Frequently Asked Questions

This is one of the most important items that must be considered ahead of time. Yes, you must have a passport. It can take up to three months to get your passport application processed. For more information on getting a passport contact the U.S. Department of State https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html 

Yes. The Dominican Republic is a popular tourist destination for Americans. Dominicans are welcoming people and especially so with baseball players. We will stay together as a group and players will have a buddy system.

We don’t anticipate any injuries; however in the unlikely event of an accident during training  or games, we will have a staff member present with first aid certification. We have an emergency plan with state of the art Health Care providers if the injury needs immediate attention.

We maintain excellent player to staff ratio. During times that we are not participating in baseball activities, players will be in small groups of with a coach.

There are several facilities we use. Our primary facility is a clean, simple hotel with double rooms and swimming pool surrounded by palm trees. We sleep two players per room or accommodate families as needed . Hotel is close and 8-minute drive to La Javilla Academy.

We eat a combination of Dominican and American food that includes an assortment of beef, chicken, rice and pasta. Tropical fruit (mango, papaya, pineapple, coconut) is in abundance.

 Plan to train and play games every day. 

Optional opportunities include Beach, Take a trip to the Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, Shopping, Museum and visit a Major League Baseball Dominican Academy.

Family members who are interested in coming are welcome to do so. We can offer a family package; the cost depends on selected accommodations.

No. Some Dominicans speak English, although many do not. This makes the trip more interesting and fun. We will have access to interpreters and all of our coaches are bilingual.

 No immunizations are required for travel to the Dominican Republic. 

Baseball items

• 2 pair Grey baseball pants
• 2 pair White baseball pants
• Glove and 4 New Baseballs (Give Baseballs to Coach) 
• Cleats
• Bat (Wood) ( Demarini makes an affordable Composite Wood Bat)
• 2 Pair Red Socks
• Red Belt
• Tape for Hands (Lots of Swings)
• Electrolytes (To Stay Hydrated)
• Personal Clothing
• Enough shorts/t-shirts/underwear to last a week
• Tennis or Turf Shoes
• Swimsuit
• Sandals
• Beach Towel
• Camera
• Toiletries (comb, deodorant, toothbrush, etc.)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen 

 BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW