REC BASEBALL FAQ'S

QuestionAnswer
What is the cost?4U - ($95), 5U thru 18U- ($65).
When does registration start?November 28, 2024
When is early registration?Thanksgiving weekend Special (Save $20) 11/2-12/1 Early Registration (Save $10) 12/2-12/8
When is regular registration?December 9, 2024 - January 12, 2025
When is late registration?January 13, 2025 - January 19, 2025
When are "In - Person" enrollment dates and uniform fittings?Saturday, January 4th from 10:00am - 2:00pm; Thursday, January 16th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Saturday, January 18th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where will "In - Person" enrollments be?The Whitley Building, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. Ste 101, Burleson, TX 76028
What is the non resident fee?The City of Burleson requires people that live outside the city limits to pay a $3 non resident fee to go towards the maintenance of the park. The same as city tax payers do.
  
What is age cutoff?April 30, 2025
Is a birth certificate required?Yes. It is required for new players, but will not be needed for returning players.
What ages are permitted for Grapefruit / 4U? Only league age 4 year olds are permitted. 3 year olds cannot play up into 4U.
Can I register my child to "Play Up"?Yes, you can select to play in your designated age group, or to play up 1 age division. If you wish to play up 2 age divisions, please contact the Baseball VP at baseball@bya.org.
  
What do I have to do to become a Coach / Team Parent? There are 3 steps to complete.1. You will need to register as a volunteer (Coach / Asst. Coach / Team Parent) for your desired Rec program. 2. Starting January 1, 2025, you will need to register for a volunteer badge in our "Volunteer Badge - Annual 2025" program. This will charge a $10 fee for your background check. NOTE: This does NOT run your actual background check. Please see link in confirmation email. 3. Locate your confirmation email, scroll to the bottom and click button that says "CLICK HERE TO RUN YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK". Submit the form. Once your check is completed, you will be added to the "Approved Volunteers list" and receive a badge.
Do I need to complete a background check for every season?No, once you have completed a background check and received a badge, it can be used for the remainder of the calendar year.
  
What is included in enrollment? Jersey, Pants, Hat, Belt, Socks & Raffle Tickets
What sanctioning body do you follow?PONY
When do practices start?Spring: Early February ; Fall: Early August
When does season start?Spring: Early March ; Fall: Early September
When does season end?Depending on weather, we strive to have all league play completed by: Spring - Mid May ; Fall - Late October
When are game days?Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays (Rain out makeups are on the first available Wednesday); End of Season Tournaments may require Sunday play; High School typically plays on Wed & Sat during Fall season.
  

 


              Uniform Sizing Chart

Jersey Pants
All Ages All Ages
Size Individual Chest Size Individual Waist Size
YXXS NA 19" - 20"
YXS 22" - 24" 20" - 21"
YS 24" - 26" 21" - 22"
YM 26" - 28" 22" - 24"
YL 30" - 32" 24" - 26"
YXL NA 26" - 28"
AS 34" - 36" 30" - 32"
AM 38" - 40" 32" - 34"
AL 42" - 44" 34" - 36"
AXL 46" - 48" 36" - 38"
AXXL 50" - 52" 40" - 42"
AXXXL 54" - 56" NA