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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Here are answers to most of the frequently asked question regarding the the Four Corners Program. If you need additional information please use the "Contact Us" link!
Q: Do I have to be a resident of Cleveland, Ohio for my children to play?
A: No. We do allow a very limited number of non-residents to register in the program. The keyword here is limited. Registration will stop when we have hit our limit of non-residents.
Q: What type of baseball and softball programs does Four Corners offer?
A: Four Corners offers summer baseball programs from T-Ball, Coach Pitch (hardball and softball), five (5) levels of hardball, and four (4) levels of softball. Our program caters to playersbetween the ages of 4-17. For a list of our player divisions, please click the League Info button.
Q: How do I register my child to play in the Four Corners program!
A: All registration is done online. When you are ready to register your player(s), please click the "Register Now" button on the left.
Q: What is the age cut-off limit for each division?
A: Our age brackets are very easy. Look at the maximium age for a division, if your player is that age or younger on January 1st, 2009, they may play in that division. Let's take T-Ball as an example, the maximum age for T-Ball is age 6, that means if your player was 6 and under on January 1st, 2009, they can play T-Ball.
Q: Can my child play in an older division?
A: Yes, we allow children to play up 1 division by age. This is entirely up to the parent to determine if the skill level of their children allows them to compete at an older level.
Q: What are the fees?
A: For more information on the fees please read the "Registration Info" button on the left!
Q: Is Four Corners a travel league?
A: No. Four Corners is a neighborhood league. While we do not turn away players or teams based upon skill level, the majority of our teams are made up friends and/or school teams etc.. We consider ourselves an instructional league that caters to players of varying skill levels.
Q: I am interested in managing a team or bringing in a team. What do I do next?
A: Please see the "Coaches Corner" section!
Q: When does the summer program start and end?
A: Practices typically start the 2nd week of April, though this will depend upon the team manager. The regular season begings on Sunday, May 17th and runs until July 25th.
Q: Does Four Corners do anything special to open the season?
A: Opening Day is on Sunday, May 17th. We take all team and individual pictures on that day along with our Opening Day Parade, Childrens Prize Drawing, Adult Drawing, All this is followed by an opening round of games. All of this takes place at Impett Park.
Q: How many games will my children play?
A: We attempt to schedule each team to play as close to sixteen (16) regular season games as possible.
Q: Are there playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season?
A: Yes. Every team, regardless of won-loss record advances to a single elimination round robin tournament. So every team is guaranteed at least one playoff game. Some divisions may play a double elimination tournament.
Q: Does Four Corners do anything special to close the season?
A: Closing weekend is July 25th and July 26th. League Championship games and All Star games are held. All of this takes place at Impett Park.
Q: What type of equipment do we have to supply?
A: All that is required is that each player have a glove. Four Corners provides all necessary game and practice equipment including, balls, bats, bases, helmets, etc.. A parent may decide that they want to supply their own equipment for the player and this is acceptable. Please check with the league office on acceptable equipment!
Q: Who supplies uniforms?
A: Four Corners provides players with shirts and hats (girls visors). Parents are required to supply uniform pants.
Q: Where do I get the uniform pants?
A: Uniform pants can be purchased at Jim Mayer Sporting Goods located at:
22078 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
(440) 979-9170
Q: Will my player receive a trophy?
A: All first and second place finishers during the regular season, round robin champs and runners-up, receive trophies. The following divisions receive participation trophies, T-Ball, Jr. Novice, Novice Girls!
Q: Can my child play with his friends or classmates or do they have to be on a team?
A: Being on a team is not required. Players are encouraged to play with their friends. When you register you will be asked a series of questions to gather information so that we can put the players where the parents wish? We try very hard to meet the wishes of every parent!
Q: Where are the games played?
A: For a complete list of playing venues please see the "Field" tab on the left!
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