2014 Player Evaluations FAQs
When are the
evaluations for the 2014 spring season?
Sunday, January 26th and Saturday,
February 1st; from 9:00AM – 1:00PM.
Please see the enclosed schedule for more detailed information.
Who can try out
for the Minor League?
All 7-10 year old children who have played at
least one year of baseball are eligible to try out for the Minor League. 7-8 year olds that do not try out for Minors
will automatically be placed in Farm.
Who can try out
for the Major League?
All 9-12 year old children who have played at
least one year in the Minor League are eligible to try out for the Major
League. 9-11 year olds that do not make
Majors will automatically be placed in Minors
Who are the
evaluators?
Sturbridge Little League is
pleased to announce that the evaluators for 2014 will be players from the
Assumption College Baseball team.
What criteria must
be met for draft eligibility?
All players are
rated on five skills. All scores are
averaged and players must meet a minimum average score to be eligible for the
draft(s). The minimum required score and
the specific scores for each child are not made public.
Will someone tell
me my child’s score after the evaluations?
No. Individual scores are NOT
published or made public.
When will I know
which league and team my child has been assigned to?
All players that are
assigned to Majors and Minors teams will be notified in early February of their
assignments. Notifications for T-ball
and Farm will occur closer to the start of the season.
If my child
qualified by their try-out score, will s/he be automatically placed on a Minors/Majors
team?
Although your child may have qualified to be
drafted, that does not guarantee placement into a specific league. All players who meet eligibility requirements
are available to be drafted, however there are a limited number of slots
available in each league, and not all qualified children will be drafted.
When will I know
my child’s team assignment?
Team rosters for Majors and Minors will be
announced in early February.
What if my child
decides not to play on his/her assigned team?
Declining
team assignments may result in forfeiting placement in that league.
Will my child be
able to switch teams if s/he doesn't like the coach or teammates?
All team assignments are final unless extenuating circumstances
occur. Special requests must be
submitted in writing to the Player Agent (PlayerAgent@sturbridgelittleleague.com).
Should
you have any questions or concerns about evaluations or the process, please
contact
Laura
Hunter, Player Agent
EVALUATION SCHEDULE
8:30 –
10:30AM Registration and
Check-In – Tantasqua Jr. High Gym – 2nd Floor
In-Person Registration – If registering at the try-out event
please arrive early and bring all required documentation and payment. Checks are made payable to Sturbridge Little League
Check-In - REQUIRED FOR ALL
PLAYERS
Upon arrival,
please make sure to check in at the registration table to verify the League has
all your documentation. You will not be evaluated if you
have not yet submitted a registration form with payment, a copy of your birth
certificate, the health insurance form, and photo/video release. There are NO exceptions.
If you registered
online and still need to submit paperwork please bring it with you. Birth certificates are required to verify league age and determine try-out placement. If you do not bring your child's birth certificate, s/he will not be evaluated.
8:30 –
9:00AM Minor League
Warm-Ups
9:00 –
11:00AM Minor League
Evaluations
10:30 –
11:00AM Major League
Warm-Ups
11:00 –
1:00PM Major League
Evaluations
Notes:
Please have
kids bring their gloves and dress appropriately – wear sneakers - cleats are not allowed in the gym. Hats are recommended.
No food
or drink (other than water) is allowed in the gym. Water will be available for purchase.
Parents: please be respectful of the players, the evaluators,
and the process at all times. Anyone engaging
in unsportsmanlike behavior will be asked to leave the gymnasium immediately.
