Friday, September 12, 2014

A new website is Coming. Travelballfl.com


A new website is being developed specific to the South Florida area. Travelballfl.com is a South Florida dedicated website for Youth Travel baseball.
As South Florida is home to some of the Nations best teams and events, a new website was built so you can be more informed about whats happening in our sport. The main objective is to attract corporate sponsorship to get involved in the sport, to make it better for all those who participate, support and follow this competitive sport. The site will bring you News, Tournaments, Reviews, events, galleries of pictures, videos and much more so you can come to one site and get what you need. Over time they will also sponsor events throughout the region to give back to the players, people, Coaches and organizations who make this sport what it is. 
The sport is growing throughout the Nation, and this site wants to keep South Florida informed about Youth Travel baseball locally and Nationally. Tired of trying to find the next tournament to play in and not knowing where to look? Travelballfl.com will publish tournaments locally as well as nationally so you can determine where and when you can and want to play. There will be links to the sites so you can register or get more information easily. Are you holding a tournament? Let them know so your tournament can be posted to advertise your event. The site objective is to inform, so let them help you drive teams to your event. 
Of course, we can not be successful without your help. Travelballfl.com urge you to write articles, send pictures, vote on a Players or Teams of the month. Advertise your Tournament information and send in the results to be published. They have a tough task to rank teams in all age groups from 9U to 14U, which no doubt will cause dialog between us all. Write articles about what you are doing and participate in letting people know your experiences, good or bad. Coaches can send in video clips of practice techniques, training devices or any information you feel valuable to help others. If you like a product, let them know so we can get the word out. You are the best resource for information so others can benefit from what you have done, doing and what you are going to do. This will only make our sport better for the whole community.Need information about an event. Let them know and they can get that information to you. Most likely you are not alone, and others no doubt are looking for the same information. Get involved. Travelballfl.com is the platform which allows open dialog within or sport in this region.The site will also be looking for businesses to advertise, especially if you need to get the word out to a targeted audience. Is your business looking to sponsor a team or a team trip. There are many ways businesses can benefit by supporting local teams and events. Let Travelballfl.com help you.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

13U Wolverines Double Elimination Tournament

13U Wolverines Double Elimination Tournament
When: July 10 2014 thru July 12 2014

The Wolverines are hosting a 3 day tournament starting Thursday July 10, 2014. The tournament format will be double elimination.

Thursday and Friday will host a 4pm game and Saturday starts at 10am up to Championship game at the end of day.
Concession stand will be open offering food and drinks.
The tournament will be hosted at Belen Jesuit
Please email: jalbert@belenjesuit.org to request an invitation.
Tournament fee $ 150.00 per team plus 2 game balls per game.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Plantation Stars Looking for Baseball Coach


Plantation 10U Travel Baseball Team Seeks Head Coach

Stars organization for Fall 2014 (tryouts in July 2014) seeking Head Coach for new 10U team in Plantation.  Personal experience in baseball (college or higher) and with 10U age group a priority.  Please contact Jay Drag, Commissioner of Plantation Stars Travel Baseball at 954.907.2442 or via email at johndrag@bellsouth.net.     

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Lake Worth Summer Bash June 4-8 2014

LAKE WORTH SUMMER

BASH

JUNE 4-8, 2014


Playing Sites:               
                             LAKE WORTH NW FIELDS 
                              900 22nd AVE NORTH         
                                   LAKE WORTH, FL 33460 
 Age Divisions and Entry Fees:    (AGE CUTOFF IS MAY 1ST, 2014) 

16U/15-14/U/14U /13U6090/13U/12U/ 11U / 10U/9U/8U/T-BALL

$300   (3 game guarantee)
$250 (3 game guarantee) T-BALL

PAY FOR UMPIRES ON THE FIELD, TEAMS SUPPLY BALLS 
UMP FEES- T-BALL/CP $35 - 6 INNING GAMES $40 - 7 INNING GAMES $45 ( per ump) 
                                                                            
 TO REGISTER 
GO TO HANDOUT SECTION FOR REGISTRATION FORM AND RULES 
Please contact Oscar Santalo via email;lakeworthtravelbaseball@msn.com or
 via phone (305) 301-3862
http://www.eteamz.com/lakeworthtravelbaseball/

