Minnesota Vortex Elite League
PWYSA 14U Elite and 16U Elite Team – 2012 Season
Minnesota Vortex
The Minnesota Vortex is a PWYSA - Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association / Wayzata Fastpitch supported program and is based in Plymouth Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vortex will field two teams for the summer 2012 season: 14U and 16U.
The Minnesota Vortex strongly supports multi-sport athletes at the 14U and 16U level. While the Vortex provides the opportunity for year round training, we also know the importance of well rounded, confident athletes and citizens. Therefore our off-season work consists of individual instruction, clinics, dome ball and team practices but also takes into consideration the young athletes 2nd sport and other community based commitments. The Vortex was born out of great community players who desire to compete at the highest level.
The typical Vortex player is an athlete interested in playing softball at the highest level, who wants to be challenged and gain knowledge in a positive environment. The Vortex teams are made up of great players, but just as importantly, great friends and teammates. The Vortex is committed to providing excellent coaching and player development.
An OPEN tryout is being held for all interested players
Tryout Location:
Parkers lake field. 15500 Co. Rd. 6 Plymouth, MN. 55447
Parkers lake field. 15500 Co. Rd. 6 Plymouth, MN. 55447
Tryout dates & Times:
Try out Dates for the 2011 16U and 14U teams will be July 26th and 27th.
Try out Dates for the 2011 16U and 14U teams will be July 26th and 27th.
14U: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
16U: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Players need only attend one of the sessions.
It is our intention that the above dates are the only tryout sessions offered. However, if deemed necessary, callbacks or a make-up session may be utilized. For extenuating circumstances related to the above dates, a player should contact Mike Carter at Mike.Carter@pwysa.com.
Estimated Fee: $600 - $800
Fee will include all costs associated with coaching, uniforms, winter instruction / dome ball, league and tournament entry fees.
Fee will include all costs associated with coaching, uniforms, winter instruction / dome ball, league and tournament entry fees.
Payment Schedule:
A NON REFUNDABLE fee of $300.00 will be due August 15th 2011 to secure a spot on the roster. A fee of $300.00 will be due on March 1, 2012. A final assessment will be due July 31, 2012. Tournament entry fees and other expenses will determine final fee.
The initial $300.00 fee will cover domeball, individual and group instruction association overhead and other winter practice expenses.
The second installment will cover league and tournament entry fees.
The final assessment will cover expenses associated with out of town tournaments.
A NON REFUNDABLE fee of $300.00 will be due August 15th 2011 to secure a spot on the roster. A fee of $300.00 will be due on March 1, 2012. A final assessment will be due July 31, 2012. Tournament entry fees and other expenses will determine final fee.
The initial $300.00 fee will cover domeball, individual and group instruction association overhead and other winter practice expenses.
The second installment will cover league and tournament entry fees.
The final assessment will cover expenses associated with out of town tournaments.
League:
MMFL Elite and/or MFL 16U Elite
MMFL Elite and/or MFL 14U Elite
MMFL Elite and/or MFL 16U Elite
MMFL Elite and/or MFL 14U Elite
Tournament Dates:
While the final tournament schedule has not been fully determined, Vortex players should expect to commit to a competitive schedule which may consist of several in-town and a minimum of one out of town tournament. In addition, players should plan to attend an out of town National Tournament near the end of July or early August.
While the final tournament schedule has not been fully determined, Vortex players should expect to commit to a competitive schedule which may consist of several in-town and a minimum of one out of town tournament. In addition, players should plan to attend an out of town National Tournament near the end of July or early August.
Ideal Roster Size:
12
12
Commitment and Expectations:
By accepting a roster spot on this team you will be expected to agree to make this your first priority in regards to sports participation. You will be expected to attend all scheduled practices and games during the regular season. You will be expected to attend all winter domeball games and practices that do not conflict with a winter sport that you may be playing. As is always the case, participation with, Family, School and Religious commitments take priority and can be worked out with your coach.
By accepting a roster spot on this team you will be expected to agree to make this your first priority in regards to sports participation. You will be expected to attend all scheduled practices and games during the regular season. You will be expected to attend all winter domeball games and practices that do not conflict with a winter sport that you may be playing. As is always the case, participation with, Family, School and Religious commitments take priority and can be worked out with your coach.
The Minnesota Vortex will be registered in at least one league and will play in multiple tournaments which typically will include at least one out of town tournament. Team votes will be used to determine if the team plays an early season tournament or on the 4th of July holiday.
Below is an example of what the tournament expectations may look like in 2012.
June 10-12 Tournament in town
June 18-20 Eagan or out of town
June 25-27 Tournament
July 4th OFF ... or team vote
July 10-12 Tournament
July 17-19 State Tournament
July 18-24 National Tournament
End July/ early August – National Tournament (location by team vote)
* 14U may play a mid-May tournament as well
June 18-20 Eagan or out of town
June 25-27 Tournament
July 4th OFF ... or team vote
July 10-12 Tournament
July 17-19 State Tournament
July 18-24 National Tournament
End July/ early August – National Tournament (location by team vote)
* 14U may play a mid-May tournament as well
Playing Time and Positions:
At the 14u and 16u Elite level playing time will be earned and may not be equal. Playing time and positioning will be solely at the discretion of the coaching staff.
At the 14u and 16u Elite level playing time will be earned and may not be equal. Playing time and positioning will be solely at the discretion of the coaching staff.
Description:
The MN. Vortex supported by PWYSA intends to provide an elite (club) level experience to players who would like to make a commitment to play at an elite level. This is an OPEN try-out.
The MN. Vortex supported by PWYSA intends to provide an elite (club) level experience to players who would like to make a commitment to play at an elite level. This is an OPEN try-out.
The 2012 16U team has a strong core of players, however we will be looking to fill a few key positions. The 14U team will be looking for all positions as nearly all of this year’s successful 14U team will be aging up. It is our intention to build and round out these teams with players who are qualified and willing to make the commitment necessary to play at this level.
Home fields are in Plymouth Minnesota and winter workouts and instruction are also scheduled in Plymouth.
Fund Raising:
Fund raising opportunities will be provided to help cover costs associated with fees and travel expenses.
Fund raising opportunities will be provided to help cover costs associated with fees and travel expenses.
Coaching Staff:
16U – Will be announced here prior to tryout dates
16U – Will be announced here prior to tryout dates
14U – Will be announced here prior to tryout dates
Interested head and/or asst. coaches should contact Mike Carter
Minnesota Vortex Try-out – Additional Information:
There is no try-out fee.
The tryout dates are the only tryout sessions planned. In the event of special circumstances a player should contact Mike Carter at Mike.Carter@pwysa.com or the coach of the team they are interested in playing on.
Players interested in trying out for more than one age level should register and attend all age levels they want to try out for. Tryouts are by age level.
Players will be asked to tryout in their primary position, but are encouraged to also show abilities in other areas as well. If you are a pitcher or a catcher, you should be sure to do the additional evaluation stations for these positions.
Players will be evaluated by multiple coaches at various stations.
These assessments will be reviewed and feedback provided to the players as quickly as possible.
Players will be offered placement on a team as coaches or appointed committees make their selections, a player has one week to accept the offer. All registered players will receive an email to confirm the decision.
