| MYBA Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q. What if my child wishes to play up an age group? |
| A. MYBA strongly discourages children from playing ahead an age group. Insurance is a large factor involved. We can only insure a child for the age category that he/she falls into. If a child is injured by an older child while playing up, he/she would not be covered under our insurance. If you must play up in a higher age division you will be asked to submit your request in writing and each case will be decided, by the board of directors, on an individual basis. At the very minimum if approved the parents will be asked to sign a waiver of liability before the child starts practicing with the team. WE WILL NOT HONOR ALL REQUESTS. |
| Q. When is the deadline for registration? |
A. Minor 9/10, Major 11/12, Senior 13/14, Hot Stove 8-13/14 - February 28
T-Ball, Farm 7, Farm 8, Senior 15-18, and Hot Stove 15/16 and 17/18 - March 15
Late fee of $25 applies after these dates. Registrations are not considered completed if payment of late fee is not included. Placement on teams is not guaranteed for late registrations.
Some Hot Stove age groups will close out before the deadline. Please check the Events section for information on your age group. |
| Q. What is the birthday cut-off date? |
A. The birthday cut-off date varies depending upon the division.
Rec Ball and Hot Stove use June 1st as the cut-off date. This means that whatever age a player is on June 1, 2007, that will be their age for the 2007 season. MYBA will allow only players who are six years old to play "up" in the Farm 7/8 League in Rec Ball. MYBA wil allow players in Hot Stove to play up in an older age bracket as long as there are positions available for all age-appropriate players in that league.
Sting teams play in the Cuyahoga Valley Baseball Association (CVBA). The CVBA uses April 30 as its cut-off date. This means whatever age a player is on April 30, 2007, will be their age for the 2007 season. CVBA does allow all players to play "up" in a higher age bracket. |
| Q. Where does my child play? |
A. T-Ball @ A.I. Root Middle School
Farm 7/8 @ A.I. Root Middle School,
Ella Canavan Elementary School, Reagan Park #2
Hot Stove Farm 8 @ Reagan Park #2 and Ella Canavan
Sting 8 @ Reagan Park #2 and 3 and Ella Canavan
Minor 9/10 @ Reagan Park #2, 3, & 5
Hot Stove Class H (9/10) @ Reagan Park #2, 3, 5 and Mellert #2
Sting 9 @ Reagan #3 and 5
Sting 10 @ Reagan #3 and 5
Major 11/12 @ Mellert Park, Homestead Field & Reagan #4
Hot Stove Class G (11/12) @ Mellert Park, Homestead Field & Reagan #4
Sting 11 @ Mellert #2
Sting 12 @ Mellert #1
Senior 13/14 @ Homestead Field, Reagan #6 and Union Field
Hot Stove Class F (13/14) @ Homestead Field, Reagan #1, Reagan #6 and Union Field
Sting 13 @ Reagan #1, 6 and Union Field
Sting 14 @ Reagan #1, 6, Union Field
Senior 15/18 @ Union Field, Medina High School
Hot Stove Class EE (15/16) @ Union Field, Medina High School
Hot Stove Class E (17/18) @ Union Field, Medina High School
Games in ages 9 and up (all divisions) might also be played at Buckeye Woods, Reagan #1 and 4, Buckeye High School and Valley City Fields in Valley City as needed. These fields will be used as necessary to accomodate all MYBA teams, to ensure every team can complete their season. |
| Q. How much are the Registration Fees? |
A. 2006 Registration Fee Schedule:
REC BALL:
T-Ball (5-6) $60
Farm 7/8 $70
Minor 9/10 $90
Major 11/12 $90
Senior 13/14 $105
Senior 15-18 $105
HOT STOVE:
Farm 8 $125
Class H (9/10) $125
Class G (11/12) $125
Class F (13/14) $140
Class EE (15/16) $155
Class E (17/18) $155
STING:
U8 $100
U9 Thru U14 $150 |
| Q. When does the season begin? |
A. Minor 9/10, Major 11/12, Senior 13/14, all Hot Stove Leagues (except 15/16 and 17/18) - April 30
T-Ball, Farm 7, Farm 8, Senior 15-18 - May 19
Hot Stove Class EE (15/16) and E (17/18) - June 1 |
| Q. When may a player expect to hear from his coach at the beginning of the season? |
A. Hot Stove (All Leagues) - by March 15
Minor 9/10, Major 11/12, Senior 13/14 - by April 06
T-Ball, Farm 7, Farm 8, Senior 15-18 - by April 15 |
| Q. What days of the week are Rec Ball games played on? |
| A. Every team usually plays twice a week with two games during the week. Saturday is generally reserved for make-up games. Games during the week may not be the same day each week and time slots on Saturdays will vary. |
| Q. What days of the week are Hot Stove games played on? |
| A. Every team usually plays twice a week with two games during the week and an occasional game on Saturday. Farm 8 historically has played on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Class H (9/10) and F (13/14) has played on Mondays and Thursdays. Class G (11/12) has played on Tuesdays and Fridays. In past years, Class EE (15/16) and E (17/18) have played on Tuesdays, Fridays, and doubleheaders on Sundays. |
| Q. What days of the week are Sting games played on? |
| A. The scheduling of Sting games is done by the team manager with opposing teams' managers. Sting games do not have set days of the week for games. |
| Q. How many practices per week are there? |
| A. All practices, in all leagues, are at the manager's discretion. Sting and Hot Stove teams may begin practices in January, one-three times per week. Rec Ball teams may practice one-three times per week after the teams are formed in March or April. |
