September–October
Come to practice as often as possible to develop your skills, improve your baseball IQ, bond with the team, and earn playing time in summer games. During the fall, start times will shift earlier as daylight gets shorter.
OPTIONAL PRACTICES
Extra reps for players who are available. Not mandatory. Let me know in advance if you plan to attend.
— Wednesdays starting 9/9, Warren, 5:00–7:00
REGULAR TEAM PRACTICES
Required for full-time players. Wear baseball pants or sweatpants (no shorts). Let me know in advance if you'll be late or absent.
— Sundays starting 9/13, Warren, 4:30–6:30
November–March
Team practices on weekends, TBD
Optional practices on weekdays, TBD
Summer 2027
Our preliminary plan for June–August.
TOURNAMENTS & PG LEAGUE
At least a half-dozen tournaments, both local and travel. Possibly some games in the Perfect Game League, depending on the number of tournaments.
TOMPKINS LEAGUE
Bandits 16U players are eligible, but not guaranteed, to play on Brookline's 18U team in the summer Tompkins League. Some 15-year-old players may be assigned to the Tompkins 15U team.
PRACTICES
Several pre-season practices in early June. Once the season starts, usually one practice per week, depending on our game schedule.
Bandits 16U
Player Obligations
What we expect from every member of the Bandits program.
CONDUCT
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Show up on time and ready.
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Give your best effort.
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Treat others with respect.
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Be a great teammate.
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Stay positive and focused.
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Believe in yourself.
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Take responsibility.
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Compete.
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Have fun.
COMMITMENT
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Choose the Bandits as your only club baseball team and main sports priority in summer 2027.
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Attend all fall/winter/summer practices and games unless you have an unavoidable conflict.
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Make the most of every opportunity to learn, develop, and bond with the team.
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Inform your coach ahead of time if you'll be arriving late, leaving early, or absent.
Rainy Days
We'll notify you if a practice or game is rained out. If you haven't been told that we're rained out, then we’re still on as scheduled and you should arrive on time.
