All team communications will be sent via GameChanger, which is Western Little League’s official messaging platform. Below are some helpful messages templates that Team Parents typically send to the team throughout the season; these are just some examples, and you can customize or create your own to communicate with your team's famlies.
Season Kickoff Message
Hi team! I’m [Your Name], your Team Parent this season, I'm going to be working with [Coach Name] to help keep everyone informed, and things running smoothly. I’ll be sending weekly updates right here on GameChanger to keep you posted on snacks, volunteers, and any last-minute changes.
The practice and game schedule will be uploaded here soon, please make sure to RSVP to all practices and games, this will help to ensure we know who to expect, particularly with games, if we need to pull in a pool player from another team. An immediate ask from parents is to please go into their player's profile > go to Contacts > under Emergency Contact click on +Add Emergency Number. This will provide myself, and Coach with the best number to reach out to you on.
For each home game, we’ll need one volunteer for the snack bar and one person to help make sure everyone cleans up around their space in the bleachers after each game. I’ll post a sign-up schedule soon thank you in advance for helping make this season run smoothly!
Weekly Game Reminder
Weekly Update
🏟 Game: Saturday @ 10:00 AM - Location Home/Away
🍔 Snack Bar: [Volunteer Name]
🧹 Bleacher Clean-up: [Volunteer Name]
⏰ Please arrive 1-hour before game time. Please make sure to RSVP if you're child will be in attendance. Thanks, team!
The above information can also be added into the Notes for an event in GameChanger for easy access.
Rainout/Delay Update
⚠️ Game Update
Game is delayed/canceled due to rain. I’ll share reschedule info here on GameChanger as soon as we get it!
Little League Night at the Stockton Ports
Mark your calendars - Little League Night at the Stockton Ports is coming up! This is always a fun night for families and players to celebrate the season together at Banner Island Ballpark.
🗓 Date: [Insert date]
🕕 Gates open: [Time] | First pitch: [Time]
👕 Wear your team jersey and hat!
Families are encouraged to attend and sit together in our reserved section, and tickets can be purchased at the Snack Bar up until [deadline date]. Players will get to talk on the the field in the pre-game parade, so make sure your player is early, security screening can hugely delay getting into the complex.
Let me know if you have questions!
💰 Hit-a-Thon Fundraiser - First Announcement
Team - our big Hit-a-Thon fundraiser is around the corner and we need your help to make it a success! This is our leagues largest fundraiser and is huge for making sure that we can keep providing the community experience our players deserve.
Here’s what to know:
- Each player will get 10 pitches and try to hit it as far as possible!
- We’re asking families to help collect pledges from friends, family, or neighbors. Sponsors can pledge per hit or give a flat donation.
- Funds raised help support the league and directly benefit our team.
📅 Event Date: [Insert date]
Details coming soon
Let’s rally together - even small donations add up! Stay tuned for more info this week.
💰 Hit-a-Thon Reminder / Midweek Push
Just a reminder that our Hit-a-Thon is this [day]! If you haven’t already, now’s the time to help your player collect a few last pledges.
Even one or two small donations go a long way - and we’ve got some great prizes for top hitters and top fundraisers league-wide!
📅 Date: [Insert date]
📍 Location: [Field or event area]
⏰ [Time frame]
Thanks for helping support Western Little League and keeping our kids on the field!