Thank You!

On behalf of the Lancaster Junior Barnstormers Baseball Club, Bob Gantz and I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support, inspirational emails, unsolicited phone calls, encouraging words and constructive criticism as we move forward to our 4th season together.

As many of you know who run local baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, hockey, and tennis organizations, it is not as easy as it seems. We have made mistakes throughout the years and we have learned from each and everyone of them.

As we move forward to 2010-2011,

• We have implemented new options for our LJB's families including an annual membership to the Centrally Located Baseball Facilities at Lanco Field House, uniform jersey options for each team, baseball pants options (good, better and best), and more team oriented community service options.
• We will no longer have mandatory Barnstormer ticket sales or blood drives (for the people who hate needles).  We will have fundraising options (non-mandatory) through My Sports Dreams for families that need a little more help.
• We will have more team oriented fundraiser option for teams going to Cooperstown, Omaha, Myrtle Beach, etc.

As we move forward and realize that there are other options available to each travel baseball family, we understand that watering down the local baseball talent only hurts the players and families involved. Playing 3 games a weekend compared to 5-7 makes a difference physically, mentally and financially. The more competitive baseball games your son plays in, the better your son will get.

In 2010, the LJB's have won first place championships in 6 of our 7 age groups. Half of our teams have won 2 or more championships!! I know that winning isn't everything, but I can tell you this - when your son gets to his high school years, he is more likely to be seen by college and professional scouts/recruiters/coaches if he plays well into the showcase tournaments.

In closing, we look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming tryouts @ Hempfield High School Campus on
August 14th @ 8am.

Thanks Again,