| There has been some confusion concerning the "early" tryout for the Nebraska Bison Gold team and I have thus far done a poor job of explaining the process. Please accept my apology as I try to explain the new process. FIrst and foremost, I want to emphasize the Memorial weekend tournament is still going to happen! NOTHING has changed with that process. We plan to have 40 teams from across the state participating in what we call the Nebraska Freshman State Tournament. Teams from Scottsbluff to Omaha will be conducting open tryouts in April. These local tryouts are open to any and all current 8th and 9th grade players. More information will be coming soon from Don Hogue and Roger Zajicek, Tournament Directors. Information will also be posted on our web site soon. Players will be evaluated during the Bison Freshman State tournament and several players will be selected to the Nebraska Bison Gold team.
So, what's up with the March 7th Gold team tryout? This is the "new" part...we have found that waiting until the end of May to select the Gold team has caused conflicts with some top prospects. These prospects may have already been selected to play on another team and/or may have already made summer plans to play baseball, soccer, etc.. thus the reason the NBDA board decided to hold an "invitation only" tryout on March 7th. We plan to select several players at this tryout and select the remaining spots from the Freshman State Tournament. A total of ten players will make the Bison Gold team.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: If my player is invited to the March 7th tryout and is selected to the Gold team may he still participate on his local area Bison team and play in the Freshman State Tournament over Memorial weekend? Answer: Absolutely! We would be disappointed if he didn't.
Question: If my player is invited to the March 7th tryout and is not selected to the Gold team may he participate in the Freshman State Tournament and still have a chance to make the Gold team? Answer: Absolutely!
Question: If my player is not invited, or can't make it to the March 7th tryout, and/or he's not nominated to the March 7th tryout, is he still eligible to make the Gold team? Answer: Absolutely, provided he successfully earns a spot on his local area team and participates in the Freshman State Tournament over Memorial weekend.
Question: My player is probably not one of the top 10 or 15 players in the state but he would love to participate in the Freshman State Tournament...should he still tryout for his local area team even though he probably won't make the Nebraska Gold team? Answer: Absolutely! With over 400 players (40 teams) participating in the Freshman State Tournament, competition will be tough but we believe the tournament will provide each participate invaluable experience. The tournament has been a huge success for ALL participants!
Question: I'm not a member of the NBCA, can my players participate in the Freshman State Tournament? Answer: Absolutely, provided they earn a spot on their local area team.
Question: How do I find out more information about the local area team tryout? Answer: In the next few weeks, information will be emailed to all head coaches in the state. In addition, we will be posting information on our website. It's up to the local coach and/or assigned person in charge of the tryout as to the date, time, and location. Typically, these tryouts are held in April.
Question: I'm not a member of the NBCA. May I nominate my player for the Bison Gold team March 7th tryout? Answer: No. Coaches must be a NBCA member to nominate players for the Bison Gold, White and Red team tryouts.
Question: Is it to late to join the NBCA? Answer: No. You may mail your membership dues along with your nominations or email/fax the nominations and notify me of your intentions to join.
Question: When are nominations due for the Bison Gold, White, and Red teams? Answer: February 1st. The nominations may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Jeff Droge, NBCA President . Mailed nominations need to be postmarked on or before Feb. 1st.
If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Good luck!
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