GET READY FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

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2 GET READY FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME Game Day USA is proud to announce the 2017 Junior All-American Games Fueled by Gatorade. This year we will be hosting a Cactus League Event at the home of the Chicago Spring Training Complex in Mesa, Arizona and two Grapefruit League Events at the home of the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Complex in Sarasota, Florida and also at the New Spring Training homes of the and Astros. This three-day event will honor standout baseball players throughout the United States and Canada, featuring opening ceremonies, parade of All-Americans, game competition, individual sport performance evaluations, a skills competition, and a pro-style evaluation. These events give players the opportunity to practice and compete where the Major League players train. This is certain to be a memorable experience for all athletes and their families. About The Junior All-American Games CACTUS LEAGUE DATES: Chicago Cubs Spring Training Complex, Mesa, Arizona October 6-8, 2017 (Columbus Day Weekend) GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE DATES: Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Complex, Sarasota, Florida November 25-27, 2017 (Thanksgiving Weekend) & Astros Spring Training Complex, West Palm Beach Florida January 12-14, 2017 (MLK Weekend) COST: $ AGES: Youth Division: 9U - 12U H.S. Division: 13U - 18U (Players will be grouped by age) How Do Players Qualify Coach Nominations: Players can be nominated by their coach at any time via an online nomination form. Scout Nominations: Game Day USA staff and scouts will be nominating outstanding players throughout the tournament season at Game Day USA tournaments and All-Star Events. Players: Register Now Once nominated, players can register in the Game Day USA Junior All-American Games section of the website at GAMEDAYUSA.COM/ALLAMERICAN.

3 FACILITIES Cactus League: Sloan Park/Riverview Baseball Complex Home of the Chicago Cubs Spring Training Complex in Mesa, Arizona. Participants of all ages will utilize the Spring Training facilities for a number of scheduled events. Sloan Park, Home of the Chicago Cubs Spring Training games, will be used for both opening and closing ceremonies. The Prep division will use other fields on-site at the Spring Training Home of the Chicago Cubs for their games. The Youth Division will utilize the Spring Training Facility for other event activities and will play their games at the Quail Run Sports Complex and other local venues. Grapefruit League: Ed Smith Stadium, Home of the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Florida. Participants of all ages will utilize the Spring Training facilities for a number of scheduled events. Ed Smith Stadium, Home of the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training games will be used for some of the Prep Division games as well as both opening and closing ceremonies for all ages. The Youth Division will be playing their games at the off-site locations, Twin Lakes Sports Complex and other local venues. Grapefruit League: The new home of the and the Astros Spring Training Complex in West Palm Beach, Florida. Participants of all ages will utilize the Spring Training facilities for a number of scheduled events. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Home of the Astros and Spring Training games will be used for some of the Prep Division games as well as both opening and closing ceremonies for all ages. The Youth Division will be playing their games at the off-site locations, Palm Beach Gardens Park, Palm Beach, Florida and other local venues.

4 TEAM MANAGERS/COACHES ALL-AMERICAN teams will be managed by professional, high school, and college coaches. Assistant coaches will be volunteers comprised of current travel team coaches WHAT TO EXPECT TEAMS This three-day event features players from all over the United States and Canada. Our ALL-AMERICANS will be assigned to teams by age and position. Players can request to play with a relative or friend by utilizing our buddy system during online registration. OPENING CEREMONIES ALL-AMERICAN teams will participate in our opening ceremonies at the Spring Training Complex home of the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Astros. The ceremonies will begin a life lesson presentation followed by our parade of ALL-AMERICANS. YOUTH ALL-AMERICAN SKILLS COMPETITION & HOME RUN DERBY: YOUTH ALL-AMERICANS will participate in the Game Day USA Wilson Skills Competition. HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION PRO SKILLS EVALUATION: HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION ALL-AMERICANS will participate in a pro-style evaluation which will include the same skill assessment testing as done by a professional tryout camp. OPPORTUNITIES AWARDS: All Champions in each age group will receive championship rings, while finalists will be awarded medals as their tournament awards. An All-Tournament team will also be selected for each age group. All Youth Division Skills Competition age group champions and finalists will also receive awards in each Skills Competition category. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: All players will also receive an individual sport performance assessment along with skills instruction from our professional staff of high school, college coaches, and former professional players. UNIFORMS AND COLLECTABLES INCLUDED: A Junior All-American Games jersey, hat, belt, socks, and an All-American Games bag containing other cool event collectables will be given to each player. HOTELS This is a Stay-To-Play event so all participants must stay at recommended properties. All accommodations have been recommended by local convention and business bureaus whom have secured the best pricing. Please check the event information section of our website for hotel information.

5 hat Your Stories medayusa Instagram Photos amedayusa1 NOMINATE, VOLUNTEER, AND/OR REGISTER NOW COACHES: NOMINATE YOUR PLAYERS NOW Players can be nominated by their coach at any time via an online coach nomination form at GAMEDAYUSA.COM/ALLAMERICAN. You will receive your nomination confirmation from our Junior All-American event staff via . COACHES: WE WANT YOU TO VOLUNTEER TO COACH We want you to be a part of this event by being an assistant coach of one our ALL-AMERICAN teams. The event does get competitive, but our philosophy is for all of our ALL-AMERICANS to get equal playing time during the event. Go to the All-American page of our website and volunteer today at GAMEDAYUSA.COM/ALLAMERICAN. You will receive confirmation from our Junior All-American event staff via . PLAYERS: REGISTER NOW Once nominated, players can register for the Game Day USA Junior All-American locations. Remember if you want to request to be with a relative or friend, please make sure you fill out the buddy section on the registration form. CONTACT US Mike Moyzis - VP Special Events X allamerican@gamedayusa.com Like Us 1 1 Share Instagram Photos 1 Share Instagram Photos 1 Follow Us 1 Follow Us Follow Us 1 1