1. PLUS 2016 Objective: Informational session about 12 year old Plus for 2016 – Resources here available to answer questions 2016 PLUS – 12 year old age group is the “travel year” – 1 AAA skill team (Cooperstown) 6 th and 7 th graders – 2 or 3 AA/A level teams (Omaha) 6 th graders only

2. TopicCooperstownOmaha Evaluation dates9/25/15Spring 2016 Practices startWinter/Early Spring 2016 (up to the coach) Spring 2016 Tentative Dates of tripWeek of 8/15 or 8/226/16-6/18 or 6/23-6/25 (Wednesday through Saturday) Length of trip6 days4 days Team Make Up6 th and 7 th graders 12 or younger on or before 4/30/16 (age based) NOTE: Previous Cooperstown attendees are ineligible 6 th graders (grade based only) Competition LevelAAA from around the countryOpen tournament with A, AA and AAA level teams from around the country # of gamesAt least 8At least 4

3. TopicCooperstownOmaha Cost per player$895$75 Plus Fees$150 What IS included in player cost Player Tournament Fee Cooperstown uniforms Player Lodging Food plan while on site Ticket to Cooperstown Hall of Fame Player Tournament Fee What is NOT included in the player cost Travel expenses to and from destination (fly or drive) Food expenses when traveling to and from Spending money Travel expenses to and from destination All food expenses Lodging for player College World Series Tickets Spending money Lodging Players stay in Cooperstown park (part of player $895) Families that attend stay outside of Cooperstown park (additional expense) Players stay with family in hotel $200 per night (approx.)

4. TopicCooperstownOmaha Registration (this fall) $100 Websitehttp://www.cooperstowndreamspark.com/http://battleofomaha.org/ Contacts for questions Tony Giuliani—651-414-1272 or Juicegiuliani@gmail.comJuicegiuliani@gmail.com

5. Things to Keep in Mind This is 12 year old baseball Our hope is to be competitive but not at all costs – Plus Policies and Guidelines (document on the website) We will do our best to have everyone make a team Both trips are a baseball experience; you get nothing for winning – No team has won the tournament in either trip or even played in the championship Your son will have fun regardless of the trip We are volunteers