Registration:
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the age requirements to play in BBAI?

Baseball: 5-21

Softball: 5-21

Age is calculated as follows:

·  Baseball: the child’s age on November 30 of the playing season

·  Softball: the child’s age on December 31 of the PREVIOUS season

You can also consult these age charts for 2010 season on our division pages

What are the residency requirements?

Players must live within the boundaries established for Bethpage Little League by Little League Inc. Very Roughly the boundaries are:
 North:Old Country Road
 East:Round Swamp Road
 West: Route 106
 South:Boundary Avenue

For greater details please consult our boundary map.

Requests for waivers to the residency requirement must be made to the Bethpage Baseball Commissioner at registration time.

Players who previously played for Bethpage Baseball and have since moved out of the league’s boundaries are eligible to play in Bethpage Baseball  but must submit the waiver form.

Waiver requests must be resubmitted every season. Waiver form

What programs are available at different age levels?

Program

League Age *

League
Name

Comments & characteristics

Baseball

5 -6

T-ball

Hitting off tee, safety balls

7

Farm 7

Coach pitch, safety balls

8

Farm 8

Coach pitch, modified rules

9-10

Minors

Boys pitch, modified rules

11-12

Majors

Little League Major rules, 46’ mound

13 and up

Babe Ruth

90’ regulation baseball

Softball

6

T-ball

Hitting off tee, safety balls

7-8

Micros

Modified rules

9-10

Minors

Modified rules

11-12

Major

Fastpitch, 11" softball

13 and up

Senior Softball

Fastpitch, 12" softball
* Babe Ruth and Senior Softball are Summer Leagues

What are the registration fees?

$110 per player, 2nd player: $75

 What does the league provide, and what do we need to have/buy?

The league provides each team with bats, balls, catcher’s gear, championship trophies, etc. The league provides uniform jerseys, socks and hats for all players. Depending on the level of play, families are responsible for other parts of the uniform (pants etc.). Your child will need a baseball/softball glove and a batting helmet. Once they move beyond the T-Ball level players should wear cleats. All boys must wear athletic supporters.

Will my child be able to play on the same team as his friends from school?

For our Rookies, T-Ball, Farm 7 and Micro Softball programs teams are formed, as much as possible, based on the school the child attends. (Children who attend private schools are generally placed on the team representing the closest public elementary school.) Please be aware that it is simply not always possible to accommodate all requests. For example, if there are 16 children from one school they cannot all play on the same team; roster size is typically limited to 11-14 players.

You will have the opportunity to make special requests when you register. Those who register early have the best chance of having their requests met.

For all other age levels teams are formed through a draft system. This assures competitive balance among teams, assuring a more enjoyable experience for all.

Why does my child have to go through tryouts?

A better name for the tryout process is player evaluation. This helps us assure that teams are evenly balanced. It also helps assure that a player is placed in the division that is most appropriate for his/her abilities. Every effort is made to keep the evaluation process low-key and fun. All players will be placed on a team.

When does the season start and end?

Here’s a rough schedule:

·  Early February: tryouts (for ages 9 and above)

·  Early March: teams are formed, older levels start practice

·  Early April: Upper levels start games; lower levels start practices)

·  Early-to-mid-April: Lower levels start games

·  Mid-June: Season ends for older levels

·  Early June: Season ends for younger levels

·  Mid-June to early July: tournament teams selected, tournament play begins

How much of a time commitment is there for my child?

For younger players the norm is 2-3 events (practices and/or games) per week. For older players 3-4 events is more common.

I do not want to enter my credit card information online. What alternatives do I have?

 You can also come to our walk-in registration session in December. See details below.

 I do not see any information on NJBL, Babe Ruth or Senior Softball registration. Why?

NJBL, Babe Ruth and Senior Softball  registration will occur in March, 2010

I have a question that isn’t answered here. Who can help me?

Any member of our Board of Directors can help. Just drop them an email.

OK, we’re ready to sign up. What do we do next?

You have two options:

  • Online registration: Just follow this link.
  • Open registration: If you prefer you can come to our open registration session:
    Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 Bethpage Ice Rink 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
  • REGISTRATION WILL BE CLOSED ON JANUARY 30TH, 2010.