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How long does the season usually last?
Our season starts the first week of April (practice) and continues through the end of June. If your child is involved in a Traveling Team,
these games are usually the entire month of July.
My son is 5 years old, is it too early to start him in baseball?
No, our Shetland (Tee-ball) program is geared towards first time boys and girls between 5-6 years of age. With minimal time commitment involved
over a 3-month period, this level has been very popular over the years. These players will have, on average, 1 practice and 1 - 2 games in any
one week. Each team will play approximately 8-11 games during the season. This level will focus on hand-eye coordination and elementary baseball
skills.
I would like to assist the organization in some way, but do not know how I can help or who to call?
C.T.Y.A.A. is a 100% volunteer organization. Help is always needed at every level whether it’s coaching or assisting in the concession stand during
games. For more information about how you can become involved, please contact a Board Members listed under the ‘C.T.Y.A.A. Board and Committee
Members’ link or your child’s coach.
Besides the registration fee at sign-ups, are there any other financial obligations required during the season?
This question is asked a lot from time to time. From the initial registration fee, each player will receive a shirt and a hat. Each player is
responsible for purchasing a pair of black baseball pants at a cost around $7. For convenience, these pants can be ordered through the organization.
Your team coach will ask, during one of the first practices, if anyone needs pants.
Additionally, during the season, we ask each player to take part in one (1) fund-raising event. Each year, our fund-raising event is different.
Your child’s coach will give you details concerning this event.
What type of equipment does my child need in order to play baseball / softball?
The only essential item your child will need to have is a baseball / softball glove. Gloves can be purchased at any sporting goods store.
If your not sure which glove is best for you child, ask the sales assistant at the store or your team coach for help. Bats are not required
as each team is supplied with a number of bats. We do recommend that each player have a pair of baseball or soccer rubber-based spikes to
prevent slipping on wet dirt or grass.
How does your organization manage the concession stand at Cecil Park?
At our March or April meeting, each coach will select a week during the season where it will be their responsibility to manage the concession stand.
In most cases, two (2) coaches will be responsible for a week. It then becomes the coach’s responsibility to coordinate the scheduling of the
concession stand. Talk to your child’s coach for details.
Does C.T.Y.A.A. offer a Fall Baseball program?
Over the past two years, we have participated in a fall baseball program at the Pinto and Mustang level. Based on the positive response we have had,
we are formalizing our program this year, opening this program up to the Pinto, Mustang, Bronco and Pony levels. More information will be coming out
concerning this program. Please contact a Board member for further details.
How is my child’s registration fee used by C.T.Y.A.A.?
The registration fee is applied in many different ways. Part of the registration fee goes towards the player’s shirt and hat. Other monies get
applied toward field maintenance, equipment costs, umpire fees and concession stand items. Because we are successful in managing our costs, we are
able to maintain our low registration fees, which we plan on continuing for years to come.