MULTIPLE TEAM DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM SAME ORGANIZATION

Monday, May 19, 2014

Troy Cameron's St Thomas Aquinas Summer Baseball Camp

Troy Cameron's Aquinas Summer Baseball Camps
Incoming Freshmen 
&
Ages 6 - 12
2014


Camp Format:
The program is designed to provide instruction on the fundamentals of baseball. Players will be instructed in offensive and defensive situations. Players will be placed in groups according to age, strength, and ability level.
What to Bring:
Players must bring baseball cleats, tennis shoes, glove, a bat, batting helmet, water bottle, and a dry shirt for after practice. Please make sure the player's name is on all their equipment. Water and Gatorade will be provided during practice.
Location:
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
     
Contact Info:
Head Coach Troy Cameron (954) 444-6137
Dates & Times:
Incoming Freshmen: Monday June 16th - Friday June 20th 2014
Time: Camp will be held after Summer School from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-12: Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th 2014
Time: Camp will be held from 9:00am - 3:00pm

Directions
Take I-95 to Davie Blvd, take Davie Blvd. West to SW 28th Avenue. Make a right on SW28th Avenue at the Wendy's. The school is located on the left side and the baseball field is in the back.

Age Group:
Incoming Freshmen
-Please make arrangements to pickup your child no later than 4:45
Ages 6-12
-Please make arrangements to pickup your child no later than 2:45

-Parents/Guardians are required to sign-in and sign-out the player daily
-The cost of the camps will be $225.00 for the week. Registrations will be based on the availability of space.

Camp Directors:
Troy Cameron - Head Baseball Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Mike Rodriguez - Assistant Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Tim McNab - Assistant Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Scott Massucco - Assistant Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Rich Giannotti - STA Alum Former Professional Player & UM Alum
  
  

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Results Plantation Tournament April 24 - 25 2014

On behalf of iScrimmage.com, Plantation Stars and Plantation Athletic League (PAL) we want to thank ALL teams for participating in a fantastic tournament. The competition was great, the weather idyllic, and any team in each division could have taken the title. For the results of the tournament for all Pool and Bracket games Click Here
Congratulations to the Champions and Runner Ups for each age division.
The results are as follows:
10U Division
Champions: Plantation Stars
Runner Up: Cannons

11U Division
Champions: Cooper City Cowboys
Runner Up: Pasadena Panthers


12U AA/AAA Division
Champions: SF Hitmen
Runner Up: South Florida Pirates

12U Open Division
Champions: West Pines Cobras
Runner Up: Hialeah Angels

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Nations/IBC Baseball State Championships












IBC/Nations Baseball State Championships
May 30 to June 1, 2014

IBC Baseball/Nations Baseball World Challenge
All teams must be registered with Nations Baseball - 


9-10-11-12 - Entry Fee $200/Plus pay $40 per game to an umpire -  




        13-14 - Entry Fee $250/Plus pay $45 per game to an umpire -  




        16-18 - Entry Fee $400/Plus pay $45 per game to an umpire -  

Sites
        9 Under   at Eddie C Moore Complex 8-9      2980 Drew St., Clearwater, Fl 33765
10-11 Under   at Eddie C Moore Complex 5-6-7  3000 Drew St., Clearwater, Fl 33765
11-12 Under   at Eddie C Moore Complex 1- 4    3050 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33765
13 - Under      at Ross Norton Complex - 1426 S. Martin Luther King Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
14 - Under      at Tack Fields - 1967 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater, FL 33763
16 - Under      at Joe DiMaggio - Corner of Drew ST. & Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, Fl 33763
16 - 18Under  at Walter Fuller Complex - 7901 30th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
16 - 18Under  at Northeast HS - 5500 16th Street North, St Petersburg, Fl 33703
16 - 18Under  at Dixie Hollins -

Format
   3 game guarantee/2 pool play games and all teams advance to a single elimination bracket

Awards
   1st and 2nd Place Team Trophies / 1st and 2nd Place Individual Trophies

Gate Fee  - $5  per day for 8U thru 14 U  one team cooler         
No parent coolers at "Walter Fuller Complex"
                   $10  per day for 16U & 18U    one team cooler         
No parent coolers at "Walter Fuller Complex"

