2011 1st place winners in the 12U division of the Labor Day Beach Bash Tournament in Vero Beach coached by Len Milcowitz   To see full details or to register for T.E.A.M. Program   2011 Click here   Remember to check the Field & Weather Update Button daily for any changes! T.E.A.M. Forms (PDF) TWI Registration & Medical Waiver Parent/Player Contract TWI Photo Consent Form Parents must attend ONE of the mandatory T.E.A.M. meetings @ Jack Russell Stadium.      At this meeting you are required to turn in all forms listed above, along with a copy of your childs birth certificate, payment in full, and also purchase uniforms for this program (know the sizes you'll need & # of the vest if he is using one from a previous year). AGE REGULATIONS: Age Group Born On or After (For 2011) 16 & Under May 1, 1994 14 & Under May 1, 1996 13 & Under May 1, 1997 12 & Under May 1, 1998 11 & Under May 1, 1999 10 & Under May 1, 2000 FAQ'S Why should I put my son in the T.E.A.M. Program? What makes this program any different than any other organized baseball program? Is this an AAU sanctioned program? What rules are different than Little League? When? Where will we practice? Who are the coaches? Can we register a team? How will we practice? How many practices per week will we have? What are the practice times? How many players will be on a team? When and where are the games? Hotel Information Do we need uniforms? What is the cost to participate? Why should I put my son in the T.E.A.M. Program?  To increase your son’s baseball skills, knowledge, and renew his fun for the game. What makes this program any different than any other organized baseball program? This program was developed to meet the needs of several concerned parents regarding the direction that baseball is currently taking. 1) As parents you will enter into a signed contract with TWI stating that you will allow TWI to have your child for two uninterrupted hours. You will not be allowed to speak to your son or to the coaches during practices or games. Coaches will be available for discussion after or before practices. Your encouragement of all players during practices and games is encouraged. 2) This program is not about winning at all costs! Yes, we go into every game wanting to win! However, all players play in every game. Players playing time will be determined by these factors: 1) Effort and Attitude, 2) Attendance and Punctuality, 3) Talent. Yes, some of our best players will be sitting on the bench at times. Because several players will miss practices due to vacations, etc., attendance will not be the major factor in playing time. We will not bring players in at the last minute that will bump your son of his playing time. Players may have to be added later in the program to fulfill a team in which case those players may have to play as much as those players that have been in attendance the longest. ALL PLAYERS WILL PLAY IN EVERY GAME BUT EQUAL AMOUNTS OF PLAYING TIME WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. THERE IS NO DISCUSSION WITH ANY OF THE COACHES ON PLAYING TIME OR WHAT POSITION YOUR SON PLAYS IN THE GAME. Is this an AAU sanctioned program? No. The T.E.A.M. Program is solely a program developed and governed by TWI. What rules are different than Little League? 10 year olds play on 60-foot bases and pitch from 46 feet.  11-12 year olds play on 70-foot bases and pitch from 50 feet. Baseball rules are used and players ages 11-12 are allowed to lead off.  Big Barrel bats are legal for all age groups ages 10-16. When?  The 10U-12U teams 6-8pm on Tues. & Thurs. evenings and the 13U-16U teams 6-8 pm on Mon. & Wed. evenings with each age group having a couple of Sat. practices from 9am-2pm. Where will we practice? 13 - 16 year olds will practice at Jack Russell and Tack fields.  The 10-12 year olds will practice at Jack Russell and Sid Lickton (Clearwater Little League).  Once the teams are formed after the first two weeks, you will be informed on which field to report to. Who are the coaches? Only paid TWI staff will manage the games. Select parents may be asked to assist in coaching during practices, and may or may not be a roster coach during games and the tournament. In some instances, a parent may be asked to manage a team due to the large numbers of players attending this program. Any parent that is asked to manage will have gone through a TWI coaches training program. Can we register a team? No.  The idea of this program is to divide all of the teams as equally as possible.   How will we practice? Station work is the key to a successful practice. The first 2-3 weeks of this program is solely dedicated to fundamentals. Your son will be placed into a group and rotated through various stations to maximize skill development and attain as many quality repetitions as possible. How many practices per week will we have? Two practices per week and possibly a few games. What are the practice times? 6:00-8:00PM for all age groups.  Practices for ages 13-16 will be held at Jack Russell Stadium for the first two weeks of the program and then please review the practice schedule above.  Players will be placed on teams (13U, 14U, 16U) by age group beginning the third week of the program.  See practice times and locations for the 10U, 11U and 12U above.  The 10-12 year olds should report to Jack Russell Stadium if there has been rain and no one is at Clearwater Little League (during a scheduled practice).  Please check our  FIELD AND WEATHER button located in the right hand side of our website in the event of rain.  Practices may be moved to Jack Russell Stadium in the event of rain.  How many players will be on a team? We will attempt to keep the roster between 12-15 players, or as low as possible. All players are eligible to make a team. When and where are the games? Games are scheduled between TWI teams as well as other local teams that we can find to play. Some games may be scheduled on Saturdays or other days of the week. We will take every team for a Labor Day tournament of all age groups to the Cocoa Expo Sports Center in Cocoa Beach, Florida. This tournament is a 4-game guarantee. Other tournament locations may be available. Keep watching the web site for future information. Hotel Information All players and families will be required to stay at the same hotel.   VERO BEACH SPORTS VILLAGE To make your reservations at the Vero Beach Sports Village, please call 1-866-656-4900 and make sure you tell them you are coming for the Labor Day Tournament with The Winning Inning.  RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY July 29th. Reservations must be made directly through the hotel. Make reservations for Sept. 2-5 (check-out on Monday, Sept. 5) VERO BEACH SPORTS VILLAGE (click to see the facility) Do we need uniforms? Yes. Team uniforms are worn to each practice beginning with the first practice and therefore all fees must be paid prior to the first workout. Uniform pieces may be bought separately.  The  prices are as follows:  Vest $35, Pants $15, Cap $20/$25, Shirt $10/ Dry-Fit Shirt $25, Belt $6, Socks $6. What is the cost to participate? Managers are paid for this program so this is more expensive than Little League. Program fee is $315.00 / $365.00 (if paid after 7/11/11). This fee must be paid by one of the mandatory meetings. This will not cover travel costs that may occur for the tournament in Cocoa Beach. This cost will cover the entry fee at the end of the season tournament.