The Road to Cooperstown: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey
The Ultimate Milestone
For every 12U player, the road leads to Cooperstown. This isn’t just another weekend tournament; it is the pinnacle of youth baseball. It is a minimum of 7 games over a week where local teammates become a "band of brothers," competing on the hallowed ground where the game was born.
As these athletes prepare to move to the big fields next season, Cooperstown serves as the grand finale of their childhood baseball careers—a celebration of every practice, every hit, and every lesson learned along the way.
What Makes Cooperstown Special?
- National Competition: We aren't just playing local rivals. Our boys will face off against teams from all over the country for a minimum of 7 games over a week, testing their skills against the best in their age group.
- The Village Life: Living in the team barracks creates a unique bond. From team meals to late-night strategy sessions, the "Bunk Life" is where the strongest memories are made.
- The Ring & The Hall: Every player is officially inducted into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. They leave not just with a ring, but with a permanent place in the history of youth baseball.
- The Tradition of the Pin: Pin trading is the "social media" of Cooperstown. Our players will meet peers from California to Florida, trading custom team pins and building a collection that represents the entire baseball community.
Week at a Glance
- Opening Ceremonies: An Olympic-style parade of athletes and a celebration of the game.
- Pool Play: Several days of high-stakes games to determine seeding for the championship bracket.
- Skills Challenges: The Home Run Derby and "Around the Horn" allow individual stars to shine.
- The Induction: A formal ceremony where players receive their Hall of Fame rings.
Why we need your support
Going to Cooperstown is an honor, but it is also a major undertaking. Costs vary but exceed $3,500 per player. The funds raised for this trip cover:
- Tournament registration and insurance
- Player and coach lodging in the Baseball Village
- Custom team pins for national trading.
- Professional uniforms for the national stage
- Swag bag for players
- Meals for players and coaches throughout the tournament
- Team/Family dinner/event at the tournament
- Fundraising activity expenses
"They may forget the score of the game, but they will never forget the week they spent in Cooperstown."
How to help
Donate as a sponsor or fan @ 12U Cooperstown Team Sponsorship & Fan Donations
Attend our annual bowling event by registering @ Bowling Event Registration
Follow MBSA here and on Facebook for other opportunities and events to help support.
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