Player Fundraiser Information

Player Fundraiser – Fact of the Week

Every player that sells (5) Tom Sox Ticket Packages will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of tickets to attend 2 games of the Orioles vs. Astros July series in Baltimore.   The package will also include (1) night hotel

Player Fundraiser – Packet Pick-up Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Kase Kirkeide of the Rookie Giants.  Kase was the winner of the Northside Batting Helmet.

If you have not received a player fundraiser packet, please contact Gene Murray @ ncrlfundraising@gmail.com

Carson Raymond Field Proposed Lights Project Funding Complete!

Northside Awarded Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant To Light Carson Raymond Field

The NCRL Board is excited to announce that Northside Baseball has received a $41,000 grant from The Baseball Tomorrow Fund to complete the funding for our Carson Raymond Field Lighting Project.

 

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball designed to promote the growth of youth baseball and softball throughout the world by awarding grants to support field renovation and construction projects, equipment and uniform purchases, coaches training material and other selected program expenses.

 

With the awarding of the grant, NCRL has raised the required amount to complete the project.  Additionally, we have received approval from the school system to begin the project on March 29^th. 

 

We have worked closely with the schools to best leverage Spring Break to minimize disruption around their campuses.   We expect to complete the lighting project by the end of April.

 

Thank you to all our players, families and benefactors who supported our fundraising efforts.

Umpires Needed for Spring Season

Calling All Potential Officials!

Northside is looking for paid umpires.  No experience needed, just a solid knowledge of the game of baseball.  We will provide training.

Please contact Umpire in Chief, Matt Schorr at ncrlumpires@gmail.com for more information.

Spring Player Fundraiser – Packet Pick-Up @ Opening Day Ceremony

We are excited to announce that Northside will be the exclusive youth baseball ticket sales channel for the Charlottesville Tom Sox. The Tom Sox have created a $25 (5) game ticket package. For every ticket package Northside sells, the league will receive $20. We are requesting all players in our Major, Minor, Rookie and Jr. Rookie divisions sell 5 packages. With more than 200 players across these 4 divisions, Northside has the opportunity to raise more than $20,000. Player packet pick-up will be Saturday during and immediately following our Opening Day Ceremony. Look for the Orange Tent!

Top prizes include...

Top Individual
Orioles/Astros Package to include tickets to 2 games (4 tickets per game) and 1 night hotel for their July Series

Top Team
UVA Baseball Suite Party for their May 16th game vs. Richmond

2nd Chance Raffle
For every 5 packages sold, a player will be entered into a raffle for a 2nd Orioles/Astros Package 2 games (2 tickets per game) and 1 night hotel for their July Series

Avenue Realty - “Carson Raymond Field Home Run Challenge”

We are excited to announce an exciting promotion with Avenue Realty for the Spring Season. Darian and Amy Cochran, co-owners of Avenue Realty and Northside parents, will donate $50 for every homerun that leaves Carson Raymond Field this Spring. They have generously guaranteed a minimum of $1,000 (promotion is capped at $1,800). To get a homerun officially counted, take a selfie with your Home Run ball in front of one of the promotional signs hanging in the Carson Raymond dugouts or the Avenue Realty banner hanging in the outfield. Send your photo to murray.gene@gmail.com. Each week we will post the pictures to our Facebook page and update the league on our season count towards $1,800. Darian and Amy are also going to donate $750 each time a Northside Family uses Avenue Realty to buy or sell a home. Additional details can be found at the “Snack Shack. We want to thank Darian and Amy for their sponsorship and commitment to Northside!

Opening Day Information - Saturday, March 25th

Northside Opening Day is just around the corner!

Join us as we kick off another great season at Northside. Opening Day ceremonies will take place on March 25, 9am to approximately 10am at the Carson Raymond Field. We will celebrate players in the Junior Rookie through Major Divisions. T-Ball players are welcome to join us, but are not required to attend.

Players should arrive in uniform no later than 8:45am and find their coach in the outfield. Every player’s name will be announced. Players will have the chance to meet a special guest. We’ll end with the National Anthem followed by the ceremonial first pitch. Players are encouraged to attend and show their league spirit.

In order to make this event a success, we are in need of volunteers to help organize and direct the players on the field. This is a great opportunity to get in some, if not all, required volunteer hours. Please contact volunteer coordinator Cheryl LaRosa if you are able to help. Time commitment will be from 8:15-10:30am.

Thank you for your commitment to our league!

Northside Awarded Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant To Light Carson Raymond Field

The NCRL Board is excited to announce that Northside Baseball has received a $41,000 grant from The Baseball Tomorrow Fund to complete the funding for our Carson Raymond Field Lighting Project.

 

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball designed to promote the growth of youth baseball and softball throughout the world by awarding grants to support field renovation and construction projects, equipment and uniform purchases, coaches training material and other selected program expenses.

 

With the awarding of the grant, NCRL has raised the required amount to complete the project.  Additionally, we have received approval from the school system to begin the project on March 29^th. 

 

We have worked closely with the schools to best leverage Spring Break to minimize disruption around their campuses.   We expect to complete the lighting project by the end of April.

 

Thank you to all our players, families and benefactors who supported our fundraising efforts.

