FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I find out if my child’s game is rained out?
A: CHECK any of our social media sites (Facebook and Instagram) first, then check the website Most information will make it onto our social media before it hits the website. When rain forces closures of fields, this information will be posted typically by 3 p.m. As you can imagine, rescheduling games for a large league of 100 teams or more is hard to do, so we do wait until 3 p.m. because we are holding out hope that the weather will let up and kids can play. Sometimes the weather is bad enough that we make the decision early in the day. NO NEWS is good news, we will typically NOT announce if games are NOT cancelled, but we will alert you if they are. Hopefully, managers or team moms will also be texting or calling with this information if they know it before you do. If a practice is cancelled, you will learn that from your own manager, coach or team mom.
Q: I was unable to make it to the Meet Your Manager/Pancake Breakfast, so how do I know which team my child is on?
A: Managers and Coaches see their team roster on Saturday morning at the pancake breakfast for the first time. Some parents and players they get to meet at the breakfast. Others they will call and contact about practices and other information. If you have not received a call from your child’s manager within a week of the pancake breakfast please call: contact us: [email protected]
Q: How are teams put together?
A: Players ages 7 and up are evaluated by a non-partial, experienced group of people with a knowledge of the game (this group consists of high school coaches, college coaches, travel ball coaches or former coaches, etc.) Then their number scores are entered into a computer program that assembles teams based on scores to be most balanced and fair. Look for evaluation dates on our upcoming events flyer or on the home page. Evaluation dates are typically held at designated times of Saturdays in January. These are NOT try outs - they are simply a way for us to attempt to create the most balanced teams we can based on each child's skill level.
Q: Can I still register my player?
A: Even if teams are already put together, if you were unable to register your child until now, you can still do so. Please contact us for availability. Please be sure to provide the child name, child date of birth, parent name of contact, and phone number to your inquiry. Email: [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Q: When are practices held?
A: Practice times are typically held Monday-Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. Younger divisions will usually have earlier practice times throughout the week, either 4:00-5:30 or 5:30-7:00. The older divisions will be the later times of 5:30-7:00 or 7:00-8:30. Saturday practices will be morning times, 9:00-10:30 or 10:30-12:00. During the first month of the season, teams will have two practices each week with days, times, and fields for each team. Once games begin, practice times are limited based on space availability.
Q: When are games?
A:Game times are typically held Monday-Friday evenings or any time on Saturdays. Younger divisions will usually have earlier Game times throughout the week, starting at 5:00pm or 6:30pm. The older divisions will be the later game times starting at 7:00pm. Saturday game times will be mostly morning times, starting at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, possibly 5:00 or 7:00 if needed.
Q: We have met our child's manager and realized our team's practice schedule does not work with ours. Can we switch our child to a different team?
A: We do not switch children between teams. Putting teams together is a long process that takes into account numbers of players and evaluations. The practice schedule given out to the team managers and coaches is intended for use through Opening Day only. Once games begin in March, there are no guaranteed or set practice spaces or times, and it's up to your manager to come up with the days and times for your team's practices. We suggest FIRST talking with your manager, letting them know your scheduling concerns, and see if something can be worked out. If there is no remedy after talking to your manager/coach, please contact us at: [email protected]
Q: I filled out the paperwork to manage a team, but I did not get a call that I'm managing a team. What does this mean?
A: If you did not receive a call before the Meet Your Manager/Pancake Breakfast, you were not selected as a manager of a team this season. Contact your child's team manager to see if you can assist in coaching.
Q: I registered my child and now he/she decided that they do not want to play. Can I get a refund of my registration?
A:In short, partial refunds are available for the spring season based on the dates requested. Refund requests prior to January 1st will be full refunds minus a $25 processing fee. Refund requests before the meet your manager breakfast will be 50% of registration paid. No refunds after the teams have been made and the practice season has begun. BYBSB is required to pay a lot of up front fees and purchases before the season has even started, therefore, some of the registration costs to the league cannot be returned. For information regarding refund requests, contact BYBSB via email at: [email protected]
Q: If someone is acting as Team Mom for more than one team, but they have different Team Mom meetings to attend on different days (for instance, if a mom is team mom for a softball and a baseball team) can they attend just one meeting instead of both?
A: Yes, that is fine. Just make sure you let the BYB Board Member orchestrating the meeting KNOW this, so they can give you the proper information packet- there are some pieces of information that are different depending on if you are a team mom for softball, teeball or baseball.
Q: Can my child play in an age group above or below their own age group? (Playing up or down)
A: No. BYBSB does not allow players to play up or down. Division by ages are standards set by both Pony Baseball and USA softball organizations and thus by our league insurance as well.
