FAQ/General Information

Team Communication

Our official communication platform is TeamReach. Coaches will use the app to manage and share schedules for games and practices, along with any team updates. 

Required Equipment

• Baseball glove

• Bat (must be USA or USSSA-approved)

  • For detailed bat rules by age, please visit: https://www.myas.org/bat-standards

  • 8U - 25" bat length or less (drop -10)

  • 10U - 25" to 28" bat length (drop -10)

• Batting helmet

• Baseball pants (white with single black piping on each side)

• Compression/Sliding Short and Protective Cup

  • Cups are required when catching, however they are recommended at all times.

• Cleats:

  • Ages 8–12: Rubber molded cleats only (no metal cleats allowed)

  • Ages 13–14: Rubber molded or metal cleats permitted

    • Note: Some turf fields or portable mounds do not allow metal cleats. Players should bring sneakers as a backup.

Team Gear

• Team hats will be provided

• Jerseys:

  • 8U and 10A: Jerseys are provided

  • All other teams: Ordering links will be sent out each year

Season Length, Practice Schedule, & Game Schedule

8U

• Practices begin early to mid May

• Practices will be scheduled and communicated by the head coach

• Game schedule:

  • Typically 1 game per week

  • Games are usually Wednesday evenings

  • 8-10 games (May - July)

• Practice schedule:

  • 1 time per week during weeks with games

  • 1–2 times per week during weeks without games

• Season concludes in mid-July with the Crow River League Tournament

10A / 12A / 14A

• On field practices begin May 1st or earlier, pending Board and City approval

• Practices will be scheduled and communicated by the head coach

• First games typically begin mid- to late May

• Game schedule:

  • Games are usually Tuesday and Thursday evenings

  • Typically 1 game per week while school is in session

  • 1–2 games per week once school is out

• Season concludes in mid-July with the Crow River League Tournament

10AA / 11AA / 12AA / 13AA / 14AA

• On field practices begin April 15th or earlier, pending Board and City approval

• Practices will be scheduled and communicated by the head coach

• First games typically begin mid- to late May

• Game schedule:

  • Games are usually Tuesday and Thursday evenings

  • Typically 1 game per week while school is in session

  • 1–2 games per week once school is out

  • 3–5 weekend tournaments

  • If qualified one state tournament with registration fees paid by the association

Playing Time Expectations

For specific playing time guidelines, please refer to your team liaison and head coach.

• 8A, 10A, 12A, 14A

  • Fair and reasonable playing time will be determined at the coach’s discretion, in accordance with the organization’s playing time policy.

  • Playing time may be affected by a player’s attendance at practices and adherence to the team’s code of conduct.

  • Communication: Coaches will communicate with players, parents and team liaison when playing time is reduced and explain the reasons for the reduction.