tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38076147087917310552024-02-07T22:18:13.518-06:00Almega SportsAlmega Sports is a family owned and operated Sporting Goods Store located in Panama City, Florida. We serve Bay County and the surrounding counties in Northwest Florida. At Almega, we understand that purchasing quality products is of great importance to parents and our community. Because of this, we pride ourselves on offering the best products and the best possible pricing. If you have any questions about any of the products or services we offer, please give us a call us at 850-215-5151.Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-39957857352204645392015-06-27T13:06:00.001-05:002015-06-27T13:12:25.012-05:00A Coach's Perspective <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">For many living in the Florida Panhandle, youth sports are a way of life. Getting up on the weekends to play tournaments is what teams work toward. Spending weeknights practicing is just as natural as going to school or church. And countless hours are spent on the field building friendships and making memories. At the forefront of the experience are coaches, who dedicate their efforts to making sure kids learn not only the skills of the game, but skills of life as well. </span></div>
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Park co-director Jamie Pettis coaches the Southport Red Sox and 12U Allstars. He's a long time coach with intimate knowledge of the game and its values. Coach Pettis made a quick explanation of what has helped the park really succeed in recent years, and how quickly registration has grown. He closes the interview saying, "We just love being around kids and teaching them life and ball." Click the video to see the full interview.<br />
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Marie also interviewed park director Brock Poe who coaches the Southport Spartans and 8U Allstars. Also a seasoned coach, he knows how to succeed both on and off the field.<br />
When asked what it takes to run a ballpark, he responded with, "Commitment. It takes a ton of commitment and a lot of good parents... We cant do what we do if we didn't have parents that were right here pushing us."<br />
Coach Poe went on to explain how all coaches at the Southport park are nationally certified, and his program brings in some of the best in the area.<br />
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Marie asked Coach Poe his take on people saying his job was a 'thankless one'. Coach Poe laughed lightly before saying, "It's a relentless job," but at the end of the day as a coach, kids leave you saying, "Wow. And I just want to be a part of that."<br />
Marie also wanted the coach's view on one saying of the park- 'We're not raising boys, we're raising men.' Coach Poe grinned, "That's just what we do."<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Southport youth baseball is a phenomenal example of what youth sports mean to so many people. If you would like to register for the fast approaching fall season, just follow this </span><a href="https://www.leaguelineup.com/formpreview.asp?url=southportyouthbaseball&sid=783434266&FormID=97499" style="text-align: justify;">link to their website</a><span style="text-align: justify;">! You can also check out their Facebook page </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Southportyouthbaseball?fref=ts" style="text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">!</span><br />
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<br />Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-16589824846741513112015-04-25T17:00:00.001-05:002015-04-25T17:06:09.013-05:00Ordering Your Team Uniforms <br />
Uniform orders can very quickly become a coach's worst nightmare. This blog is going to be dedicated to helping you understand what to look for when ordering uniforms. Coach Mike took time to create a check list of what to look for in your uniforms... <br />
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The things to consider are:<br />
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<li>Player add on availability</li>
<li>Price</li>
<li>Overall uniqueness of design</li>
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First is brand. Gone are the days of only having a few basic brands like Russell, Champion, and Nike to pick from. With options like <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/coach-s-corner.html">Teamwork, <span id=":agi.16" tabindex="-1">Alleson</span> Athletic, Augusta, A4 and High Five</a>, There are many brands and options to compete with.<br />
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2. Quality</div>
This can result in a drive for companies to have superior quality while not sacrificing a great price. When you take the U A logo or the Swoosh off of the uniform and get down to what really matters, the are endless options.<br />
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3. Ability to Size </div>
What size do you wear? This is a great question. With Uniform specific companies such as <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/coach-s-corner.html">Augusta Sportswear, Badger Sportswear, or Teamwork Athletic</a>, it can be very easy to order a sizing kit to make sure you get it right the first time. Most all of these companies ship same day as order. With larger companies such as Adidas, Nike, or Under Armour, they may take up to 3 to 4 days to ship an order costing you valuable time in the ordering process.<br />
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4. Initial Availability</div>
Another thing to consider is Initial availability. Many of the larger companies will intentionally sell out of product in a relatively quick manner. They have no desire to have any inventory left on the shelves after the start of a season.<br />
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5. Add on Players </div>
The Add on player....With larger brand names such as <span id=":agi.17" tabindex="-1">Nike</span>, Under Armour and Adidas, their primary focus is to sell a jersey that will in turn help sell there larger brand concept. it is not uncommon for these guys to discontinue a jersey line after one season. This leaves a coach or athletic director with the challenge of trying to find a similar product when it comes to adding a jersey. When you utilize uniform specific companies such as <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/coach-s-corner.html">Augusta Sportswear, Badger Sportswear, or Teamwork Athletic</a>, they have lines that will be available for 2 to 3 years at minimum. All they do is sell uniforms!<br />
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6. Price </div>
One of the most important aspects of the uniform experience is PRICE. Quite simply, when you loose the swoosh or the <span id=":agi.18" tabindex="-1">UA</span> then for some strange reason the price mysteriously lowers by 15% to 25%.<br />
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7. Uniqueness of Design </div>
One of the last aspects to consider is uniqueness of the design. All to often I see teams that utilize uniforms from the BIG 3 Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas.. Often times other than a slight color variation it quickly becomes obvious that they are wearing the exact same designs. With smaller uniform specific companies, they are constantly competing for your business so a unique stock design is the best way to make that happen.<br />
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Bottom line is this, if you are interested in getting the most out of your uniform dollars then consider moving away from the shoe companies styles to the direction of the guys that make uniforms exclusively for a living. This will give you increased value and quality, as well as fewer headaches.<br />
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For catalogs featuring all of these brands, check out our <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/coach-s-corner.html">Coaches Corner Page</a>! <br />
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City, so they understand the time and money you put into making sure your kids
enjoy their experience on the field. Our local experience and knowledge along
with our friendly staff make all the difference in your sports’ season. So come
to Almega Sports for all your sport’s needs! We’ve got you covered! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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incredible teams creating their <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/uniform-builders.html">custom uniforms</a> and will soon have the honor of working with one of the top
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I<span style="font-family: Calibri;">t’s really amazing to see what a group of young softball
players are capable of when they play the game with everything they have. The Lady
Warriors team from Callahan, Florida has played in numerous <a href="http://resources.usssa.com/sports/FindTourn1.asp?Sport=11">USSSA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tournaments</a> in the North Florida area. This
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Warriors won several<a href="http://resources.usssa.com/sports/FindTourn1.asp?Sport=11"> USSSA tournaments</a> in their age
group and even played in the 13u age group in the fall. The coaches are very
involved with player development while keeping it fun for the girls. The
players and coaches are serious about the game and worked hard for their title.
