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High School Showcase: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 1 p.m.

The best high school baseball talent from all over Southern California showed off their stuff for Major League scouts in an exhibition game at the Urban Youth Academy This Sunday February 10, 2008!
 
Red Team

The Blue Team

60 Yard Dash

Scouts and Spectators

Batting Practice

For more pictures and detailed information about the Event, please visit, http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community/urban_youth.jsp

Thank you

Z.

Scouting Event: FEBRUARY 04, 2008

High School Showcase: Monday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. PT.

Come see the best high school baseball talent from all over Southern California as they show off their stuff for Major League scouts in an exhibition game at the Urban Youth Academy!

The public is welcome to attend. Free admission.

Z.

MLB URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY TO HOST UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENTS

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY TO HOST FIRST URBAN INVITATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

 

Tournament Featuring Teams From Division I Schools and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Major League Baseball today announced that the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy will host its first Urban Invitational Baseball Tournament from February 29 – March 2. Two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, FL) and Southern University (Baton Rouge, LA), will face off against collegiate baseball powerhouses UCLA and USC. The participation of HBCUs in the Urban Invitational is part of MLB’s ongoing diversity and youth initiatives.
 
“The Urban Invitational Baseball Tournament is a part of our continued focus on reviving the majesty of baseball in the African American community,” said Major League Baseball Executive Vice President of Operations Jimmie Lee Solomon. “This tournament, along with the other programs at the MLB Urban Youth Academy, the Civil Rights Game and many of our other efforts, is reflective of the League’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and engagement of our nation’s young people. Our goal is to make sure that every child who wants to play baseball has an opportunity to do so.”
 
Tournament games will be played at the MLB Urban Youth Academy, USC’s Dedeaux Field and UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium beginning Friday, February 29 and continuing through Sunday, March 2. Both games on Saturday, March 1, 2008, will be played at the MLB Urban Youth Academy and broadcast live on ESPN2. Fans attending on that day will also be entertained by a live performance of Southern University’s, “Human Jukebox” and USC’s Trojan Marching Band, as they bring their unique musical performances to Compton, California. Bethune-Cookman University and Southern University baseball teams will square off against each other at 1:00 P.M. (PST) on Sunday at the Academy.
 
“ESPN is proud to be associated with Major League Baseball’s urban initiatives,” said Len DeLuca, ESPN Senior Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions. “The second Civil Rights Game and new Urban Invitational — 40 years since the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — are on the heels of our observance last year of the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. ESPN is honored to join with MLB to celebrate baseball’s cultural history.”
 
Tickets to the games being played at the MLB Urban Youth Academy will be available for purchase on game day for $5.00. Proceeds from the ticket sale will benefit the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy, which is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
 
“On behalf of our team, I would like to say how honored we are to have been invited to an event like this, especially in its first year,” said Bethune-Cookman Coach Mervyl Melendez. “We hope that the Urban Invitational Baseball Tournament continues to grow and more people notice what Major League Baseball is doing for college baseball and Historically Black Colleges.” “Our program is very excited to represent UCLA in the tournament at the MLB Academy,” said UCLA coach John Savage. “We are honored to be able to play in the inaugural event. Our players are looking forward to the exciting weekend of baseball.”
Major League Baseball is committed to addressing the issue of African American participation in professional baseball. Through Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and the establishment of the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy in Compton, California, MLB has pledged its resources to bringing urban youth back to America’s pastime. The inaugural Civil Rights Game in 2007 also reinforced the League’s dedication by paying tribute to legendary African-American players who broke barriers and made important contributions to American society.
 
HBCUs have long offered quality education and athletic programs and have a proud tradition of outstanding baseball players. Hall of Famer Lou Brock, former most valuable player Andre Dawson and current Milwaukee Brewers star Rickie Weeks, all rose from HBCUs. Twelve HBCU players were selected in the MLB 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Through the annual Urban Invitational Baseball Tournament, MLB hopes to help these programs revitalize baseball in the African American community.
 
