FAQ

BASEBALL - Questions and Answers

RULES for The Farm League Park -> * NO DOGS ALLOWED  * NO SMOKING, VAPING or DIPPING * NO SHELLED NUTS * NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS * NO GUM * NO METAL SPIKES *

Breaking these rules will result in Head Coach ejection and forfeit of game.  ALL BASEBALL FIELDS ARE TURF and some FLAG FIELDS ARE TURF.

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How is age calculated? What is the cutoff date?

SUMMER 2024 BASEBALL: Age is calculated as how old they are on May 1, 2024. For example, if your son is 9 on April 30 and turns 10 on May 2nd, he would be in the 9U division.  Parents have the option of playing UP a grade but never down.

FALL 2024 BASEBALL: all kids age up!  Age is calculated as how old they are on May 1, 2025. For example, if your son is 9 on April 30 and turns 10 on May 2nd, he would be in the 9U division.  Parents have the option of playing UP a grade but never down.

SPRING 2025 BASEBALL: Age is calculated as how old they are on May 1, 2025. For example, if your son is 9 on April 30 and turns 10 on May 2nd, he would be in the 9U division.  Parents have the option of playing UP a grade but never down.

Age levels might be combined, depending on number of registrations, especially with older ages.

The U in 9U etc means - "9 and UNDER"

How much does it cost?

3U - 4U T-Ball & 5U soft toss => $189

6U - 8U coach pitch => $219

9U - 14U kid pitch => $249

Baseball Academy => $199

Any required fundraisers?

We do not have any fundraisers, sponsors or other fees.

What is included with the registration fee?

tball and 5U:  jersey, hat, 10 games. All games are officiated by parents.

6U and older:  jersey, hat, 10 games, plus 2 games minimum in playoffs for divisions with scores and standings

What will I have to buy?

Batting helmet, baseball glove, bat, cleats, pants, belt, socks in coach's choice of color (these can all be purchased at Dick's Sporting goods, Academy, Dugout Sports, etc.)

When is the last day to register?

(Rosters are sent 1 week after the registration closes)

BASEBALL LEAGUE:

- SUMMER, register by April 29, 2024

- FALL, register by ?, 2024

- SPRING,  register by January ?, 2025

BASEBALL ACADEMY:

- SUMMER, register by May 27, 2024

- FALL, register is July ?, 2024

- SPRING, register by January ?, 2025

* A LATE ADD REGISTRATION is not guaranteed to be placed on a team.  Player will be placed where we can fit them, and may be moved, if needed, to balance teams. A LATE ADD REGISTRATION understands they will go where we can place them.  Only if we do not have an open space and do not offer any team slot, will a player be refunded. 

* A LATE ADD REGISTRATION understands that their uniform will have to be ordered LATE, so it will arrive LATE, possibly after opening weekend.  When ordering LATE uniforms, the availability & size could be impacted.

* Please register BEFORE registration closes to avoid issues.  We have very long registration periods for your convenience.  

When does season start?

BASEBALL GAMES:

- SUMMER, season starts last week of May (ends Mid-July, no games July 4th)

- FALL, season starts end of August

- SPRING, season starts beginning of February

(The schedule is released after the rosters are sent out)

BASEBALL ACADEMY:

- SUMMER Academy starts beginning of June  - MONDAYS 5:30-7:30pm

- FALL, Academy starts end of July  - SUNDAYS 5:30-7:30

- SPRING, Academy starts  beginning of January - SUNDAYS 4pm-6pm

If rainout occurs, will be made up during the week.  In the summer, probably Sunday morning.

When does the season end?

10 games and playoff tournament

How are practices set up?

Teams are set a week after registration ends, rosters are sent to the coaches, and then practices will begin. The coaches on the team control the day of the week you practice as well as time and location.

RULES?

Parents are asked to review the rules page for their age level player.  Important information so you are aware of each styles rules and how all games are played. CLICK HERE

How many practices per week?

1-2 practices a week; depending on what the parents and coaches decide.

What days will games be played on?

Spring season: Friday-Sunday.   ** We will play Fri 3/8/24, honoring Spring Break with no games the 1st Saturday thru Friday 3/9-15/23.  Then we WILL play the 2nd weekend Sat & Sun 3/16-17/23.

Summer season: Sunday afternoon and Monday through Friday evenings. We do not play on Saturday's once school is out.

Fall season: Friday nights, Saturdays, Sunday Afternoons and Monday Evenings

Season start and end dates are subject to change due to weather, outside field issues, or acts of God. These incidents could change without notice due to events beyond our control. Any delay may cause the game schedule to be changed from the original posted at the beginning of the season.