Tournament Director: Chuck White at 863-559-4405 or  

Hotel Information 
    
    Call Debria White at 863-412-1234 or E-mail - ibcbaseball@ymail.com

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Nations Baseball



Attention to ALL South Florida Travel Baseball teams!!!


iScrimmage.com and BLT Baseball is happy to announce that we are bringing Nations Baseball and IBC Baseball to South Florida. New Leagues and Tournaments will allow teams to earn points for Nations and IBC National and World Series events. We will also promote regional, state and nation wide tournaments for your consideration. You must register with Nations Baseball to play in any sanctioned league or tournament, and this will include insurance for your team. This Insurance will allow you to play in ANY sanctioned or Non-sanctioned event anywhere you want to play. We will be hosting Showcases in the region held by IBC BaseballGame Ready Scout Day and Game Ready Baseball Academy.

Looking for that change, well that change is here.  Play Regional, State and National Teams and continue to earn points. Elite teams can earn Berths to Travel Ball Select tournaments Nation wide. Get your team ranked nationally in the Nations Baseball Strength ranking system so you play competitive teams. Keep winning, and be ranked to play more competitive teams. Change the way you think about competitive Travel Baseball and Join TODAY

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Bases Loaded 14U Baseball


Bases Loaded 14U Summer Baseball


14-U Summer Baseball
Bases Loaded is Putting together a  14-U 60/90 Perfect Game, Prospect Wire Tournament Team. In order to be eligible you must be born after May 1st 1999. We will be traveling in the summer around the State of Florida playing competitive Baseball. Our Home Field will be at Bamford Sports Park in Davie Florida on Pine island rd 1.5 miles south of I-595

Perfect Game/Player Exposure
Perfect Game is devoted to furthering the development and career of the talented amateur baseball player. To that end, Perfect Game produces the very highest national level individual player showcases and team tournaments all over the United States. These events have proved invaluable to the college coaching community and major league baseball as they can scout a large population of talented ball players all in one location.

Prospect Wire/Player Exposure
Started in 2004, Prospect Wire has become one of the fastest growing organizers of elite level high school baseball events across the country. As a result, Prospect Wire's player database has grown to over 25,000 current prospects, making it one of the largest scouting services for high school baseball in America.

For a Try-out
Please Contact

Skip Lindemann at (954) 557-2352

Thursday, March 6, 2014

What are you doing this Summer?Leagues, Tournaments and Scrimmages all available.

What are your baseball plans this summer? Planning on a trip to Cooperstown, Cal Ripken, Youth Nationals, Nations Baseball, Disney, etc.
Want to play local and/or regional? 
There are so many events to choose from. The summer is the most exciting time to play baseball. iScrimmage.com encourages you to challenge your team in one or a few of the many national events. 
Its the season to travel!!!
iScrimmage.com can help you stay sharp for any events you want to play. Leagues, tournaments and scrimmages available in one place.
Stay game ready by playing games until you are ready to leave. Play in leagues and tournaments to get conditioned for that special event, or just to keep getting better.

Its easy to do.


Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Spend more time Coaching/Managing the Team rather than Administrating

iScrimmage.com is the only tool on the web specifically designed with the travel baseball/softball team in mind. It was developed so YOU spend more time with the kids and less time on the administration of the team.
Are you tired of these baseball sites which are poorly managed with outdated tools? Are you tired of spending time with scores, rosters, schedules, which take too much time to load, view and enter information. We had the same issue, and that is why we developed this site. Its far from being finished, but its a great start. This site is built using input from Coaches and Parents and what they want to use. Travel Baseball is the best kept secret in the US. WHY??? Give the kids the notice they deserve, in ALL divisions, ages and skill level.
Use iScrimmage.com to manage and play your Baseball games, regardless of league affiliation.
#iScrimmage, #youth baseball, #baseball websites