<a href="http://www.almegasports.com/">Almega Sports</a> is looking forward to working with these young ladies as they
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team with Coach Kevin Fagan from Central Florida State College. Where they
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Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-9081043801384007922014-06-18T14:26:00.001-05:002014-06-18T14:44:14.610-05:00Almega Sports and Inaria Soccer- Preparing You For An Exciting Season<br />
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Proper equipment is essential for game play- goalies need gloves, every player needs cleats and shin guards, but good looking uniforms are just as important! Through Almega Sports, you can order low cost, quality soccer uniforms that will keep your team looking great on the field. Regardless of if you're ordering a month before or last minute, Almega Sports can help you create the look you want for your team at the best possible price. <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/coachs-corner.html">Click this link or the one above to go back to our Coaches Corner and check out the Inaria catalog.</a><br />
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Recreational leagues are starting conditioning and practices, and soccer season for local high schools will be starting sooner than you think. As the most popular sport in the world- with over 250 million players in over 200 countries- soccer is an exciting way to introduce your kids or even yourself to team sports. Almega Sports carries goalie gloves, cleats, shin guards, soccer balls, and even miniature goals to practice your accuracy. So this season be sure to stop by Almega Sports for all your soccer needs!<br />
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Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-58332908198461837362014-05-20T16:05:00.000-05:002014-05-20T16:05:58.619-05:00I'd Rather Be Fishing - Almega Sports' Partnership With An Up And Coming Champion<div>
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Most fourteen year old guys are focused on one of two things- video games or girls, maybe even both. But for freshwater tournament fisher Wil Epps, nothing beats a good day on the water with a rod and reel in his bass boat powered by Yamaha V Max. He loves fishing so much in fact, that he is a two time FLW Youth Division state competitor, coming in 7th place in the state in 2013.</div>
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For his 2014 competitions Wil needed to look like a serious, professional competitor- and for that his dad David contacted us at Almega Sports. David wanted a personal one of a kind design that not only showcased Wil's sponsors, but also featured everything Wil had in mind. Working with Almega Sports personable staff- getting one on one consulting to get sponsor permission and create artwork- we created a fully sublimated, original fishing jersey in an efficient time window, managing to feature all of Wil's sponsors- his major two being Fitzgerald Rods and Slick Stix. </div>
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Wil lives in Callahan, Florida with his dad David, mom Janice,and sister Hope- a State Champion softball player. He attends West Nasau High School. His most recent catch is the 9 pound 6 ounce large mouth bass shown below. Wil also competes in the Haven Hospice Youth Tournament, as well as the Wolfson Children's Hospital Bass Tournament. Wil plans to take on a partner and compete in the World Finals in 2015. </div>
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Almega Sports works with a variety of customers to achieve one of a kind looks every day. These looks can be off the shelf imaging or even fully customized art. Screen printing, embroidery, and sublimation is just some of what we do at Almega Sports. We can outfit any team, meeting needs ranging from sport fishermen to football players. Owners Mike and Marie know every in and out of working with both individuals and organizations to create your perfect look. So if you're looking to outfit yourself, your team, or just want to take a look at what is available, be sure to stop by or call Almega Sports- and don't worry, we specialize in "I needed it yesterday." </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">American Football is one of the most played sports in the
country, especially by young adults. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spring
football is a serious training time for many athletes as it conditions them for
their fall season. Since being taken to the ground by a well sized person is inevitable,
it is easy to see why football is also one of the most dangerous sports played.
However, there are simple ways to prevent simple injuries, from head to toe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>The most important precautionary measure an athlete can take
is finding the best football helmet I cannot stress enough the possibility of
</strong><a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/search?q=concussion"><strong>concussion</strong></a><strong>- so here’s what to do.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Purchase a helmet that fits well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Players need a good fit about 2 fingers width
from eyebrow to forehead pad, and make sure it doesn’t move freely.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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rating is not going to be worth the money. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If an athlete must use a league provided helmet,
make sure it has been certified as safe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do not necessarily seek out the cheapest option.
The helmet protects the head which holds the brain; think about it. Don’t risk
safety for a lower price tag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Regardless of how long someone has played football, being
tackled is a reality. So naturally you have to provide your body some form of
protection, that’s where football pads come in.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZSTSiQrlQ6SZRql3_G_8AzSUivT-jucTSLW7p5eZ3kQu-P5FmVf4GpSxIlleSKZRLneEwgLZhaoMVt9-_AMykPVosdwt2xnQVRuFh0DeDWIAPOk0mK6U1TMfJ8KAB8q_JJQeYmvFGQ5s/s1600/football+closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZSTSiQrlQ6SZRql3_G_8AzSUivT-jucTSLW7p5eZ3kQu-P5FmVf4GpSxIlleSKZRLneEwgLZhaoMVt9-_AMykPVosdwt2xnQVRuFh0DeDWIAPOk0mK6U1TMfJ8KAB8q_JJQeYmvFGQ5s/s320/football+closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For shoulder pads, make sure to get a good tight
fit that will cover the shoulder blades and scapula in the back as well as our
sternum in the front. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For pants pads, athletes need 7 pieces; some
come separately or in a girdle set. Though more expensive, a girdle set can
save a lot of time getting ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Check for antimicrobial treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hygiene is important, even in a game where
you spend a lot of time in the dirt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If using league issued pads make sure they have
been reconditioned and cleaned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lighter padding can be better. It not only can
help a player run faster, but can keep them cooler.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Football is all about running the ball right? So you have to
make sure you have the proper cleat, sprained ankles and sore feet won’t help
win the game.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Make sure the shoes are a good fit. Don’t feel
compelled to buy a specific brand, shop around to be sure the shoe fits snugly
but not tightly. Stay away from looser shoes for older kids, this can help
avoid blisters.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stay off of concrete. Cleats are meant to be in
grass for a reason. They are unstable on concrete and can cause heel pain as
well as a possible ankle injury. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Again, cheaper is not always the better way to
