RULES - > * NO DOGS ALLOWED * NO SMOKING, VAPING or DIPPING * NO SHELLED NUTS * NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS * NO GUM * NO METAL SPIKES * Breaking these rules will result in Head Coach ejection and forfeit of game.

 

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"

 

How much does it cost?

3U - 4U => $25 T-Ball & 5U soft toss -6U =>$50 8U coach pitch => $70 10U player pitch => $70 Any required fundraisers? We do not have any required fundraisers but 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.

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 Dick's Sporting goods, Academy, etc.) Bat if desired but 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.

 

When is the last day to register? (Rosters are sent 1 week after the registration closes)

FALL, register by August ? , 2024 

SPRING, register by January ?, 2025

 

* 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. When ordering LATE uniforms, the availability & size could be impacted.

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

 

When does season start? GAMES:

- FALL, season starts end of August

- SPRING, season starts end of February (The schedule is released after the rosters are sent out)

 

When does the season end?

Spring Season:

Fall Season:

 

How are practices set up? Teams are 1-2 weeks after registration ends, rosters are sent to the coaches, and then practices will begin. The coaches on 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. CLICK HERE

 

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

 

What days will games be played on?

Spring season:

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Fall season: Games: Sunday Afternoons usually between church hours. 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. Once the schedule is released games cannot be moved.

 

How does Mount Olive Ballpark Communicate? The league and coaches communicate via group me. Updates are posted to the Mount Olive Ballpark Facebook page. When completing registration, PLEASE put your email that you check frequently. 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 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 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 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. Season start dates are subject to change with no change in the refund policy. * 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.