Inviting Other Teams to Play Games and Scrimmages

If you do not see the teams you want to play on iScrimmage.com? Invite them into the system. Its real easy and takes no time at all. Follow these steps below;
Once you log in using your Google account (see previous Blog for instructions and overview), you will be at your dashboard. We are working on upgrading the dashboard so you will have more functionality, so stay tuned for this.
On the left menu, select "Invite" and this will take you to the Invite screen.
As you will see, just select who you want to invite into the site. If you want to invite and play a team, select "Invite and Challenge a Team Coach/Manager". Fill in their email address, Last and First name and hit "Send Invite". An auto generated email will be sent to that person from you with an easy link to enter into the site directly from the email. Its easy to do.
You can select "Invite a Team Coach/Manager" if you feel they would benefit from the site. Get the word out to all the teams you would like to play.
You can also invite a Player or Parent to the site as part of your team. By doing this, you can easily communicate to that Player or parent within the system as part of your team if you so desire. After hitting the "Send Invite" button, again, an auto generated email will be sent to that person with a direct link to enter into the site.
We are developing tools so you can communicate better and easier with your team and other teams as well.
Get the word out. Invite as many teams as you can so everyone has competition. The objective is for our kids to play ball, develop their skill and have fun doing it.

If you have any problems or need to ask any questions, please let us know. Call 954-303-0525 or email info@iscrimmage.com


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Step by Step to Scheduling Scrimmages on iScrimmage.com




Step by Step to Scheduling Scrimmages

Its real easy to schedule scrimmages online at iScrimmage.com. Whether you are already in the system or you are new, there are easy steps to scheduling games with teams in and out of the system.
The reason we use Google to sign in is for the cool tools Google offers as we build the site. Much more functionality is coming. 

For those with a Profile already set up in Iscrimmage.com:
Sign in using your Google account
This will take you to your Dashboard
Click on "Schedule a Game". This takes you to the Games screen.
You now can select "Set Game Availability" or "Request Specific Game"
"Set Game Availability" is used when you are looking for an opponent to play on a specific date. This is seen by all other teams also looking for games. When selected, you fill in the Date, Time, a location and whether you want to play home, away or either. If you are playing away, you can fill in the distance you want to travel. Filling this in will be seen by teams within that radius from YOUR home field. Fill in as many days as you want. This was made so it is easy to put out a schedule without the hassle of calling teams and seeing if they are available to play.
TIP: Your home game is another team's away. There really is no need for coaches meetings trying to schedule games. If you post your home games, and search for away games (other teams home games) a schedule can be formed easily.
The system is set up to auto send all team players and parents emails and notifications of games beening scheduled, without the added hassle of making a separate group email. More on that in another Blog.
"Request Specific Game" is used when you want to play a specific team, whether they are in or out of the system. From the drop down box select the team you are interested in playing, on what date and tim Add a location. Click "Request Game" and an email will be sent to the team you want to play. You can follow up with a call if you so wish by selecting the team name from your Games screen.
Click "Can't Find your Team? Click here to invite them" when you can not find the team you want to play. Invite them to play you in our system. This way you can manage your team and communicate with your Parents and players easily.
Interested in seeing what teams are in the system. Its easy. 
Select "Scrimmages" from the Left menu
Select "Teams" from the Scrimmages Box
A Table of all team in the system at that time listed by age is available.
Just click on the team name to find out more about the team or contact the coach.

For those who are new to iScrimmage.com:
Sign in using your Google account. If you do not have on create one.
TIP: In the Google sign up page, Use your own email address to create an account. You DO NOT have to have a gmail account. Just click on "I prefer to use my current email address" and enter your address you want so you can monitor.
This address is important for online communications and scheduling.
Create your profile and team by following the screens. Its real easy. If you sign in with your account you will be sent to your dashboard. The dashboard is the start of the functions you need to use the site. You can fill in Game Availability or not at the sign up stage. Below gives you the ability to schedule games from your Dashboard.
Click on "Schedule a Game". This takes you to the Games screen.
You now can select "Set Game Availability" or "Request Specific Game"
"Set Game Availability" is used when you are looking for an opponent to play on a specific date. This is seen by all other teams looking also for games. When selected, you fill in the Date, Time, a location and whether you want to play home, away or either. If you are playing away, you can fill in the distance you want to travel. Filling this in will be seen by teams within that radius from YOUR home field. Fill in as many days as you want. This was made so it is easy to put out a schedule without the hassle of calling teams and seeing if they are available to play.
TIP: Your home game is another team's away. There really is no need for coaches meetings trying to schedule games. If you post your home games, and search for away games (other teams home games) a schedule can be formed easily.
The system is set up to send all team players and parents emails and notifications games have been scheduled, without the added hassle of making a separate email. More on that in another Blog.
"Request Specific Game" is used when you want to play a specific team, whether they are in or out of the system. From the drop down box select the team you are interested in playing, on what date and time and add a location. Click "Request Game" and an email will be sent to the team you want to play. You can follow up with a call if you so wish by selecting the team name from your Games screen.
Click "Can't Find your Team? Click here to invite them" when you can not find the team you want to play. Invite them to play you in our system. This way you can manage your team and communicate with your Parents and players easily.
Interested in seeing what teams are in the system. Its easy. 
Select "Scrimmages" from the Left menu
Select "Teams" from the Scrimmages Box
A Table of all team in the system at that time listed by age is available.
Just click on the team name to find out more about the team or contact the coach.

