Registration is closed. if you would like to possibly register for a team that has spots available, please contact Jeff Stoltenburg, EBSA VP of Baseball
651-755-3680 or jjstoltenburg@gmail.com

Mandatory Assessments - Sept 23, 2023 at Browns Complex

Players went go through a variety of drills to better help assess the placement of our traveling baseball athletes for next spring. Please know this is only one piece of information that will be used when determining teams.

Athletes needed to arrive 15 minutes early before their designated time slot below to get warmed up.

9u – 9:00 – 10:00
10u & 11u – 10:00 - 11:00
12u & 13u – 11:00 - 12:00

The season typically starts with practice in March, usually in the gyms until weather permits to be outside.  Games start at the end of April or early May and go through mid July.

• It requires a high degree of commitment from both players and parents.
• Games\Practices are mixed in throughout the week, usually 2 nights a week, possibly on a weekend. 
• Usually have 1 to 2 tournaments on a weekend through the summer.
• Travel to games/tournaments usually within 1 hour of Ellsworth.

The traveling competitive baseball program of the EBSA strives to promote the highest level of competitive baseball/softball play, while attracting highly skilled players who have the desire,
determination, dedication, and discipline necessary to improve their skills.  We play games and tournaments through the Metro Baseball League (MBL).

The traveling competitive program goals; 

(1) Provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning the
game, developing skills, and results in a positive experience for participants,   

(2) To provide the most competitive opportunities and field the best possible teams within an enjoyable environment while prepping them for high school level of play, 

(3) Field the best players for teams to each competitive level, 

(4) Promoting the principles of teamwork and sportsmanship, and

(5) Coaches will make every effort to ensure all players with playing time, but playing time and/or equal paying time will not be
guaranteed.

Traveling baseball is known to have a higher level of competitiveness than recreational baseball. A lot of players considering to make the jump to traveling ball should be made aware of the following:

• Traveling ball is significantly more expensive than recreational. It can incur costs from higher level coaching, more practice time, proper equipment, proper uniform, and travel expenses.
• There is no guarantee of playing time. The best players play.
• There is an increased chance for high level development. Players looking to play in college and beyond should seriously consider joining a traveling team
• You will be required to try out and will be placed on a team according to skill evaluations, coaches’ evaluations, age requirements, grade, team sizes, and the EBSA baseball philosophy.
• Rules are generally more closely related to high school or college baseball.

(a) Eligible participants must reside or be open enrolled within the Ellsworth School District
(b) Additional players may be added if the teams need players beyond those in the Ellsworth School District:
    (i) If the community where the additional player lives has a  league at the player’s level: Baseball cannot add players to EBSA teams if the player has a program in their home town.
(c) Age Qualifications
EBSA traveling program is open to children ages 14 and younger, within the age structure of the leagues we are enrolled in.

We will attempt to have a 9U team if there is enough interest.  Therefore, registration is open to all players 14 or younger before May 1, 2024.  See the team placement via the Metro Baseball League.

• 9U - 9 years of age and under
• 10U - 10 years of age and under
• 11U  - 11 years of age and under
• 12U - 12 years of age and under
• 13U - 13 years of age and under
• 14U - 14 years of age and under

LEAGUE FEE:  The total fee for the season is $250.  At the time of registration, an initial nonrefundable payment of $25 will be collected, the 2nd payment in the amount of $225 will be deducted on February 1st.  An email reminder will be sent out prior to February 1st.  You will have the option to pay the full amount at the time of registration if you prefer.  Full payment must be received by February 1st in order to play. 

Your $250 registration fees goes towards; MBL fees, umpire fees, tournament fees (approximately 2 per team), Brown’s Field Complex maintenance (lawn care, sprinklers, red rock, gravel, upkeep), insurance, and utilities (garbage, electricity, toilets)

LATE FEES - Registering after the registration window has closed will be subject to a late fee per player.  The only exceptions will be for players who are not enrolled in the Ellsworth School District at the time registration or if registration is reopened for additional players needed at a specific level.  

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Please visit the link for more information if you are interested.  You will need to complete the application and email it to ebsa00@gmail.com before registering.

https://www.ellsworthpanthers.com/ebsascholarships

VOLUNTEER HOURS:  Families will be required to submit a deposit of $100.00 in March at the parent meeting for volunteer hours.  Each family is asked to volunteer 10 hours for one player or 15 hours total for 2 or more players.  There will be many opportunities for each family to fulfill the 10/15 hours.   Once your commitment of the designated hours is complete you will receive your deposit back.

One more chance to get your Ellsworth Baseball Apparel!

Desings By Jill Site 

https://ellsworthbaseball2024-designsbyjill.itemorder.com

Sale is ending on April 24th.

Boombah Site    (Click on the Spirit Link to see all items.)

https://checkout.boombah.com/checkout-2-05-0/team/team-shop.html?id=nbJ-OJp-Z4Q-Vs9

Start Date: April 16, 2024
End Date: April 23, 2024
Ship Date: May 14, 2024

If you have any apparel questions, please reach out to Steph Jensen at stephiejojensen8@gmail.com

Each family is accountable for tracking their own hours, DIBS will be used to document your family's volunteer hours.

• Each family is required to provide 10 hours of EBSA service time per player with a maximum of 15 hours total if you have more than one child playing travel baseball and/or softball. Service time includes; coaching, being a board member, fundraiser work, field workdays, field prep, concessions (if we have them), field maintenance, etc. This does not include carpooling, team snacks/food, or donations of food/goods to be used in Team concessions. A $100 service time check will be collected for each player prior to the start of the season. Players will not play a game until this check has been received. There will be a cap of 2 checks collected per family.

• Services needed/requested and provided to the EBSA with a monetary value that exceeds $100 (with one player) or $200 (with more than one player) may be used to fulfill the volunteer hour requirements at the Board’s discretion. Examples of this would be construction services, concrete services, concrete, garbage services, gravel, building materials, and monetary donations. 

• This check will be destroyed once your service time obligation is met. If you do not meet the service time obligation, your check will be cashed at the end of the season. You will be notified if you have not met the service hour requirement prior to the check being cashed. iv. Parents are responsible for reporting their hours worked in the matter designated by EBSA.

If you have any questions regarding volunteer hours, please contact the EBSA at ebsa00@gmail.com

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