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2010 MLSA PLAYER COMBINES
Player Combines were developed, in part, to assist the MLSA in creating a qualified Player Pool for MLSA Club Owners from which to draw. Club Owners will have access to the MLSA Wire Service (Player Database) which will contain all of the Players' Combine Evaluations and Statistics. They will utilize this information to determine which Players they would like to invite to a tryout for their respective Clubs. It is very important to the long term success of the MLSA to identify the most talented Players available in the United States and that is why the decision was made to conduct these Player Combines.
Players participating in these Combines could receive one or more Club Tryout Invitations. The best way to be "seen" by a MLSA Club is at the "Invitation Only" tryouts where there will be a small number of pitchers and catchers, infielders and outfielders in attendance. "Open Tryouts", if conducted by a MLSA Club, could have as many as 200 participants and it will be very difficult for a Player to be noticed.
Players can now register for the MLSA Player Combine of their choice. Space is very limited..... only 48 Players will be accepted for each Combine. Each Combine will consist of four, 12 man rosters. There will be 816 Players for the 17 Combines. Due to the overwhelming response from Players across the country, there is a limit of only 1 Combine per Player. Geographical areas indicated under each City are recommendations only for that specific Combine. A Player can register for any Combine regardless of where he resides.
A $395.00 Registration Fee is required to participate in the Player Combine of your choice, which are listed below. This required fee serves to insure that only serious, qualified Players who want to be a part of this new and exciting men's professional slow-pitch softball league will be participating. Players need to know that it is very expensive to conduct these Player Combines and the MLSA is not profiting from these Player Combines. The MLSA is committed to identifying qualified Players and to create an excellent Player Pool for its Club Owners.
To receive the latest PLAYER COMBINE REGISTRATION dates and locations and the OPEN TRYOUTS information in your area when it becomes available please email the MLSA at MLSA27@aol.com and type MLSA Player Development in the subject line. All inquiries MUST include the following information:
Player's Full Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Home Telephone Number with Area Code
Cell Number with Area Code (optional)
Email Address
ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE VERIFIED
Upon receipt of your completed, initial Combine Registration Form, you will then be sent detailed MLSA Player Combine Registration Forms. You will also receive Statistics Forms for your last two years statistics to be completed and verified by your Coaches. This is OPTIONAL. Verified statistics will be included in the Player's Database (MLSA Wire Service).
The Registration Fee includes the following:
** MLSA Welcome Party for all Player Combine participants
** Discounted hotel accommodations at the Official Hotel of the MLSA Player Combines
** A complete, professional MLSA uniform - this includes MLSA hat, MLSA Jersey, long baseball pants,
belt, stirrup socks and three pair of athletic socks. Each Player must supply his own black baseball
cleats or turf shoes and softball glove. A Player is also permitted to bring his own personal bat that
conforms to the current 1.20 BPF. Bats used in the Player Combines are subject to inspection prior
to their use by the Player.
** A listing in the MLSA Wire Service (Player Database) with all Player Combine Statistics and Evaluations.
This includes your actual games statistics from the Combine. Players are also permitted to submit their
past two year's softball or baseball statistics, if available. These stats MUST be verified by your Coaches
in order to qulaify fo use in the Player Database. This form will be provided to you in your Player Combine
Registration Package.
** MLSA Staff Members will conduct, monitor and record your Combine performance, including actual
game statistics. This includes two Managers, two Coaches and MLSA Administrative Support Staff
** On site Trainer will be available during the Combine
** A four man Umpire Crew will work all games at the Player Combine
** A minimum of three, 9 inning games so Players can be evaluated during actual game conditions
The schedule for each MLSA Combine is as follows:
FRIDAY
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hotel Check-In
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Registration / Orientation - conducted at the Official Hotel of the
MLSA Player Combine
Players will be divided into four, 12 man teams
10:00 PM - 12:00 PM Welcome Party for all Player Combine Participants!
SATURDAY
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workouts, Time Trials, Batting Practice, Fielding Practice / Drills,
Player Evaluations
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Workouts, Time Trials, Batting Practice, Fielding Practice / Drills,
Player Evaluations
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner Break
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Game 1
8:45 PM -10:45 PM Game 2
SUNDAY
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Game 3
10:15 PM - 12:15 PM Game 4
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Game 5
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Game 6
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NOTE: If a Player registers for a Combine and then decides not to attend he must request a refund, in writing, from the MLSA. No email refund requests will be accepted.
MLSA Mailing Address:
Major League Softball Association, Inc.
4521 PGA Boulevard
Suite 244
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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