2017 Sponsor Information

2017 Sponsorship Levels (Click here for complete information and application)

Gold Sponsor - $1000        ____

• Company name on the back of team jersey
• Company banner hung on Carson Raymond Field fence throughout 2017
• Tent space during the 2017 Days of Champions Festival (June 4, 2017)
• Dedicated sponsor week
• Company logo highlighted on the front page of website
• Company advertisement included in the week’s league-wide email update and Facebook page
• Recognition in the Snack Shack at Carson Raymond Field
• Logo included on the Northside Cal Ripken Website
• Commemorative Plaque

Silver Sponsor - $500             ____

• Company name on the back of team jersey
• Company banner hung on Carson Raymond Field fence throughout 2017
• Tent space during 2017 Days of Champions Festival (June 4, 2017)
• Logo included on the Northside Cal Ripken Website
• Commemorative Plaque

Bronze Sponsor - $300        ____

• Company name on the back of team jersey or company banner hung on Carson Raymond Field fence throughout 2017
• Logo included on the Northside Cal Ripken Website
• Commemorative Plaque

Evaluation Day Information

Thanks to favorable weather conditions, we will be holding our evaluation outside this year on Sunday, February 26th. Please see below for the correct time for your family, and field locations.

Players are asked to show up at least 15 minutes early, to warm up, sign in, and line up.  Given the number of players to be evaluated, we need to make sure we are running on time.  Players should come with a glove, bat, and water.  If you cannot make your designated time, please let the Commissioner for your age group know so we can work on an alternative plan.  Evaluations are mandatory for all kids in the Jr. Rookie, Rookie, Minor, Major, and Lane League's 13/15 Division.

*We do not hold evaluations for any T-Ball divisions.  

Commissioners:
TBall Division - Steve Yow
Rookie Division - Chris Guyton
Minor Division - Vince Riccabona
Major Division - Robbie Armstrong
13-15 Division - Tim Alther

Northside Divisions
Location - Carson Raymond Field
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM:  Jr Rookie
                                  Last Names Beginning with A-P
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM : Jr Rookie R-Z
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM:  Rookie A-J
01:45 PM – 02:30 PM:  Rookie K-Z
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM:  Minor A-J
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM:  Minor K-Z
04:00 PM – 04:45 PM:  Major A-J
04:45 PM – 05:30 PM:  Majors K-Z
 
Lane League Divisions
Location: Sutherland Field (Lowermost Field)
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM:  13/15 Last Names Beginning with  A-J
12:45 PM – 01:30 PM:  13/15 K-Z
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM: 13 Tournament/Travel Team Tryouts

Coach Jimmie Mills will hold the 13u Tournament Team Tryouts immediately following the rec league evaluations.  If a player intends to tryout for a tournament team, they must attend BOTH sessions – rec evaluation and travel tryouts.

Spring Tournament Teams Tryout Information

Interested in Northside Baseball Spring Tournament Teams?

14U/15U Spring Tournament Team
There will be a tryout for both a 14U Tournament Team and a 15U Tournament Team in the coming weeks.  Please stay tuned for the tryout announcement.  If you have any questions regarding the 14U and 15U Tournament Teams prior to the tryouts, please contact Jeff Mullins.
Jeff Mullins
434-227-6372
jeffreyjmullins@yahoo.com

13u Spring Tournament Team tryouts **Update***
13U Tournament Team try-outs will take place on February 19th from 1:00-2:30pm at Lane Field. on Sunday, February 26th 1:30-3:00 at Lane Field.Any player interested in playing should attend. This team will be a 2 month commitment for March and April with games, weather permitting, every other Sunday for a minimum of at least 4 games. We also hope to play some local scrimmages. Players must be registered for a spring rec. team through Lane to be considered. Please contact coach Jimmie Mills with any questions.
Jimmie Mills
jmillslandscaping@yahoo.com

12U Spring Tournament Team
Interest Meeting and Practice - February 19th 4:00pm-5:30pm Carson Raymond Field
Any player interested in trying out for the 12U Spring Tournament Team should plan to attend the interest meeting and practice. The 12U Spring Tournament Season will run Sundays during March and April. The focus will include regular practices, local scrimmages, and at least (1) Richmond-based tournament. Please contact Gene Murray if your youth is interested in joining the team and/or you have additional questions.
Gene Murray
434.531.8268
murray.gene@gmail.com

11U Spring Tournament Team
Interest Meeting and Practice - February 19th 1:00pm-2:30pm Carson Raymond Field
Any player interested in the 11U Spring Tournament Team should plan to attend the interest meeting and practice. The 11U Spring Tournament Season will run Sundays during March and April. The focus will include regular practices, local scrimmages, and at least (1) Richmond-based tournament. Please contact Eric Lane if your youth is interested in joining the team and/or you have additional questions.
Eric Lane
434 825 2669
eric.lane91@yahoo.com

10U Spring Tournament Team
Tryouts and interest meeting will be Friday, Feb 24 from 4:30-6pm at Carson Raymond Field. Focus will be local scrimmages and team development to prepare for all stars. Please contact Chris Guyton if you have additional questions.
Chris Guyton
703-635-6751
chris.guyton@gmail.com.

9U Spring Tournament Team
Interest Meeting and Practice - February 19th 2:30pm-4:00 pm at Carson Raymond Field
Any player league age 9 or under interested in participating on the 9U Tournament Team during the spring should plan to attend the interest meeting and evaluation practice. The 9U Spring Tournament Season will run Sundays during March and April. The focus will include regular Sunday practices and at least (1) Richmond-based tournament. Please contact Steve Yow if your player is interested in the team and/or if you have additional questions.
Steve Yow
434.939.7191
steve00yow@gmail.com

Important Date Changes

**Please note that due to conflicts with other local sports, Northside will conduct player evaluations on Sunday, February 26^th.  Evaluations will occur rain or shine and we’ll provide more informaton on timing as we approach that date.  It is our hope to conduct the evaluations outside, on our fields, but we have secured gymnasium space at Sutherland Middle School in case of bad weather.  Stay tuned for more information. 

Pitching Clinic Opportunity

 

Attention Northside Families!  The Dugout is offering two pitching clinics to local area baseball players on February 11^th and 12^th.  For more information , download their information flyer here.