, ON
Burlington, ON
Hamilton, ON |
Long Island, NY
Mansfield, PA
Brantford, ON
Burlington, ON
Vaughan, ON
Rehoboth, DE
|
Rehoboth, DE
Mansfield, PA
Mississauga, ON
Burlington, ON
Vaughan, ON
Columbus, OH
|
Rehoboth, DE
Mansfield, PA
Mississauga, ON
Burlington,
ON
Vaughan, ON
Columbus,
OH
|
Warwick, RI
Mississauga, ON
Columbus,
OH
Burlington, ON
Toronto, ON
Philadelphia,
PA |
|
Tryouts Start: |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |
* 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. See the More Information link
located under each team for specific details regarding all
costs and what is included in those costs.
Tryout
dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here
Fall 2010 Teams
The 2010 fall elite team schedule will be as follows:
Each elite team will participate in 2 out of state tournaments
and a series of local games (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 2011 tournaments. Player age is determined
as of May 1, 2011 - NOT May 1, 2010. The Fall 11U team is for
Summer 2010 10U players, 12U team is for Summer 11U players 13U team is for
Summer 12U players and 14U team is for Summer 13U players.
2010 Tournament/Showcase Schedule (Tentative)
Tryout
dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here
|
Age as of 5/1/2011 |
11U |
12U |
13U |
14U |
High School
Showcase |
|
# of Games** |
8-12 |
8-12 |
8-12 |
8-12 |
TBD |
|
Cost*** |
$925 |
$925 |
$925 |
$925 |
TBD |
|
# of Tournaments |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
TBD |
|
Season Start |
September |
September |
September |
September |
September |
|
Season End |
October |
October |
October |
October |
October |
Tournaments
Affiliations
(tentative) |
Ripken
Baseball
Sports at the
Beach |
Ripken
Baseball
Sports at the
Beach |
Ripken
Baseball
Sports at the
Beach |
Ripken
Baseball
Sports at the
Beach |
TBD |
Destination
Cities
(tentative):
|
Rehoboth, DE
Baltimore, MD
|
Rehoboth, DE
Baltimore, MD
|
Rehoboth, DE
Baltimore, MD
|
Rehoboth, DE
Baltimore, MD
|
This team will participate
in a fall season involving
games with area and region
colleges and Junior Colleges
as well as one or two
out of state showcase
tournaments.
Schedule will not be finalized
until late summer once
college fall programs are in place. |
|
Tryouts |
April |
April |
April |
April |
By Appointment
Only |
2010 Disney Team
The 2010 Disney team schedule will be as follows:
The Team will participate in the Disney New Years Day
Classic Tournament December 28, 2010 thru January 1, 2011.
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.
For more information about
the Disney Team Experience,
click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR
DETERMINING PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: The Disney
Tournament is considered a 2011 tournaments. Player
age is determined as of May 1, 2011 - NOT May 1, 2010.
Tryouts for this team are for Summer 2010 10U thru 13U
players only.
Tryout
dates and to Register for Tryout Evaluation - Click Here
|
Age as of 5/1/2011 |
12U |
14U |
|
# of Games** |
4-7 |
4-7 |
|
Cost*** |
$995 |
$995 |
|
# of Tournaments |
1 |
1 |
|
Season Start |
Dec 28 |
Dec 28 |
|
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 |
April |
April |
|