If you have any problems or need to ask any questions, please let us know. Call 954-303-0525 or email info@iscrimmage.com


Thursday, February 6, 2014

What are you doing 
President's Day 
Weekend?
(Feb 14th thru 17th)


Why not invite 3 to 4 teams to your Park and play in a mini tournament or round robin? Its easy to do. Just book games on iScrimmage.com. It only takes minutes to set up. All game scores can be tracked online. Need umpires for your games, let us know. We can help you arrange.
Get outside and watch the kids play what they love doing, and that's playing baseball. Play the teams you want to play. Break out the BBQ and get social with like minded Parents and kids.
Don't waste the weekend wondering if you should have played in a tournament, arrange your own, without the hassle.
Lets make Presidents Day patriotic by playing our National pastime.




All the contact information to teams are online and accessible. Reach out to other coaches by calling or messaging them straight from the site. Is the Team you want to play not in the system? It's easy to invite a team. Need contacts, let us know and we can help.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Spring Ball is Here. "LETS PLAY BALL"




Spring Baseball is HERE!!!
"Lets Play Ball"
Over 50 teams now online looking for games!!!
There is a better way to schedule and manage games. Be part of this growing site.


The spring season has started. Book more games NOW!!! Schedule and manage your games on iScrimmage.com and add to the games you are playing this season.
Take the hassle out of communicating with other Coaches and parents. The built in messaging tools makes managing your team easier and faster.
And it's FREE to do so. Get ready for tournament play or that summer trip the team is planning. Interested in hosting a tournament to raise money for that trip. 
Contact iScrimmage.com and we can help.

If you are not part of this growing site, you should be. Challenge teams you want to play, and test your skill without the cost of tournaments or leagues. If the team you want to play is not in the system, invite and challenge them to a game. Its easy to do. Want more information. Contact us.
Teams are NOW online looking for games to get an edge on their competition. Play the competition you need to WIN!!!


iScrimmage.com is the only site dedicated to travel baseball regardless of league affiliation. Our intent is for teams to play and for coaches to fine tune their team through playing games. We are making Travel baseball better. Its easy to register and the best of all its free. So what have you got to lose!!!!
There are over 50 Teams online wanting to play NOW.
You can arrange games in less than 5 minutes in 3 easy steps. Give us a call and we are happy to assist.
Looking for games outside of your area, let us know. Arrange 3-4 games over a weekend and play the teams you want without the tournament fee. 
Remember, if you want to play a team not in the system. Send an invite and challenge them to a game. Its that easy.
Teams are waiting for you online to play today.


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Monday, February 3, 2014

Weston Tournament kicks off Spring Season


Spring Baseball 2014 Kicks off with Competitive Tournament
WOW!! Way to kick the season off with the Weston Hawks Winter Warm-Up held in Weston this weekend. The Weston Hawks organization did a great job managing this tournament. Congratulations. There were weather delays during the week, but they managed to arrange the games so they could be all completed. This tournament in the past has been a great season opener and this year was no different.
There were nearly 90 teams playing and the competition was fierce.
Congratulations to ALL Teams who competed, win or lose, you are all champions.
If you are interested in results of the Games go to www.eteamz.com/westonhawkstournaments

Congratulations to the champions
8U             JR Prospects
9U             Miami Phenoms
10U           Team Extreme
11U            PL Buldogs Red
12U AAA  Miami Storm
12U Major Team Panama
13U 54/80  Florida Pokers
13U 60/90  PPO Bengals
14/15U       SF Elite Squad

Congratulations to all the teams who played.