Blizzard Elite (11u-18u) - August - December
The Blizzard Elite program - the premier, comprehensive baseball experience for players ages 11u-18u. Practices begin in August leading up to playing in fall league games, local and traveling tournaments. An optional winter season includes traveling tournaments, full practice regimen, college consultations, varsity showcases and more. Teams will travel to some of the top tournaments in the country including PBR, Perfect Game, Prospect Select, Bullpen Tournaments, and West Coast Premier events including the Desert Fall Classic in Las Vegas.
Blizzard *Gold* Fall Only (9u-18u) - August - October
The Blizzard Fall Only program is for players who may be involved in multiple winter/fall sports and want a high-level fall baseball experience. Our Blizzard Fall Only teams will compete in 4-5 local tournaments and have the same August and September practice schedule as the Blizzard Elite teams. The fall teams also act as a minor league system for the Blizzard Elite teams as we have had several players called-up after the fall to participate in tournaments.
Our Blizzard Elite teams are separated into two groups – Blue and Black. The Blizzard Blue teams will have the top 12 or 13 players/prospects from the tryouts on the team. Players who are graded out 13-24 will be placed on the Blizzard Black roster if the staff feels like they can compete on a national level.
The Blizzard Regional teams are separated into two groups - Red and Gold if our depth charts are deep enough. Fall Teams (12-14 players) are picked on skill level, position depth charts and proximity to teammates. Our fall teams are very competitive and are usually comprised of many top-tier players who cannot travel due to other sports. We use our Regional Blizzard teams as a minor league system and are the first players called up when an Elite Blizzard player is unable to make a trip. Last year, over 20 players were brought up to play on Blizzard Elite teams throughout the season. Fees for one tournament are on a case by case basis but typically range from $300-$425 / tournament which covers practice, uniform, hotel, tournament, facility, etc.
PITCHER ONLY players are rostered players who are on the team primarily as pitchers. The fee structure is the same but there are more options including lessons.
The competition, college and pro exposure, player development, alumni involvement and family are what drive our program. The Blizzard is more than baseball – it’s a life experience with coaches who care and players who want to get better. Our vision and values of the Blizzard Big 5 drive our core values, guide players through their youth years, into high school and onto both college and professional baseball.