T-BALL DIVISION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q - Is my child old enough to play?
A - Please check the "Little League Age Calculator" to verify eligibility. Players must be 4 or 5.
Q - How many practices do we have a week and what time are they at?
A - Typically each season we have around 20 T-Ball teams alone, and with nearly 50 teams overall in our league. Until we form all teams, it’s impossible to be exactly certain as to what our schedule will be. However, T-Ball coaches are typically given 2 weeknight practice options (either 5:30-6:30 OR 6:30-7:30) and one Saturday time slot for 1.5 hours. How many days per week and the exact length of practices is entirely up to each individual coach. Practices typically start around the 1st of April. Games will be Saturdays (replacing practice that day), starting from anytime between 9 am and 2 pm. Games will start in mid-April and the season concludes roughly two weeks into June.
Q - What gear does my child need for T-Ball
A - A glove is a must. The league will provide your child with a hat and jersey/shirt for games. We recommend getting baseball pants or an appropriate type of pant (something comfortable and suitable for activity) for practice/game. While cleats are not required, they are strongly recommended. Oregon spring weather usually brings some rain, so there will be times that having the traction cleats provide will help prevent slipping and potential injury.
Q - Where are practice and games?
A - T-Ball plays majority of their events at Bilquist Elementary (especially games). There will be some events at Riverside Park, and Friends Church. See our Website for further field location details.
Q - My Child played T-Ball last year, do they have to again?
A - In order to move to the next level beyond T-Ball (Rookie Baseball and Farm Softball), your child will need at least one year in T-Ball. If your child started T-Ball at the age of 4, they will need to play T-Ball at the age of 5. Six year olds will be placed automatically at the Rookie level for baseball and Farm for softball. Children 7 and up will need to attend one of the two league assessments in February. These are mandatory. See website, Facebook and Instagram for further information.
If you have any other questions, please email us ([email protected]).