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Boston Bandits Hosting Softball Tryouts Aug. 19-23

The Boston Bandits represent the Boston area in softball tournaments throughout New England.

By David Ertischek

The Boston Bandits, a summer tournament softball program that provides players from the Boston area an opportunity to test their skills against some of the very best teams in the area, are hosting tryouts in August at the West Roxbury Education Complex.

The West Roxbury Education Complex is located at 1205 VFW Parkway.

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After a successful 2013 season, the Bandits are already looking forward to the 2014 season with tryouts on Aug. 19-23.

The Bandits field teams in the Under-10, U-12, U-14, U-16 and U-18 (Showcase) age divisions that play in 4 to 6 highly competitive tournaments throughout New England during the summer. Depending upon the number of qualified interested players, a second team may be added to any of the age divisions. The U-16 and U-18 teams are scheduled for several of "college showcase" tournaments.

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Players looking to develop their skills while playing against some of the best teams across New England are encouraged to attend. Players either playing on high school teams, or looking to compete in high school.

Tryouts are scheduled:

  • U-10 (2003 and 2004 birth year)—Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m.
  • U-12 (2001 and 2002 birth year)—Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m.
  • U-14 (1999 and 2000 birth year)—Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m.
  • U-16 (1997 and 1998 birth year)—Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date Aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m.
  • U-18 (1995 and 1996 birth year)—Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date Aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m.

*All players arrive 15-30 minutes before their scheduled time so they can check in and warm up.

Interested players should pre-register by returning the attached registration form to Scott Berry via e-mail at Scott.Berry1968@gmail.com. All questions regarding tryouts or the program should also be directed to Scott Berry via e-mail or by phone at 857-206-0362.

The West Roxbury Education Complex is located at 1205 VFW Parkway.


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