go, especially when taking into account durability and fit. Find a comfortable
shoe that can last a season or two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, there are some simple ways to stay safe this or any
spring football season. <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almega Sports</a>
carries several brands of helmets and pads such as <a href="http://www.all-starsports.com/page.php#">All-Star</a> that is affordable
and well-reviewed. We’re excited for the start of spring football and as always,
Almega Sports has got you covered!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com82497 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.1939859 -85.64974430000000930.1939324 -85.649823300000008 30.1940394 -85.649665300000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-73968778487077045072013-05-02T17:16:00.000-05:002013-05-02T17:16:50.263-05:00Get Ready for the Dizzy Dean State Tournament<span lang="EN"><span lang="EN"><div align="center">
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<strong><u>Get Ready for the Dizzy Dean State Tournament</u></strong></div>
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Its All Star season! For many baseball players here in the Panhandle that means the best of the best are being selected to compete in<a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2012/03/top-10-list-for-traveltournament-ball.html"> tournaments</a> of America’s greatest pass time. All Star season pulls together sportsmanship, competitive play, and an overall appreciation of teamwork to show players that if they compete at their best, and work their hardest, they can accomplish their goals. All that said, the finest players and coaches in Panama City are preparing for the<a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/search?q=dizzy+dean"> Dizzy Dean State Tournament.</a> <br />
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Coaches are looking desperately for the best equipment, gear, and uniforms with little or no time to spare. Well, our very own All Star team here at <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/">Almega Sports</a> has you covered from beginning to end. We know the hectic nature of the game and how quickly your orders need to be filled. We specialize in custom team uniforms as well as garb for your team fans! With our walk in friendly embroidery and printing processes, Almega’s turn around time can’t be beat. Also don't forget our wide selection of gear that can meet any team’s needs. Want trophies for your winning picks? Almega Sports now does personalized awards so your players know the importance of the achievements they’ve made as a team. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as our low priced high quality items make your All Star season a little easier. Good luck to our fantastic teams, and may the best players win! </span></span>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com22497 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.1939859 -85.64974430000000930.1939324 -85.649823300000008 30.1940394 -85.649665300000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-42503431062415101462012-04-24T20:47:00.001-05:002012-04-25T20:52:01.945-05:00Travel Ball & Tournament Season: Organizational Tips From a Crazy, Busy MomAlmega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com472497 Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.649946930.192034500000002 -85.6524144 30.1954655 -85.647479400000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-51997122959425497532012-04-16T22:40:00.000-05:002012-04-16T22:40:14.814-05:00What is 1.15 BPF?<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2012 has brought about monstrous changes to the baseball world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have had the introduction of <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2012/01/approved-bbcor-bat-list.html"><span style="color: blue;">BBCOR</span></a>, the banning of certain composite bats, and now, the mandatory 1.15 BPF stamp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the introduction of so many new rules and changes, <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Almega Sports</span></a> has you covered for the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s break down BPF.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><u>What is 1.15 BPF?</u></strong></span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>1.15 BPF is a testing method for youth and senior league baseball bats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It measures the performance of all bats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically, BPF is measuring the exit speed of the ball when hit by non-wood bats.</em></span></div></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><u>What does BPF stand for?</u></strong></span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>“Bat Performance Factor"</em></span></div></li>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><u>Why are there so many changes in baseball for 2012?</u></strong></span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Bottom line:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Player safety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Technology is always improving, and so are the metals used to make bats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main concern of the industry is player safety.</em></span></div></li>
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Almega Sports</span></a> has you covered with all of the translations and explanations you need to understand the science behind the USSSA 1.15 BPF updates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are your one stop baseball sports store in Panama City, Florida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497 Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-25963238596947746072012-03-06T21:39:00.000-06:002012-03-06T21:39:55.239-06:00Top 10 List for Travel/Tournament Ball<div>It's tournament season! This is the season of smelly cleats, clay in the car mats, and weekend road trips. The question is, do you have everything you need for <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-is-why-we-play-travel-ball.html"><span style="color: blue;">tournament</span></a> weekends? Almega Sports has the top 10 must have items for the season.</div><ol type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaYpRbYu2B_waVm1Ke32Ml7wEE0OTpkAFYgHezT51SDMHuJ1htOSjh4PyQdBIKlRAVC3h_ulzFeCAO0n9z0ojmEpFt3h2iCBkld7vQ1rtV49OwaX87LHYmrG2brhkncUauzqjJgWa_gru/s1600/travel+ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaYpRbYu2B_waVm1Ke32Ml7wEE0OTpkAFYgHezT51SDMHuJ1htOSjh4PyQdBIKlRAVC3h_ulzFeCAO0n9z0ojmEpFt3h2iCBkld7vQ1rtV49OwaX87LHYmrG2brhkncUauzqjJgWa_gru/s320/travel+ball.jpg" uda="true" width="260" /></a>Carry Wagon - this will be the best money you spend.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Folding Chairs - save your back, long days are ahead. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dryer Sheets and Bug Repellent - dryer sheets work wonders to keep gnats away! </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Umbrella - better to be prepared than soaking wet.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cash - <u>no cash</u>, <u>no entry</u> at the gate!</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tent (carry bag with wheels is best) - the summer sun is intense!</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sunscreen - second degree sunburns are no laughing matter.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mini Fan - it's going to be HOT!</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Extension Cord - it's a given that someone will need it.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Towels and Wet Wipes- sanitation at the ball field is well, compromised.