What is All-Stars?
Basically, think the Little League World Series. This series players are the the Majors All-Stars. Well, there are other levels too. All Stars is a big deal, folks. The bleachers are literally packed for every game. The whole league comes out to watch. It’s an honor, and it’s a commitment.
It should be the goal of every minors and majors player to be selected to play All-Stars. All Stars season usually lasts about 3-4 weeks starting in early June with a tournament at the end of June or early July.
At the end of the season, we are hoping to have three North Portland All-Star Baseball teams.
- Majors - The top 13 Majors players aged 10-12.
- Minors - The Top 13 Minors players aged 8-10.
- Mid-Majors - The top 13 remaining 9-11 year-olds at either division.
Who are the All-Star coaches?
At the Majors and Minors level, the manager of the team with the best record against North Portland teams earns the right to be the All-Star head coach. He/She also gets to name one assistant coach. The other assistant coach position will go to the manager of the team with the 2nd best record.
The Mid-Major coaching staff will be chosen by the board after the Majors and Minor teams are set.
Who plays on the team?
All players vote for one All-Star from their own respective regular season teams. The other players are selected by the All-Star coaches….but typically all the other team managers assist with the process over a beer or two.
It IS a big deal and plan ahead!
Timeline
Mid May | Player Commitment Letter signed and returned to Player Agent Player and Coach voting occurs
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Early June | Earliest teams may be announced
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Early June | Postseason teams may began practice
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Late June Early July (over July 4th) | District 1 Tournaments for - Majors (10-12YO)
- Mid-Majors (9-11YO)
- Minors (8-10YO)
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Middle July | District 1 Tournament winners advance to State Championship |