COMPETITION
When players are highly active throughout the preparation process, the game slows down, becoming a bit easier and more enjoyable. And the outcome is usually positive, win or lose.
Pine Tar Academy's fall club teams compete to win. However, the focus of development through competition is never lost. Fall baseball team records are soon forgotten, but the skills developed last a lifetime.
Each PTA Club team will participate in a fall league, playing double headers over weekends (unless noted otherwise below. League affiliation may be adjusted depending upon the composition and level of teams at each age group.
League Competition
Overview
Organization
MN Fall Club League
Various Metro-Area Fields
Sat or Sun Double Headers
Begins September 8th
12u
13u
14u
15u
16u
17/18u
Twin Cities Fall League
Various Metro-Area Fields
Sunday Double Headers
Begins September 9th
Additional teams in an age group would play in a Twin Cities area fall league or the Advanced Fall Baseball League depending upon the make-up of the team
Tournament Competition
Overview
Organization
Teams will participate in three tournaments over various weekends. 18u team will participate in four tournaments.
Monster
Bash
Kansas City, MO
Oct 5-6
12u
13u
14u
15u
16u
17u
Desert Fall
Classic
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 25-27
18u
Prospect Select Tournament
Twin Cities
Aug 16-18
16u
17u
18u
ScoutStop Labor Day Classic
Twin Cities
Aug 31 - Sep 2
12u
MN Fall Club
Championships
Twin Cities
Aug 16-18
12u
13u
14u
15u
ScoutStop Summer Select
Twin Cities
Aug 23-25
13u
14u
15u
MN Fall Club Championships
Twin Cities
Oct 12-13
16U
17U
18u
Tournament schedule is subject to change based on availability. Check back for updates.
Coming into fall baseball, players should have a concept of areas to improve upon or skills to add. Repetition through preparation is one stage of development. The next stage is being allowed to try newly developed skills in competition without the pressures of immediate success expected by coaches and teammates.
Positive outcomes can be a quality at bat, improved fastball location, driving the ball to the opposite field, rounding a ground ball or mixing in a secondary pitch. Success can be measured by more than base hits, batter Ks and plays made.
During league games, playing time will be balanced. Playing time during tournaments will be balanced through pool play and then may become unbalanced as teams advance through bracket play.
Players and their families are responsible for all related travel costs while participating in league and tournament competition. These includes travel, lodging, transfers and meals. No travel related expenses are included in the program cost.
Additional Information
Development
Playing Time
Travel Expenses