Resources

Organization Level FAQs

What uniform items do parents need to buy?

Core supplies jerseys and hats. Parents are responsible for the items:

White pants with or without navy blue piping. These can full length or knicker style.
Navy Blue Socks. These can be solid or with a light blue stripes.
Navy Blue Belt.

Do we need to buy a new helmet?

No, you do not need to go out and buy a new one. HOWEVER, if you are getting one anyway, please get a white or navy blue helmet. We will provide you with a Core logo sticker for the front, so please buy one that has has a "Sticker" logo on the front so we can take it off and add our logo. Additionally, a face cage is not required in travel baseball. The only requirement is a double ear flap.

What communication platforms do we use?

Core uses BAND for all communications. You will be a part of 2 "BANDS". One is your team BAND and one is the Core Baseball BAND. Here is a breakdown of what information you will see and where to look for things:

Your Team BAND:

Practice Schedules/Info
Tournament Dates/Info
Team Events/Info
Team specific announcements
Team specific photos/posts
Parents only

Core Baseball BAND:

Organization Wide Events
Sandlot Sunday Schedules
Philanthropy Events
Camp Schedules/Info
Organization announcements
Organization photos/posts
Parents only

GameChanger

Game Schedules (When Posted)
Video
Stats
That's it... Parents do not need to do anything in GameChanger

Core Website:

Schedules for non-parents
Organization information
At Home Commitment links (Some teams)

Where can I get team wear or team bags?

Team wear can be found on the "Merch" page of this website. If you would like a team bag, send a message to "Core Baseball" in BAND and we can facilitate your order.

Tournament Day FAQs

What time do we need to be there?

You need to be there one hour before game time for ANY game. This is so the team can warm up and get focused, but also because games can start early if the game before yours ends early.

When do we find out the actual tournament schedule?

Tournament schedules are generally published by the Wednesday before the tournament start date. Game schedules will be posted by your head coach in GameChanger. Be sure your RSVP for the tournament in BAND is up to date. You do not need to RSVP in GameChanger. **If you are in a 2-day tournament, the Sunday schedule will be announced on Saturday evening, so please be patient.

How long should I expect to be at the fields for a tournament?

For 1-Day Tournaments: You need to be there 1-hour before your first game. You need to have the expectation to be there all day, potentially into the evening depending on your performance in your pool play games. There is a complicated points system that says who goes to the championship game(s). Depending on the pool size, there could be 2 championship games. DO NOT LEAVE for the day until your head coach clears you. You can be 1-1 on the day and still play in a championship game.

For 2-Day Tournaments: You can leave immediately after your last scheduled game on Saturday. On Sunday, it is a single elimination tournament, so you can leave after you lose. This could be 2-3 games.

What should I bring to tournaments?

Most families bring: At minimum, extra hydration, snacks for between games, sun tan lotion.

Other items you can bring: Chairs, wagons, canopies, food for the day, non-alcoholic drinks, umbrellas, comfortable shoes for between games for the player, bug spray, phone chargers, backup uniform items (Especially in rain), extra toilet paper, cool cloths (Especially for pitchers and catchers in heat)

When will I find out if a tournament/game is canceled due to weather?

This can happen as early as days before or as late as hours before. This could be a total cancellation of a tournament/game or a delayed start. Your head coach will pass this information in BAND as soon as as it is received. Please have patience, this can be frustrating and also be last minute. Coaches will do their best to pass any information immediately.

For out-of-town tournaments, what do we do for hotels?

Often, head coaches will set up an optional "team hotel". This is not a requirement to stay, but makes it fun for the parents and players. This also generally has a group rate with a favorable refund policy. If you get a hotel on your own, DO NOT get a non-refundable hotel room. You are not required to use local accommodations unless your head coach asks you to.

Richmond Area Facility INfo

Mechanicsville Little League

Parking Info

There are 3 parking lots
Right (Brown) parking lot best for field#s 2 & 3
Middle (Black) parking lot best for field #s 1,4,5 & 6
Left (Gray) parking lot best for field #s 7-12

Concessions Info

There big concession stand with lots of options but lines can be very long.

Bathrooms Info

There is an old building facility that gets rougher as the day goes on and can develop a line at different parts of the day (Especially women's). There are a couple ports-potties by field #7.
May want to bring extra TP
There is an a "hidden" bathroom in the "Bingo Hall" that is well kept if the building is open.

Other Important Info

No Pets

Link To Park

Atlee Little League

Parking Info

There are 2 parking lots
Back parking lot best for field#s 2-6
Front parking lot best for field #s 1, 7 & 8

Concessions Info

There big well run concession stand with lots of options. Outside of Ark, this is probably the best concessions you will see at at park

Bathrooms Info

There is an old building facility by the concessions that gets rougher as the day goes on. There are a couple ports-potties between fields 4 & 3 and also back by field 9

Other Important Info

No Pets
There are soft gravel paths to the fields. It can be difficult to roll a heavy wagon.

Link To Park

Rockwood Park

Parking Info

There are parking lots everywhere, but most people park in the 3 parking lots splitting the fields
Parking lots will become full at this park, so arrive a little early
There is a dirt overflow lot by field 4.

Concessions Info

This park was not known for its concessions, but it was just renovated. So we can't give guidance on this yet.

Bathrooms Info

There is an old building facility by field #2 that gets rougher as the day goes on. This may have been renovated, we do not know yet.

Other Important Info

The road going through the park is one way. So if you miss your field/parking lot, it's a long way around.

Link To Park

Harry G. Daniel (Ironbridge) Park

Parking Info

There are parking lots with plenty of parking at this venue. Just pick the one by your assigned field and you should not have an issue.

Concessions Info

This park often has concessions closed. We would recommend bringing you own food here unless you check with the park in advance.

Bathrooms Info

There is a bathroom cluster by every field. We have never had an issue at these fields. The bathrooms by fields 7-10 are brand new.

Other Important Info

Fields 7-10 are renovated fields and dugouts.

Link To Park

The Ark Complex

Parking Info

There are 2 parking lots. One by the church (Safari Coffee) and one behind field #3. Bothe are convenient for all fields.
May want to think twice about parking right behind the outfield fence of field #1, especially during a HR derby, as those spots could get hit by a HR.

Concessions Info

These are the best concessions you will see. Restaurant quality food.
Lines can get VERY long at certain parts of the day, so of you see a short line, take advantage of it.

Bathrooms Info

The bathrooms ar tin the main building and are brand new. Very nice and very clean.

Other Important Info

This is an all turf complex. So you can only wear turf shoes or tennis shoes on the fields here.
No Pets
No Sunflower seeds or gum
There is nets and not fences, so you need to bring a tripod for video setups
There are no "Stands" here, so you should bring chairs if you want to sit. There are a few picnic tables, but they fill up
Field #4 has a very high net over the RIGHT field fence. That is in play and you have to hit it over it for it to be a HR
Field #1 has a very high net over the LEFT field fence. That is in play and you have to hit it over it for it to be a HR
Field #2 is a hybrid field where the "Dirt" areas are turf and the grass areas are Bermuda grass. You still wear turn shoes or tennis shoes on this field
The outfield distances are marked in "Cubits". A cubit is 1.5 feet. You can do the math, but the fences are relatively short here
They do play the national anthem here and have a prayer before some games. Please prepare your player and be sure they take their hats off for both

Link To Park

Core Resource Center

Organization Level FAQs

Tournament Day FAQs

Richmond Area Facility INfo

Mechanicsville Little League

Atlee Little League

Rockwood Park

Harry G. Daniel (Ironbridge) Park

The Ark Complex

The Ark Complex

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