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| THE AMERICAN EAGLES BASEBALL CLUB, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CLUB ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. 1. What qualifications must I have to be invited to become a member of the American Eagles Baseball Club? An invited player must have the equivalent of H.S. Varsity baseball experience or better and a verifiable record of good citizenship and character. References will be expected and contacted. 2. How are players found that are invited to join the American Eagles Baseball Club? There are several sources which are utilized to recruit players for the club: applications from players that have heard about the program, college prospect lists, college clinic/camp lists, internet sources for college recruiting, scout teams, the American Eagles Baseball Club web site (www.maxpages.com/eaglesbaseball), and personal recruiting by coaches. 3. What is the level of competition the Eagles can expect when playing overseas? The competition is usually equivalent to a high level H.S. Varsity or JC program but in recent years it has been getting better. Most are "A" grade club teams, all-star regional teams, or state all-star teams. Efforts have been made to improve the competition even more by participation in a tournament at the MLB International Academy located on Queensland's Gold Coast 4. How many players make up an American Eagles team? Normally, 15 players make up an American Eagles team. However this is not a number set in stone. Some years, there may be enough invitees that accept their invitations to make it possible for more than one team to travel. In this case, the minimum number of players per team would be 13. The number per team is flexible due to demand and team depth at all positions. 5. Is there any organized fundraising to off set the costs of the tour? Due to the fact that players recruited for the Eagles come from different parts of the country, a central general fundraising effort is impossible. Players may initiate their own personal fundraising. The club has on file a general letter that can be personalized for fundraising use by invited players. The American Eagles is a non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. 6. What is included/not included in the price of the tour? (See the tour itinerary and request by phone or email the Itinerary Tour Conditions form) The tour price includes: round trip airfare to the destination from LAX (Los Angeles Int'l. Airport), accommodations in quality hotels (2-4/room) and with host families, transportation to hotels, games and sightseeing venues, a full-time tour manager/chaperone, tournament entry fees, entry fees to all sightseeing venues, sanctioning fees for international competition, social events with hosts, travel shirts, and assorted extras. The tour price does not include: Medical, accident, baggage, or trip cancellation insurance, any sightseeing trips not specifically included in the package, tips for services, meals other than specified, fees for passports or visas (if necessary), airport taxes, drinks, laundry, phone calls, or any items of a personal nature. Players are responsible for transportation to and from LAX. 7. How does an invited player confirm a spot on the roster? Once a player has received an invitation letter, a $500 deposit will confirm a spot on the 15-player roster on a first-come, first-served basis. Deposit checks should be made out to "American Eagles Baseball Club" and mailed to the address on the invitation letter. Cancellation penalty is $500 plus any funds not recoverable. 8. Does an invited player need a passport to travel and play overseas? You must obtain a valid passport to travel overseas. Depending on the destination, there may be other requirements for travel. You will be advised of all necessary requirements to travel with the team. 9. Are there any scheduled tryouts or practices for the team? There are no tryouts for the team, per se, as qualified players are invited based on evaluations and references from the various sources used for recruiting purposes. However, in the weeks prior to traveling, voluntary workouts are scheduled in Southern California for those able to attend. The first full team practice occurs the first day in the destination country. 10. What is the age requirement for the American Eagles Baseball Club? Generally, team members should be between the ages of 16 and 22 during the tour. However, older players will be given consideration on a case by case basis. Younger players are usually asked to wait until they reach the age requirement unless they are already experienced at the high school varsity level of play. 11. Are friends or family members allowed to travel with players? YES. Friends and family are invited and encouraged to join the tour as supporters. This is an excellent opportunity to travel with and support a family member in a foreign country. Many times team supporters have been utilized as trainers, scorekeepers, and staff assistants depending on qualifications. The cost of the tour for supporters is the same as the players and they will enjoy the same benefits. 12. What about changes in tour conditions? The price of the tour and the posted itinerary is based on airfares, tariffs, land costs, and exchange rates currently in effect and is subject to change. 13. If I go to Australia, will I see koalas and kangaroos? Is the koala really a bear? Yes. No. |
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