RULES 

RULES - > * NO DOGS ALLOWED * NO SMOKING (within 50 feet of the fields)* NO METAL SPIKES * NO UNAUTHORIZED ATVS / UTV or Gold Carts allowed.

Breaking these rules could cause us to request you to leave the property.

 

How is age calculated? What is the cutoff date?

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FALL 2024 BASEBALL: all kids age up! Age is calculated as how old they are on May 1, 2025. For example, if your son is 9 on April 30 and turns 10 on May 2nd, he would be in the 9U division. Parents have the option of playing UP a grade but never down.

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SPRING 2025 BASEBALL: Age is calculated as how old they are on May 1, 2025.

For example, if your son is 9 on April 30 and turns 10 on May 2nd, he would be in the 9U division. Parents have the option of playing UP a grade but never down. Age levels might be combined, depending on number of registrations, especially with older ages. The U in 9U etc means - "9 and UNDER"

 

We are under USSSA and you can find the age calculator here > Age Calculator https://www.usssa.com/BASEBALL/AGECALCULATOR

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How much does it cost?

Ragball 3 & 4 Year olds => $50

T-Ball/6U =>$80

8U coach pitch => $100

10U player pitch => $100

 

Any required fundraisers?

We do not require every child to participate in fundraisers but strongly encourage it.

We usually plan one simple fundraiser that you can choose to participate in or not.

 

What is included with the registration fee?

Spring Ball: Ragball: Jersey, hat.

6U: Jersey, hat, pants.

8U and older: Jersey, hat, pants.

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Fall Ball: Ragball: Jersey, hat.

6U: Jersey, hat.

8U and older: Jersey, hat.

 

What will I have to buy?

Batting helmet, baseball glove, cleats, belt, socks in coach's choice of color (these can all be purchased at any Sporting goods dealer (Mordecai, Dick's, Academy, Amazon etc.) Bat if desired. Each team will have a team bat.

 

Ragball will need to purchase their own pants, color determined by coach.

In Fall Ball all players would be responsible for acquiring their own pants in all leagues.

 

When is the last day to register? 

FALL, register by TBD

SPRING, register by TBD

 

* A LATE ADD REGISTRATION is not guaranteed to be placed on a team. Player will be placed where we can fit them, and may be moved, if needed, to balance teams.

A LATE ADD REGISTRATION understands they will go where we can place them. Only if we do not have an open space and do not offer any team slot, will a player be refunded.

* A LATE ADD REGISTRATION understands that their uniform will have to be ordered LATE, so it will arrive LATE, possibly after opening weekend. 

* Please register BEFORE registration closes to avoid issues. We have very long registration periods for your convenience.

 

When does season start?

GAMES:

- FALL, Games start toward beginning of September.

- SPRING, Games start toward beginning of April.

(Schedule is released when they become avaliable from 31 North)

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When does the season end?

Spring Season: Games end toward the middle of May.

Fall Season: Games end toward the end of October.

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Season start and end dates are subject to change due to weather, outside field issues, or acts of God. These incidents could change without notice due to events beyond our control. Any delay may cause the game schedule to be changed from the original posted at the beginning of the season.

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How are practices set up? Teams are made 1-2 weeks after registration ends, rosters are sent to the coaches, and then practices will begin. The coaches of the team control the day of the week you practice as well as time and location.

 

RULES-

Parents are asked to review the rules page for their age level player. Important information so you are aware of each styles rules and how all games are played. Rules link here>

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How many practices per week? 1-2 practices a week; depending on what the parents and coaches decide. 

Ragball and 6U usally practice once a week. 8U and up could practice 1-2 practices a week depending on the coach, the players skill level, and avaliability of parents.

 

What days will games be played on?

Spring season: Games are on Saturday mornings.

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Fall season: Games: Sunday Afternoons usually between church hours.

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How does Mount Olive Ballpark Communicate?

The league and coaches communicate via text messaging. Updates are posted to the Mount Olive Ballpark Facebook page. When completing registration, PLEASE put your email that you check frequently and cell number so that we can send you text communications. Coaches and parents usually communicate via group text.

 

Where are games played?

Games can be played at Mount Olive and then Morris, Corner, Fultondale, Warrior, Sumiton, Hayden

and Locus Fort. These parks are run separately and in charge of making sure their fields are ready to play and determine if their field is rained out.

 

Can we bring a complete team to the league?

Yes, just email Kristal with the details. All team members can register online, requesting you as coach. There is an option on the registration form that states: "Coach Preference."

 

Can we request friends to play with?

Yes, we try to build the teams where the kids and parents have friends on the team. We want the kids to have fun in the dug out and parents to have fun in the bleachers. We build teams using the "Friend Preference" and school listed on the registration form. Teams do have a limit on how many players they can hold, we will not add to a full roster as it affects everyone's playing time.

 

What is the Maximum roster size?

3-4 year olds/ Ragball: 7 players is ideal, 9 players maximum (We set these numbers with our families in mind, giving each player the maximum playing time. At this age not much is happening in the outfield, so we do not want players in outfield doing nothing)

Coach Pitch (6U-8U): 9 players minimum, 11 players maximum

Player Pitch (10U & up): 10 players minimum, 11 players is ideal, 12 players maximum

 

Can I coach? Yes! On the registration form you can select the "coach" or "team mom" box. We will get with the new coaches as the season gets closer. All teams are led by parent volunteer coaches and team moms. We will request a parent volunteer for positions if needed.

 

What kind of ball do we use? 3,4,5, and 6u baseball teams use a soft core baseball. "squishy" ball to help get the kids used to catching a baseball. All other divisions use a standard baseball/softball. Coaches will be notified if games are rained out or delayed due to weather, otherwise games are played as scheduled.

 

REFUND POLICY * $25 processing fee for all refunds requested. * 50% refund after regular registration has ended. * No refunds 7 days prior to opening day for the registered season . * A SEASON is defined as "started" or "open" when the first game is played for that season by any team in any division. * Refunds may take up to 2 weeks for processing. * Late Fees and Processing Fees are non-refundable. This policy applies to any reason, including but not limited to: move, injury, change of mind, change of team, change of season start or end date, acts of God, acts of nature. RETURNED CHECKS: $25 NSF Fee will be added to the Registration Fee. Payment of the Registration Fee, plus the NSF Fee is required before participation will be allowed.

 

Games through Mount Olive Ballpark maybe changed due to an event, weather, or other activities. All parents and coaches will be notified if this occurs.