| Frequently Asked Questions |
Below are answers to the most common questions asked by parents and guardians...
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Are there requirements for my child to participate in IWVYB?
Answer: All players - beginners to advance - age 4 (NEW FOR SPRING 2012) & up (see cut off dates below) are welcome!
Do the players have to tryout to make it on a team?
Answer: Spring league - No, all registered players make it on a team. Please note players Pinto age and up (see chart below) are required to be evaluated. The purpose of evaluations is to make every effort to identify the skill level of each player. Evaluations will be held in January 21st & 28th for the Spring 2012 season.
Fall baseball - n/a - all registered players participate.
How much does registration cost?
Answer: Spring 2012 - Registration cost is $90 for Shetland and $100 for Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, Pony, Colt/Palomino - please note price includes team t-shirt & ball cap and snack bar fee.
Fall 2011 - Registration cost $45 - includes t-shirt.
Is there a multi-child discount for families with more than one player?
Answer: Yes (Spring season only). First child is full price, each additional child will receive $10 off full price. (Please note - this multi-child discount does not apply on Discount Day which is normally held in December.)
What division will my player be participating in?
Answer: All divisions are based on age - Cut off dates are based on age of player as of April 30, 2012.
May 1, 2005 - April 30, 2008 play in the SHETLAND (4-5-6 years old) division
May 1, 2003 - April 30, 2005 play in the PINTO (7-8 years old) division
May 1, 2001 - April 30, 2003 play in the MUSTANG (9-10 years old) division
May 1, 1999 - April 30, 2001 play in the BRONCO (11-12 years old) division
May 1, 1997 - April 30, 1999 play in the PONY (13-14 years old) division
May 1, 1995 - April 30, 1997 play in the COLT (15-16 years old) division
Are players allowed to play up a division?
Answer: Yes, but it's not automatic. Players must tryout to play up. For more information please refer to page 22 in the IWVYB 2011 RULE BOOK.
What equipment is provided? What's not?
Answer: Each team manager is given an equipment bag that includes bats, balls, batting helmets, and catcher's gear for players to use.
>> Spring league - Players are required to provide the following standard baseball equipment: athletic cup & supporter (males only), baseball glove, and baseball cleats (metal cleats are prohibited in Mustang, Pinto, and Shetland divisions). A bat and batting helmet are optional but recommended. (Note: bat circumference up to 2-5/8" and 42" in length is allowed in all divisions; bat circumference of 2-3/4" is no longer allowed starting Spring 2012. Bats marked tee ball are not allowed in any division except Shetland.) Players are also required to provide matching baseball pants, socks, and belt once team is determined. Team shirts and ball caps are provided.
>> Fall baseball - each player is required to have a baseball glove and an athletic cup & supporter (males only). Baseball cleats (metal cleats are prohibited in Mustang, Pinto, and Shetland divisions), bat, and batting helmet are optional but recommended.
When are practices and games?
Answer: Spring league - All teams play 2 games per week - one on Saturday and one on a weekday. Practices will be established by either division schedule or by coach. Shetland and Pinto divisions are limited to three outings a week. Mustang division is limited to four outings a week. Bronco, Pony, Colt/Palomino have no limit.
Fall baseball - To be announced.
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