SUMMER 2020 T-BALL INFO

What Baseball Ages play T-Ball?​

• Ages 4-6

 

• The league age determination date is the age a player has attained as of a specific date (August 31st of the current year), for the purpose of placing the player in a particular Division.  As of 2020 the date in Divisions of Little League Baseball is as follows:

 

 

What is Summer 2020 T-Ball all about?

• Based on AHS Guidelines Fish Creek will be able to off a T-Ball House League program where we can play games. We will have to follow the recommended guidelines and our T-Ball Division will be split into Cohorts.

 

Details on Cohorts:

• The 50-person cohort rules applies to players AND coaches within the group.
• Players and coaches must remain part of the same cohort for the entire season and may not be part of multiple cohorts.  This means that if a coach wants to coach multiple teams (as many due) they may only pick one to be their cohort where they can break the physical distancing rule (without a mask).
• If a Division has more than 50 players and coaches, they will need to be divided in groups of no more than 50 and only play against teams/players from their own group.
• Physical distancing within a cohort will not need to be maintained during game play (essentially, they will be able to play games as they normally would).
• Physical distancing will need to be maintained when note playing (i.e. in dugouts/on benches).
• Separation from spectators and good hygiene practices will be in effect.  No food permitted at the diamonds, this includes sunflower seeds.

 

Details on League Play and Team Formation?

• T-Ball is considered a developmental division.  All Cohorts will follow FCLL's Modified rules currently outlined in our Spring House League Program (for more details please CLICK HERE).
• Because of the Cohort rules, FCLL will be capping its T-Ball Registrations.
• We would have teams of 9 players and 2-3 coaches each.
• Teams will play games on alternate weeknights, Monday through Thursday.
• Each Cohort would have their own designated field.
• Teams and Cohorts will be formed randomly with allowances given for Friend Requests.
• **Team sizes and number of teams in each cohort are subject to change based on registration numbers, City, Provincial and AHS Guidelines.**
• We are very fortunate to be offering this Summer Baseball Program.  We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support with the program we will have.

 

What is the cost of T-Ball?

• The cost is $140.

 

How often do they play?

• T-Ball will see 2 games scheduled per week (weeknight only).  Games that are interrupted or postponed due to weather may be rescheduled to an available weeknight or weekend.

 

What times do they play?

• T-Ball games generally start at 6:00 pm and will have no new innings starts after 7:30 pm.

 

How long is the Season?

• Equipment and Jerseys to be distributed sometime between July 2nd and 5th. (could be earlier) or other accommodations may be made.
• First games to be played July 6th.
• Each team would be scheduled 2 games per week between July 6th and August 21st, with the week of August 24th available to make up for rainouts.
• No games scheduled between August 6th and 10th.
  • **All dates mentioned above are subject to change.**

 

What are the diamond locations?

• All Diamonds are located within FCLL Boundaries/Communities.
• A T-Ball or Coach Pitch Diamond will be assigned to each Cohort.

 

What equipment is included in the registration fees?  What equipment do the parents/guardians need to provide?

• Registration Fees cover the cost of the field permits and Fish Creek Little League will supply each team a set of jerseys and balls.  A few Team Bats will also be provided by the League, however it is preferable if each player has their own bat.
• Each player MUST have their own batting helmet (for hygiene purposes).
• Each player will be expected to have white baseball pants or sweats (no shorts), their own ball glove and athletic cup/jill.

 

What if I can’t afford the registration fees?

• Under the Little League charter, no child may be excluded from play based on inability to pay.
• Subsidies are available through an application on Kidsport:  kidsport.ca
• For those families registering through Kidsport, to complete the registration process, please contact our Registrar at:  registrar@fcll.ca.

 

What is the refund policy?

• Withdraw prior to June 30th, 2020:
  • Registration Fees less a $25 administration fee will be refunded
• Withdraw after June 30th, 2020:
  • No Refunds

 

I want to coach or volunteer, how do I go about doing this?

• Please indicate on your child’s registration that you would like to coach or volunteer.
• To apply to coach or volunteer please complete the steps required in our Coach Registration which can be found at:  http://www.fcll.ca/2020-coach-registration/
• You can also email your interest to the Safety Officer at:  safety@fcll.ca.

 

Should you not be able to locate an answer to your questions please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar at:  registrar@fcll.ca.

 

NOTE: This information is specific to our league and may change at any time.