</li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Almega Sports</span></a> has you covered with all things sporting goods. We are the only locally owned and operated full sports store in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=588&wrapid=tlif133101672193710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=almega+sports&fb=1&gl=us&hq=almega+sports&hnear=0x889381562ac66341:0xbf585ed52c4701f3,Panama+City,+FL&cid=18213160328660592874&ei=GtJWT6vpD4GC2AXA2pnmCQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=map-marker-link&resnum=1&ved=0CDwQrwswAA"><span style="color: blue;">Panama City, Florida</span></a>. Almega carries lines such as Akadema, Mizuno, Worth, 3N2, and Easton. One stop, one shop, done. </div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-86865099480056463482012-02-21T21:29:00.003-06:002012-02-21T21:49:06.842-06:00What Are Team Mom Responsibilities?Congratulations, you have been "elected" to be the team mom of your squad! Do you know the responsibilities and obligations that accompany this title? Don't worry, many don't. Unfortunately, <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/10/team-uniforms.html"><span style="color: blue;">sports teams</span></a> simply assign the team mom duties to a parent without consideration of their work, family, or other life obligations. <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Almega Sports</span></a> has put together a few tips to help you enjoy the position of team mom, rather than being stretched and stressed. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><u><strong>9 Common Duties of Team Mom:</strong></u></div><ol style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Oj9wZinYhTF04Qsie8mI140MbKhNE3xoeraYeGiwcUS2RXblJ9aECo-nj8gU_O3OQneU1fyTAP86MYQpcwaPzq-3De5QzRMdSgtPt0qMHERrqW58vJhO0Oobs0kL_qE89LZeP7-al0uc/s1600/Team+Mom1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 214px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 305px;"><img border="0" height="214" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Oj9wZinYhTF04Qsie8mI140MbKhNE3xoeraYeGiwcUS2RXblJ9aECo-nj8gU_O3OQneU1fyTAP86MYQpcwaPzq-3De5QzRMdSgtPt0qMHERrqW58vJhO0Oobs0kL_qE89LZeP7-al0uc/s320/Team+Mom1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Team registration and organization of birth certificates</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Uniform sizing</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Organization of fundraising opportunities</li>
<li>Publishing game schedules and practice times</li>
<li>Organization of post game snacks for the players</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Recruiting volunteers (assigning tasks)</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Travel packets to include: driving directions, hotel accommodations, meeting, and meal times</li>
<li>Collecting of team money</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Liaison between parents and coaches</li>
</ol><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Remember, just because you have been selected to be the team mom, doesn't mean that you are required to wear a cape and perform the impossible. Our advice is to recruit, assign, organize, and accomplish the demand and needs, of the team, with your fellow team parents. This will be an excellent teaching opportunity for the parents to show the true meaning of sportsmanship to their players. </div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497B Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-15517246389841995982012-02-15T22:17:00.004-06:002012-02-15T22:43:33.912-06:00What is Catcher Equipment?<div><div style="border: currentColor;">In the worlds of baseball and fastpitch softball, the catcher has one of the most important and dangerous positions. It is critical to protect the catcher, with the proper equipment, and to ensure the equipment fits properly. Purchasing the most expensive equipment is not necessary. Fit and integrity is more important. We are often approached by parents and players with a wide range of questions about<span style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylKwnh0HFM"><span style="color: blue;">catcher's equipment</span></a>. The <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Almega Sports</span></a> Team has put together a few tips to get you started.<br />
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</div></div><div style="border: currentColor; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/aylKwnh0HFM?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><u>There are 3 critical elements to catcher's equipment:</u></div><ul><li style="border: currentColor;"><strong>Helmet</strong> - Must fit snugly but sill allow the catcher to remove it quickly to field the ball.</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><strong>Chest Protector</strong> - The fit should be snug but also allow free movement of the catcher.</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><strong>Leg Guards</strong> - The fit should allow the catcher free mobility while still remaining in place.</li>
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</div><ul></ul><div style="border: currentColor; text-align: left;"><u>Optional equipment:</u></div><ul><li style="border: currentColor;"><strong>Throat Guard</strong> - Protects the catchers windpipe from random balls.</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><strong>Knee Savers</strong> - Takes the strain off the knee ligaments.</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><strong>Custom Gear Bag</strong> - Catcher's gear will not typically fit into traditional bat bags.</li>
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</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">The professional team at Almega Sports is here to help your athlete suite up for the season. We are your locally owned and operated baseball and softball sports store in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=18213160328660592874&q=Almega%20Sports,%20Florida%2077,%20Panama%20City,%20FL&hl=en&sll=30.192766,-85.65054&sspn=0.241638,0.006295&ie=UTF8&ll=30.363989,-85.959778&spn=0,0&z=11"><span style="color: blue;">Panama City, FL</span></a>. At Almega Sports, we carry the brands you love at the prices you deserve.<br />
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</div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497 Martin Luther King Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-59104216233894861802012-02-05T21:53:00.000-06:002012-02-05T21:53:40.396-06:00What is BBCOR?<div>There are so many questions regarding the 2012 BBCOR season. Almega Sports is here to help unravel the most frequently asked questions regarding<span style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-is-bbcor-bat.html"><span style="color: blue;">BBCOR</span></a><span style="color: blue;">. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0idM6dpVz86fVGknqlgUJOW1mmA-OjCtS9wTY3MpDw60A5yD0FwGfrgjiiwm_mvcFs3ERm60xUtL8oWzAn8NBIKYmuTNYXcEfZ75Q65LAB2L15VRbm0SPsaKHoLkC6F5qPbhUsmx5Mbig/s1600/bbcor3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0idM6dpVz86fVGknqlgUJOW1mmA-OjCtS9wTY3MpDw60A5yD0FwGfrgjiiwm_mvcFs3ERm60xUtL8oWzAn8NBIKYmuTNYXcEfZ75Q65LAB2L15VRbm0SPsaKHoLkC6F5qPbhUsmx5Mbig/s200/bbcor3.jpg" width="200" /></a> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> What is BESR?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: red;">A.</span> BESR stands for Ball Exit Speed Ratio. Simply put, BESR is test developed to measure the exit speed of a ball after being hit by a bat.</div><div> </div><div><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> What is BBCOR?</div><div><span style="color: red;">A.</span> BBCOR stands for Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution. The BBCOR test is a more complete test of the bat, as it takes into account how the bat will perform after it has been broken in (ABI). The BBCOR standard ensures that all aluminum and composite bats will perform equivalent to wood bats. </div><div> </div><div><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> What is ABI?</div><div><span style="color: red;">A.</span> ABI stands for Accelerated Break-In Test. This test simulates heavily used bats and tests the performance of the bat once it is considered "hot". ABI is a part of the BBCOR standard.</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WO2fAyIlR0DIFxZk1K5tzKB9mlx5ljogYdGtck-Zj_Lb4QJrucbAmAMPVjMoWScuP9fYAXjE595_rZCkY7rf1VFDOsA6JUTkQvpQ4AiYh7RsuURMnVLUiumZW4PPlux_KbzoMui2oXm-/s1600/bbcor5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WO2fAyIlR0DIFxZk1K5tzKB9mlx5ljogYdGtck-Zj_Lb4QJrucbAmAMPVjMoWScuP9fYAXjE595_rZCkY7rf1VFDOsA6JUTkQvpQ4AiYh7RsuURMnVLUiumZW4PPlux_KbzoMui2oXm-/s200/bbcor5.