Background
The University of Colorado is one to two schools
in the Big 12 Conference without a Division I
Varsity Baseball Team. The program was cut in
the mid 1980's along with several other varsity
sports with the institution of Title IX. The team
has been part of the Club Sports Organization
ever since. We are also a self-coached, self-run
program in which every player participates on
and off the field to help maintain the team's
success.
League and Conference
We are now members of a new nationwide club baseball
league called the National
Club Baseball Association. This gives us the
opportunity to compete on a national level. We
are part of the newly formed
Mid-America West Conference, which also includes
Colorado State University, University of Northern
Colorado, and University of Colorado - Colorado
Springs. The winner of the Mid-America Conference
West will play in the Mid America Regional for
a bid to the NCBA World Series. We will have two,
three game series with each team in our conference
to determine the winner
Club Sports
The
Club Sports Organization at CU contains 31
sports broken up into Tiers depending on the number
of players and the amount of money the team fund
raises. We are a Tier 2 club. Club Sports controls
our funds, schedules our field and gym time, supplies
much of our equipment, and keeps us generally
organized.
Roster
Every season, CU club baseball holds tryouts to
determine who will be on the final roster. Every
player who makes the final roster will be required
to pay dues in order to keep the team running.
These dues help to pay for our umpires, fields,
traveling, and new equipment.
Games
Our home games will be played at Big Foot Turf
Farm just south of Greeley. This field has an
awesome playing surface.
Dedication
The number one priority of this team is to have
fun. That is the reason why we are all still playing
baseball. We have always been a close nit team
that spends a lot of time together. Our second
priority is to win our Conference . In order to
do this we must be dedicated to winningl. We all
want to play baseball, but you are here to get
an education. School ALWAYS takes priority
over baseball, as does family. However, in order
to play on this team, you must put in the time
that you are capable of. There will be no excuses
for being late to or missing practice or games
unless we know ahead of time. Your attitude toward
your teammates and the team as a whole weigh heavily
on your chances of making the final roster and
you’re playing time. You attendance and display
of dedication will not only have a direct impact
on whether you make the team, but if you play
in the games.
If and when you make the final roster, you are
making a commitment to the team. You will be expected
to not only give 100% on the field during games,
but off the field whether it is something to help
with team business, or attending practices. Your
player dues will not be refunded for any reason.
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