MN Nice is excited to announce a 2020 13U Summer Club Team!
After successful fall and spring seasons, MN Nice is proud to announce a 2020 13U Summer Club Team. Players on our MN Nice club team are just 13 years old, so skill development is the single most important goal of our team. Because of this, MN Nice provides ample opportunity for enhancement of skill. Below is a snapshot of what our 2020 season will entail.
PRE-SEASON (March-April)
During the month of March, players will practice 2+ times per week and moving into April players will practice 3-5 times per week weather permitting. We will also participate in 1-2 tournaments in April giving our players the opportunity to get games early in the season. Potential spring tournaments include Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and/or Wisconsin Dells. At this time the exact Spring Tournament Schedule is TBD.
IN-SEASON ( May-July)
Once the season is underway, most community teams see a drastic decrease in practice time, not the MN Nice. Throughout the season we will consistently have 2-4 practices per week in combination with our game schedule. Although we are not affiliated with any local leagues such as MBL or Gopher State, Coach Tim Thoreson has many connections that will enable the MN Nice to play many games against other 13AAA teams and/or Club Teams right here in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. In addition to these local games, we will participate in 4-5 tournaments (additional tournaments may be available for opt in). Three of these tournaments will be USSSA tournaments right here in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This will allow our team to potentially face top teams from the Midwest without excessive travel. In addition to our 3 local tournaments, we will participate in 1-2 more tournaments, which may include the prestigious Slumpbuster Tournament in Omaha that coincides with the College World Series. Exact tournament dates and locations are TBD at this time. As an added bonus, all MN Nice players will receive a free Season Pass to 5 Star Baseball Clinic's Summer Camps. These summer camps run 4-5 weeks throughout the summer and any player can attend any session for extra practice.
During the month of March, players will practice 2+ times per week and moving into April players will practice 3-5 times per week weather permitting. We will also participate in 1-2 tournaments in April giving our players the opportunity to get games early in the season. Potential spring tournaments include Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and/or Wisconsin Dells. At this time the exact Spring Tournament Schedule is TBD.
IN-SEASON ( May-July)
Once the season is underway, most community teams see a drastic decrease in practice time, not the MN Nice. Throughout the season we will consistently have 2-4 practices per week in combination with our game schedule. Although we are not affiliated with any local leagues such as MBL or Gopher State, Coach Tim Thoreson has many connections that will enable the MN Nice to play many games against other 13AAA teams and/or Club Teams right here in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. In addition to these local games, we will participate in 4-5 tournaments (additional tournaments may be available for opt in). Three of these tournaments will be USSSA tournaments right here in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This will allow our team to potentially face top teams from the Midwest without excessive travel. In addition to our 3 local tournaments, we will participate in 1-2 more tournaments, which may include the prestigious Slumpbuster Tournament in Omaha that coincides with the College World Series. Exact tournament dates and locations are TBD at this time. As an added bonus, all MN Nice players will receive a free Season Pass to 5 Star Baseball Clinic's Summer Camps. These summer camps run 4-5 weeks throughout the summer and any player can attend any session for extra practice.
Location
MN Nice operates out of the Twin Cities south metro. Typically our practices/home games are in the Apple Valley/Burnsville/Lakeville area.
Cost
The fee to play for the MN Nice 13U Summer Club Team is just $2000. This fee is met by a $500 down payment upon being selected for the team and 5 monthly installments of $300 from February-June. This cost includes: All indoor and outdoor practices, coaching, 6 tournaments, cost of all local games, umpire fees, team insurance, unlimited access to 5 Star Summer Baseball Camps, 2 jerseys, hat, 2 practice shirts, practice shorts, and team hoodie. MN Nice takes great pride in providing a high valued baseball experience. FUNDRAISING MAY BE AVAILABLE.
*Fee is based on 6 tournaments, additional opt in tournaments may be available for $125/tournament. Fees do not include player and parent lodging, travel expenses, players pants, belt, and socks. Additional MN Nice Apparel may be available for purchase.
*Fee is based on 6 tournaments, additional opt in tournaments may be available for $125/tournament. Fees do not include player and parent lodging, travel expenses, players pants, belt, and socks. Additional MN Nice Apparel may be available for purchase.
Player Selection Process
MN Nice wants only the "Nicest" players! This means we are looking for dedicated players with a passion for the game and a will to work hard and develop skills. Players become a part of the MN Nice Team by invite only! In order to be considered for invite, players must complete the Player Application Form. Upon receiving this application form you will be contacted to discuss the possibility of your son playing for the 2020 MN Nice Team. Some players may be required to participate in a one on one training session for skill evaluation. If necessary, this skill evaluation will cost $40. The deadline to submit this form is Decembe 31, 2019. Once the deadline has passed, official invitations to be a member of the team will be issued. It is possible that if enough players have applied to play for the 2020 Summer Team, invites could happen earlier than the published deadline. Players are encouraged to submit Application Form immediately.