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> Why did the <a href="http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=6531&terms=bbcor"><span style="color: blue;">NFHS</span></a> change the way bats are tested?</div><div><span style="color: red;">A.</span> The increase in severe injury, particularly to pitchers and third baseman, sparked the need to take a closer look at bats. There was also an unrealistic performance in composite bats, which lead to a home run explosion on the fields. Basically, the bat would out-perform the player.</div><div> </div><div><span style="color: blue;"></span> </div><div><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> Are BBCOR certified bats the same as last year's bats?</div><div><span style="color: red;">A.</span> No. BBCCOR certified bats are designed to perform as close to wood bats as possible. The sweet spots are smaller and the trampoline effect is much less that the bats of 2011.</div><div> </div><div><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> What does the BBCOR stamp look like?</div><div><span style="color: red;">A.</span> Every 2012 senior league recreational, high school, and college bat must bear the BBCOR stamp on the barrel, which looks like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY3IW6JCbEH7mfmmNlp-2g_jbBorAuyIh945HCK-lnIR1HxskB4m4MpW_OajLXcEAii2cIzj4W4fINuhVm7xZzCer80orgVM-7vvcuQ8l9m4O-hLSLeBLeqWfKqaKTXhORrEAJ98WgvEa/s1600/bbcor+stamp+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY3IW6JCbEH7mfmmNlp-2g_jbBorAuyIh945HCK-lnIR1HxskB4m4MpW_OajLXcEAii2cIzj4W4fINuhVm7xZzCer80orgVM-7vvcuQ8l9m4O-hLSLeBLeqWfKqaKTXhORrEAJ98WgvEa/s1600/bbcor+stamp+2.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div><span style="color: blue;">Q.</span> Is my 2011 bat legal to use in regulation play in 2012?</div><div><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: red;">A</span>.</span> No. Non-stamped bats are considered illegal in 2012 regulation play. Those bats have just become your practice bats.</div><div> </div><div>Almega Sports carries a full line of <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2012/01/approved-bbcor-bat-list.html">BBCOR bats</a>. Our expert team will guide you through the rules of BBCOR and have you ready for the field with confidence. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Almega Sports has you covered!</strong></em></div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497 Martin Luther King Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-47921238204629729052012-01-31T22:29:00.002-06:002012-02-03T18:47:11.990-06:00Approved BBCOR Bat List<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">New year, new rules, </span><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;">and new </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;">equipment.</span></span></span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> T</span></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;">he 2012 baseball season is just days away, are you <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-is-bbcor-bat.html"><span style="color: blue;">BBCOR</span></a> ready? The National Federation of High Schools (<a href="http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=6531&terms=bbcor"><span style="color: blue;">NFHS</span></a>) has rewritten the rule books on bats. All high school and college bats must posses the BBCOR stamp as of January 1, 2012. Bats made prior to this season, and are not stamped <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2012/01/are-you-ready-for-bbcor.html"><span style="color: blue;">BBCOR</span></a>, are no longer considered legal equipment. Almega Sports has you covered with the following list of legal equipment for the 2012 season. </span></span></span> </span></span><br />
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<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/539-2012-combat-b3-b3ab1.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Combat B3</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/538-2012-combat-caliber-52calab1.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Combat Caliber</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/531-demarini-cf5-xxdxcfc12-39999.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Demarini CF5</span></a><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/533-demarini-vexum-dxvnc.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Demarini Vexum</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/532-demarini-voodoo-xdxvc12.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Demarini Voodoo</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/546-2012-easton-s1.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Easton Brigade S1</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/549-2012-easton-s3.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Easton Brigade S2</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/549-2012-easton-s3.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Eastn Brigade S3</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/547-2012-easton-xl1.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Easton Brigade XL1</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/548-2012-easton-xl2.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Easton Brigade XL2</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/550-2012-easton-xl3.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Easton Brigade XL3</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/534-louisville-slugger-tpx-exogrid2.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Louisville Slugger Exogrid2</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/536-louisville-slugger-tpx-omaha-bb126.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Louisville Slugger Omaha</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/535-louisville-slugger-tpx-z-1000-bb12z.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Louisville Slugger Z-1000</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/541-2012-marucci-cat-5-mcb2.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Marucci Cat 5</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/540-2012-mattingly-ripped-rpdabb.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Mattingly Ripped</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/542-2012-nike-aero-mc2-bt0633.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Nike Aero MC2</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/543-2012-nike-aero-m1-bt0634.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Nike Aero MI</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/544-2012-rawlings-5150-bbca.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Rawlings 5150</span></a></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseballsoftball/bats/high-school-3/545-2012-worth-toxic-abpbc.html/t_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 Worth Toxic</span></a></div></li>
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</div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497 Martin Luther King Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-84580710725439086412012-01-24T22:19:00.001-06:002012-01-24T22:23:44.111-06:00Are You Ready For BBCOR?<div>It's January 2012 and families all over the country are breaking out the baseball gear. However, be wary of the bat you take to the diamond. <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-is-bbcor-bat.html"><span style="color: blue;">BBCOR</span></a> rules are now in play and umpires across associations are ready to enforce them. Almega Sports has a few tips to get you familiar with the <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/07/bbcor-2012-approved-bat-list.html"><span style="color: blue;">BBCOR</span></a> standard.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/jjCEyMwZG3k?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe> <u>BBCOR Rules Apply To:</u></div></div><ul><li>Middle School</li>
<li>High School </li>
<li>College Leagues</li>
<li>Some Senior League Recreational Associations (confirm with your association)</li>
