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2020 TRYOUT INFORMATION FOR REGION 2 OHIO/WEST VIRGINIA 12U ATHLETES
ALL AMERICAN GAMES INFORMATION
The USA Softball All-American Games is a prestigious tournament hosted at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. This event will provide National exposure to elite athletes in the 12u age division and has been designed to identify and highlight the best athletes from across the country.
There will be 24 teams with only 360 girls nationwide selected to represent their geographical area.
Ohio/West Virginia will field one team of 15 players.
Tryouts are for 12U athletes interested in participating USA ALL AMERICAN GAMES that will take place August 14th – 16th 2020 in Oklahoma City at the Hall of Fame Stadium. Athletes must be available to leave August 12th and not get back until August 17th.
Try out is recommended for 11 – 12 year olds who have played at a high travel ball level and who play on a USA Softball sanctioned travel team.
The selection process for Ohio and WV consists of two levels. Any athlete wanting to be considered can participate in a first round clinic/tryout. After the first round of tryouts the best athletes will get invited to a final tryout that will take place in June with a date and location to be determined. From that event 15 athletes and alternates will be selected to the team that will represent Region 2 in the All American Games that takes place in OKC August 14th – 16th.
There is a one - time tryout fee of $25 that includes receiving a USA softball t-shirt. Tryouts are combined with clinics that will be conducted by Aspire Higher Softball with college coaches, players, and or college alumni providing instruction. Athletes may attend any number of clinic/tryouts they want. If you are trying out and choose to attend more than one clinic date, you will have to pay the clinic fee but not an additional tryout fee.
LIST OF FIRST ROUND TRYOUT/CLINIC LOCATIONS
Athletes who want to tryout must participate in the clinic where they will be evaluated. Athletes may sign up to participate in the clinics without trying out for the All American Games. Athletes who are trying out must pay a one-time tryout fee of $25 and can participate in as many clinics as they want paying the clinic fee. Other tryout dates and clinics will be added in April, May, and June.
Sunday, February 2nd 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Toledo, Ohio
Total Sports 10020 S. Compass Dr. Rossford, OH 43460
Clinic fee $40 if register by January 24th, $50 after, one time tryout fee for All American games is $25.
Saturday, February 29th 1:00 to 4 p.m. Warren, Ohio
4445 Kincaid Road, Building D,Warren, Ohio 44481
Clinic fee $40 if register by February 21st, $50 after, one time tryout fee for All American games is $25.
Saturday, March 28th 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hayesville, Ohio
Home Turf, Rt 30 and Rt 60, Hayesville, Ohio
Clinic fee $40 if register by March 20th, $50 after, one time tryout fee for All American games is $25.
Sunday, April 26th 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Alliance, Ohio
The Billy Dome, 9439 Moulin Ave, Alliance, OH 44601 www.thebillydome.com 330 – 471-1750
Clinic fee is $40 before April 17th, $50 after, tryout fee for All American games is $25
TO REGISTER FOR A TRYOUT OR CLINIC GO TO:
www.aspirehighersports.com or email klinder@aspirehighersports.com to get a registration form. Karen Linder 330-221-5197
WEST VIRGINA – TO BE DETERMINED
DATES FOR FINAL TRYOUTS WILL BE IN JUNE
Location and times to be determined.
For more information or to register on line go to www.aspirehighersports.com. To register with a check or cash email klinder@aspirehighersports.com For questions contact Coach Linder at 330-221-5197.
THE 2018 REGION 2 OHIO WEST VIRGINIA BLUE TEAM FINISHED AS NATIONAL RUNNER’S UP.
For more information about the 2017, 2018, and 2019 competitions please check out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5B4sQic9-Q&app=desktop
www.aspirehighersports.com/blog/
www.facebook.com/usasoftballallamericangames/
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/events/2018/june/29/usa-softball-all-american-games
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Athlete must be registered with USA Softball either through her team or as an individual. If selected, there is a participation fee of approximately $800 that helps cover team expenses including bus transportation for the athlete and two additional people to OKC. Athletes are expected to ride the bus. The athlete is responsible for all other travel expenses. The bus will leave for OKC on August 12th from Columbus and return after the last game played in OKC on August 16th and arrive home on August 17th. Athletes and their families get a college road trip experience with Coach Linder. Families who went the last three years have said it was an incredible softball experience, one they would do all over again.
There will be approximately 3 or 4 practices scheduled in July and August that will take place in the evening on weekdays so you will not have to miss games from your travel team.
