What to Expect

Youth T-ball is a beginner-level baseball program designed for young children, serving as an introduction to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun and supportive environment. Overall, youth T-ball is a fantastic way for young children to experience the joys of playing a team sport, develop basic motor skills, and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of physical activity. Here's what you can generally expect in a youth T-ball program:

1.  Basic Skill Development: The focus is on teaching fundamental skills such as throwing, catching, hitting, and running. Coaches emphasize proper technique and create activities that make learning enjoyable.
2.  Teamwork and Socialization: T-ball encourages teamwork and social interaction. Children learn to work together, share responsibilities, and communicate with their teammates.
3.  Simplified Rules:  Rules are simplified to suit the age group, making the game more accessible for beginners. The emphasis is on creating a positive and non-competitive atmosphere.
4.  Safety First:  Safety is a top priority. Players often wear protective gear, and coaches ensure that activities are age-appropriate to minimize the risk of injuries.
5.  Parental Involvement: T-ball often involves active parental participation. Parents may assist as coaches, volunteers, or enthusiastic spectators, contributing to a supportive and encouraging environment.
6.  Equal Playing Time: To foster a positive experience for all participants, our program focuses on providing equal playing time for each child. This helps build confidence and ensures that everyone gets a chance to participate.
7.  Introduction to Team Sports Culture: T-ball introduces children to the culture of team sports, including concepts like sportsmanship, fair play, and respecting opponents and teammates.
8.  Fun and Enjoyment: The primary goal of youth T-ball is to make the experience enjoyable for the children. Coaches often incorporate fun drills, games, and activities to keep the kids engaged while learning the basics of the sport.
9.  No Scorekeeping:  In our league, the focus is on skill development rather than keeping score. This approach helps reduce the pressure on young players and allows them to enjoy the game without the stress of competition. 
10. Celebration of Progress: Coaches and parents celebrate the progress of each child, emphasizing improvement and effort rather than focusing solely on performance outcomes. 

Schedule

Field Information

Games and practices will be held at the Weyauwega City Park. We split the space into three separate t-ball fields. 

• Field 1: infield
• Field 2: left field - there is a separate entrance
• Field 3: center field - there is a separate entrance in the outfield

Communication

How do I communicate to my coach? Our league uses the TeamSideline platform for communication. This is the primary way you should contact your coach outside of practice/games.
Should I notify my coach if my child will be absent? Yes! To help with practice and game preparation, coaches appreciate knowing if your player will be absent.
How do I know what team my child plays on? Your team name and child's coach(es) will be listed in the TeamSideline platform under the 'Roster' section.

Equipment

For more information, see our Equipment page.

• Shoes: T-ballers should wear athletic shoes (no flip flops, sandals, or open toed footwear). Baseball cleats are not necessary at this level.
• Hat/Visor: Hats and visors are not required by the league, but are available for purchase if a player wishes to wear them.
• Bottoms: T-ball and co-ed little league players should wear comfortable pants/shorts. 
• Shirts: The league will provide T-ball participants a matching cotton t-shirt, which is included in the registration fee.  Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us!
• Gloves: All players should bring their own glove provided by parents. Please label their glove!
• Bats/Helmets: The league will provide bats and helmets. If you choose to purchase a bat, please ensure it's approved for T-Ball use and clearly label it!

Concessions Requirements

Who works concessions? Every family that has a child in a league is required to work at least one shift in the concession stand. This means if you have children in multiple leagues (for example, T-ball and 10U Baseball) your family would work one-two concession shifts for each league.
What if it's my timeslot but there looks to be enough help already? Please always go into the concession stand and ask if you are needed. Often times board members or people with other jobs (out of concessions) may be in the space, but that doesn't mean it's their responsibility to work. 
When do I work concessions? The league will send out a Sign Up Genius link and shifts are filled on a first come, first assigned basis. We will do our best to send reminder emails, but ultimately it's a team effort between the coaches and parents to remember.
What if I cannot work my family's assigned date? It is the responsibility of parents to find their own replacements. This is not on the coach or Club. You can message every family on your child's team through the TeamSideline app. Please do not notify your coach or the Club unless every effort has been made to find a replacement.
What if there's not enough help in the concession stand? No games will be held if we are short in the concession stand. 

Games & Teamwork

How long is a game? Each day of T-ball usually consists of 15 minutes of practice, then a 45-minute game. The goal is to have each team bat twice through the order.
How else can I help? Managing t-ballers in the dugout takes multiple hands on deck. Kids need support putting on helmets, getting in their batting order, and staying behind the fence for safety. It takes more than one coach/parent to assist kids with direction and the flow of the game. Please help out as much as you feel comfortable.
Positive encouragement is critical to the success and fun of this program for our littlest players!

Team Photos

Do we take team and/or individual photos? Yes. A local photographer will be scheduled within the first month of the program and all families have the opportunity to order team or individual photos.

Game Cancellations

If any games will be canceled due to weather or otherwise, here is our communication plan:

1. Email will be sent through the TeamSideline platform to all parents on the roster. We will make every effort to make this decision by 3:00 pm.
2. A message will be posted on our Facebook page.
3. Your coach might also send out an email to your team through the TeamSideline app.

T-Ball Setup & Take Down

Coaches & parents from each team will take turns setting up the three t-ball fields and taking them down.