WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD well rounded coachable players

 

Tryouts are open to all residents from surrounding counties & communities.  We understand that August is a family vacation month and your son may not be available on this date.  If you are going on vacation and would like your son to tryout please contact Jerry ASAP @ 330-685-6105 to schedule a tryout date.

THURSDAY AUGUST 8th 6-8pm

Tryouts will be held at Diamond Park - 2782 Diamond St NE, Canton, Ohio 44721 (field # 5)

 

FAQs

  • Your son will be expected to:

    1. Give 100% at practices & games.

    2. Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

    3. Listen to and take instructions from coaches.

    4. Treat coaches & teammates with respect at all times.

    5. Strive to be the best he can be.

  • We will roster 12 players for the 2025 season. This is subject to change based on tryouts.

  • Practices are scheduled to stat November 3, 2024 (Sunday Morning 9:30-11am) and will run x1 per week.

    Starting in January 2025 1 additional practice will be held in addition to Sunday practice. Practice will be held on Thursday nights 6-8pm at Gentlebrook Sports Complex.

    Practice schedule is subject to change.

  • Practices will start in November 2024 x1 per week. January we will go to x2 practices per week.

    We project to end the season July 1, 2025. Subject to change. A final end date will be released by March 31, 2025

  • The regular season will be played through SSBL (Stark-Summit Baseball League).

    The Tournament schedule has not been set for the 2025 season as of yet. We will be competing in 6 - 8 tournaments. We will have some over night tournaments in 2025. The number of these over night tourneys have not yet been decided.

  • Rostered players: The cost of play will take into consideration the following:

    indoor training facility, outside expert coaches, equipment cost, team insurance, uniforms, umpire cost, tournament costs, etc.

    Per player cost for the 2025 season has not yet been determined. There will be fundraising opportunities that you can participate in to help offset team fees. Details will be made available at the first practice in November

    *** Upon acceptance to the team a $400 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your player’s spot on the team. This payment will come off the total amount due.

  • The main coaching staff is a volunteer position.

    At times we will bring in expert coaches to assist. These coaches do receive financial compensation for their time.

  • SSBL / Regular Season Games-

    • During SSBL games, all players will get a chance to play.

    Tournaments -

    • Pool Play - TBD

    • Bracket Play - 9 player batting order. Players will rotate defensively as the game dictates. There is no guarantee all players will play during bracket play.

If you have additional questions that have not been addressed please feel free to call Jerry @ 330-685-6105