Spring 2022 League Information
*Important season dates (all dates tentative)
3rd grade - High School
Registration ….. January 1 - February 15...... Fee $125
This season there is a maximum number of participants we will be able to accept. This number could be reached prior to the end of registration and we will begin a wait list, with no guarantee of having a spot on a team.
Late registration…February 16 until all spots filled (fee for all leagues increases $50)
Coaches notified & Background Checks Completed … no later than February 22
Player Evaluations: Saturday, February 22 - grades 3rd & 4th (time and location to be announced)
Tuesday, March 1 - grades 5th/6th, 7th/8th, High School(time and location to be announced)
Coach’s meeting/Draft......Thursday, March 3 (location/time - TBA)
Dick's Shop Night/Uniform size verification..... Monday, March 7
Practice begins…..week of March 21
Games begin…..week of April 4
Season ends…..week of May 23
3 years old & 4 years old (age as of 9-1-2021)
Registration ….. January 1 - February 28...... Fee $100
Late registration…March 1 until all spots filled (fee for all leagues increases $50)
Coaches notified & Background Checks Completed … no later than March 8
Coach’s meeting/Draft......Thursday, March 10 (location/time - TBA)
Dick's Shop Night/Uniform size verification..... Monday, March 7
Practice begins…..week of March 21
Games begin…..week of April 4
Season ends…..week of May 23
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Registration ….. January 1 - February 28 .... Fee $125
This season there is a maximum number of participants we will be able to accept. This number could be reached prior to the end of registration and we will begin a wait list, with no guarantee of having a spot on a team.
Late registration…March 1 until all spots filled (fee for all leagues increases $50)
Coaches notified & Background Checks Completed … no later than March 8
Coach’s meeting/Draft......Thursday, March 10 (location/time - TBA)
Dick's Shop Night/Uniform size verification.... Monday, March 7
Practice begins…..week of March 21
Games begin…..week of April 4
Season ends…..week of May 23
*What are the fees to participate in MRYouth Baseball – Spring 2022
Ages 3 & 4 year olds ……. $100
Kindergarten – High School …… $125
*Our family does not live in Madison County; can my child participant in your league?
Yes, however there is a $25 non-Madison County resident fee
*Will the league follows the Covid – 19 guidelines
Yes – MRYouth Baseball will follow all guidelines issued by the Governor, City of Madison and City of Ridgeland
*Where are the games and practices held?
All games & practices are held around Madison County. The league will provide specific locations for teams to use - however, should a coach have
property available that they wish to use the team will be covered under the league’s insurance
*How many games will my child play?
3 & 4 years old will play a 6 game season.
Kindergarten – High School will play an 8 game season plus a single elimination tournament
*What days do teams practice/ games?
Until we know the number of participants/teams, we do not know which day/time any particular team will meet
*Can I request a specific coach or teammate for my child?
Unfortunately, we league will not honor for any special request, with the exception of the head coach & assistant coach (es). Ages 3 - 2nd grade are
allowed a head coach & 2 assistant coaches prior to team selection. Grades 3rd - High School are allowed a head coach & 1 assistant coach prior to
team selection
*How are teams formed?
Ages 3 - 2nd grade will be formed via a computer blind draw
Grades 3rd - High School will be formed via a draft
*Are the league rules available?
Yes, please visit our website - www.mryouthbaseball.com
*What “type” of baseball will my child’s league play?
Age 3 ---- TBall
Age 4 ---- combination TBall & Baseball
First 3 games of the season, only hitting off a tee. Last 3 games of season will be a combination Tball/baseball
Players will be given 3 opportunities to hit a coach pitch ball, if ball is not hit then placed on a tee
Kindergarten --- Coach Pitch after 1st 2 games of season
First 2 games of the season player will receive 6 pitches, if ball has not been hit, then ball is placed on a tee.
After these games, there will no longer be a tee, straight coach pitch
1st grade ---- Coach Pitch
2nd grade --- Coach Pitch
3rd grade – High School ---- Player pitch
*What equipment will my child need?
The registration fee will cover:
3 years old – Kindergarten ….. jersey, hat, socks
1st grade – High School….jersey, hat, socks, belt
You will need to provide your child with a pair of grey baseball pants, cleats/tennis shoes, glove & batting helmet.
*Can I try a uniform on my child prior to the end of registration?
Monday, March 7th we will have a special event at Dick’s Sporting Goods and you will able to verify your child’s uniform size
*I received my child's uniform and it is not the correct size?
Should your child's uniform not be the proper size, please contact Peggi @ [email protected] If it is determined you received the size
you indicated on the registration form, and you wish to receive a different size, you would be responsible for the cost.
However, if MRYouthBaseball ordered the incorrect size, we will re-order the correct size at no expense to you.
*Does the league provide any type of awards?
The league will provide a trophy for all participants in the 3 & 4 years old leagues.
Kindergarten – High School will play for a league champion and league will provide awards for Champion & Runner Up
*How can I have a specific question answered?
Please email our administrative assistant, Peggi Rafferty ---- [email protected] or in case of an emergency please call Peggi @ 601-331-1575