USA – The Long Beach Armada has announced a date for the team’s open tryout. The tryout will be held on March 28 at Irvine High School for a chance to be invited to the Armada’s 2009 training camp in May.

The Armada is preparing for its 5th season of professional baseball in Long Beach, and new manager Garry Templeton is looking for talented players to help the club return to the playoffs.

“I want to find the best players at the tryout and bring them to our camp,” Templeton said. “You find good players that show up and guys that have been released (from affiliated clubs) and are looking to catch on with us, so there’s talent out there.”

Players interested in trying out are encouraged to register early with the Armada by calling the team office at (562) 427-4487. Early registration is $60 with the walk-up registration set at $75. Also, participants should be at least 19 years old.

Registration and check-in will be from 8am-9am on Saturday, March 28 with tryouts beginning at 9am. The address for Irvine High School is 4321 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604.

The Armada’s season begins May 21 at Calgary, and the team opens at home on Tuesday, June 9 against the Tijuana Potros at historic Blair Field.

Courtesy of the Long Beach Armada

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