Travel baseball is a select team of advanced baseball players who practice and travel together, playing in weekend baseball tournaments. UAMBA has established guidelines that allow UAMBA-affiliated travel baseball teams to form with access to fields, insurance, and the security of our coaches with our background checks. Wildcats travel teams are not an independent association from UAMBA and its players must be registered and play rec baseball with UAMBA to participate.

The program’s goal is to work in collaboration with Upper Allen Mechanicsburg Baseball Association leagues and schedules. UAMBA travel baseball does not conflict with UAMBA rec baseball or UAMBA all-stars.

Who can try-out?  Any participant registered in the UAMBA program.  Depending on the age group and level of interest, All-Star evaluations are typically used as the basis for Wildcat team invitations.  Any additional evaluations are coordinated and handled by the coaching staff for that particular age group.

What age groups are available?  8u through 12u, and sometimes older groups when there is enough interest. Multiple teams at an age group may be formed if the talent and leadership are available.

Teams are required to operate under the UAMBA Code of Conduct. Travel teams are NOT financially supported by UAMBA. The cost of uniforms, tournament entry fees, equipment, and travel expenses are the responsibility of the members of each travel team. Management of those expenses is the sole responsibility of the individual travel team. 

Selection to any UAMBA travel team does not guarantee a spot on a UAMBA all-star team that competes in post-season All-Star tournaments including the Ripken Tournament trail. Travel players who play for UAMBA in the Spring are evaluated and drafted under UAMBA all-star guidelines.

UAMBA encourages players playing fall sports such as football and soccer to still consider trying out for UAMBA travel. While travel teams may practice and play in the fall, the majority of the practice and tournaments are Spring and Summer dates. Regular indoor winter workouts are typically part of the program.

It is important for parents to understand that if their child is selected to a UAMBA travel team, there is an expectation of commitment which will be defined by the manager at each level.

If you are interested in more info, contact Wildcats Coordinator Jack Oyler at jsoyler@gmail.com.