| 2013 LABC News |
| LABC 2013 National Tryout Events Kick off in Style |
| 2013 Upcoming LABC-USA National Tryouts |
| JANUARY 23 @ 5:30PM CONCORD, CA THE FIELDHOUSE |
| JANUARY 24 @ 6:00PM NAPA, CA PLAY IT LIKE A PRO BASEBALL ACADEMY |
| JANUARY 25 @ 6:30PM SAN BRUNO, CA LIONS FIELD IN SAN BRUNO |
| JANUARY 26 @ 4PM (9-13U) AND 5:30PM (14-18U) EL DORADO HILLS, CA HARD 90 BASEBALL ACADEMY |
| FEBRUARY 10 @ 12:30PM ROSEVILLE, CA ARENA SOFTBALL |
| FEBRUARY 16 @ 12:30PM SALT LAKE CITY, UT WASATCH FRONT SPORTS ACADEMY |
| FEBRUARY 17 @ 12:00PM SEATTLE, WA UW DEMPSEY CENTER |
| FEBRUARY 17 @ 1:00PM VANCOUVER, WA THE STADIUM |
| FEBRUARY 24 @ 1:30PM NEWBURY PARK, CA MVP BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY |
| MARCH 3 @ 12:30PM LONG ISLAND, NY PROSPECT SPORTS LONG ISLAND |
| MARCH 10 @ 12:30PM CHICAGO, IL VENUE TBA |
| MARCH 17 @ 12:30PM TAMPA, FL VENUE TBA |
| MARCH 24 AUSTIN, TX VENUE TBA |

| LABC-USA TRIP RULES AND POLICIES | |
| Payment |
All payments are NONREFUNDABLE unless player is injured and cannot COMPETE IN SPORTS. Notarized doctor's note required and only a portion will be refunded (depending upon date of injury and vendor rules that apply). |
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All payments due on or before the 5th of each month. Must be postmarked by 5th of respective month. |
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$250 player deposit (or traveler deposit) required to secure spot with monthly payments thereafter.Entire trip must be paid off on or before July 5th of competing year. No player will be allowed to participate if trip is not paid off by such date. |
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| Payment Form and Address |
Check, money order, or cash accepted. No credit cards accepted. Make all checks payable to 'Big League Edge' |
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Send all payments to: |
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| Additional Travelers |
Additional travelers can be added by June 15th of competing year without late fees. After June 15th, late fee of $75 per traveler applies. |
| Fees |
$25 late fee and $20 canceled check fee apply to all accounts not current or past due. |
| Airfare |
All travelers are required to book their own airfare. SDQ is the airport code destination. |
| Booking |
All players and travelers MUST book trip through Big League Edge- per hosting organization rules. Any traveler failing to do so will not be allowed into any game, as all fields are located on private gated property. |
| Extended Stay and Upgrades |
Travelers can extend their stay and upgrade rooms to ocean view or suite. Pricing varies. |
| Passports |
All travelers are required to have a valid passport. Make sure to provide six weeks of processing time to get valid US passport. |
| Traveling Alone |
Players traveling alone are required to have a notarized letter from parent/guardian explaining contact and emergency info. Must be in possession of player at all times. |
| Medical |
In the event a player or traveler needs medical attention, immediately notify hotel staffing, coaches, or traveling secretaries. |
| Liable |
BLE is NOT responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced property and/or injury occurring due to sports related or trip related activities, rained out games that are not made up, amount of nations represented, amount of teams per age division, and/or any type of occurance and/or circumstance related to acts of God, terrorism, severe weather, and/or travel advisories that are out of BLE's and/or BLE Worldwide's control. |
| Disclaimer |
BLE and BLE Worldwide are not in any way affiliated or associated with USA Baseball, the USA national teams, USA Baseball championships, Team USA, or any future Olympic baseball teams. All teams herein are promoted, formed, and and fielded by BLE and BLE Worldwide. |

| LABC-USA PLAYER AND TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT | |
| Playing Time |
Playing time and playing opportunity are not equal. The best nine will be placed on the field at all times. |
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Game Rules |
No parents allowed in or near dugout. All logistical support must be handled PRIOR to game start between parent and player. Any rained out games MAY be made up, but there is no guaranty that such will occur. |
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Coaching |
Although parent opinion may vary from coaches' views, no discussions of any kind concerning playing time, game strategy, or any "on field" issues. |
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Sportsmanship |
All players are representing their country. No emotional outburst of any kind allowed. Any act that may be deemed embarrassing or unsportsmanlike conduct will be dealt with quickly and with removal from game or dugout. |
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Buddy System |
All players are required to utilize the "buddy system". No player is allowed to leave resort premises whatsoever, unless accompanied by parent/guardian. In the event this occurs, parent/guardian MUST notify traveling secretary or team coach. |
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Dress Code |
All players are required to have short hair and look professional- colored shirt, jeans worn properly, and no athletic shorts allowed. Beach and pool attire permissible if participating in beach or pool activities. No earrings or jewelry requiring a piercing and necklaces inside shirts. |
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Curfew |
All players required to abide by curfew. |
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Language and Conduct |
No foul language allowed. No conduct that can be deemed premiscuous allowed. No alcoholic beverages of any kind for any player. All players not allowed in disco or clubs. No gambling allowed. Be respectful of other travelers and/or fans at all times. |
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Itinerary |
Be on time which requires players and travelers to be at designated meeting area 15 minutes PRIOR to departure. All buses will leave whether you are on it or not. |
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Equipment |
Players are responsible to provide their own personal baseball equipment, baseball pants, catching equipment, bat, glove, helmets, belts, socks, and shoes. |