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Travel Baseball

For those players who are interested in a more competitive environment, TYA also supports travel teams for ages 8 thru 12.

The Travel program is a highly competitive activity designed for the more experienced and skilled players. In addition to a fairly significant time commitment, the travel program involves competition against other highly skilled and experienced teams from around the area. While the philosophies of safety, fun and sportsmanship remain the foundation for this program, the level of competition is extremely high and an emphasis on winning is more prominent than in the intramural leagues. A player who is not physically or mentally prepared to compete at this level may find the travel program intimidating, overwhelming and perhaps demoralizing. Nonetheless, those players and their parents who are prepared for the challenges of the Travel program will find the experience exciting and rewarding.

Each team follows the same basic rules The players are selected based on tryouts. Tryouts typically consist of a series of practices conducted 1 day a week during the intramural season. Tournaments are held throughout June, July, and August. Each team selects their own tournament schedule. Tournaments are typically played from Thursday thru Sunday. Once selected to the travel team, practices are typically held 1 day a week. In addition, scrimmages may be included as part of the practice schedule. Although this is TYA sponsored, players are expected to pay additional fees for tournaments and uniforms. Although coaches are encouraged to provide playing time for everyone, there are no minimum playing requirements. In fact, most tournament structures are aimed at putting your best team out on the field in the majority of innings.

For more information about participation on a travel team, please go to the appropriate age team site.

2009 Travel Baseball Season Recap


PA State Tournament Qualifier 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U	PA District #2 Champions 8U, 9U, 10U	West Norriton Tournament 9U Runner-up 8U Quarter Finalist	Oley Valley Tournament 10U Runner-up	Harleysville Tournament 10U Runner-up	TYA Tournament 9U Third Place