| Q. How Many Games Does a Team Play? |
A. The number of games played by a team depends upon the league and age of the team.
Rec Ball:
T-Ball 12 Games
Farm 7/8 12 Games
Minor 9/10 14 Games
Major 11/12 16 Games
Senior 13/14 16 Games
Senior 15-18 16 Games
Hot Stove:
Farm 8 12 Games
H League (9/10) 16 Games
G League (11/12) 16 Games
F League (13/14) 16 Games
EE League (15/16) 16 Games
E League (17/18) 16 Games
Sting:
All age groups: Manager's discretion, dependent upon the number of teams in the league.
The total number will range from 15 to 35 games. |
| Q. How do I know if my son's game is rained out? |
| A. For current field conditions you can check the front page of the website to view the most recent field conditions. Field conditions are normally posted by 4:30 p.m. weekdays and by 9 am on weekends. MYBA's Hot Line, 330-725-MITT (6488), is also updated each day at the same time with the latest field conditions. MYBA attempts to contact all managers as soon as possible to let them know about field conditions. Sometimes the game cancellation will be a game-time situation, determined by the home team's manager. |
| Q. How is the rescheduling of rainouts or delays handled? |
| A. Within a week after the originally scheduled game, the manager will be notified as to the make-up date. Depending upon the number of games to be rescheduled, the make-up game date might not occur until later in the season. Check your team's schedule under League Directory for the latest game schedule. |
| Q. When does the season end? |
| A. The season for all leagues/divisions is usually over by the 3rd week of July (weather permitting). |
| Q. When are Sting try-outs? |
| A. Sting try-outs are held during the last half of August at Reagan Park. Once try-outs are scheduled, an informational notice will be available in the Events section of this website. Players will be asked to fill out an application prior to the try-out. There is no fee to attend the try-out. |
| Q. How can I sponsor a team? |
| A. Email MYBA @ myba@zoominternet.net and information will be mailed to you, or download the Sponsor Form and mail it to MYBA. |
| Q. What does it cost to sponsor a team? |
| A. $250.00 per team. Your firm will also receive a "business card" listing on all web pages that will appear throughout the season and a team photo with a plaque. The sponsor's name will be silkscreened on the back of each player's jersey. You can download the 2006 Sponsorship Form for more information. |
| Q. What is a Sports Activity Permit (SAP)? |
| A. A Sports Activity Permit is a permit required by the City of Medina to help cover field maintenance expenses. Players who live outside the Medina City limits (i.e. have an address greater than 1400) must have a SAP that is purchased from the City of Medina. Players who live in the City of Medina are not required to purchase an SAP because of the local income tax paid by city residents. |
| Q. How do I know that I need an SAP? |
| A. If your street address is over 1400, a Sports Activity Permit must be purchased for each child who participates in any Medina sports organization. |
| Q. Where do I purchase the SAP? |
| A. The SAP can be purchased at the Medina Community Recreation Center, which is located behind Medina High School at 855 Weymouth Rd (Rt. 3). The SAP can be purchased anytime the Rec Center is open. You may download the form at http://www.medinaoh.org/Forms/SAP.pdf and mail it in, with your payment, to the MCRC. |
| Q. How much does the SAP cost? |
| A. $35.00 per player per fiscal year or $120.00 family cap per calendar year. Questions concerning the SAP should be directed to the Medina Community Recreation Center. Please call the MCRC at 330-721-6900. |
| Q. How can someone at MYBA be contacted? |
| A. Email MYBA @ myba@zoominternet.net or call the MYBA Hotline @ 330-725-MITT (6488). |