BASEBALL ACADEMY:  Spring Academy is Sunday afternoons 4-6pm.  Summer Academy is Monday Nights 5:30-7:30pm.  Fall Academy is Sunday Nights 5:30-7:30pm.

Please note with the ACADEMY: If you plan to play in a league at the same time, due to large leagues we cannot guarantee that there will not be a conflict with a league game and the Academy.

* KISD SPRING BREAK - we will play the FRI before, be off the first SAT/SUN and the week of Spring Break.  We WILL play the second weekend, SAT/SUN.
* THANKSGIVING - we will play the FRI before, be off the first SAT/SUN and the week of Thanksgiving.  We WILL play the second weekend,  SAT/SUN.
* GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER - no games. we WILL play the Saturday in between.

Once the schedule is released games cannot be moved. 

How does TFL Communicate?

The league and coaches communicate via email.  When completing registration, PLEASE put your email that you check frequently.

Where are games played?

Games can be played at The Farm League Park, Burroughs Park, Collins Park, Gleannloch Farms Sports Complex, Trinity Lutheran or Rothwood Park. These parks are run separately and in charge of making sure their fields are ready to play and determine if their field is rained out.

Can we bring a complete team to the league?

Yes, just email Rob with the details. All team members can register online, requesting you as coach. There is an option on the registration form that states: "Coach Preference."

Can we request friends to play with?

Yes, we try to build the teams where the kids and parents have friends on the team. We want the kids to have fun in the dug out and parents to have fun in the bleachers. We build teams using the "Friend Preference" and school listed on the registration form.

Teams have a limit on how many players they can hold, we will not add to a full roster as it affects everyone's playing time. Please talk to the parents and coaches to make sure they know you are signing up.  It is your responsibility to CONFIRM with the parent/coach there IS space on the team and the friend IS registering to play.  This is very important for building teams.

What is the Maximum roster size?

4U: 7 players is ideal, 9 players maximum (We set these numbers with our families in mind, giving each player the maximum playing time. At this age not much is happening in the outfield, so we do not want players in outfield doing nothing)

5U: 7 players is ideal, 9 players maximum (We set these numbers with our families in mind, giving each player the maximum playing time. At this age not much is happening in the outfield, so we do not want players in the outfield doing nothing)

Coach Pitch (6U-8U):  10 players minimum, 12 players maximum

Kid Pitch (9U & up): 10 players minimum, 11 players is ideal, 12 players maximum

Can I coach?

Yes! On the registration form you can select the "coach" or "team mom" box. We will get with the new coaches as the season gets closer.

All teams are led by parent volunteer manager and coaches. We will request a parent volunteer if needed.

What kind of ball do we use?

3,4,5, and 6u teams use a soft core baseball. "squishy" ball to help get the kids used to catching a baseball. All other divisions use a standard baseball.

Coaches will be emailed if games are rained out or delayed due to weather, otherwise games are played as scheduled.

What if my child is playing two different sports at The Farm League? Will games conflict?

We will do our best to avoid any regular season game conflcits between the two sports.  We will also do our best to avoid any playoff game conflicts in round 1 of playoffs.  However, as teams advance in playoffs, we cannot avoid conflicts.

REFUND POLICY

* $25 processing fee for all refunds requested. 
* 50% refund after regular registration has ended.
* No refunds 7 days prior to opening day for the registered season. Season start dates are subject to change with no change in the refund policy. 
* A SEASON is defined as "started" or "open" when the first game is played for that season by any team in any division.
* Refunds may take up to 2 weeks for processing. 
* Late Fees and Processing Fees are non-refundable. 
* You are registering for the current season.  Registration cannot be transferred to another season, person or sport.

This policy applies to any reason, including but not limited to:  move, injury, change of mind, change of team, change of season start or end date, acts of God, acts of nature.

RETURNED CHECKS:  $25 NSF Fee will be added to the Registration Fee. Payment of the Registration Fee, plus the NSF Fee is required before participation will be allowed.  We only accept checks for full teams (not individuals), and must be agreed upon & approved by THE FARM LEAGUE ahead of time.

LATE FEES: $20 Late Fee will be added to registration for anyone registering after the stated deadline; non-refundable.

Games or Camps through the Farm League maybe changed due to an event, weather, or other activities. All parents and coaches will be notified if this occurs.

The Farm League follows the Klein ISD school calendar for holidays and breaks.