</ul><div><u>Key Factors Pertaining To BBCOR:</u></div><ul><li>Bats <u>must be</u> stamped with the official BBCOR stamp on the barrel to be legal</li>
<li>Rules apply to all alloy and composite bats </li>
<li>Wood bats are not mandated to carry the BBCOR stamp, however, some manufactures, such as, Mizuno woods bats are BBCOR stamped.</li>
</ul><strong>The bottom line is this: If your bats is not BBCOR stamped, it is ILLEGAL to use in official play.</strong> Any bat without the BBCOR stamp has now become your practice bat. <br />
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</div><div></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ecukbxh7OL8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><u>Key factors when purchasing cleats:</u></strong></div><ul><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIe9cufyxmNSBrd2O6OluMyXAM5fEVqmKX0RWGYMY193UUmMxFXghy2zGvR4rlRE1OhxHJYHTMj8yj7Cf4-DEZawd0WBRfTa34_A1ZZQUBswjliZnPMzRFdjJ5AQXYnBZTL0aE7wrNg7Z/s1600/cleats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIe9cufyxmNSBrd2O6OluMyXAM5fEVqmKX0RWGYMY193UUmMxFXghy2zGvR4rlRE1OhxHJYHTMj8yj7Cf4-DEZawd0WBRfTa34_A1ZZQUBswjliZnPMzRFdjJ5AQXYnBZTL0aE7wrNg7Z/s200/cleats.jpg" width="200" /></a><strong><em>Fit:</em></strong> Do not buy cleats that are too big. Serious injury to the foot and ankle can occur if the cleat is not a proper fit. It's just not worth the risk to buy cleats bigger to accommodate for growth spurts.</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>Comfort:</em></strong> The player must feel completely comfortable in the cleat in order to run, turn, and slide correctly. A cleat that is not comfortable to the player could result in the player adjusting his natural way of running to compensate for the shoe.</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>Durability:</em></strong> We all have a budgets to keep. Spending a little more on a well made shoe will ultimately save you money down the baseline. </li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>Easy to "break in:":</em></strong> The cleat needs to be made of a material that will be easy to get "game ready."</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>Rubber vs. Spike:</em></strong> Know your association and the cleat requirements. Metal spike cleats are not allowed in all associations.</li>
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<ul><li>What are the differences between baseball gloves? </li>
<li>Are there different gloves for different baseball positions?</li>
<li>How much should I spend on a new glove?</li>
<li>Is there a way to prolong the life of a glove?</li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/eoidWJaqwc0?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div> </div><div>Starting the baseball season should be an exciting and fun experience. Don't allow purchasing baseball equipment to overwhelm you. Almega Sports is here to help. We will help you and your player every step of the way to enter the field with confidence. Gloves, bats, cleats, and all the accessories, we have it all. We carry Northwest Florida's largest selection of baseball and softball gloves in all of the top brands such as: Akadema, Mizuno, Easton, Worth, Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, and Wilson. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <em><u><strong>Almega Sports has you covered!</strong></u></em></div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497 Martin Luther King Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-35968337753024849642011-11-16T21:39:00.002-06:002011-11-17T17:10:14.005-06:00Custom Uniforms<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">There are so many choices when it comes to custom <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/10/team-uniforms.html"><span style="color: blue;">team uniforms</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and tackle twill are all great choices, but what is the difference between them?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which choice is the best fit for my team and my budget?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almega Sports has you covered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are specialist in <a href="http://youtu.be/lVMqbjAq_C4">custom team uniforms</a> and we will explain the different options that are out there.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Screen printing is a very popular and affordable option for team uniforms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Screens can be placed on virtually any fabric and come in multitude of colors and designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Screens can also be customized to any logo and transferred easily to jerseys and fan apparel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This provides the most cost effective and versatile option while not sacrificing on your design and desired style for your team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Embroidery is often reserved to corporate team shirts, coaching shirts, and small logo designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This option is more expensive than screen printing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, embroidery offers a very professional and clean look for polo style coaching shirts, team bags, and even fan apparel and traditionally offers a longer life on the design. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sublimation is a great choice for custom team uniforms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the latest concept in uniform design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.teamworkathletic.com/taa/home/?_requestid=48654"><span style="color: blue;">Sublimation</span></a> takes a blank white uniform and chemically injects colored dyes deep into the fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While this option is more expensive then screen printing, it provides a long lasting product with greater versatility when it comes to unique designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tackle twill is most often seen in baseball, basketball and football jerseys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a great option when the uniform is required to be used for multiple seasons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This type of uniform offers a professional look and lengthy durability.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the choice of all professional sports uniforms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tackle twill is the customized stitching of machine cut fabric in multiple layers onto the surface of a uniform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While tackle twill is the most expensive uniform available, the durability of the product proves to be most cost effective in the long run.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/coachs-corner.html"><span style="color: blue;">Almega Sports</span></a> is your custom uniform team specialist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We offer screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and tackle twill team uniforms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our team of designers will assist you in every step of the uniform process from logo design to fan apparel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Almega Sports has team uniforms covered!</span></b></div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497B Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-1164584427233290332011-10-25T22:38:00.004-05:002012-01-23T21:33:00.637-06:00Team Uniforms<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0n1Sbb_7zV7HZjRR4vIDl_jNCH2ZYAagTGK657NNUzXaFBBECYNH77lzNQPA-HUtNreLz6Lzv0cOSNKqwE654E8468iIBnT-DiMgY0Qwm3KeDiymO_mWyi8b4EijlOGIyz87UKViJZNt7/s1600/marlins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0n1Sbb_7zV7HZjRR4vIDl_jNCH2ZYAagTGK657NNUzXaFBBECYNH77lzNQPA-HUtNreLz6Lzv0cOSNKqwE654E8468iIBnT-DiMgY0Qwm3KeDiymO_mWyi8b4EijlOGIyz87UKViJZNt7/s200/marlins.jpg" width="186" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is now more pressure than ever to save money in every area possible. Unfortunately, extracurricular activities such as, school athletics often fall victim to necessary budget cuts. Recreational leagues and <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-is-why-we-play-travel-ball.html"><span style="color: blue;">travel ball</span></a> clubs are also feeling the pinch when it comes to securing sponsors for their teams. However, where there is a will there is a way and ball is being played on fields and courts across the country. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> a bargain basement price. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497B Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-72563439342450887632011-10-18T22:21:00.001-05:002011-11-17T17:15:23.049-06:00What is a BBCOR Bat?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The 2012 baseball season is rapidly approaching and the new <a href="http://www.nfhs.org/Baseball/"><span style="color: purple;">NFHS</span></a> BBCOR rules are set to take effect January 1, 2012. Still, there is much confusion on what BBCOR is and how the new rules will apply. <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Almega Sports</span></a> understands that unraveling these new rules can be frustrating and confusing. We are here to help you understand <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/05/bbcor-blitz-what-you-need-to-know.html"><span style="color: purple;">BBCOR</span></a>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) states that January 1, 2012 all bats used in NFHS play must be BBCOR stamped. BESR stamped bats will no longer be allowed in high school competition. Basically, the primary concern of the NFHS is safety followed very closely by out of control offensive performance. In simple words, bats were becoming rocket launchers. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The official statement of the NFHS is this: “the new standard ensures that performances by non-wood bats are more comparable to those of wood bats. It’s also expected to minimize risk, improve play and increase teaching opportunities”. They also state “After working with the NCAA and having access to its research, we’ve concluded it’s in our best interest to make this change. BBCOR includes the BESR standard, so we’re actually expanding upon our current standard, which will be more appropriate for our age and skill level."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So what is a BBCOR <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/07/bbcor-2012-approved-bat-list.html"><span style="color: purple;">bat</span></a>? Simply stated, a BBCOR bat is a newly engineered, traditionally aluminum, baseball bat with this stamp on it. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Essentially, BBCOR bats will offer the same performance as traditional wood bats. While the majority of BBCOR bats will be made of aluminum, there will be a few composite exceptions. The <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/531-demarini-cf5-xxdxcfc12-39999.html"><span style="color: purple;">DeMarini CF5</span></a> and the Louisville Slugger Z1000 will be two of the legal, BBCOR stamped, composite bats in 2012. The complication of composite bats and the potential new rules against them are still under evaluation. However, be warned, the NFHS had reserved the right to declare bats as "illegal" on a case by case basis. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com02497 Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-34837899762067224252011-10-12T22:03:00.001-05:002011-11-17T17:15:23.050-06:002012 DeMarini VooDoo BBCOR Bat<div>2012 will change the world of baseball. Traditional composite <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/07/bbcor-2012-approved-bat-list.html">bats</a> are <u>out</u> and BBCOR is <u>in</u>. There will be many questions about <a href="http://almegasports.blogspot.com/2011/09/which-bbcor-bat-is-best.html">what BBCOR bat is the best</a>. Truth is, only time will tell. Time, experience, and usage of the new BBCOR bats will prove which bats are dominate on the playing field and which bats should stay in the dugout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzC5zMiPEj047-V-gw97Tlwd4KiaiRYTYjcITmnfN0WdKyRZ3P5846Ns6BpfcyqZ74k261LUvXbamIaq37-HwysyZhEnEYH11BTfDIYoTqidYZAkc_XosabGoEeD5KCUdCNkzNPzMXslVM/s1600/demarini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzC5zMiPEj047-V-gw97Tlwd4KiaiRYTYjcITmnfN0WdKyRZ3P5846Ns6BpfcyqZ74k261LUvXbamIaq37-HwysyZhEnEYH11BTfDIYoTqidYZAkc_XosabGoEeD5KCUdCNkzNPzMXslVM/s1600/demarini.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div>DeMarini is a brand that stands out in the baseball world. The once small struggling company with a dirt floor has now grown into a national enterprise and is recognized around the world. The DeMarini VooDoo series is a wildly popular bat on the baseball fields from youth to collegiate play. The 2012 <a href="http://www.demarini.com/demarini/product.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198674757773&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302760059">DeMarini VooDoo </a>series has unique features that set it apart from the rest: </div><ul><li style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/half_half_v1_m56577569830820449.gif);"><h3>Half + Half</h3>The revolutionary two-piece hitting system introduced by DeMarini that silences feedback on off-center hits and creates the largest, most responsive sweet spot by flexing before impact and re-coiling with a burst of ball-launching energy.</li>
<li style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/tech_ion-v_v1_m56577569830817868.gif);"><h3></h3>Two piece end cap specifically designed for the Voodoo reducing vibration while pushing the energy to the sweet spot for more power</li>
</ul><ul><li style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/rotation_index_v1_m56577569830803755.gif);"><h3>Rotation Index</h3>The DeMarini Rotation Index helps players significantly prolong the life of DeMarini bats with a numerical index on the handle and barrel reminding player to incrementally rotate the bat after each hit</li>
</ul><ul><li style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/sc4_v1_m56577569830803756.gif);"><h3>SC4</h3></li>
<li style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/sc4_v1_m56577569830803756.gif);">A DeMarini exclusive alloy that is 12% stronger allowing a bigger sweet spot</li>
<li style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/taper_ring_v1_m56577569830820447.gif);"><h3></h3>Internal ring inserted close to the taper to meet BBCOR standards without adding additional weight to the end of the barrel.</li>
<li class="last" style="background-image: url(/media/wilson/demarini09/images/products/tech_list/tr3_v1_m56577569830820448.gif);"><h3></h3><div align="center">The triangle formation at the molecular level of the composite provides a fixed ratio of sides and angles, so it's strong, stable and predictable? without any unnecessary weight. Very high strength to weight ratio.</div></li>
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<li><div style="text-align: left;">Optimal balance will increase bat swing and exit speed.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Amazing pop.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Long barrel for enhanced sweet spot.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">One piece aluminum construction.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Great price for a premium BBCOR bat.</div></li>
