Leagues : 2009 Fall League
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Updated 18 November 2009 9:30:00 A.M.
Baseball USA “The Yard” will offer league play to ball players from 7-14 years of age, as well as a High School division. Dependent on the number of teams registered, within each age group separate playing divisions will be formed.
- Division I includes major and high AAA teams
- Division II includes AAA and high AA teams
- Division III includes AA and A teams
The number of games for each age/division will vary, depending on the number of teams entered in each group. It will take 4 teams for a league to "make". The season will consist of six, eight or ten games.
League play will begin on Tuesday, September 8th and conclude on Thursday, November 5th. The schedule will be posted on Monday, August 24th. Prior to the start of the season a certificate of insurance must be turned in to the League Director.
If you have any questions or concerns please email chipn@baseballusa.com or call 713.690.5564 x215.
7 & 8 Year Old Teams
The Bronze League is a coach pitch league.
Designated field - #9
Registration for this league will be on a team basis, no individual registrations are accepted. Teams will be managed and coached by the designated person on the registration form.
Each team is required to provide all its own equipment. Baseballs, umpires, scheduling, and field maintenance are part of each team’s registration fee.
Team trophies will be awarded to the league champion and runner-up.
The cost to play in this league is $110 per game.
9 – 12 year old teams
Designated fields:
9U & 10U- #4
11U - #3
12U - #2
Registration for this league will be on a team basis, no individual registrations are accepted. Teams will be managed and coached by the designated person on the registration form.
Each team is required to provide all its own equipment. Baseballs, umpires, scheduling, and field maintenance are part of each team’s registration fee.
Team trophies will be awarded to the league champion and runner-up.
The cost to play in this league is $120 per game.
13 & 14 year old teams
Designated fields:
13U - #11
14U - #10
Registration for this league will be on a team basis, no individual registrations are accepted. Teams will be managed and coached by the designated person on the registration form.
Each team is required to provide all its own equipment. Baseballs, umpires, scheduling, and field maintenance are part of each team’s registration fee.
Team trophies will be awarded to the league champion and runner-up.
The cost to play in this league is $130 per game.
High School Teams Only
Varsity & Junior Varsity Divisions
Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophmore & Freshman teams can be entered.
Designated fields:
Varsity - #1
JV, Sophmore & Freshman- #10
Registration for this league will be on a team basis, no individual registrations are accepted. Teams will be managed and coached by the designated person on the registration form.
Each team is required to provide all its own equipment. Baseballs, umpires, scheduling, and field maintenance are part of each team’s registration fee.
Team trophies will be awarded to the league champion and runner-up.
The cost to play in this league is $1,400 per team.
What’s included in the Entry Fee?
Equipment
The coach or manager of the team will pick up and sign for baseballs at the Pro Shop prior to the start of the season. Each team will be given twenty balls; two new balls will be given to the umpire prior to the start of each game. Umpires have been instructed to accept only new baseballs for league games. Should your team run out of baseballs, a new supply may be purchased from the ProShop.
Umpire Fees
Baseball USA will assign, schedule and reschedule qualified umpires for each of your games. The Umpires are the administrators of the game; please show them the courtesy that they deserve. This includes coaches, players, fans, and parents.
“No Play” Dates
Each team will receive two “no play” dates. Remember, that no play dates reduce the amount of play slots, therefore causing all teams in the league to play more than once a week. Teams are required to have these dates to the League Director by Wednesday, August 19th. If no dates are submitted the schedule will stand as published - no deviations.
Gate Fees
There are no gate fees for league games.
When will Games be scheduled?
All league games will be scheduled Monday thru Thursday at either 5:45pm, 6:00pm or 7:45pm. Teams will normally be scheduled one game per week; however, due to accommodating “no play” dates and rescheduling rainout games, occasionally there may be two games per week. If a team forfeits a game, that game will not be made up and will stand as played.
The High School League start times will be 5:45pm & 7:45pm.
Rainouts
If a game gets rained out, all efforts will be made to reschedule the game as quickly as possible, depending on availability of fields. It is possible that additional fields will be used if necessary.
Please check the rainout number for updates — 713-690-5564 x301.
What’s NOT included in the Entry Fee?
Team Insurance
Team insurance is not provided by Baseball USA. Proof of insurance must be provided before team participation can occur.
Practice Time/Field Rental & Batting Cages
Rental of fields will be on a first come, first serve basis. During the fall season the price of field rentals is $40/hr with a two hour minimum. Please note that when renting fields #10 & #11, only defensive practice is allowed - there is no repetitive hitting of any type allowed on either of these fields.
Batting cages will be offered at a reduced rate for all Fall League teams. The reduced rate is $30/hr and $20/half hour. The reduced rate is good only thru the Fall League season.
Important Dates
League play will begins - Tuesday, September 8th
League Play concludes - Thursday, November 5th
Schedule posted online - Monday, August 24th.
Organizational Meeting:
Wednesday, August 19th.
The meeting will begin at 7pm and be held in the meeting room, upstairs at Baseball USA. These meetings will cover league rules and any other questions or concerns regarding league play. Team rosters & player contracts will be turned in at this meeting.
It is important that coaches attend this meeting, so please mark your calendar now.
Fees
All teams are required to register online. Credit card payment is required at the time of registration. Should your team decide not to play or other circumstances occur a refund will be given.
Should you have additional questions about the league please contact Chip Nila, League Director, at chipn@baseballusa.com or 713-690-5564 x215.