COMMENTS FROM PARENTS OF ATHLETES WHO WERE MEMBERS OF THE 2017 & 2018 TEAMS:
By far the best softball experience for us as parents and for Brooklyn to date!! Would do again in a heartbeat.
Thanks Karen Linder and your coaching staff for such a great time.
Our family had a wonderful, once in a lifetime experience! Thank you and coach Sheilah for sharing your knowledge and for giving them a heck of a preview of how it is done at the highest level of softball!
Thanks Coach! You were such a positive influence and had a huge impact on all of the girls. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience with our girls. Once in a lifetime is an understatement. They are better players and people because of the time they spent with you Coach Gulas and Nikki.
What a great time! Super talented young ladies. Parents are great too!
This experience is unbelievable. Do your young athlete a favor and give her an opportunity to compete to be on this team. She will never forget it.
A great experience with exposure to great coaching and people. I would do it again without hesitation. It is more than just softball. It was one of the best experiences we had had something we will cherish for life. I encourage everyone to do this.
Highly recommend this elite event for your athlete! It is an opportunity you do not want to miss out on. One of the best experiences my daughter has had! Not just the games, but the overall experience was amazing! The coaches are top notch and made this an experience our daughters will cherish for years to come!
11-12U families put this event on your “Must Do” list. The whole experience from tryouts to practice, bus trip and the event itself were incredible. You will NOT be disappointed. Emma had the time of her life meeting new friends and playing the game she loves at the highest level.
The USA softball All-American Games are one of, if not the best opportunity for a 12 year old ball player to experience. If you want your daughter to play with top notch talent against the best competition in the country, for exceptional professional coaches, in an incredible venue, then this is it! Karen Linder and Sheilah Gulas do an incredible job with the girls. Cam had once in a lifetime experience and great time. I would recommend this to anybody.
Cam had an amazing experience working with you and coach Gulas. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wisdom and knowledge with her. You made a huge impact upon her.
This was an amazing experience! Coach Karen Linder and Sheilah Gulas run an awesome program and the All-American games are a once in a lifetime experience for your daughter. Lydia would do it again in a heartbeat!
DO THIS !!! Said it before... AMAZING softball experience for both athlete and parents. Even if it interferes with another tournament. I’m gonna steal a motto....
YOU OWE YOU !!!
Such an amazing experience!
ALL AMERICAN GAMES INFORMATION
The USA Softball All-American Games is a prestigious tournament hosted at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. This event will provide National exposure to elite athletes in the 12u age division and has been designed to identify and highlight the best athletes from across the country.
There will be 24 teams with only 360 girls nationwide selected to represent their geographical area.
Ohio/West Virginia will field one team of 15 players.
Tryouts are for 12U athletes interested in participating USA ALL AMERICAN GAMES that will take place August 14th – 16th 2020 in Oklahoma City at the Hall of Fame Stadium. Athletes must be available to leave August 12th and not get back until August 17th.
Try out is recommended for 11 – 12 year olds who have played at a high travel ball level and who play on a USA Softball sanctioned travel team.
The selection process for Ohio and WV consists of two levels. Any athlete wanting to be considered can participate in a first round clinic/tryout. After the first round of tryouts the best athletes will get invited to a final tryout that will take place in June with a date and location to be determined. From that event 15 athletes and alternates will be selected to the team that will represent Region 2 in the All American Games that takes place in OKC August 14th – 16th.
There is a one - time tryout fee of $25 that includes receiving a USA softball t-shirt. Tryouts are combined with clinics that will be conducted by Aspire Higher Softball with college coaches, players, and or college alumni providing instruction. Athletes may attend any number of clinic/tryouts they want. If you are trying out and choose to attend more than one clinic date, you will have to pay the clinic fee but not an additional tryout fee.
LIST OF FIRST ROUND TRYOUT/CLINIC LOCATIONS
Athletes who want to tryout must participate in the clinic where they will be evaluated. Athletes may sign up to participate in the clinics without trying out for the All American Games. Athletes who are trying out must pay a one-time tryout fee of $25 and can participate in as many clinics as they want paying the clinic fee. Other tryout dates and clinics will be added in April, May, and June.
Sunday, February 2nd 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Toledo, Ohio
Total Sports 10020 S. Compass Dr. Rossford, OH 43460
Clinic fee $40 if register by January 24th, $50 after, one time tryout fee for All American games is $25.
Saturday, February 29th 1:00 to 4 p.m. Warren, Ohio
4445 Kincaid Road, Building D,Warren, Ohio 44481
Clinic fee $40 if register by February 21st, $50 after, one time tryout fee for All American games is $25.
Saturday, March 28th 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hayesville, Ohio
Home Turf, Rt 30 and Rt 60, Hayesville, Ohio
Clinic fee $40 if register by March 20th, $50 after, one time tryout fee for All American games is $25.
Sunday, April 26th 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Alliance, Ohio
The Billy Dome, 9439 Moulin Ave, Alliance, OH 44601 www.thebillydome.com 330 – 471-1750
Clinic fee is $40 before April 17th, $50 after, tryout fee for All American games is $25
TO REGISTER FOR A TRYOUT OR CLINIC GO TO:
www.aspirehighersports.com or email klinder@aspirehighersports.com to get a registration form. Karen Linder 330-221-5197
WEST VIRGINA – TO BE DETERMINED
DATES FOR FINAL TRYOUTS WILL BE IN JUNE
Location and times to be determined.
For more information or to register on line go to www.aspirehighersports.com. To register with a check or cash email klinder@aspirehighersports.com For questions contact Coach Linder at 330-221-5197.
THE 2018 REGION 2 OHIO WEST VIRGINIA BLUE TEAM FINISHED AS NATIONAL RUNNER’S UP.
For more information about the 2017, 2018, and 2019 competitions please check out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5B4sQic9-Q&app=desktop
www.aspirehighersports.com/blog/
www.facebook.com/usasoftballallamericangames/
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/events/2018/june/29/usa-softball-all-american-games
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Athlete must be registered with USA Softball either through her team or as an individual. If selected, there is a participation fee of approximately $800 that helps cover team expenses including bus transportation for the athlete and two additional people to OKC. Athletes are expected to ride the bus. The athlete is responsible for all other travel expenses. The bus will leave for OKC on August 12th from Columbus and return after the last game played in OKC on August 16th and arrive home on August 17th. Athletes and their families get a college road trip experience with Coach Linder. Families who went the last three years have said it was an incredible softball experience, one they would do all over again.
There will be approximately 3 or 4 practices scheduled in July and August that will take place in the evening on weekdays so you will not have to miss games from your travel team.
COMMENTS FROM PARENTS OF ATHLETES WHO WERE MEMBERS OF THE 2017 & 2018 TEAMS:
By far the best softball experience for us as parents and for Brooklyn to date!! Would do again in a heartbeat.
Thanks Karen Linder and your coaching staff for such a great time.
Our family had a wonderful, once in a lifetime experience! Thank you and coach Sheilah for sharing your knowledge and for giving them a heck of a preview of how it is done at the highest level of softball!
Thanks Coach! You were such a positive influence and had a huge impact on all of the girls. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience with our girls. Once in a lifetime is an understatement. They are better players and people because of the time they spent with you Coach Gulas and Nikki.
What a great time! Super talented young ladies. Parents are great too!
This experience is unbelievable. Do your young athlete a favor and give her an opportunity to compete to be on this team. She will never forget it.
A great experience with exposure to great coaching and people. I would do it again without hesitation. It is more than just softball. It was one of the best experiences we had had something we will cherish for life. I encourage everyone to do this.
Highly recommend this elite event for your athlete! It is an opportunity you do not want to miss out on. One of the best experiences my daughter has had! Not just the games, but the overall experience was amazing! The coaches are top notch and made this an experience our daughters will cherish for years to come!
11-12U families put this event on your “Must Do” list. The whole experience from tryouts to practice, bus trip and the event itself were incredible. You will NOT be disappointed. Emma had the time of her life meeting new friends and playing the game she loves at the highest level.
The USA softball All-American Games are one of, if not the best opportunity for a 12 year old ball player to experience. If you want your daughter to play with top notch talent against the best competition in the country, for exceptional professional coaches, in an incredible venue, then this is it! Karen Linder and Sheilah Gulas do an incredible job with the girls. Cam had once in a lifetime experience and great time. I would recommend this to anybody.
Cam had an amazing experience working with you and coach Gulas. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wisdom and knowledge with her. You made a huge impact upon her.
This was an amazing experience! Coach Karen Linder and Sheilah Gulas run an awesome program and the All-American games are a once in a lifetime experience for your daughter. Lydia would do it again in a heartbeat!
DO THIS !!! Said it before... AMAZING softball experience for both athlete and parents. Even if it interferes with another tournament. I’m gonna steal a motto....
YOU OWE YOU !!!
Such an amazing experience!