</ul><div><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/541-2012-marucci-cat-5-mcb2.html">Almega Sports</a> has you covered for the 2012 BBCOR season. We carry everything you need from batting helmets to cleats to get your player on the field at prices that will keep the green in your wallet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: blue;"><strong>Almega Sports has you covered!</strong></span></em></div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com22497 Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-88768457189130022372011-09-14T23:01:00.001-05:002011-11-17T17:15:23.051-06:00Which BBCOR Bat Is The Best?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dSm4eY2dKu0H5SkNYPr0sBi92ihc7Vl9oE1SfNCP-kYhOQnlCpZRLgy76LfXsJoro8mc0XP4vLh5Mhe5gHYjLZadrriNq66L18moqNuPVcZI8JT2GMAJ9a-uAS0KOe1bDzVIDkIVek1k/s1600/bbcor1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dSm4eY2dKu0H5SkNYPr0sBi92ihc7Vl9oE1SfNCP-kYhOQnlCpZRLgy76LfXsJoro8mc0XP4vLh5Mhe5gHYjLZadrriNq66L18moqNuPVcZI8JT2GMAJ9a-uAS0KOe1bDzVIDkIVek1k/s1600/bbcor1.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"></div>Ready or not, the changes to the game of baseball are coming! The <a href="http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=2772&terms=bbcor">NFHS</a> has mandated that all bats used in the 2012 high school season must meet the new BBCOR requirements of performance. This new rule stands to level the playing field of bat performance. </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>How do you know which BBCOR bat is the best? That's hard to say but we have listed our opinion of the hottest BBCOR high school bats on the market and have given you our Pro's and Con's for our favorite bats.</div><ol><li><strong><em><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/541-2012-marucci-cat-5-mcb2.html"><span style="color: blue;">Marucci Cat 5</span></a></em></strong></li>
<ul><li>One piece alloy bat.</li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li>Pro's:</li>
<ul><li>This is one hot bat right out of the wrapper.</li>
<li>The bat is evenly balanced.</li>
<li>Most players agree that this bat has a tremendous pop.</li>
</ul><li>Con's:</li>
<ul><li>The bat had a previous history of the damper falling out. Marucci has corrected this issue.</li>
</ul></ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><strong><em><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/544-2012-rawlings-5150-bbca.html"><span style="color: blue;">Rawlings 5150</span></a></em></strong></li>
<ul><li>One piece alloy bat.</li>
<div></div><li>Pro's:</li>
<ul><li><div>This is the best BBCOR bat for your buck.</div></li>
<li><div>The bat is well balanced and has a large sweet spot.</div></li>
<li><div>Good pop to the bat.</div></li>
</ul><li><div>Con's</div></li>
<ul><li><div>The paint color shows scratches easily.</div></li>
<li><div>Some reports show that this bat may be prone to dent.</div></li>
</ul></ul><li><div><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/532-demarini-voodoo-xdxvc12.html"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;">DeMarini VooDoo</span></em></strong></a></div></li>
<ul><li>Two Piece bat with a composit handle and alloy barrel.</li>
<li>Pro's:</li>
<ul><li><div>The bat is hot out of the wrapper with a large sweet spot.</div></li>
<li><div>This bat has great reviews for being durable, lightweight, and well balanced.</div></li>
<li><div>The Voodoo has amazing artistic design that will stand out from the rest.</div></li>
</ul><li><div>Con's:</div></li>
<ul><li><div>This is one of the most expensive of the BBCOR bats.</div></li>
<li><div>The graphics on the bat will scratch with use.</div></li>
</ul></ul><li><div><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/550-2012-easton-xl3.html"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;">Easton Brigade</span></em></strong></a></div></li>
<ul><li><div>This series has six bats with both a one and two piece bat to offer.</div></li>
<li>Pro's:</li>
<ul><li><div>Easton held nothing back with implementation of the newest BBCOR technology on the market.</div></li>
<li><div>This series has a wide range of prices.</div></li>
<li><div>The Brigade series is brand new to high school play but field tested by college players.</div></li>
</ul><li><div>Con's:</div></li>
<ul><li><div>The two piece designs may offer too much flexibility for some players.</div></li>
<li><div>The bats are so new to the market that there is not enough field experience yet.</div></li>
</ul></ul><li><div> <a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball/bats/high-school-3/534-louisville-slugger-tpx-exogrid2.html"><em><strong><span style="color: blue;">Louisville Slugger Exogrid</span></strong></em></a></div></li>
<ul><li><div>Hybrid bat that possesses an internal carbon composit sleeve.</div></li>
<li><div>Pro's:</div></li>
<ul><li><div>This bat is well balanced with a large sweet spot.</div></li>
<li><div>The Exogrid technology serves to offer reduced vibration.</div></li>
</ul><li><div>Con's:</div></li>
<ul><li><div>The paint tends to chip and scratch</div></li>
<li><div>This is a more costly bat.</div></li>
<li><div>The internal balance can come loose.</div></li>
</ul></ul></ol><a href="http://www.almegasports.com/search-by-sport/baseball-a-softball.html"><span style="color: black;">Almega Sports</span></a> is the regions largest locally owned and operated baseball store in Panama City, FL. We carry all of the names you expect at the prices that will keep you coming back for more. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><em>Almega Sports has you COVERED!</em></span></div>Almega Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712385354037653561noreply@blogger.com12497 Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405, USA30.19375 -85.64994689999997530.193749500000003 -85.649958399999974 30.1937505 -85.649935399999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807614708791731055.post-89399856571747214712011-08-21T21:18:00.002-05:002011-11-17T17:16:24.321-06:00This is why we play travel ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZw2srke-vfTVyRZvZKaFgQs2PlASAWRsmOlioVZVJnfFH128e6Cu-EwoGH7VoHtLLUPpZW1oi725c6F8YOwc4NQ9pXAdXkrtHuWyDyltoqxTFPK1JH0H51z0RPqtWpyx_yUa29zQh7Kys/s1600/296281_1941798144529_1229715914_31762771_3438529_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZw2srke-vfTVyRZvZKaFgQs2PlASAWRsmOlioVZVJnfFH128e6Cu-EwoGH7VoHtLLUPpZW1oi725c6F8YOwc4NQ9pXAdXkrtHuWyDyltoqxTFPK1JH0H51z0RPqtWpyx_yUa29zQh7Kys/s200/296281_1941798144529_1229715914_31762771_3438529_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>By Marie Walker<br />
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It has been said that travel ball for young kids is ridiculous, that participating in such a thing is stealing away their youth. It has been said that it puts too much pressure on kids and that all travel ball is, is simply parents desperately clinging onto a memory from their youth and living vicariously through their children. Finally, it has been said that the coaches are not in it for the kids at all but are only coaching for self glorification and gratification.<br />
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I am here to say that if this is what you have heard or if this is what you have said, then you are WRONG! Very wrong!<br />
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I have personally experienced something remarkable over the past few months that will put any travel ball myth to shame. I have seen individual boys with some talent become a TEAM with extraordinary skill and drive. I have seen boys that are capable of turning double and triple plays with all the seriousness of the Major League still play in the dirt and become captivated by helicopters flying overhead. I have seen boys tune out the screams from the stands and the taunting from the opposing dug out and fixate on the calls from their coaches and then look to each other for reassurance. I have experienced families, coaches, and parents spend countless hours at practice, games, and tournaments and I have watched them drive hundreds of miles, sacrifice time and money, and stand up and stand in for one another all for the love of their boys.<br />
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Lastly, I have seen the passion of the coaches, with only absolute love for their team, teach them, guide them, correct them, and build them up to be strong, confident, and respectable young men. I have seen the coaches make so many sacrifices not for their own glory but for the glory of the team.<br />
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I have seen passion, determination, and true grit from the field and I have seen a random group of boys become brothers. And that is why we play travel ball!<br />
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Let the memories continue...and play on...<br />
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