URBAN INITIATIVE PROJECT BEGINS SECOND SEASON at CARROLL PARK!

CITYWIDE1380 SEASON 2 – “JUST PUTTIN’ CLEATS IN THE DIRT!”

After a “Big Hit” inaugural season in 2011, the MD/AAU Baseball Urban Initiative Project’s “CITYWIDE1380 Baseball League” begins its second season of play at the Carroll Park Sports Complex in Baltimore City with a continuing effort to increase the exposure of AAU Baseball in the inner-city.  Already into the third week of the 2012 season, league officials, coaches, players, and fans are even more excited about the upcoming schedule of games featuring five of the City’s top youth baseball programs.  Returning for the 2012 CW1380 campaign are the 2011 league champion and gold medal winner, James Mosher Astros; silver medalist Baltimore Lions Baseball Club; EGBC Giants Baseball (bronze medal); Bluford-Drew-Jemison S.T.E.M. Academy East campus Rockets; and the Gardenville Grays.  Early season, the EGBC Giants and Gardenville Grays sit atop the standings followed by the Astros, Rockets, and Lions, respectively.  However, the competition down the stretch shapes up to be a great series of games as all teams anxiously chase the league’s championship gold medal.

The “CITYWIDE1380 Baseball League at Carroll Park” was created by the MD/AAU Baseball Committee as a bridge for young, inner-city players ages 13 and under to transition from the “recreation leagues” (60’/46’ diamond) to the “big leagues” (90’/60’).  The CW1380 league plays on diamonds with 80’ base paths and 54’ pitching mound, and matches the skill sets and abilities of players of similar age and baseball experience.  In addition, the CW1380 league offers an incentive to young players to keep playing baseball as they improve their on-field game and enhance their lives as future leaders and productive members of the Baltimore City community.  Good sportsmanship, high character, and commitment are qualities that define the purpose, shape the mission, and set the standard for the second-year league.

We Haven't Finished Yet!

What a weekend! Some the the finest basketball I've ever witnessed ever -- and more to come! The 2012 Maryland AAU Boys’ Basketball State Championship brackets and schedules for our DIVISION THREE FINALS has been posted!

These games will be held on

Saturday, May 12, Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 2012

For additional info, check out the latest Schedules and Division Three  Brackets links on the Boy's Basketball Menu or the READ MORE link at the end of this article. If you have any additional questions, don't forget help is easily available. Just contact me or your 2012 Tournament Commissioners. Remember: It's not over, so play hard and have fun!

Thanks and CONGRATULATIONS to our tournament winners!

Benjamin F. DuBose, Jr. – Sports Director & Boys’ Basketball Staff

2012 MARYLAND AAU DISTRICT QUALIFIER SWIMMING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!

June 23 - 24, 2012

Coppin State University,  2525 Gwynns Falls Parkway,  Baltimore, MD 21216

The AAU Junior Olympic Games is the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States. You and your athletes won’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

For More Information, get the Qualifying Flyer and Championship Swim Meet Information Package (which includes Eligibility info, Rules,  Fees, Team & Individual Summary sheets, Directions and more! This is a major event for the Baltimore Area -- Get the Info you need now and get Signed Up TODAY!!!

Our Second Weekend Series Was Fantastic!

The April 28th & 29th Tournament Schedules have been posted as well as the 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade Brackets!

Just check out the 2012 Schedules and Brackets link on the Boy's Basketball Menu or the READ MORE link at the end of this article for the latest updates.

If you have any questions, or need additional information, don't hesitate to contact your 2012 Tournament Commissioners!

Remember: Let's play hard, have fun and let's make this the BEST Championship Series ever!

Benjamin F. DuBose, Jr. – Sports Director
& Boys’ Basketball Staff