…Unique event for BASEBALL and SOFTBALL Players to be held June 22-24, 2009

The top baseball and softball players in Mecklenburg and  York County and their surrounding counties will gather on June 22nd -24th in The Battle of the Border All Star Showcase and Games. This prestigious event will only enhance the reputation of quality baseball and softball along the North Carolina and South Carolina border. The three day event is scheduled to be held on fields at Winthrop University and area high schools. With the exciting three day schedule, a multitude of events will be held, including two talent showcases and four all-star games.

BASEBALL

Monday , June 22nd         An All-Star Game for Mecklenburg and York County area
baseball players from the Class of 2013 will be held under the lights at The Winthrop Ball Park at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC

Tuesday, June 23rd         The Battle of the Border Baseball Showcase Camp will be held at Fort Mill, HS. This event will bring together the top talent in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 classes for a day of showcasing their skills to a large group of colligate coaches and pro scouts. The top baseball players from across North and South Carolina will have the opportunity to participate in this Showcase event.

Wednesday, June 24th   The Battle of the Border All Star Baseball Game will be held under the lights for the top high school players from the Mecklenburg and York County areas. Just prior to the feature game, a special Battle of the Border "Future Stars" All Star Game will be held for rising tenth and eleventh graders.

 SOFTBALL

Monday, June 22nd          The Battle of the Border Softball Showcase will be held for a large group of softball players from the 2010, 2011 and 2012 classes. These selected players will be invited to attend the talent showcase with a large group of coaches from every division of college softball.

Tuesday, June 23rd          The Battle of the Border Softball All Star Game will be held between players from the Mecklenburg and York County areas.

“We are all real excited to offer this unique event for players in our area," said Tripp Roakes, Publisher of The South Charlotte Sports Report, an area youth sports newspaper and marketing company. "Along with Jeff Schaefer at Carolina Baseball Center (CBC), we developed this event to allow the players to represent their state, showcase their talents and enjoy the game on tremendous facilities at Winthrop University. Top players from across both states will also have a chance to participate in a baseball and
softball showcase camps in front of college and pro scouts. In today's world, it has become so important to display your skills in front of a large number of coaches and increase the opportunities for college and beyond."

“CBC has built a reputation for attracting some of the most talented players in these two states. Our relationship with the college coaches has come from continually providing them the opportunity to see the best of the best in a controlled and structured baseball environment. The reception from both college coaches and professional scouts that we have shared this event with has been overwhelming. They are very excited about being able to see so much of the talent in this hotbed.”  Said Jeff Schaefer, Founder of CBC.

Coaches, players and parents may make nominations for all three all star games beginning February 1st. Registration for each talent showcase will also open on February 1st. Each registration will be reviewed and the top players will be selected to attend the showcase. The selections for both the showcase and the All Star games will be announced in Mid-May. Nominations and further information will be available at www.battleofthebordershowcase.com