Q: When will schedules be distributed?
A: Schedules will be e-mailed about one week before the season starts.
Q: What do we need for our uniforms?
A: We will provide the shirts and hats. You are required to have white baseball pants (pin-stripe down the side is okay), black belt and black socks. Any color shoes are okay.
Q: When will we get our uniforms?
A: Uniform pick-up dates will be announced via e-mail. (Usually the week before the season starts).
Q: What color undershirt/sleeves are acceptable for Fall Ball?
A: Black.
Q: Do I wear my full uniform to both games/skill & drill days?
A: YES – no exceptions! Full gear, shoes on (tied), belt on (buckled), everything ready to go and begin by the scheduled time.
Q: How do we know if there is a rain-out and games/skill & drill day is cancelled?
A: There will most likely be no rain-outs this year because of our new FieldTurf® Field – only a change in location. If it is raining and there is a question of whether or not the field is closed, our Website and Twitter will be updated the morning of the game/skill & drill day to let you know location has changed to the Rijo Athletics FieldTurf® Field which can be played on regardless of the rain.
Q: What is the fastest way for me to be notified of any schedule changes?
A: The best way for you to be notified would be through our Twitter page (rijofallball) or Facebook. You can sign up through www.Twitter.com and join our page (rijofallball). Schedule changes and rain-outs will first be delivered through Twitter and Facebook first. We highly recommend you set your Twitter or Facebook account up to notify you directly via text to your cell from Rijo Athletics.
Q: I do not want to Twitter or Facebook, how else can I get the information for last minute changes?
A: Our Website will be updated before each game/skill & drill day if there are any questions of a rain-out. Times can also change throughout the day depending on what the weather is doing. We will do our absolute best to try and give you ample warning, but please be prepared for any last minute changes.
Q: Is it okay to miss games/skill & drill day due to a football/soccer game?
A: It is okay if your player misses a weekend or two – the level and amount of training they will receive on the remaining weekends will still be worth your time and money invested into the Fall Ball program.
Q: Is it okay to play Rijo Fall Ball and a select team?
A: Yes – most other fall ball teams struggle to get enough players to show up. With Rijo Athletics Fall Ball, we can intermix players between teams if there is conflict in a player’s schedule with their select team. Since the league is all Rijo teams, we are not waiting for other teams or other organizations to show up.
Q: Will I be penalized if I miss a game or skill drill day?
A: No – just do your best to attend every date scheduled. Make sure you communicate with us via e-mail (info@rijoathletics.com) or phone if you cannot make a day.
Q: Is there any way we can make up a missed day or rain-out?
A: We will try our best to accommodate your player to play/practice on another team at a different time if available on the same day, but there will be no individual make-up days outside of this.
Q: How long is games/skill & drill day?
A: Games/skill & drill day typically takes 2 – 2 ½ hours.
Q: Which fields will we be playing on?
A: Exact field locations will be posted here as soon as we confirm. Location would be in the Redmond, Bellevue or Woodinville area.
Q: Do you keep score and stats for Fall Ball?
A: No – our Fall Instructional League is about development for each athlete. It is not about winning or losing but about getting better.
If your question is still not answered above, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@rijoathletics.com or call us at (425) 486-4878.
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