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Updates from the Commissioner

LET'S GET READY TO PLAY SOME TEE BALL!!

NYSA is excited for another fun filled Tee Ball season this Spring!  2023 was our best season yet, and we are on pace to make 2024 even better!!  We have some fantastic news to share, alongside some new people to introduce.  In 2024, baseball will be represented by two commissioners and a ballpark mom.  Brandon McSwain has returned but now serves as the Lower Division Commissioner overseeing the Tee Ball Divisions (4U &  6U), in addition to 8U. Lee Solt is the Upper Division Commissioner managing 10U, 12U, and 14U.  Amber Calhoun is our very own Ballpark Mom assisting all team moms across the league.  Additionally, a brand new staff of committee members were hired and assigned to each division to act as liaisons between the coaches and commissioners. 

There were some changes that were made in the off season as well.  A 4U developmental league, for age 4 only, was created to introduce the game of baseball to our rookie players, as well as, to teach our 1st year parents how to coach.  Parents and players can except no more than 2 events per week, each lasting 45-60 minutes.  The cost for 4U is reduced as well to $135.  As for 6U, ages 5 and 6, it will continue to serve as the more competitive Tee Ball Division, with 2-3 events per week, each lasting 60 minutes.  The cost for 6U is $165.  

Excitement is buzzing around the ballpark, and our two new commissioners want to provide your child and family with a better opportunity to participate in America's greatest pastime.  Please help us spread the word, tell your friends, and let's play ball!!

If you have questions regarding 4U or 6U, please email the Lower Division Commissioner at [email protected].  
Also, if you are a family with financial difficulties, and worried about purchasing batting helmets, gloves, or tee ball bats, please contact the Lower Division Commissioner for assistance.  

Stay tuned for more updates on this page and follow us on Facebook at Navarre Youth Baseball--NYSA!!

DID YOU KNOW...that NYSA is an all-volunteer organization?  Yes, with exception to the umpires, all commissioners, committee members, coaches, and team moms are 100% volunteers.  This means that throughout the season, your assistance will be requested to aid with running the concession stands, picking up trash, keeping the scorebook, operating the scoreboard, partaking in our once-a-season field day preparations, and participating in fundraisers.  NYSA was built on the backs of volunteers.  We cannot continue to grow and prosper without YOUR help!  Many of us look at NYSA as the ballpark our children will grow up in and create countless, unforgettable memories that one day they will tell their kids about.  We greatly appreciate any and all help that you can provide throughout the season.   A wise man once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."  

IMPORTANT DATES:

- January 6, 2024:  Baseball Registration Opens
- February 10: Coaches Meeting @ 10:00pm
- February 10: Registration Closes 
- February 12: Tryouts/Draft for 6U (Field 2) @ 5:30pm 
- February 19:  Weekly practices for all divisions begin
- March 2: Field Cleanup @ 9:00am 
- March 16: Opening Day (Time TBD)
- April 6:  Picture Day
- May 6-11: Makeup week
- May 11: NYSA All-Star Games (6U) @ 10:00am
- May 13-17: Playoff Week
- May 18: Championship Saturday (Season Concludes)
***Commissioners reserve the right to change or cancel a game(s) during mid-season or post-season play.  

REMINDER:  Coaches/Players/Parents/Spectators please review the Baseball Code of Conduct (BCoC), written below, and the NYSA Code of Conduct before the season begins.  During the registration process, all coaches and parents are required to read, acknowledge, and sign that they understand the BCoC prior to signing up your child.  Violations of the BCoC and NYSA CoC will be strictly enforced. The NYSA CoC is located in the Volunteer Corner section of the NYSA Spring Baseball webpage.

Baseball Code of Conduct

This Coach/Player/Parent Code of Conduct is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of rules concerning coaches/players/parent behavior. All coaches, players and parents registered to play on an NYSA Baseball team are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is above and beyond respectful of others and reflects positively on Navarre Youth Sports Association.

Sportsmanship:  All coaches, players and parents must learn and display a sense of fair play.  Be humble in victory, gracious in defeat.  Players and parents must represent your team and Navarre Youth Sports Association by always showing good sportsmanship, win or lose. 

Player Conduct: Each player will agree to the following:

1.         Respect your Coach, Coaches, Teammates, Parents, Opponents, Spectators, and Umpires.

2.         Never argue with an umpire’s call or decision.

3.         No swearing, harassment, or inappropriate behavior or language will be tolerated.

4.         Be responsible to help clean up the field, dugout after all practices and games.

5.         No use of Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs will be Tolerated

6.         No defaming of coaches, teammates VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.

Coaches/Parents/Guardian Responsibility:  Each coach, parent and guardian will agree to the following:

1.         Respect all coaches, players, teammates, parents, opponents, spectators, and umpires.

2.          Only the head coach may query an umpire's call after seeking permission from the umpire in question; however, a coach will NEVER argue with an umpire
              about a call.  After a play comes to an end, and time is called by the umpire, only then can a coach request from the umpire to have a conversation about a
              specific ruling.  

3.         Be respectful of your coach’s decisions.  Remember they are the ones who are putting in the extra time and effort.

