Travel Teams - Baseball

Overview

Travel Baseball offers a more competitive experience than recreational baseball. Players and families should be aware of the following expectations:

• Cost: Includes tournament fees, uniforms, equipment, hotels, etc.
• Playing Time: Not guaranteed — determined by coaches based on competition.
• Tryout Required: Players are placed on teams according to ability.
• Commitment: Attendance at all tournaments is expected.

Tryout Format

CYBSA strives to run a fair and consistent evaluation process.

• Coaches are appointed by the Baseball Director based on knowledge and commitment.
• Due to limited indoor space and unpredictable spring weather, tryout locations and times may change (gym or field).
• Parents are not allowed to watch tryouts.
• Players should wear neutral clothing (no team affiliations).

Skills Evaluated:

• Hitting
• Infield & Outfield Defense
• Situational Fielding
• Running Speed
• Catching & Pitching (for those positions)

Evaluation Process:

• Metrics and judge scores are submitted to the Baseball Director.
• Results are typically released within 48 hours.
• Players not selected for Travel will be placed on a Recreational Quad City League team.
• Metric summaries (individual and average scores) are available upon request.

Please Note - 12U and Up

• Travel teams will not also play recreational baseball.
• Each Travel team will play weekday Quad City League games and weekend tournaments.
• The Travel team formed will be your primary team for the season.

Costs

• Quad City Fee (due at registration): Covers insurance, equipment, umpires, and field maintenance.

• Travel Fee (due one week after teams are announced): Covers tournaments, uniforms, and additional equipment.

This fee must be paid before any tournament participation.

Additional costs (travel, hotels, extra uniforms/tournaments) are the responsibility of each family. Coaches will notify teams if extra funds are needed.

Schedule

• Coaches are responsible for setting and communicating practice schedules.
• Game schedules will be posted on the Quad City League website.
• Tournament schedules will be posted in April.