Son received a phone call invitation about 4 weeks ago and a follow up invitation in the mail. our understanding is that for the 2010s this is the selection process for the game at Wrigley Field in July. 2011s are not eligible.
We opted out for a couple reasons, the above reason included. Isaac is right - $799 is way cheap compared to the $3500 paid for JOs in August. BUT there are half the number of games, and flights are expensive to Arizona from this coast. In addition, no meals or hotel paid for the athlete.
Other factor was that this is the "quiet" period - although the cost does include video coverage and coaches can access that info any time.
In this economy, we felt it is more important than ever to balance money out versus interest in.