American Legion baseball in Alaska, and specifically the Post 20 Twins on the central peninsula, is working to develop more opportunities statewide for players to participate in the summer baseball program.
Locally, American Legion baseball provides summer baseball for teenage players with the Post 20 Twins fielding A and AA teams for players up to 19 years of age.
Nationally, from Richard Anderson, Chairman, National Americanism Commission…
“As this point, based on known school districts, local, state and federal restrictions and
regulations, the American Legion Baseball Committee strongly encourages and recommends that
departments suspend all baseball activities (team meetings, tryouts, practices, etc.) until all
restrictions have been lifted.”
The local start date will be determined at a later date. Once baseball begins, the June schedule includes:
June 4-5-6: College Coaches Clinic in Anchorage
June 25-28: Bill Miller Big Fish Tournament in Kenai
The regular season schedule has not been released.
Release From National American Legion: March 7, 2020
Russ baker, Alaska Chairman
This morning I was notified the National American Legion has cancelled all Regional Tournaments and the Legion World Series for 2020.
At this time there has not been a final determination regarding games played within Alaska. We will continue with our ban on any official Alaska American Legion activities.
This means no practices, no gathering in groups, no organized workouts of any type are allowed. As an organization we will abide by all City, State and Federal Government regulations and recommendations in an effort to keep our players safe.
Thanks for following these stringent rules, our hope it to play Alaska Legion Baseball in 2020. As additional information becomes available, I will pass it on.
Major Changes For 2020 Baseball Season
In 2020, Alaska Legion Baseball will expand opportunities for more Alaska youth to play
on American Legion teams.
This includes encouraging more participation statewide with more teams.
From the Alaska Legion ….
“It is the goals of Am Legion BB in Alaska to grow the number of players participating by
10% over a two-year period starting in 2020 and 2021. That would add an additional 40
plus player statewide. Newly formed JV/A teams can also increase that number of
overall AA and A players should that happen. Alaska can lead the way nationally in American Legion play with this kind of growth opportunities for American Legion players.”
Alaska Form 79 Ends Statewide
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After consulting National American Legion officials, there will no longer be Alaska Form 79 offered for players in Alaska in 2020.
Previous year’s Alaska Form #79 will be honored as approved in past years including 2019.
Players will play for the Legion Post team in their HS boundary residence area only.
No exceptions.
Please note rules for players cut from AA teams…and for A/JV players which may be.
assigned to other teams per rules indicated below. (see transfer rules)
These are National ALB rules that will be observed.
Statewide Transfers AA Players Restructured
Alaska Legion rules will be more restrictive on transfers of those players cut from teams
that are AA/Varsity players. The 2020 Alaska Legion rule book will outline the
procedures.
Anchorage Provides Additional Opportunities For A/JV Level Players.
Any players not selected by an AA or A team, may participate in any area wide
Municipality of Anchorage tryout on Sunday May 15th at K fields. Those players must
have tried out for their team of residence. If they did not tryout they will be given an
opportunity to play for their team of residence if space is available or enter the A/JV
lottery.
There will be no AA teams formed in this manner only JV/A teams may be formed.
Players are selected on ability determined by coaches.
Players not chosen by an AA or A team can opt to be placed on a newly formed one or
two Legion A/JV team or teams for games beginning in early June.
