10U Tryout FAQ

Q1: I see there are 4 tryout dates. Does that mean my daughter has to come to all 4?
A1: No. A girl is only required to attend one tryout session. That being said, I do encourage each girl to come to two tryout dates if she can. These are young girls, and I have noticed that they will typically be most nervous at their first tryout. They will usually perform better at a second one. Plus, they'll have fun! So attend two if you can, but you are only required to make one.

Q2: What is the cost to tryout?
A2: Nothing! All tryouts are free.

Q3: How many open roster spots are there on the team?
A3: Plenty. Most 10U teams rebuild every season. This is the ground floor for travel ball, where everyone should strive to get on. Roster sizes will vary from team to team, and even from season to season on every team. There is plenty of roster room on this year's 10U team for any deserving girl.

Q4: What position does the coach's daughter play?
A4: The 10U coach does not have a daughter on the team. So all positions are available! ;-)

Q5: If my daughter makes the team, when does she start?
A5: We like to start the first week in September. The exact times and days will depend upon field allocation.

Q6: How often does the team practice?
A6: Twice a week.

Q7: Where does the team practice?
A7: Either at Caffi field, or in Chantilly, for the Fall and Spring. Winter practices will probably be in Loudoun County.

Q8: How much does it cost for the year to join the 10U program?
A8: Fees are recalibrated every year, but don't change much year-to-year. Typically, the Fall cost is around $400 for the team fee - which includes new batting gloves for every girl - and $30 for the shirt and socks. The Winter cost is about $450 for the team fee, which pays for the rental on the warehouse in which we practice November 1 - February 28. The Spring/Summer cost is about $550 for the team fee - which includes bat bags and helmets - and $160 for uniforms.

Q9: Can we do fundraising or bring in sponsorships to defray our costs? Are we *required* to do either?
A9: You may choose to bring in sponsors or hold fundraisers, and use the proceeds to eliminate up to 100% of your team fees. You must pay for uniforms, shirt, and socks out of pocket. No one is *required* to do fundraising or bring in sponsorships. If you wish simply to write a check, and be done with it, that's fine with me.

Q10: What kind of schedule will the 10U team have in the Fall?
A10: We typically have about 4 Sunday doubleheaders (starting as early as noon, or as late as 3:00pm), and 2 weekend tournaments. I would expect this Fall to be very similar.

Q11: What kind of schedule will the 10U team have in the Spring?
A11: Our ideal schedule is to play 10 tournaments before Nationals. Five of those will require hotel stays. Which Nationals we will play is decided at a team meeting at the beginning of February.