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Upcoming tryouts at Diamond Sports | BASEBALL
August 17th, 2011 at Wed, 17th, 2011 at 12:52 pm by Erick Walker2012 PC Diamondjaxx 18u
The 2011 16U Jaxx have played a combination 16U/18U tournament schedule and have posted an overall record of 34-8-1 with one 18U tournament remaining to be played. The Jaxx have won 4 tournament championships and have appeared in 6 championship games. With a very strong core of returning players, the Jaxx will be one of the top performing 18U teams in 2012. We look forward to continuing the Jaxx success in 2012!
The Jaxx are coached by Joey Swanson, Dustin Ibarra and Braden Edwards.
*18U Connie Mack League
*High profile tournament competition
*College exposure focus
*Strong winter training program
For more info about the Diamondjaxx contact us at diamondjaxx@comcast.net or call Coach Swanson at 360-791-6308
TRYOUTS THIS WEEK!
Thursday, August 18th – Diamond Sports – 6pm
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2012 Bulldogs 16u
Tryouts for players interested in joining the Bulldogs Elite League program 16u teams will be holding tryouts this weekend at Diamond Sports. All positions are open.
We are very excited with our new approach to player training and development which mirrors the process used by Major League teams as they utilize their minor league systems to help players prepare for “the show”. Players accepted on any team in this program become part of our development program and may be “called up” as the players abilities improve and/or to support senior teams due to injuries. 3 spots open for 16u Elite League Saturday, August 20th – Diamond Sports – 10am Diamond Sports |
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2012 Rebels 15u
The 15u Rebels are looking for two players to fill out the 2012 roster. All positions will be considered.
The 2012 team will play 15u Mickey Mantle Olympic along with 4-5 tournaments and end the season playing in a national tournament. This team is designed to prepare players to play baseball at the college level. The Rebels teams will workout at Diamond Sports Training Center just south of Auburn off 167. Diamond Sports has a full infield with no poles. In three years the Rebels have over a .700 winning percentage and have won 10 tournaments, including a state championship and the USTSA American Division World Championship. For more info or a private tryout contact Steven Finch at 253.217.1858 or coachsteven08@yahoo.com or check out our site at www.rebelsbbc.com TRYOUTS THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, August 20th – Diamond Sports – 10am Diamond Sports |
 2012 Auburn Mud Dogs 15u The 15U Auburn Mud Dogs will be holding tryouts at the Diamond Sports Training Center. We are looking for athletes that have a passion for the game of baseball and are willing to work hard. We will need to fill seven roster spots for the 2012 season. The positions in need are; catcher, pitcher, middle and corner infield. The Auburn Mud Dogs will be coached by Tom Mallory, former head coach at Seattle Christian High School. Mr. Mallory brings over ten years of coaching experience at the high school level.
TRYOUTS THIS WEEK! Wednesday, August 17th – Diamond Sports – 8pm Diamond Sports |
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2012 Bulldogs Red 14u
2012 14u Bulldogs (red) team is looking for a couple of competitive and motivated players. Coming off our 3rd straight successful year taking 1st in 5 tournaments and going undefeated in league play, we are now preparing for next year and adding to our roster. Winter work outs will start in September and we will focus on offfensive and defensive fundementals preparing players for high school baseball and beyond.
For more info or a private tryout contact Kai Nahaku at 206.854.4263 or nahakukaireb@hotmail.com. |
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2012 Diamondjaxx 14u
he 2012 14U PC Diamondjaxx will be looking to fill its roster with upcoming tryout dates listed below. The 2012 team will primarily be a tournament team, competing in 8-12 tournaments as well as an independent fall and summer league schedule.
The team will be coached by Chad Littleton, Brady Summers, and Sandy Dodge.
For questions or private tryouts, please contact Chad Littleton at 253 797-6436 or cklittleton@gmail.com.
TRYOUTS THIS WEEK! Wednesday, August 17 – Diamond Sports – 6:30pm
Saturday, August 20 – DACCA #1, Fife – 5pm
Wednesday, August 24 – DACCA #1, Fife – 6pm
Sunday, August 28 – Diamond Sports – Noon
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2012 Bulldogs Blue 13u
Bulldogs Blue had a 55–22 win season in the first year, taking home 6 championships along the way. Coach Pardey has also added former NWACC All League Pitcher, Ricky Leyes, to the coaching staff. The 2012 will play a 50-70 game season finishing the season at a national tournament. Bulldogs are looking for a catcher along with a few other players.
Please contact Coach Dave Pardey for a private workout at 206-235-7977 or bigdzzzy@hotmail.com to sign-up. GO BULLDOGS! |
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2012 Bulldogs White 13u
13u Bulldogs White is looking for players to fill the 2012 roster.
For more info please contact Brad Nakamura at (253) 377-7579 or bnakamura@rushforth.com. |
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2012 Bulldogs Red 13u
Our intention is to fill some roster positions for 2 competitive 13u teams. We will be playing in a highly competitive league as well as 8-10 spring and summer tournaments. If interested please contact Chris Fox, 206-832-9158 TRYOUTS COMING SOON! Monday, August 22nd – Sacajawea Middle School – 6pm Sacajawea Middle School |
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2012 Bulldogs Red 12u
12u Bulldogs Red will be hosting tryouts on two days next week.
For more info please contact Steve Byorick at 253.218.8453 or byorick@gmail.com |
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2012 Rebels 12u
The 12u Rebels will be running tryouts to fill out 3 sports on the 2012 roster. For more information about the team please contact John Flynn at 206-931-9779 or flynn5807@gmail.com.
TRYOUTS THIS WEEK! Sunday, August 21st – Diamond Sports – 1pm Diamond Sports |
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2012 Diamond Jaxx 12u
The 11U DJaxx will be wrapping up a successful season next week at the USSSA NW Championship. For more info please contact Brian Jacobus at bjacobus14@gmail.com for specifc details regarding 2012′s 12U team.
* Played combined 11U and 12U schedule in 2011 * Record 38-16 * Primarily a tournament team, played in 4 Championship games * Won 3 Tournament Championships * Ranked #1 USSSA 11U WA Major Saturday, August 20th – Dacca #1 – 5pm Wednesday, August 24th – Dacca #1 – 6pm Sunday, August 28th – Diamond Sports – Noon
Dacca Park 2820 54th Avenue East |
Auburn Cubs will have tryouts on August 16th and 18th 5:30pm to 8:00pm at GSA Fields (corner of 15th ST and C St in Auburn – just East of Supermall).
We are looking for players to fill out our teams for 9U, 10U, and 11U for 2012. Teams will start training in the fall/winter and will play 5-7 tournaments in Washington. Managers will have team specific information at tryouts.
Contact for 9U is Eiji Sugi at: eiji.sugi@alaskaair.com, 10U is Jeremy Passmore at: jpassmore76@gmail.com, 11U Andy Herrick at: alhpe_sliderule@q.com
These teams will be at Diamond Sports preparing for their 2012 campaign. All Cubs Teams are Little League friendly.
Erick Walker is the sports writer for the Kent Reporter newspaper. His specific prep sports coverage focuses on Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake, Kentwood, Tahoma, Auburn and Auburn Riverside. Walker has been a sports reporter since 1994. Before coming to the Reporter Newspapers, he worked seven years for the King County Journal, where he covered prep football, wrestling and fastpitch along with the Tacoma Rainiers and Seattle Mariners. Walker has been covering sports in the Kent Valley since 2000. Outside of the newspaper industry, Walker is married (Janinne) and has two children (Asher, 10, and Nolan, 4).
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