Q: I have a concern/complaint. Who do I talk to?
A: Complaints/Issues are dealt with in writing – please bring your written complaint to the snack bar in an envelope or give to a BYBSB board member on duty or email it to [email protected]. It will be brought to a board meeting and taken care of from there. Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month during the season at 7:00 p.m. in the BYBSB office (with the giant baseballs out front) next door to snack bar. Board Members are on duty daily at the ballpark. If you need to talk to one of them, go to the snack bar and one will be located for you. You can also send an email to [email protected]
Q: What will I need to buy/pay for in addition to the registration fee?
A: The registration for BYBSB includes a jersey, hat, basic picture package, insurance, access to team catcher’s gear, team helmets and team bats. Additional items you will have to buy for your child are baseball/softball pants, socks, cleats, glove, belt, and a protective cup for boys.
Q: Can I request that my child be placed on a certain team?
A: For children under the age of 7, playing in Foal, Shetland, or 6U Softball, requests are considered and can typically be accommodated as long as the request is made prior to February for the spring season. For age groups 7 and up, requests for specific teams are not considered. – each child had to be evaluated, given a score, and was put on a specific team for the purpose of fairness and team structure. Only the team managers child and one coaches child are guaranteed for a given team.
Q: What if my child doesn’t get playtime during the game?
A: Your child WILL get playtime during the game, however it may not be EQUAL playtime. Your child is guaranteed 6 defensive outs during each game and will be in the batting lineup for every game. If you notice your child is not getting the proper amount of play time, approach your manager/coach and keep communication open. If you have any further concerns or issues, please present it to the BYBSB Board in a written statement. You can also send an email to [email protected]
*REMEMBER – Your child will not grow as much as a player if you are not helping him/her out at home between practices. Practices with their team will not be enough to reach their full potential. The more you practice with them between team practices, the more prepared they’ll be for games.
Q: Should I buy my child his/her own bat or helmet?
A: We recommend you use team bats before you make a decision to buy a bat. Bats can be a big investment. You want to be sure you are buying the right size for your child. Many kids come to practice and games with bats that are too large for them. Take your time and buy wisely. Also check with your coach, manager or even a board member to ensure the bat you buy is within Pony or USA softball guidelines. For helmets, we will provide teams with helmets. However, many chose to purchase their own helmet, which is just fine as well.
Q: Do I need a background check if I’m just helping out now and then?
A: YES. ANYONE who will have contact with kids on the field or practice field or dugout (except if this person is only prepping the field) needs to get a background check. This includes parent helpers, team parents, managers, coaches and assistant coaches. We all want our children protected. If you have not had your background check yet, please stop by the BYB Office with a copy of your drivers license, phone number, and email address, and we will get the process started. You can also email us this information to [email protected]. There is a $40.00 background fee for everyone that can be paid for in the BYB office.
Q: If I have questions, who do I talk to?
A: If you are at the ball park at Noble Creek and you have a question for a board member, ask an employee at the snack bar if they can locate one for you. Or check the BYB office next to the snackbar, with the big baseballs out front. Board Members have rotating duty at the ball fields and should be easy to find. If you have a question you have not found the answer to on this site, please email us at: [email protected].
Q: How is the rescheduling of games handled?
A: It depends – sometimes a make-up game can be scheduled, sometimes no make up is necessary. It all depends on how many teams in the division also missed a game, the space available to make-up games, and also the time frame in which the games can or will be made up. BYBSB will make any necessary adjustments for make-up games to ensure that each team is able to play approximately the same number of games throughout the season.
Q: How do I find out if my child’s game is rained out?
A: CHECK any of our social media sites (Facebook and Instagram) first, then check the website Most information will make it onto our social media before it hits the website. When rain forces closures of fields, this information will be posted typically by 3 p.m. As you can imagine, rescheduling games for a large league of 100 teams or more is hard to do, so we do wait until 3 p.m. because we are holding out hope that the weather will let up and kids can play. Sometimes the weather is bad enough that we make the decision early in the day. NO NEWS is good news, we will typically NOT announce if games are NOT cancelled, but we will alert you if they are. Hopefully, managers or team moms will also be texting or calling with this information if they know it before you do. If a practice is cancelled, you will learn that from your own manager, coach or team mom.
Q: I was unable to make it to the Meet Your Manager/Pancake Breakfast, so how do I know which team my child is on?
