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The Gopher State Baseball League Coaches' Conference in conjunction with the Play Ball MN! Baseball/Softball Conference brings beginning and experienced coaches from the Gopher State Baseball League & other youth baseball organizations to learn new ways to teach their athletes the skills they will need to succeed. This coaches' training is now a service the MYAS baseball staff provides for all Head Coaches as entry into the Gopher State Baseball League. The 2010 conference is yet to be determined but will most likely be held in April, 2010 at the new Target Field. Look for more details soon.
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Gopher State Winter Camps are open to athletes of all skill levels and ages. Our featured camps offer top notch professional instruction with a variety of camps to choose from during the baseball off-season.
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In 1999, the MYAS, Inc. created the GSBL, which is a summer traveling baseball league designed for players 10-19 years old. The league consists of a 16-game regular season (10-14U) and a 14-game regular season (15-17/19U) with an all inclusive playoff at the end of the season. The league offers many unique features including coaches controlling everything from determining rules and policies to scheduling their own games as well as berths given to a USSSA World Series and the Gopher State Tournament of Champions. In 2009, GSBL nation had 410 teams competing in the 10-19 & Under leagues making this past season the largest in the history of this league.
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Are you tired of spending your entire weekend at baseball fields for three-day baseball tournaments? The Gopher State Spring Training Series (now "2-Day GSTC Qualifiers") are designed so that families can get some of their early season weekend back. 2010 dates will be in early to mid May as in past years.
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The Gopher State Tournament of Champions (GSTC) is a premier event for teams from Minnesota as well as other states in the Upper Midwest. The MYAS baseball staff brings together the best teams in the state and five state region to play against the best competition, not just the same teams you have played all season.
The champions of this tournament will receive custom made Gopher State Tournament of Champions (GSTC) rings. Each player on the championship team will receive a personalized ring, complete with their name, number and team record.
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2009 was a great year of training and instruction for the Gopher State Umpire Clinics. Over 500 umpires received very valuable training from some of the best umpires in the upper Midwest. Thank you to all of those who participated in a instructor role or as a participant. Dates will be set for the 2010 training season in January.
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The USSSA Sanctioned Fall Baseball League services youth who want to continue to play baseball after the summer season ends. In 2009, the GSFBL has over 3,200 players participating making up to 263 teams competing in the competitive and the recreational leagues.
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In 2004, the MYAS became the administrative service agent for USSSA, which is the largest baseball organization in the country. The USSSA State Baseball Tournament, a USSSA sanctioned event, provides an opportunity for teams to earn a berth to a designated USSSA World Series as well as the Gopher State Tournament of Champions. The 2009 Minnesota USSSA baseball program registered over 1,000 teams and is currently ranked in the top 20 nationally.
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The North Star Baseball League consists of community In-House teams that have interest in mixing their schedules with other surrounding communities. In 2009 81 teams competed in the North Star. Look for 2010 information to be posted in January.
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The Rec State Baseball Championships is designed for "Non-traveling" or Recreational teams only. This one of a kind state tournament is a great chance for teams to play in a big time tournament atmosphere and end their season like champions.
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Teams earning a berth at a Global Sports Qualifier may participate in any state's Global World Series. Teams must enter the Global Sports World Series at www.usssa.com on a first come, first served basis. Teams that qualify will not be assured a spot at a specific World Series location. Qualified teams may enter multiple Global Sports World Series. 2010 Global World Series information will be available soon
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Gopher State Tournament of Champions Qualifiers and other Invitational Tournament listings.
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