DEAR PROSPECTIVE PLAYER,

Thank you for your interest in the most unique baseball enterprise in the world! As you can imagine with over 40 teams in operation worldwide there are many opportunities available at every stage of your playing and coaching career. We are building our own “Farm System” so please remember, no matter what your goal, we can help you reach it!

However, with opportunity comes responsibility.

MISSION: “To Promote the Awareness of all Americans in Support of the Honorable Sacrifices our Armed Forces make at the Tip of the Spear”

The entire program is based on the prominent yellow ribbon in the shape of an “S” located "front and center" in our distinctive “USA” logo symbolizes "Support" for our Troops! If you are unable to support our “Mission” and “T’s -T’s” (below) – please do NOT apply.

1. TRUST
2. TALENT
3. TIRELESS WORK ETHIC
4. TIME

Since 1990, we’ve been hard at work expanding our program and building a tradition of winning on and off the field established by over 25,000 proud Americans who have come before you. Last year was one of our most successful and challenging seasons ever.

Our annual “Red, White and Blue Tour” began in Florida where the U.S. Military All-Stars and a number of our professional American Defenders faced-off against the Boston Red Sox and MLB Legends. While our 2006 club maintains the best record in history at 41-6, our 2009 squad posted an overall record of 31-6-1, which ranks third best. We made significant strides in other areas, as more than 20 tour players were offered a professional contract – the most ever. The purpose of this package is to obtain the background on your credentials. You can learn more about us in the articles below:

http://www.armytimes.com/offduty/sports/lifelines_military_baseball_033009w/

February 9th issue of Baseball America, Page 27

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/business-beat/2009/267500.html

Make sure to do a "self-reality check" before you commit to compete for a roster spot!

Without the talent and experience to play at a high level, your playing time will be limited.  During this extended time of war it has become even more difficult to sign the best players in the Armed Forces.  As a result, we have permitted first responders and a limited number of college and professional players on our rosters.  This is also the main reason why we have changed our name to “Heroes of the Diamond” for the 2010 season.  

ROSTER SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

ALL personnel MUST complete the following:

SUBMIT

• Player Package / Short Media Bio / Uniform Sizes
• Special Request Chit notifying your command that you are requesting to play on our team.
• As the only “Joint” program in the world, each service considers approval of each selection based on numerous factors including: Commanding Officers guidance, Operational Tempo, Member performance, career path, etc. Personnel may take LEAVE or be assigned TAD/TDY, No-Cost TAD/TDY based on branch/command policy. Players will report to the tour as schedule permits under the Direction of: “Heroes of the Diamond Red, White and Blue Tour" In addition to the tour schedule, personnel in good standing with a full uniform will be invited to attend the “Major League Baseball Winter Meetings and MLB Legends Events in Florida to benefit All Children's Hospital and streamed LIVE on www.mlb.com

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

• Membership in Good Standing
• Full Uniform and Equipment (Allow 10-12 weeks for delivery)
• Focus on the mission
• In Shape and Ready to compete immediately
• Most current Performance Report
• Valid PASSPORT

TOUR CONDUCT

• No Underage Drinking / No illegal substances permitted
• No Alcohol in Tour vehicles at any time
• Be on Time/No Visible Jewelry while in Uniform or Travel Gear
• Maintain Regulation Haircut / Shave
• Carry a black Sharpee and be prepared to sign autographs at all times
• Maintain professionalism on and off the field at all times
• PLAYING TIME MUST BE EARNED. LINE-UPS are at the discretion of the Field Manager
• All transportation TO/FROM the Tour must be provided by member
• All personnel are eligible to join the team at anytime to provide the greatest flexibility of their operational schedule and best opportunity for deployed personnel
• You must represent us with class and professionalism!
• All personnel may be released for poor performance on or off the field. NO REFUNDS – NO EXCEPTIONS
  

Please review this document and our schedule often online as our schedule is updated daily. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of the most talented team in the armed forces. Join us to perform a different type of mission in ballparks all over the world!

MEMBERSHIP FEE -  Due Prior to Reporting

Provides:

• Uniforms (Allow 10-12 Weeks for delivery)
• Equipment / (4) Bats 
• Ground Transportation / Fuel / Tolls on Tour 
• Hotel
• Laundry and Clubbie service when available
• Team Meals on Game Day

Please Click here for Schedule.

Notes:
* Because players come from all over the world, they are responsible for transportation to and from the tour. 
Please note: OFF-DAY Meals, Entertainment and some tours such as “Elvis at Graceland” are your personal responsibility

All personnel will receive a performance evaluation (PIM). Please read and re-read this document and all emails to understand the process. We look forward to our combined success.

On behalf of our entire organization, I would like to invite you to complete this PLAYER PACKAGE online for an opportunity to earn a chance to be part of history and join us for
the best summer of your life!

All the Best,

Terry Allvord, Founder
HUSTLE, THINK, WIN!