Welcome to the home site of the 18U Richmond Eruption girls fastpitch softball.  The Richmond Eruption was founded in 2008 by Tommy McMichael.  The Richmond Eruption focus is on playing the college showcase circuit.  The Richmond Eruption plays in some of the biggest college showcase tournaments on the east coast.  Since its foundation, several players have been recruited and signed to college teams.

Richmond Eruption players who have went on to play softball in college:
Megan Shepherd - Randolph-Macon Collge, VA
Katie Rinkewich - UVA Wise, VA
Christina Selbe - Mehodist University, NC
Dominique Johnson - Virginia State University - VA
Stephanie Fort - Allegheny College - PA

If you are interested in joining the Richmond Eruption, please contact Tommy McMichael at 804-921-1579 or via email at unmarked18@yahoo.com

NO FUNDRAISER / JUST PAY AND PLAY
You will find that our fees are low compared to teams that travel to the same tournaments. 

PITCHERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER & FALL 2010
The Richmond Eruption is looking for two more quality pitchers for the summer of 2010.  If you are interested, please conatct Tommy McMichael via the above number or email.  We play in high profile college showcase tournaments that will get you in front of many college coaches.  The season fees are low compared to other teams that travel to the same tourneys we do.  You can come to one of the below listed winter workout days to tryout for this position.

OTHER POSITIONS WANTED FOR SUMMER & FALL 2010
We are looking for the following positions for the summer/fall of 2010.  Third Base, Short Stop, Second Base, Catcher and Outfielders.  If you play one of these positions and are serious about playing softball in college then we may be the team for you.  Please contact Tommy McMichael at 804-921-1579 or via email at unmarked18@yahoo.com

WINTER WORKOUT SCHEDULE 2009/2010
The Richmond Eruption will start winter workouts, Saturdays, at least twice a month in December, January and February before players start school ball.  The schedule and address is listed below.  If you are interested in attending a workout, please contact Tommy McMichael via phone or email listed above.

Location:  13077 Mountain Road
                Glen Allen, VA 23059

Dates:   Dec. 5th & 19th   /  Jan. 9th, 23rd & 30th / Feb. 6th & 20th

Time:  11am - 1pm


RICHMOND ERUPTION SUMMER/FALL 2010 SCHEDULE
Schedule tentative - Subject to change - more dates coming soon

SUMMER 2010
May 2010 - Softball Nation Memorial Day Shootout - Richmond, VA
June 2010 - ASA Virginia State Championships - Location TBD
June 2010 - ASA NC Pride Showcase - Burlington, NC
July 8-11 2010 - ASA Hot Times Classic - Florence, SC
July 2010 - Mid Summer Showcase - VA Beach, VA
Aug. 2010 - ASA/USA Nationals - Location TBD

FALL 2010
Sept. 4-5 2010 - ASA - Fall Southern Exposure - Florence. SC
Sept. 2010 - NSA Salem Showcase - Salem, VA
Oct. 2010 - ASA - VA Scrappers Showcase - Salem, VA
Oct. 2010 - NC Fall Pride Showcase - Burlington, NC
Oct. 2010 - East Coast Showcase - VA Beach, VA
Oct. 2010 - ASA College Mix Exposure - Florence, SC
Nov. 2010 - WFC Early Signing Showcase - Myrtle Beach, SC