Frequently asked questions
UpdatedMonday March 1, 2021 byRichard Tanguay.Trenton Baseball and Softball Frequently Asked
Questions
1. When and where will my child play?
Division |
Days |
Times |
Location |
Tee Ball |
Friday Evenings |
5pm or 645pm |
Lions park |
8U Baseball (Starts the week of May 11th 2021 |
Tue. & Thu. |
5:00 or 6:45 PM |
Lions Park |
10U Baseball Starts the week of May 25th 2021 |
Mon. & Wed. |
5:00 or 6:45 PM |
Trenton, Wyandotte, Grosse Ile Woodhaven, Riverview Rockwood/South Rockwood |
12U Baseball (Starts the week of May 25th 2021) |
Tue. & Thu. |
5:00 or 6:45 PM |
Same as above |
14U Baseball (Starts May 25th or June 1st |
Mon. & Wed. |
6:45 PM |
Same as above |
18U Baseball (Starts June 8th) |
Mon. & Wed. |
6:45 PM |
Same as above |
8U Softball (Starts May 24th) |
Mon. & Wed. |
6:30 PM |
Tefend, Arthurs Middle school, Lions Park |
10U Softball (Stats May 24th) |
Tue. & Thu. |
6:30 PM |
Same as above |
12U Softball (Starts May 24th) |
Mon. & Wed. |
6:30 PM |
Same as above |
14u Softball (Starts May 24th) |
Tues. & Thursday |
6:30pm |
Same as above |
2. Can my child play up an age division?
The Trenton Baseball and Softball Association strongly encourage players to participate at their correct age division which is set by National Associations. However, exceptions will be made upon meeting the following criteria:
· Parent must notify the Association President in writing of decision to move child up an age division.
· Parent must attend the TBA board meeting in February and formally request the move to a higher age division and provide written documentation from a prior coach of their player’s ability level.
The board will discuss the move and a decision will be reached. The parents
will be notified within the following week of the board meeting of the board’s
decision. No child may play down a division. If your child has played two year in a current division the move up will be granted without attending a board meeting. Move up from tee-ball to 8u will also be considered without attending a meeting.
3. What equipment does the TBA provide for my child?
· Safe, qualified, dedicated, volunteer coaches
· Jersey with number
· Hat (baseball) / visor (softball)
· Baseball/softball bats for each team
· Batting helmets are provided, however but players are encouraged to purchase their own.
Pants and/or shorts will not be provided.
4. When will the first games begin?
AGE DIVISION |
START DATE |
Tee Ball Friday’s June 4th thru July 30th (if needed) |
June 4th |
8U Boys 10u Boys |
May 24th is Start Week |
8u Girls and 10u Girls |
May 24th is the start week |
12u 14U & High School |
12u/14u = May 24th is the start week High school = June 3rd is the start week |
5. When does the season end?
Tee Ball will end on July 31th at the latest
8u boys will end in Mid July. Once we know how many teams we have and the schedule is completed
8u girls, Plays in the SEBA league, Playoffs will be up to the coaches in this division at the coaches meeting in May
10u Girls to High School play in the SEBA League and Play off will start the week of July 19th to July 25th
10u Boys to High School boys play in the SEBA League and Play will start the week of July 19th to July 25th
6. How is the Registration Fee allocated?
Trenton Baseball and Softball Association is a non-profit organization. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Treasurer’s report please attend one of our open meetings on the last Wednesday of each month. Registration fees are allocated to but not limited to the following:
· Insurance
· Umpires
· Equipment
· Uniforms
· Field Grooming
· Field Repairs
· Misc. operating costs (Website fees, Credit card processing, Background checks)
7. When are practices?
Practice schedules are determined by the coaches. The coaches will schedule practices following the Coaching Meeting and Team Selection Night in mid-April.
8. By what date should I be contacted by my coach for the new season?
Please be patient and remember our coaches are volunteers. Coaches will contact the players after the Coaching Meeting and Team Selection Night in mid-April. If you have not heard from your coach by April 15th (8u-12u Divisons. For 14u and above coaches will contact you by April 30th.Please contact your age division director listed in the web-site with questions. Tee ball coaches will be assigned after May 10th and Coaches will contact you within that week.
9. What are Travel Teams and All Star Programs?
All star programs are programs that are offered during the season of house baseball and or softball. Some age directors will run and all star tournament at the end of a season.
Travel programs are teams that are selected after a tryout process. Coaches for these teams are selected in July and Tryouts for the season are usually held in August prior to the new season.