Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2009
Saturday
8:00 AM Session I Check-in at Capital City Stadium (Pick-up jersey)
8:40 Session I Players report to field for a meeting and stretch
9:00 Session I Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens)
11:30 Session II Check-in at Capital City Stadium (Pick-up jersey)
12:10 PM Recruiting 101 Seminar with Austin Smithwick
12:40 Session II players report to field for a meeting and stretch
1:00 Session II Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens)
4:00 Senior Game: Black vs White (12-inning game)
Day 1
Session 1 – Purple, Red, Grey, Blue
Session 2 – Black, White, Green, Orange
Sunday
9:00 Purple vs Grey (10-inning game)
12:00 Green vs Orange (10-inning game)
3:00 Red vs Blue (10-inning game)
*Once each day begins, all times are approximate, if we are ahead of schedule we will move into the next session/game.
Player Notes:
-Players are responsible for bringing baseball pants, HS hat, bat, glove, helmet, indoor shoes and any other equipment you may need. DP will provide your jersey.
-Game Rules: 4 hitters = 1 inning
-Parents: Once games begin, please vacate the area behind home plate for coaches and scouts to evaluate.
-On Saturday, the registration tables will be stationed behind the 1B dugout at entrance closest to the parking lot.
-Please be familiar with the schedule and be on time (or early) when your team is scheduled for activity. You are free to leave after your games.
-On Saturday, Austin Smithwick, a former college coach at the DI, DII and JUCO level, will conduct a Recruiting 101 seminar for players and parents. He will touch on topics ranging from selecting a college, financial aid, the NCAA Clearinghouse to the MLB Draft. If you have not pre-registered for this seminar already, you may pay cash when you check-in, the cost is $25 per family.
-Concessions will be available each day, courtesy of Capital City Stadium.
-Baseball jewelry and DP apparel will be available all weekend.
Hotel info: We have secured a reduced rate at a Columbia hotel, be sure to mention Diamond Prospects for the discount.
Sleep Inn – 803.731.9999 $69.99: http://www.sleepinncolumbia.com/
Directions to Capital City: click here
Please stay turned to TheDiamondProspects.com in the days leading up to the event for any last second announcements. Also, in the case of inclement weather during the event, the DP website will be our way of communicating with you.