MUST READ !! To all parent and serious student/athletes, The Rookies Prep All-Star Program wishes to invite all 13 & 14 year old student/athletes to an open pre-program workout at Canwest Global Park, on Thursday August 28, 2008 starting at 6:30pm. All student/athletes should be prepared to participate in a full workout so please come dressed accordingly. By attending this workout, you are NOT obligated to continue with the program. Please pre-register by calling Rookies @ 783-HITS or by email: email@rookiescages.com so we can properly prepare a practice plan. A parent information meeting will be held below Hu's restaurant on the main level concourse starting at 6:40pm. During this short presentation you will receive a completed package detailing this exciting New program. You will get the truth about baseball development in Manitoba, and an opportunity to ask any questions. There is NO charge for this opportunity. PROGRAM HISTORY Rookies is proud to introduce the inaugural year of a 13 & 14 year old Prep program that will concentrating on top quality training over the winter months. Eligible athletes will be born prior to May 1, 1994. The objectives of this eight month program is to provide a consistent, progressive skill developing program that will work hard to ensure all student/athletes leave with a better understanding of their personal fundamentals. The program will travels to Memphis, Tennessee for a tournament and exhibition games during Spring Break. PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE FOR MORE EXCITING INFORMATION Beginning in early September, student/athletes will compete in the Bantam Fall Instructional Program where they will receive 24 hours of outdoor instruction and compete as a program in 12 games. The Prep program will compete on bases that are 80' and a pitching distance of 54'. The intent is to mirror top US programs that strive to teach proper baseball fundamentals. The program will then move indoors where athletes will continue to work in Manitoba's only indoor baseball teaching facility an additional two times per week, in preparation for a week long trip during Spring Break. During the Southern trip, practice sessions and games against local Memphis area Prep teams will be set up to aid our student/athletes preparation for their upcoming season. Rookies prides itself on providing the best baseball instruction that this province has to offer. This coaching staff is put together with one intention: To provide the best possible staff where knowledge is gained by playing experience. Each coach will provide value in positions where they have in depth playing experience. Andrew Halpenny - General Manager A 2-time Team Canada player, went on to play college baseball for the National Baseball Institute. Signed a professional contact to catch for the Winnipeg Goldeyes for 3 years. President of Rookies Baseball Experience for the past eleven years, and current regional scout for the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau. COACHING STAFF Dave Nychyk - Head Coach With seven Provincial Championships, and two Western Canadian Championships, Dave left Winnipeg to start his college career by playing 2 years at California Junior College, 1 year at Western New Mexico University, and completed his playing days at Mayville State University. Dave was an assistant coach at the Mayville State University before returning home where he won the Brian Domes Memorial Award in 1995 for his dedication to baseball. Dave bring much playing and coaching experience to the inaugural season of the Rookies Prep All-Star Program. Grant Andruchuk - Assistant Coach A graduate of Rookies College Development Program, Grant played college baseball at Thompson River University in Kamloops, BC and has developed into one of Manitoba's finest instructors. Grants knowledge and enthusiasm will add value to our program. Jon Ali - Pitching coach A graduate of Rookies College Development Program, Jon played college baseball at Kwantlen College in Surrey, BC and then moved on to play at the University of Texas, Brownsville in Brownsville, Texas. Jon relates to young pitchers as he accepted a leadership role with his Scorpion pitching staff. Team Rookies roster (Click Here) Schedule (Click Here) Alumni (Click Here) Results (Click Here) Pictures