JUNE 23RD - JULY 1ST.
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Are these the dates for Joplin Tournament of Stars?
If these dates are right it will be a direct conflict with the 15U/2009 Perfect Game/WWBA in Atlanta.
No, those dates are not the Tournament of Stars, but rather, the Jr. Olympics. It is my understanding that these are the correct dates. They're a bit later than the last few years.
please clarify what you mean by Junior Olympics.........the TEAMUSA 18u is called the Junior team!!
http://www.usabaseball.com/ot/usab-joly-home.html
The page isn't updated for 2006 yet, but these are the dates that were forwarded to me by USA Baseball for the 2006 tournaments in AZ and FL.
The page isn't updated for 2006 yet, but these are the dates that were forwarded to me by USA Baseball for the 2006 tournaments in AZ and FL.
Oldslugger, the USA Baseball Jr. Olympics are probably the premier 16 & under tournament in the country every year, with Perfect Game east cobb and a couple others ranking right up there. The JO's are played in Jupiter, FL and Peoria & Surprise, AZ at the same time, with 72 teams playing in each venue.
AAU also holds a Jr. Olympics that includes not only baseball, but about 20 other sports as well, and attracts something like 10,000 athletes each year. They usually have about 44 baseball teams total in their JO. While both tournaments are very competitive, most knowledgeable people think that the USA Jr. Olympics are more competitive and a better venue for players to become "noticed".
USA Baseball uses this tournament to select players as tryout candidates for the US Youth National Team that plays out of the country. The Junior National Team is an 18 & under team that is chosen from a much smaller pool of players invited to play in the Tournament of Stars that is held in Joplin, MO shortly after the Jr. Olympics conclude.
I hope this helps explain what you wanted to know.
AAU also holds a Jr. Olympics that includes not only baseball, but about 20 other sports as well, and attracts something like 10,000 athletes each year. They usually have about 44 baseball teams total in their JO. While both tournaments are very competitive, most knowledgeable people think that the USA Jr. Olympics are more competitive and a better venue for players to become "noticed".
USA Baseball uses this tournament to select players as tryout candidates for the US Youth National Team that plays out of the country. The Junior National Team is an 18 & under team that is chosen from a much smaller pool of players invited to play in the Tournament of Stars that is held in Joplin, MO shortly after the Jr. Olympics conclude.
I hope this helps explain what you wanted to know.
The USA Junior Olympics is definitely one of the best tournaments of the year and a fun trip for your players. Anyone able to make the tournament should try to get there. A lot of good teams and good competition.
OLDSLUGGER,
We've been told that June 19th is the travel day for Joplin players. So I guess it probably starts June 20th.
Congratulations to your son!
We've been told that June 19th is the travel day for Joplin players. So I guess it probably starts June 20th.
Congratulations to your son!
Those are the correct dates. It's a shame there is a conflict with the 15&U WWBA and te USA JO's. Didn't know that players have already been named for Joplin.
Hey are there any coaches out there looking for a player? I am a sophomore pitcher. Let me know.
Anyone hear back from USA Baseball regarding their application?
We are looking for a few more high quality players looking to participate in this June's USA Baseball Junior olympic East Championships in Palm Beach County, FL. You must have a birthdate of May 1, 1989 or young in order to be eligible. If you are interested please contact me directly at ccapozzi@btlathletics.com
