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Florida Pokers Hold Tryouts for 8U Team July 15 — The 2018 8U Parkland Pokers South Florida Travel Baseball Champions

By Ryan Yousefi

Calling all future big leaguers — the highly-successful Florida Pokers Baseball organization has announced tryouts for their 8U team.

Tryouts for the Florida Pokers 8U team will take place on July 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Marjory Stoneman Softball Fields, located at 5901 Pine Island Road.

To be eligible for the 8U team, players must not turn nine before May 1, 2024. Those interested in trying out for the 8U team are required to pay a registration fee of $20, with all funds collected will be donated to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas baseball team.

Participants in the 8U tryouts will be able to learn from experienced coaches and interact with fellow players. Head Coach Robert Georgiou of the Original 16U Florida Pokers will also be present at the tryouts to evaluate the young prospects.

The Florida Pokers Baseball organization has a long-standing reputation for developing talented athletes and promoting sportsmanship. Currently, its 16U team sits nationally ranked.

For 13 seasons, the Pokers’ have trained U18 players with opportunities to excel at the collegiate and professional levels.

Most recently, the original 2024 Florida Pokers won the Palm Beach Classic in dominant fashion with a perfect 8-0 record, outscoring opponents 45-8 in the tournament.

For those interested in registering for the tryouts or seeking further information, please visit the Florida Pokers Baseball website or contact the organization directly via emailing rgeorgious@pwpsfl.com or texting questions to (954) 616-9676.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiples outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.