A: Managers and Coaches see their team roster on Saturday morning at the pancake breakfast for the first time. Some parents and players they get to meet at the breakfast. Others they will call and contact about practices and other information. If you have not received a call from your child’s manager within a week of the pancake breakfast please call: contact us: [email protected]
Q: How are teams put together?
A: Players ages 7 and up are evaluated by a non-partial, experienced group of people with a knowledge of the game (this group consists of high school coaches, college coaches, travel ball coaches or former coaches, etc.) Then their number scores are entered into a computer program that assembles teams based on scores to be most balanced and fair. Look for evaluation dates on our upcoming events flyer or on the home page. Evaluation dates are typically held at designated times of Saturdays in January. These are NOT try outs - they are simply a way for us to attempt to create the most balanced teams we can based on each child's skill level.
Q: Can I still register my player?
A: Even if teams are already put together, if you were unable to register your child until now, you can still do so. Please contact us for availability. Please be sure to provide the child name, child date of birth, parent name of contact, and phone number to your inquiry. Email: [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Q: When are practices held?
A: Practice times are typically held Monday-Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. Younger divisions will usually have earlier practice times throughout the week, either 4:00-5:30 or 5:30-7:00. The older divisions will be the later times of 5:30-7:00 or 7:00-8:30. Saturday practices will be morning times, 9:00-10:30 or 10:30-12:00. During the first month of the season, teams will have two practices each week with days, times, and fields for each team. Once games begin, practice times are limited based on space availability.
Q: When are games?
A:Game times are typically held Monday-Friday evenings or any time on Saturdays. Younger divisions will usually have earlier Game times throughout the week, starting at 5:00pm or 6:30pm. The older divisions will be the later game times starting at 7:00pm. Saturday game times will be mostly morning times, starting at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, possibly 5:00 or 7:00 if needed.
Q: We have met our child's manager and realized our team's practice schedule does not work with ours. Can we switch our child to a different team?
A: We do not switch children between teams. Putting teams together is a long process that takes into account numbers of players and evaluations. The practice schedule given out to the team managers and coaches is intended for use through Opening Day only. Once games begin in March, there are no guaranteed or set practice spaces or times, and it's up to your manager to come up with the days and times for your team's practices. We suggest FIRST talking with your manager, letting them know your scheduling concerns, and see if something can be worked out. If there is no remedy after talking to your manager/coach, please contact us at: [email protected]
Q: I filled out the paperwork to manage a team, but I did not get a call that I'm managing a team. What does this mean?
A: If you did not receive a call before the Meet Your Manager/Pancake Breakfast, you were not selected as a manager of a team this season. Contact your child's team manager to see if you can assist in coaching.
Q: I registered my child and now he/she decided that they do not want to play. Can I get a refund of my registration?
A:In short, partial refunds are available for the spring season based on the dates requested. Refund requests prior to January 1st will be full refunds minus a $25 processing fee. Refund requests before the meet your manager breakfast will be 50% of registration paid. No refunds after the teams have been made and the practice season has begun. BYBSB is required to pay a lot of up front fees and purchases before the season has even started, therefore, some of the registration costs to the league cannot be returned. For information regarding refund requests, contact BYBSB via email at: [email protected]
Q: If someone is acting as Team Mom for more than one team, but they have different Team Mom meetings to attend on different days (for instance, if a mom is team mom for a softball and a baseball team) can they attend just one meeting instead of both?
A: Yes, that is fine. Just make sure you let the BYB Board Member orchestrating the meeting KNOW this, so they can give you the proper information packet- there are some pieces of information that are different depending on if you are a team mom for softball, teeball or baseball.
Q: Can my child play in an age group above or below their own age group? (Playing up or down)
A: No. BYBSB does not allow players to play up or down. Division by ages are standards set by both Pony Baseball and USA softball organizations and thus by our league insurance as well.
Q: I have a concern/complaint. Who do I talk to?
A: Complaints/Issues are dealt with in writing – please bring your written complaint to the snack bar in an envelope or give to a BYBSB board member on duty or email it to [email protected]. It will be brought to a board meeting and taken care of from there. Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month during the season at 7:00 p.m. in the BYBSB office (with the giant baseballs out front) next door to snack bar. Board Members are on duty daily at the ballpark. If you need to talk to one of them, go to the snack bar and one will be located for you. You can also send an email to [email protected]
Q: What will I need to buy/pay for in addition to the registration fee?
A: The registration for BYBSB includes a jersey, hat, basic picture package, insurance, access to team catcher’s gear, team helmets and team bats. Additional items you will have to buy for your child are baseball/softball pants, socks, cleats, glove, belt, and a protective cup for boys.
