TEAM COMMUNICATION
Join the Team Band App. Returning and prospective players and parents should request access. Get access by emailing us rdsboosters@gmail.com

All communication will be shared on Band.
Games and practices will be updated on the Band calendar.

 

ARM CARE WEEK: March 10-14.
All interested players are encouraged to attend. Location and time TBD based on gym/field availability and weather.
 

EVALUATIONS: March 17-19.
Location and time TBD depending on gym/field availability and weather. Make sure you are registered prior to evaluations and have a sports physical on file.
 

TEAM INFO

  • Teams: Varsity, JV and B squad
  • B Squad: This is the second year for a B squad team and we are learning as we go. This year the schedule will include approximately 12 games and additional scrimmages. The roster can be larger than JV/V and is focused on player development. We are working with Sanford Middle School to find storage space at the school so players can store their gear during the day if needed. We understand the unknowns are hard and we will provide updates as we can.
  • Players will likely be moving between teams to get opportunities. This helps to develop every player.
  • Summer baseball: The booster club sponsors American Legion teams for Roosevelt players to continue playing June- early August. The coaches determine the rosters in the spring. For more information email rdsboosters@gmail.com

 
PRACTICES
There will be practice during spring break for players who are in town.

Days: Plan to practice any weekday there is not a game scheduled.

Time: exact time will vary by team and teams will overlap between 3:30-6:00; plan on 90 minutes for practice. These will be updated in the Band calendar.

Locations: Bossen Field (location is weather/field condition dependent) is the primary practice location

If fields are closed: We use Roosevelt gym and practice field; MSA batting cages.
 
GAME INFO
Times

  • Game days are typically Tu/Th/Sa but there are occasional games on M/W.
  • Game times will vary; usually 4/4:30 start times on weekdays, varies on Saturday.
  • Players must be baseball ready (uniform and cleats on) and warming up 45 minutes prior to the start of the game.

Home game locations

  • Neiman (V/JV); Bossen (JV/B)

Teams do not play at the same location on game days.  If Varsity is home, JV and B will be playing away at another field or practicing at Bossen.  
 

Transportation

  • Buses are tentatively available for AWAY JV/V games; players must ride the bus to the game
  • B squad will likely have to provide their own transportation and we ask for a parent volunteer(s) to help coordinate transportation for B squad players.
  • ALL players are responsible for their own transportation to HOME games and practices.
  • Transportation waivers will be available and need to be signed at the start of the season.
  • Please note that buses can be unreliable and we may need to rely on last minute carpool requests.

WEATHER
It is always a consideration. We will let you know of cancellations as soon as we know. Please be aware that we are not in control of this decision. Minneapolis parks and other communities often wait until 2:00 PM before making decisions on whether or not to close fields; this is the case even after rain if the park board determines they are not playable. This will be communicated to you via the Band app. This impacts practices and games.