Bayside Little League: Frequently Asked Questions

General Question:

What are the different divisions in Bayside Little League?

Pee Wee 5 & 6 Year Olds
This division is for 5-6 year olds to start to learn the game of Baseball. It is entirely
instructional,no scores are kept and each player will recieve a Trophy at the end of the year.

Texas Farm Division 7 Year Olds
This is for children 7 years of age. It is still and instructional Division with the game being introduced a little more to the players. This is a non competive Division no scores are kept and a Trophy is given to every player at the end of the season.

Texas East/West  Division 8 & 9 Year Olds
This Division is for 8 & 9 year old players,the game of Baseball is now played by the players,the children now play most of the regular rules of Baseball.The Division is competive and a win loss record is now in place.

Minor Division 10, 11 & 12 Year Olds
This Divison is for 10/11 year old players. All the rules of Baseball apply with the exception of a few.

Major Division 11 & 12 Year Olds
This division is for boys 11/12 year olds. The division is competive were most of the rules of Baseball apply.   

Junior Division 13 & 14 Year Olds
This is for players 13 & 14 years of age, all Baseball rules now apply.

Senior Division 15 to 18 Year Olds
This divison is for players 15 thru 18 all Baseball Rules apply.

Can my child play up/down from their division?

The age requirements are very strict due to little league rules and insurance requirements.  Special circumstances can exist and can only be decided by the current board of directors.

How do I know determine my child's age as it pertains to Little league?

The age of a player is the age the player will be as of May 1st. of the current year.  This is determined by Little League of Williamsport.

Can I have my child put on a certain team?

From the Texas Division (8 yr old on up) the children are put into a draft only division.  For Texas Farm and below, you can request it, but first priority of the league is to team fairness.  Since building of teams is a time consuming event, make your request in writing at the time of registration and we will try no promises to honor it

How can my child become an umpire? 

The child must be at least 13 yrs of age.  Sign up is at the same time of spring registration.  It is a seasonal commitment.  The umpiring schedule is set up not to coincide with any games that you are set to play in to the best of our ability.  (There a handful of conflicts, which we do try to correct).  There are mandatory classes that must be attended prior to the beginning of the season.

Can I sponsor a team?  

Yes,  however,  Bayside Little League reserves the right to place the Sponsorship as it sees fit.  We do honor Parents who sponsor their child's team.  We also honor past Sponsors in giving them a team.