The MLB Urban Youth Baseball Academy encompasses more than 15 acres on the campus of El Camino College, Compton Center, the Academy is a state-of-the-art facility featuring four fields including a show field, batting cages and other training facilities. The Academy operates on a year-round basis, offering free baseball and softball instruction, as well as clinics to youth throughout Southern California
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Game Schedule (all times Pacific):
 
1. Friday, February 29, UCLA vs. Southern University, 6PM at UCLA
2. Friday, February 29, USC vs. Bethune-Cookman, 6PM at USC
3. Saturday, March 1, UCLA vs. Bethune-Cookman, 5PM at MLB Urban Youth Academy
*Battle of the Bands – Southern’s “Human Jukebox” and USC Trojan Marching Band
4. Saturday, March 1, Southern vs. USC, 8PM at MLB Urban Youth Academy
5. Sunday, March 2, Southern vs. Bethune-Cookman, 1PM at MLB Urban Youth Academy
6. Sunday, March 2, USC hosts UCLA, 1PM at USC
Contact me if you have any questions.
Z.
Bethune-Cookman

Southern University USC

UCLA

We are resuming Instructional Program Starting Today Tuesday January 29, 2008

Hello Everyone, Happy Tuesday.

FYI We are going to resume our Instructional Program this week.

Remember, today is for the 8-12 year olds.

The Instructional Starts immediately at 4:00 PM. Don’t be late.

Instructional Cancelation From Tues Jan. 22, 2008 To Fri. Jan. 25, 2008

Hello Everyone!

Due to the heavy rainfall and the rain predicted for the rest of the week, we have to cancel the instructional program for the week.

From Tues Jan. 22, 2008 To Fri Jan. 25, 2008

If you have any questions, please call or email me. Thanks Z.

2nd Day of Winter Instructional League 2008 Wednesday January 16

2nd Day of Winter Instructional League 2008 Kids 13-18 years of age, first day of practice is tomorrow
 
Wednesday January 16, 2008 Time: 4:00 PM — 6:30
 
If you are coming back from the Fall Instructional 2007, you should have signed a 2008 release form.
 
If you are new, you should have completed an enrollment packet.
 
Call me if you have any questions!
 
Thank you.

OLDIES–2008 RELEASE FORM

For the kids who are already enrolled and returning to the Academy, please complete this 2008 Waiver/Release form. Your child will not be able to participate in any of our activies without this form. Please sign and return to me ASAP. Thank you. (click to enlarge)

  Call me if you have any questions. Z.

NEWBIES–Winter 2008 Instructional Enrollment Packet

There are four pages for each enrollment packet. If you have more than one child you would like to enroll, please fill out an entire packet per child. Make sure to read all the information contained in the packet. (click to enlarge documents)

Call me if you have any questions. Thank you. Z.

Winter Instructional 2008

Hello Everyone and Good Morning- Thank you everyone for being so patient. We are going to start The Instructional right away. For those who signed up for the Fall Instructional 2007, you do not have to sign up again since your application is good for a year.

But we do require that all the kids coming back sign a new release/waiver form for 2008. We Start Practice with the High School Girls this Saturday January 12, 2008, practice then continues with the 8-12 boys and girls on Tuesday January 15, 2008 and so on…

Here is our schedule. 8-12 Age groups (boys and girls):

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM To 6:30 PM (little league field) 13-18 Age groups (boys and girls):

Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM High School Softball (girls only) work out: Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (softball field).

For Newbies: For all the new kids coming in, please parents take note of the schedule. If you need an enrollment application packet, I will be sending them out individually.

You can pick it up here at the Office, Email or have it Faxed to you.

Once the packet is signed, you can have your daughter/son come to the front office to see me to have their picture taken for their Official MLB Urban Youth Academy ID Card. The cost of the ID card is $15.00.

No one will be allowed to start practice or participate in any of the Academy activities without having signed an enrollment packet or a 2008 release form.

The new release form will be available on the academy blog @ http://www.mlburbanyouthacademy.blogspot.com at the end of the day today and so will the enrollment packet. If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks.

Winter Instructional 2007-2008

I will be sending information about the Winter Instructional Soon, including schedules and the registration form for all Academy new comers.

Thank you.

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