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World Free Agent Spring Training-march 11-26, 2009

International Performance Baseball (IPB)




2009 WORLD FREE AGENT SPRING TRAINING©
March 11th-26th, 2009 - (Cocoa Beach, Florida)
Cocoa Expo Sports Complex
500 Friday Road
Cocoa, FL 32926
(All event inquires call (562)-902-9416, do not call complex)


World Free Agent Spring Training – This is IPB’s second event of the year. This event takes place in March(11-26) of each year in Cocoa, Florida(Orlando). This event targets college experienced free agents or signed professional Independent league players that IPB staff members evaluated/instruct through a (16 day)professional spring training. Live game evaluation, instruction, and education are the key parts of this event. Players will be evaluated and instructed daily by professional coaches and scouts from Major League Baseball Organizations and Independent Professional Leagues. The key component of this event is scheduled games against Major League Baseball organizations(Rookie Ball or A-Ball teams). Over the last three years this event has produced over 40% of the players attending signing professional contracts(75 PLAYERS OVERALL). In 2006- 2007, 33 players signed professional contracts.


LIMITED TO 40 PLAYERS

This Event is ALL-INCLUSIVE and Provides:


Instruction: 15 days of a professional spring training with current professional staff members representing Major League Baseball organizations and Independent professional leagues.
Games: Up to 12 games vs. Major League Organizations/International/Semi-Pro teams..
Scouts: Scouts from Major League Baseball organizations and Independent Leagues in attendance*. Event roster will be emailed to each Major League Baseball scouting Director and to every Independent league team. All MLB local Florida scouts will receive an event roster as well. Note: All players attending the event will have their evaluation and profile provided on www.fivetoolprospects.com this will allow any scout, coach or baseball representative to see your evaluation, monitor your progress. We feel this will lead to players signing professional contracts and or having other opportunities at the college and semi-professional levels.
Hotel: Lodging provided at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex (dorms)
Uniforms: iPB Uniforms provided for use. Cleats, turf shoes and batting glove orders will be taken (optional). Call to place order! (562) 902-9416
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided at complex cafeteria.
Transportation : A private shuttle is available to player's on side A of the airport parking space 14 at the times of 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Players must reverve spots my calling IPB office. (Players are responsible for all transportation(Flights-Taxi) before and after event.)
Fee : $2995.00 (local resident $2395.00) (Payment plans are available with $500.00 deposit) Remaining balances are due before Feb. 15th, 2009. Player's that register in the month of February have until March 1st, 2009 to pay remaining balance. (This is a limited event and roster spots may not be available in Feburary or March, 2009)
Insurance: Players must bring copy of medical insurance to the event. Coverage is only necessary during event dates.


Players are Responsible for:

Personal Equipment: Glove, cleats, personal protective equipment, uniform undergarments.
Off Field Dress: Casual dress-shorts and polo shirts/t-shirts.
Travel Uniform: Assigned uniform


Schedule of Events: (2008 Schedule) Schedule is updated when additional games are scheduled! (2009 schedule will be updated weekly)

March 11 A private shuttle service (player's option) will be setup at the times of 10:30 p.m.,12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Player must call IPB office at 562-902-9416 to reserve time and seat ($25.00 per player) . Airport shuttle services are available to player's as well.We will issue uniforms and players need to sign event waiver. Team dinner and meeting in complex cafeteria. Night practice scheduled from 8:00-10:00 p.m. fields 4&5
March 12 Player's report to fields 2&5 at 9:00 a.m. Batting tunnels A&B reserved from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
A.M. Warm-Up & Conditioning/Defensive rotations
Field Drills/ Batting Practice- Pitcher Bullpens
March 13 A.M. Warm-Up & Conditioning/Defensive rotations on fields 4&6
Field Drills/ Batting Practice- Pitcher Bullpens, Batting tunnels C&D reserved from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
March 14 Academy Baseball Canada @ 4:00 p.m.Practice in Stadium from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Batting tunnels A&B reserved from 2:30-4:00 p.m.(Game Results W 2-0)

March 15 Player Evaluation Day (Scouts invited) Players will be participate in practice formatted for tools and skills to be evaluated. ( throwing, fielding, running, hitting, catching) Game will follow against the Ontario Blue Jays on Field 2 at 10:00 a.m. Extra player's will practice on field 4 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Batting tunnel A is reserved from 1:00-2:30 p.m.(Game Results L 16-5)

March 16 Academy Baseball Canada @ 1:00 p.m.(Game Results W 5-1)
March 17 University of Miami Hamilton (OH) @ 1:00 p.m.(Game Results W 13-3)
March 18 @ Philadelphia Phillies (City: Clearwater, 1:00 p.m.) (Game Results Rained Out) /Ontario Blue Jays-Field 4 at 1:00 p.m.(Game Results L 6-5) Ontario Blue Jays 7:00 p.m. (Game Results W 10-4)
March 19 Academy Baseball Canada Game @ 7:00 p.m. (Game Results W 5-1)
March 20 @ Cleveland Indians (City: Winter Haven, 1:00 p.m.) (Game Results L 4-1) Academy Baseball Canada 1:00 p.m. (Game Results W 9-6)
March 21 @ Florida Marlins (City: Jupiter,10:00 a.m..) (Rained Out)
March 22 @ World Champion St. Louis Cardinals (City: Jupiter, 1:00 p.m.) (Game Results W 6-4)
March 23 @ Florida Marlins (City: Jupiter, 1:00 p.m.) (Game Results W 6-3)
March 24 @ Philadelphia Phillies ( City: Clearwater, 1:00 p.m.) (Rollover Game no score) Ft. Lauderdale Superstars 7:00 p.m. (Game Results W 2-1)
March 25/26 Game TBA
March 27 Check out of dorms before 9:00 a.m. Players need to schedule flight for the early morning hours.


NOTE: THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME DUE TO RAIN, ORGANIZATION RE-SCHEDULE OR OTHER EVENT. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THIS SCHEDULE AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.THIS SCHEDULE IS A DUPLICATE OF 2008 EVENT.
* Attendance is requested. Attendance is very probable, but not guaranteed.