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General Information
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SVAA's goal is to create an environment where every child will play and learn the game. No tryouts are required.
SVAA has been organizing baseball leagues for over 35 years. Over 2,000 play in the fall and spring seasons. Our T-Ball league is for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten boys. Machine pitch is 1-3rd grades (pitching machine speeds:1st at 32mph, 2nd at 34mph, 3rd at 37mph), and player pitch is 4-12th grades.
Our Spring season runs April through the end of June and covers grades PreK-12. Games will be played on both weeknights and weekends. Rain outs will be rescheduled. Practice days and times are scheduled by the coach. There will be standings and tournaments.
Our Fall season begins after Labor Day and runs through late October and covers grades PreK-9. Games will be played on Saturday or Sunday only. Rain outs will not be rescheduled. Practices are optional and at the discretion of the coach. No jerserys, standings, no tournaments, no trophies.
There is a substitution rules which states that no player may sit on the bench for two consecutive defensive innings. Each team must bat its roster. Team size maximum is 15 players for PreK-5th grade. Boys 6th and up have a maximum of 14 players.
Detailed information about SVAA baseball rules can be found in the Coaches' Guide under the "Documents" tab.
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6th-12th Grade Coach Formed League
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In this league, coaches are allowed to create their own team by inviting players to participate. Rosters are limited to 14 players that must be registered at the time the team is formed. This league is designed to offer an environment for those interested in pursuing baseball as they begin to decide which sports will be right for them in middle school and high school. |
Important Dates
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Fall Season
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 8, 2010
Coaches' Meeting: Tuesday, August 17, 2010. RISD Academy, 13630 Coit Rd., 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Season begins: Saturday, Sept 11, 2010
Season ends: October 30-31, 2010
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Fees
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Fall Season
Pre-K, K $45 T-Ball
Grade 1-3 $70 Machine Pitch
Grade 4-5 $80 Player Pitch
Grade 6-9 $1000/team |
Uniform Policies and Equipment
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Spring
An SVAA team jersey is provided to each player (exception: no jersey is provided for the 6-12th grade coach formed leagues). Shoes and shorts/pants are the responsibility of the player. Consult your head coach for proper attire and colors prior to purchase. All players must look uniform. Shoes with metal cleats are not allowed. No jewelry can be worn during games.
Fall
A jersey is not provided for our Fall season. (Team uniform is more relaxed during the Fall season.) Shoes and shorts/pants are the responsibility of the player. Shoes with metal cleats are not allowed. No jewelry can be worn during games.
Spring and Fall
Equipment will be issued to each coach with a $200 required deposit check. The coach will be given a time/date to arrive at the SVAA office to pick out equipment. Included is an equipment bag, bases, catchers mask, catchers mitt, chest protector, shin guards, batting helmets, bats, baseballs, and batting tee (for PK-K). The deposit check will be returned when the equipment is returned to the SVAA office after the end of the season.
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Team Formation
Rosters for SVAA teams are formed by the grade level volunteer League Presidents based on player's grade, school the player attends, and space availability. Recruitment for specific teams by coaches or parents is not allowed. (Exception: 6th grade and up competitive baseball league can bring in their own players.) Players returning from the previous year will be placed on his/her last year's team unless otherwise requested. Requests by new players for a specific team will be considered but are not guaranteed.
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Late Fee and Refund Policy
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Late Fee
If the registration form arrives in our office after the deadline, a non-refundable $10 late charge applies, the contract will be marked as late, and player's team assignment can only be made if space allows.
Refund
A $20 administration fee applies on all refunds. Registration fees are totally non-refundable after the first game.
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