2024 18U Academy Program

2024-25 Varsity and JV Academy Programs

18U Academy Programs

We have a very exciting fall/winter/spring schedule planned for our Varsity and JV programs and we are looking forward to expanding the scope of our Academy programs to allow for more training and resources for our athletes. Our 18U and 19U programs will be training and competing September through April. Our travel teams are application/selection based programs so all interested participants much submit an application and be invited to one of our rosters.

 
Rosters available
19U Varsity team (2006-2009) selection only
18U JV Academy Team (2007-2009) selection only
Fall Practice Rosters (2007-2009)

We will be hosting information sessions by zoom to share more details about the program, fees, schedule and expectations


Tentative Practice Schedule

Aug 27-Oct 13
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm or 7:30pm Start times at Optimist park/Elmwood/Charleswood. We will be practicing 2-4 times/week depending on weekend game/travel schedule. A fall World Series will also be played between JV and Varsity travel roster players.

Preliminary Fall Schedule for 19U Varsity and 18U JV (Draft Schedule- expect changes until Mid August as dates and locations may change and other events may be added)


Varsity Fall Schedule Draft (Subject to change and more additions coming)

Sept 7-8 Host weekend

Sept 15 Northland College

Sept 21-22 TBD

Sept 28-29 PBR Scout Day

Oct 5-6 University of Minnesota Crookston Showcase

Oct 9-13 JV/Varsity World Series

 

JV Fall Schedule Draft (Subject to change and more additions coming)

Sept 7-8 Host Weekend

Sept 13-15 Saskatoon

Sept 21-22 TBD

Sept 28-29 PBR Scout Day

Oct 5-6 Scrimmages

Oct 9-13 JV/Varsity World Series



What does this mean for our 18U Academy Programs?
There will be 3 options for 18U athletes heading into the 2024-25 Fall and Winter season

1. 19U Varsity team (Fall/Winter/spring commitment required) selection
2. 18U JV team (1 or 2 teams) (Fall/winter/spring commitment required) selection
3. Fall Practice Roster (Fall Only)

Spring Travel/game schedule still pending for Varsity, JV.



Winter Training include: (Varsity and JV) (Nov-April)

- 2-4 baseball sessions/week
Full  strength training program Nov-May by Testify Performance.
Mental Performance Training
Access to medical services (Physio, AT)
Fall Training and Travel Schedule
Spring Training trip (AZ or other destination)
May and June Strength Training can be added
 Strength and baseball data tracking
PBR Scout Day 
- Guidance with college recruiting
- Access to our Fieldlevel recruiting roster
- Team Clothing Package

Discounted summer training and rental
- Experienced coaching staffs

Fee Breakdown

Varsity Team: $8,550 (Full year)

JV team: $7,600 (Full year)

Fall Practice Roster: $1,100 (Fall Practices Only)
 

Varsity and JV program have payment plans that allow fees to be paid over 7 months (Sept-March).  10% down payment Required upon acceptance of a roster spot in August for travel rosters and practice rosters.


*All academy players that accept a Varsity or JV roster spot are making a commitment for the fall and winter. Players on fall practice rosters would have to register separately for winter training groups (limited spots available in the winter).
*program cost and fee structure is subject to change and additional travel fees may apply 
*athletes on the fall practice rosters will have priority registration for other 18U training groups in the winter

*Fundraising options will be available. Through our fundraising efforts in 2023-24 there was $20,000 in fundraising that went towards reducing player fees.
 
All 18U and 19U (2006,2007,2008,2009) players interested in participating are required to submit an application to express their interest in being selected to a roster. This application is strictly for our preliminary review of numbers and does not guarantee selection to a program. Application deadline is July 25. Following the application deadline, we will review applications and invite athletes to one of the team rosters or practice rosters have for the 2024-25 program season.
 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR OUR 18U PROGRAM