BCYA SPRING BASEBALL

Spring baseball registration closed February 28, 2023.

Baseball is available for youth ages 5 through 12.  BCYA baseball is recreational and appropriate at all age groups for both new and experienced players.  The focus of recreational baseball is to have fun, learn the game, and hopefully come back for more!

Registration
Spring registration will run approximately in January and February 2023. Please note that players must reside in the Bloom Carroll School District to be eligible for BCYA Sports unless receive an exemption from the BCYA Board.  Travel players are not eligible to participate in MSYBL play.

Season Dates
Most practices will start in late March and games will start in late April.  Parents can expect 1-2 practices a week until games begin at which time you will typically play 2 games a week and only practice at the coaches discretion based on field availability.

Rules
Rules and regulations for all age groups will be posted soon.

Uniforms and Gear
Uniforms consisting of shirts and hats will be provided to all athletes.  Socks and pants will not be provided.  Catchers equipment, batting helmets, and other baseball gear will be provided by BCYA. Participants will need a glove, baseball pants (check with coach for color) and cleats.  Bats must be USA Baseball stamped and barrels can be 2 ?” or less. No 2 ¾” bats or any USSSA bats will be permitted for MSYBL play (Pony & travel have different bat rules). See the applicable age groups below for more specifics on gear.

Coaches
All coaches are volunteers and we are grateful to have so many that give our athletes their time.  If you are interested in coaching, you can volunteer to do so when registering the athlete.  No experience is necessary as we can provide coaching materials if needed or desired.  All coaches are background checked.

Cancellations
All coaches will be notified of cancellations, both practice and game, through Team Reach.  Parents will be notified of game cancellations via email.  Coaches are responsible for communicating practice cancellations.

Age-specific Details

Division	Birthdates	Schedule Details	Equipment
co-ed t-ball	4/1/18-3/31/16	2 practices a week until games begin; 1 game per week until June then 2 games per week	glove; bat/helmet optional
coach pitch	4/1/17-3/31/14	2 practices a week until games begin; 1 game per week until June then 2 games per week	glove; bat/helmet optional
minor league	4/1/14-3/31/12	2 practices a week until games begin; 1 game per week until June then 2 games per week	glove; bat/helmet optional
major league	4/1/12-3/31/10	2 practices a week until games begin; 1 game per week until June then 2 games per week	glove; bat/helmet optional

NEW Instructional T-Ball Clinic will be for four year olds. Four year olds will not be permitted in the Modified T-Ball Division. The Instructional T-Ball Clinic will take place on Sunday afternoons from April 16-June 11 (no May 28). Players will receive a jersey and hat. Players will be taught basic fundamentals and will incorporate game play at the end of practices. Please note that this will only be with other BC participants. They will not have formal games or compete against other communities, but rather break into different teams each week and scrimmage for a portion of the practice time. Players only need a glove and cleats are optional. All players will hit directly off of the tee each at bat.

Questions regarding baseball can be sent to [email protected]. If you are interested in being a team sponsor or having a banner at Roller Field, please email [email protected]. The sponsorships are $250 for a team sponsor and $250 for a banner or $450 for both.