4.         Encourage your child to play by the rules.  Remember that children learn best by example and be supportive of both teams when good plays are made.

5.         Do not embarrass your team by yelling at players, coaches, umpires or spectators.  By showing a positive attitude toward the game, and all of its
             participants, your player will benefit.  Any coach or parent that cannot refrain from such behavior will be asked to leave.

6.         No defaming of coaches, players, or other parents VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.

7.         Allow for a 24 hour “COOL DOWN, be OBJECTIVE” period before you discuss any serious concerns you have with a particular coach in a constructive and
             adult manner.

8.         Allow for a 24 hour “COOL DOWN, be OBJECTIVE” period before you contact your division's committee member or commissioner.

Any coach, player or parent found to have engaged in such prohibited conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal, suspension and/or a formal apology to the offended individual. 

Discipline Policy/Consequences:  Each coach, player and parent are advised of the following discipline policy and consequences for any and all inappropriate conduct.

1.         Any and All Disciplinary action shall be reviewed by the NYSA Baseball Committee, NYSA Baseball Commissioners, and, or NYSA Board of Directors as   
             appropriate.

2.         Any and All actions may include but are not limited to the following repercussions:
a.  Verbal Warning
b.  Suspension
c.  Dismissal

For more information please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

 

T-Ball

Registration: January 6 - February 10, 2024 
Registration fee:
4U - $135.  6U - $165.   Plus the $55 Annual NYSA Family Membership Dues
Ages:
 4-6

What division will my child play in?  The Tee Ball Divisions are divided into 4U and 6U.  4U is the development league reserved for 4-year olds only, while 6U is the competitive tee ball division.  The age of your child on April 30, 2024 determines the division, or age group, your child will participate in.  For instance, if your child is 5 years old on April 30, he will play in 6U. 

Tryouts: Schedule provided above. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tryout.

What baseball gear is included with my registration fee? 
Baseball hat, jersey, pants, belt and socks are included in registration fee.

What forms of payment do you accept for the registration fee? Credit/Debit cards when registering online. However, you may select the option to "Pay by check", and pay at the NYSA office with Cash or Money Order, as the NYSA does not take personal checks. 

What other expenses may I incur? You are responsible for providing your child’s batting helmet, baseball glove, baseball bat, cleats, practice pants, gear bag. Additional expenses may include baseballs, batting gloves, sliding shorts, etc. 

What type of bat do I need to purchase for my athlete?

  • For Tee Ball (4U & 6U) - Under the USA Bat standard, certified Tee Ball bats (26″ and shorter) will feature the USA Baseball mark and text which reads ONLY FOR USE WITH APPROVED TEE BALLS. All Tee Ball bats must feature the USA Baseball mark and accompanying text. Tee Ball bats that were produced and/or purchased prior to the implementation of the new standard can be certified using an Approved Tee Ball Sticker via the USA Baseball Tee Ball Sticker Program (USABaseballShop.com). For Tee Ball Baseball, bats shall be no less than twenty-four inches (24”) nor more than twenty-six inches (26”) in length. The barrel of the bat must not exceed two and three-fourth inches (2-3/4”) in diameter.  
Estimated Cost of Additional Gear
baseball cleats$25+
baseball glove$35+
batting helmet$30+
baseball bat$35+
gear bag$25+
Additional, Optional Expenses
Team & Individual Photos
Batting gloves, etc.

When are practices? Practices vary by team and age group.

Where are practices? Practices are held on the baseball fields at the NYSA main complex.

When does the season start and end? Practices begin the week of February 19 and the final games conclude on May 18, 2024. 

When are games? Game days vary per division but you can expect games during the middle of the week and on Saturdays.  There are no baseball events on Sundays. 

Where are games played?  We generally play against our own NYSA teams at the NYSA Ball Park.  
 
When is the schedule available/posted?  At the beginning of the Spring Baseball season, a practice schedule and game schedule will be posted on the NYSA Website/Spring Baseball page.  Once games begin, a reduced practice schedule will be posted.  The schedule can change throughout the season as a result of events that are out of our control (numerous rainouts, hurricanes, etc).  As a general rule of thumb, 4U will play a minimum of 6 games and 6U will schedule a minimum of 10 regular season games, not including playoff games.  Lastly, practice/game updates, time changes or cancellations will be posted on the Navarre Youth Baseball -- NYSA Facebook page, as well as, communicated through text messages to your team's head coach.  

Where can I find maps of and to the ball fields? Maps can be found under Park Maps on the NYSA website. 

Contact T-ball Commissioner

For Divisions 4U and 6U, contact Brandon McSwain, Lower Division Commissioner.
Email:  [email protected]

BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR

It is easy to become a corporate sponsor today!
Click on email link below to open the sponsorship form, fill out the form, email the form to the address below, and drop off payment at NYSA front office.

[email protected]

T-ball Registration - Opens Jan 6

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Contact

Navarre Youth Sports Association
8840 High School Blvd. 
Navarre, Florida 32566

Phone: 850-939-5202
Email: [email protected]

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