Q: Can I request that my child be placed on a certain team?
A: For children under the age of 7, playing in Foal, Shetland, or 6U Softball, requests are considered and can typically be accommodated as long as the request is made prior to February for the spring season. For age groups 7 and up, requests for specific teams are not considered. – each child had to be evaluated, given a score, and was put on a specific team for the purpose of fairness and team structure. Only the team managers child and one coaches child are guaranteed for a given team.
Q: What if my child doesn’t get playtime during the game?
A: Your child WILL get playtime during the game, however it may not be EQUAL playtime. Your child is guaranteed 6 defensive outs during each game and will be in the batting lineup for every game. If you notice your child is not getting the proper amount of play time, approach your manager/coach and keep communication open. If you have any further concerns or issues, please present it to the BYBSB Board in a written statement. You can also send an email to [email protected]
*REMEMBER – Your child will not grow as much as a player if you are not helping him/her out at home between practices. Practices with their team will not be enough to reach their full potential. The more you practice with them between team practices, the more prepared they’ll be for games.
Q: Should I buy my child his/her own bat or helmet?
A: We recommend you use team bats before you make a decision to buy a bat. Bats can be a big investment. You want to be sure you are buying the right size for your child. Many kids come to practice and games with bats that are too large for them. Take your time and buy wisely. Also check with your coach, manager or even a board member to ensure the bat you buy is within Pony or USA softball guidelines. For helmets, we will provide teams with helmets. However, many chose to purchase their own helmet, which is just fine as well.
Q: Do I need a background check if I’m just helping out now and then?
A: YES. ANYONE who will have contact with kids on the field or practice field or dugout (except if this person is only prepping the field) needs to get a background check. This includes parent helpers, team parents, managers, coaches and assistant coaches. We all want our children protected. If you have not had your background check yet, please stop by the BYB Office with a copy of your drivers license, phone number, and email address, and we will get the process started. You can also email us this information to [email protected]. There is a $40.00 background fee for everyone that can be paid for in the BYB office.
Q: If I have questions, who do I talk to?
A: If you are at the ball park at Noble Creek and you have a question for a board member, ask an employee at the snack bar if they can locate one for you. Or check the BYB office next to the snackbar, with the big baseballs out front. Board Members have rotating duty at the ball fields and should be easy to find. If you have a question you have not found the answer to on this site, please email us at: [email protected].
Q: How is the rescheduling of games handled?
A: It depends – sometimes a make-up game can be scheduled, sometimes no make up is necessary. It all depends on how many teams in the division also missed a game, the space available to make-up games, and also the time frame in which the games can or will be made up. BYBSB will make any necessary adjustments for make-up games to ensure that each team is able to play approximately the same number of games throughout the season.
REMINDERS:
♦ Remember, when waiting for info on rain delays or cancellations, no news is good news. If you don't receive information via the facebook, website or text from your team mom (who it trickled down to from the board) then it's safe to assume your game is still on. Sometimes instead of a cancellation, a delay may work best, and in the event of a delay of game, you want your team to be present!
♦BACKGROUND CHECKS are REQUIRED. Coaches who are not yet background checked need to do so ASAP. Please come to the BYB office or snack bar any night of the week to get that done. Coaches who do not have a background check will be removed from the field during upcoming tournament play.
♦Please remember to CLEAN UP YOUR TRASH both in the bleachers and in your dugout. We are experiencing a lot of messy field areas. Help us keep our beautiful park clean!
♦Anyone having to forfeit a game NEEDS to let us know ASAP - Umpire scheduling gets tricky, so your communication with us helps out greatly! Text: to let us know if you will be forfeiting your game. Thank you!
♦ Remember, when waiting for info on rain delays or cancellations, no news is good news. If you don't receive information via the facebook, website or text from your team mom (who it trickled down to from the board) then it's safe to assume your game is still on. Sometimes instead of a cancellation, a delay may work best, and in the event of a delay of game, you want your team to be present!
♦BACKGROUND CHECKS are REQUIRED. Coaches who are not yet background checked need to do so ASAP. Please come to the BYB office or snack bar any night of the week to get that done. Coaches who do not have a background check will be removed from the field during upcoming tournament play.
♦Please remember to CLEAN UP YOUR TRASH both in the bleachers and in your dugout. We are experiencing a lot of messy field areas. Help us keep our beautiful park clean!
♦Anyone having to forfeit a game NEEDS to let us know ASAP - Umpire scheduling gets tricky, so your communication with us helps out greatly! Text: to let us know if you will be forfeiting your game. Thank you!
