Just returned from a tournament in Cary...not sure where the funding came from, but what a beautiful, well-maintained complex!
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The town spent millions to help build the complex.
I have a story, but I really shouldn't be tellin it....
2-3 fall seasons ago (I can't recall exactly) my son played an event at this complex.
As we were driving in, we noticed a van full of players making their way across the parking lot toward the front gate.
I looked over at my youngest son and said "Check it out a teams dressed out in Tarheel Blue - that's really cool"....
As we passed through the front gate, I looked over at the field immediately on the left and noticed a lot of players loosening up. I told my same son " gee there's a lot of kids on that team, they must have two teams entered in this event and be warming up together".
A lady in front of me (who I didn't know) overheard me and turned around with a BIG smile on her face and said "that's the NC Tarheel Baseball team, they are playing here while their new complex is being built".....
So after watching my son throw great (
) for his 3-4 innings I took advantage of the opportunity and watched the Tarheels practice and intersquad for the next two hours in front of 20 scouts.
It is a nice facility and one that I'll remember for a long time as a result of all the above.
2-3 fall seasons ago (I can't recall exactly) my son played an event at this complex.
As we were driving in, we noticed a van full of players making their way across the parking lot toward the front gate.
I looked over at my youngest son and said "Check it out a teams dressed out in Tarheel Blue - that's really cool"....
As we passed through the front gate, I looked over at the field immediately on the left and noticed a lot of players loosening up. I told my same son " gee there's a lot of kids on that team, they must have two teams entered in this event and be warming up together".
A lady in front of me (who I didn't know) overheard me and turned around with a BIG smile on her face and said "that's the NC Tarheel Baseball team, they are playing here while their new complex is being built".....
So after watching my son throw great (
) for his 3-4 innings I took advantage of the opportunity and watched the Tarheels practice and intersquad for the next two hours in front of 20 scouts.It is a nice facility and one that I'll remember for a long time as a result of all the above.
quote:Originally posted by MadDogPA:
Just returned from a tournament in Cary...not sure where the funding came from, but what a beautiful, well-maintained complex!
I agree. I was there not to long ago and thought it was fantastic.
Stu
F.D.:
You might recall that the stadium field's outfield is enormous. Not surprisingly, the team set a record for triples the one season they played there.
They played their 2008 season there while their stadium in Chapel Hill was being completely renovated.
You might recall that the stadium field's outfield is enormous. Not surprisingly, the team set a record for triples the one season they played there.
They played their 2008 season there while their stadium in Chapel Hill was being completely renovated.
I would guess that the players, or should I say parents, of the hundreds or thousands who tryout for the USA teams who pay a tryout fee each step of the tryout process have helped fund it?
quote:Originally posted by Strike 3:
I would guess that the players, or should I say parents, of the hundreds or thousands who tryout for the USA teams who pay a tryout fee each step of the process have helped fund it?
The town of Cary put forth several million dollars to build the facility to lure USA baseball to the area. The fees for field use by outside teams helps pay for the up keep of the four fields and the day to day operations. They have a full time crew who keep the fields and grounds up year round in tip top condition. Showcase teams as well as some HS tourneys are played there as well and the cost is not cheap to get the site but it shouldnt be for what you are getting.
I am still waiting for PG to come to Cary and host a tourney at some point and time. The TOS is held there each year as well.
I am still waiting for PG to come to Cary and host a tourney at some point and time. The TOS is held there each year as well.