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Our 2006 tryouts will be held on August 27 at DPW Field, Patterson, NY. Click here for times and rain date information. The player's age (AFA, ASA, PONY, NSA, etc.) is determined by using is the athlete’s age on January 1, 2005. It should be noted that it is possible to play up (i.e. a 14 year old playing on the 16U team); it is not possible to play down. It is our policy that every athlete MUST tryout in order to make a team. If you are PUTT (physically unable to tryout) you should plan on coming to tryouts, filling out the paperwork, and talking with your perspective coach / coaches about the possibility of setting up an alternate tryout.

It’s unfortunate that some athletes who try out will not make a team. This is the harsh reality of being a competitive program with a 13-player maximum roster policy. Additionally, there is no guarantee that every 2005 athlete will make a 2006 team. My advice to ALL the athletes is to make your best effort in all aspects of the tryout and always wear your positive attitude on your sleeve.

2006 teams / Fall ball 2005: We expect the athletes selected for the 2006 teams to play the 2005 fall schedule with their new teams. The 18’s will play in at least two “College Showcase Tournaments”, a showcase doubleheader, and practice. All other age groups can plan on one local tournament, practices, and local doubleheaders. Tentative schedules / costs will be available at tryouts.

Regards,

Jim Kelly

President