Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When are tryouts held for travel baseball teams?
A: Travel teams in New England, including the Braves, hold tryouts from June through August.

Q: What should we do to prepare for tryouts?
A: Participate in as much baseball as you can!  Town spring ball is great and we highly recommend participating in summer town travel teams as much as possible.

Q: Is travel baseball necessary?
A: In an ever-increasingly competitive world we recommend that those players who wish to pursue baseball in high school and beyond take part in travel baseball.

Q: What is the yearly schedule for the Braves?
A: Fall Practices: September - October
     Skills Clinics: November - March
     Winter Practices: January - April
    9U-12U Games: April - mid June
    13U-14U Games: April - end June/mid July
    15U-18U Games: June - August

Q: What gear is included in the price of team?
A: With the Braves your child will receive a fall t-shirt and hat, a custom hoodie only available to players, and a full uniform (hat, jersey, pants, belt, socks).  New players also receive a custom Braves helmet.

Q: Is it possible to play for the Braves and enjoy town baseball as well?
A: Absolutely!  In fact we recommend playing town ball in addition to Braves.

Q: What is the birthday cut off for each age?
A: The Perfect Game New England League has a cutoff off May 1st.