Lyndon Recreation Association: Fall Ball
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Wednesday, June 17
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child be
assigned to a particular team, and/or the same team as a friend?
Unlike the spring/summer season, during Fall Ball we attempt to honor requests for team assignment or assignment with a friend/coach, but we have to place a higher priority on balancing not only the total number of players on each team, but also the number of players of each age on each team. The large majority of assignment requests in Fall Ball are honored, but we can't guarantee that all requests will be honored.
Can my child be assigned to a younger age group due to inexperience, lack of skill, size, or minor disability?
Sorry, no. Exceptions for allowing a child to play in an age group lower than his/her actual age (as determined by the appropriate age determination date) are only considered for those with a significant physical or mental disability. Simply being inexperienced, unskilled, small in size, shy, A.D.D. or other minor disabilities are not considered as possible exceptions for allowing a child to play in a younger group.
Can my child be assigned to an older age group due to advanced skill level?
Although we believe the large majority of even highly skilled athletes are better off playing in their normal age group, we realize there are a few for which exceptions are appropriate. A player is allowed to play one year “up” provided the request is made at the time of registration.
What do I need to do if I want to be a coach?
There is always a need for some new head coaches (managers) each year, so be sure to check the box on your child’s registration form if you’re interested in being a team manager. Each League Chairman is responsible for selecting the team managers. If you’re not selected as a manager, there probably still will be an opportunity to be an assistant coach.
What equipment/uniform items will I need to get for my child?
We don’t have tryouts for any of our leagues. Team assignments are made by the League Chairman to balance the age distribution and accomade requests made by players/parents.
After signing up, when should I expect to hear from my child’s coach?
League organizational meetings with the team managers will be conducted around the middle of August, so you should receive a call from the coach around the same time.
When will practices begin, how often and when will they take place?
Teams should start practicing shortly after the league organizational meeting in mid-August.
When will the games begin and when are they played?
Games will begin Sept. 8, right after Labor Day. All leagues are scheduled to play 12 games over a six week period. There will normally be one game during the week and one game on Saturday. Games during the week will start at 6:00. There will be no late games. Saturday start times range from 10:00 a.m. to early afternoon.
Unlike the spring/summer season, during Fall Ball we attempt to honor requests for team assignment or assignment with a friend/coach, but we have to place a higher priority on balancing not only the total number of players on each team, but also the number of players of each age on each team. The large majority of assignment requests in Fall Ball are honored, but we can't guarantee that all requests will be honored.
Can my child be assigned to a younger age group due to inexperience, lack of skill, size, or minor disability?
Sorry, no. Exceptions for allowing a child to play in an age group lower than his/her actual age (as determined by the appropriate age determination date) are only considered for those with a significant physical or mental disability. Simply being inexperienced, unskilled, small in size, shy, A.D.D. or other minor disabilities are not considered as possible exceptions for allowing a child to play in a younger group.
Can my child be assigned to an older age group due to advanced skill level?
Although we believe the large majority of even highly skilled athletes are better off playing in their normal age group, we realize there are a few for which exceptions are appropriate. A player is allowed to play one year “up” provided the request is made at the time of registration.
What do I need to do if I want to be a coach?
There is always a need for some new head coaches (managers) each year, so be sure to check the box on your child’s registration form if you’re interested in being a team manager. Each League Chairman is responsible for selecting the team managers. If you’re not selected as a manager, there probably still will be an opportunity to be an assistant coach.
What equipment/uniform items will I need to get for my child?
- Each player will need his/her own glove.
- Most players above the Tee Ball level wear cleats, but they are not required. If your child has cleats from another sport (e.g., soccer), they should be fine.
- Many players like to use their own bats, but the league furnishes bats to teams for players who do not have their own. If you plan to purchase a bat for your child, you may want to talk first to your child’s coach for guidance in selecting an appropriate size, weight, and model.
- Batting helmets are normally not used at the Coach-Pitch level. Batting helmets are required at all older levels, and a small assortment of sizes is furnished to each team for use by players who do not have their own. If you prefer that your child use his/her own batting helmet, please be aware that girls’ softball rules require that the helmet have a face mask and chin strap; the face mask and chin strap are not required for the baseball leagues.
- It’s recommended that boys wear a protective supporter and cup, especially for catchers.
- Baseball leagues are furnished with caps and shirts. Pants and socks will need to be purchased, but you should wait until you talk to your child’s coach to see what color he wants the players to have.
- Girls’ Softball leagues are furnished with shirts and socks. Some coaches may want the players to also purchase some color-coordinated shorts or pants, but you should wait until you talk to your child’s coach.
We don’t have tryouts for any of our leagues. Team assignments are made by the League Chairman to balance the age distribution and accomade requests made by players/parents.
After signing up, when should I expect to hear from my child’s coach?
League organizational meetings with the team managers will be conducted around the middle of August, so you should receive a call from the coach around the same time.
When will practices begin, how often and when will they take place?
Teams should start practicing shortly after the league organizational meeting in mid-August.
- Coach-Pitch teams typically practice once or twice each week during the preseason period.If a practice is scheduled during the week, the starting time is usually 6:00 p.m. or later, although some teams may start a weekday practice as early as 5:30. Saturday practices could be at any time during the day and Sunday practices could be at any time beginning in early afternoon.Practices usually last for about one hour.
- Machine-pitch and older teams usually practice twice each week during the preseason, usually once on a weeknight evening and once during the weekend. Practices usually last about 1 ½hours.
When will the games begin and when are they played?
Games will begin Sept. 8, right after Labor Day. All leagues are scheduled to play 12 games over a six week period. There will normally be one game during the week and one game on Saturday. Games during the week will start at 6:00. There will be no late games. Saturday start times range from 10:00 a.m. to early afternoon.
Registration
To register for Fall Ball:
- Stop by the information room at any time during games
- Register online by clicking the following link: Lyndon Recreation Online Registration
- Print out a registration form and mail it in with payment. No registration will be accepted without payment
Handout: Fall Ball Registration Form