Tryout Registration

• 8U-13U
• During the first three (3) weeks of winter training, we will be conducting a “Training Camp” at each level and will further evaluate the players at this time.  Selection of teams for all levels will take place at the end of “Training Camp”. 
• This will occur in January 2025.
• Pro Trainers will be involved in final team selections, which will also include input from the Team Managers and Board.

• The Devils baseball program will offer winter training to all players. 
• Training will be created to:  1) implement and reinforce baseline fundamentals; 2) increase individual skill development and position versatility; and, 3) improve overall baseball IQ.
• 8U-13U (January to March): Winter Training sessions will consist of two session/week focused on fielding fundamentals, base-running, hitting and pitching. 
• Training will be led by the JJ Furmaniak, Kevin Rios, Chris Frankiewicz, and other current Devils trainers.
• Training sessions by level will be led by two Pro Instructors at all practices.  Curriculum will be designed to offer tailored, age specific, professional instruction while incorporating coach involvement. 

Where are practices and games typically held?

Example: Practices and home games are held at the RecPlex. Games may be played across the metro region.

• All players will receive ten (10) vouchers for private lessons included in their fee.   These vouchers can be used to choose from a menu of hitting, pitching, fielding, or catching instructors.  They are to be scheduled and used anytime from December to late May.   
• All players will be able to use the lesson portal to book lessons.

How many games will they play? What days of the week?

Example: Teams will play 20-30 games over the course of the season and will usually fall on the weekends.

• Coaches training and instruction will be provided.   The board will go through an evaluation process at each level to select Managers for 2025. Managers are to have a strong baseball IQ and an appropriate temperament for the age level. 
• If no coach is willing or deemed qualified to manage and 8U-13U team, a pro coach may be hired at an add’l cost of approximately $500/player.

• Details on annual fees per level will be provided when invites are sent out following tryouts.
• For 8U-13U, fee includes ten (10) 30-minute private lessons, winter training, facility usage, uniforms, helmet, bat bag, respective tournaments and league season.
• Payment of 50% will be required within one (1) week of acceptance. The additional 50% will be paid by December 31st.   Late payment may result in the loss of your slot. All payments are nonrefundable without exception.