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First Time T-ball Players

First time T-Ball Players FAQ:

If this this the first time you are signing your little youngster up for baseball WELCOME!!!

How old does my child have to be sign up?
If your child is 4 years old on April 30th of 2013 he/she can sign up for T-ball!

Can my 4 or 5 year old play coach pitch?
Per Little League guidelines, 4 and 5 year old must play T-Ball.

How does my child get selected for a team?
Each team has about 8 to 12 kids, depending on sign-ups, number of managers, etc. We try to put kids from the same school together. Practices will start at the beginning of February and games start in March. You may request that your child play on the same team as a friend. Requests, however, can not be guaranteed. Please note your request on your registration form.

What about tryouts?
4 and 5 year old players do not need to participate in skills assessment. If your child played T-ball last year as a 5 year old you have the option of letting him or her tryout to play in coach pitch (Single A) this year. This does not guarantee that he/she will be drafted. If he/she is not drafted he/she will play T-ball. You can choose to have your 6 year old, who played last year, stay in T-ball in which case he/she will not need to tryout.

Can the parents participate?
Parent participation is strongly encouraged!!!! The parents can serve as coaches, team parents or cheerleaders. With managers approval, parents can help in the dugout and on the field. Please note: for the safety of our children, ALL volunteers must submit a volunteer application and submit to a background check.

How competitive are the games?
The games are not competitive. No score or standings are kept and every team wins. Each team will bat and field three innings. Each team will bat their entire lineup each inning, but it is possible to have the fielders make outs. All kids play in the field every inning. We rely on our parents to maintain proper behavior at all times!

Will my child get a uniform?
Yes, they will be the best dressed in baseball. Each player will get a jersey, hat, belt and socks. Because we have had issues with baseball pants fitting correctly, each family will be responsible for purchasing pants for their player.

What other equipment will my child need?
South Sunrise Little League provides the soft baseballs, helmets, catchers gear and two team bats. Your child should have his own glove before his first practice begins in February. Most kids wear rubber cleats, but it is not required. Your child may bring his/her own bat to the practice or game but for safety reasons must hand it to a manager or coach so that they can control when it is to be used.

How often will we practice?
The practice schedule is up to each manager, but you can expect one or two practices a week. Once the season starts the team may practice less.

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