Thunder to host tryouts
October 3, 2008 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Thunder and General Manager Aaron M. Moore announced today that they would hold open tryouts on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Player's Park (5444 Swanson Road) in Roscoe, Ill.
The tryouts will begin at 11 a.m., with registration beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. In addition to the standard tryout stations, the participants will be broken down into teams where they will participate in a 4-5 inning game. The tryouts will last approximately four hours, but could go longer if additional time is needed.
The cost to attend the tryouts is $50 per player and those interested in trying out can download the form the team's website at www.thunderprofastpitch.com/community.
If poor weather conditions exist on Saturday, the tryouts will be pushed to Sunday at the same time and location. An alternative, indoor location is also being arranged in case the tryouts are forced indoors.
"We will look to sign and invite at least one player to training camp in May," said Moore. "We have had some success with signing players (Jamie Davison, Noelle Adams, Megan Brown) out of this environment and we're hoping for a good turnout. It would be nice to possibly find a player that is available to become part of the Thunder community year-round."
The tryouts are open to all women who are at least 21 years old and have completed their college eligibility. Those athletes still in college and competing are not allowed to tryout due to NCAA regulations.
The fall open tryouts are free and open to the public to attend.
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