The Baseball program at Keller Youth Association (KYA) has become widely recognized as one of the best and most complete all-around programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The KYA Baseball program has been built upon the following guiding principles:

- To help our youth develop into better adults through participation in organized    sports.
- To foster an atmosphere focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, trust and    fundamentals.
- To guide and assist our participants to gain the necessary skills, confidence and    discipline to become positive, healthy citizens and role models of the future.

KYA Baseball offers multiple programs and levels of play. We offer both baseball tailored toward the Recreational, as well as Select player. KYA Baseball has successfully been able to maintain a positive balance within our program for both our Select teams, as well as our Recreational leagues.

KYA Recreational Baseball Program

The KYA Recreational Baseball Program is designed to attract as many players in the community, who have a sincere interest in the game, as possible. In our younger leagues we attempt to include every single player who registers to play. Our goal is to give the youngest players in our program an opportunity to gain a fondness for and an interest in the game. We also strive to give them every chance to learn the basic skills the game requires.

As our recreational players advance in age, we still provide an "all inclusive" approach to participation. The privilege of increased participation is earned through attainment of performance levels by conscientious attendance at games and practice sessions, as well as general conduct and development on the playing field.

KYA Baseball’s recreational teams field highly competitive All Star teams to compete in the PONY Baseball National tournament, each Summer. KYA Baseball has been able to advance teams through PONY District play each of the last two seasons and has earned its first District, Sectional and State Championships this summer.

Recreational Levels of Play	Age (as of April 30, 2009)
(NEW for Fall 2008) Blast Ball 4	4 Years Old
Shetland (T-Ball)	5 and 6 Years Old
Pinto 7 (Coach Pitch)	7 Years Old
Pinto 8 (Coach Pitch)	8 Years Old
Mustang 9 (Kid Pitch)	9 Years Old
Mustang 10 (Full Baseball Begins)	10 Years Old
Bronco	11 and 12 Years Old
Pony	13 and 14 Years Old
Colt/Palomino	15 to 18 Years Old

Seasons

KYA Baseball currently offers two seasonal programs each year:

Frequently Asked Questions (Fall Baseball)

1. What age group is my child in and is he or she old enough to play?
The player’s age on April 30th of the following year determines player’s eligibility and division.

Divisions:
5 and 6 year olds – T-ball
7 year olds – Pinto 7 (Coach pitch)
8 year olds – Pinto 8 (Coach pitch)
9 year olds – Mustang 9 (Kid Pitch)
10 year olds – Mustang 10 (Kid Pitch)
11 and 12 year olds – Bronco
13 and 14 year olds – Pony
15 and 16 year olds – Colt

2. When are sign ups?
Online registration will be open from mid July 15 to mid August.
On site registration will be on 1/9 and 1/16 from 9am-12pm.

3. Where are sign ups?
Online via the KYA Home Page
Onsite at the KYA Field House between Fields 15, 16 and 17 in the Keller Sports Complex

4. How much is it?
Blast Ball - Age 3/4 - $50.00
Baseball (T-Ball - Pony) - $85.00

Cost After August 15, 2009:
Blast Ball - Age 3/4 - $60.00
Baseball (T-Ball - Pony) - $95.00

5. How long is the season?
Mid-September thru Mid-November.

6. When do practices start?
Last week in August

7. How many practices and games are there per week?
Teams are allowed 3 events (games and/or practices) per week

8. When are games?
Saturday (All Day), Sunday Afternoon and Monday Night may be used for rain out games.

9. Where are games and practices?
Games are played at the KYA Baseball fields in the Keller Sports Complex, practice locations are generally held at one of the city parks or schools.

10. Will Soccer interfere with Baseball?
KYA and KSA are separate organizations. Refer to the season schedule listed above for the baseball schedule. You will need to contact KSA for the soccer schedule. Typically YES!

11. Can my player be put on a team with his or her friends?
There is no guarantee. Efforts are made to honor requests in T-Ball. In the older age leagues, players are placed on teams through a coach’s draft.

12. What equipment do players need?
Glove, rubber cleats (no steel cleats allowed except in Colt)

13. What other costs are involved?
For the Fall, KYA provides facilities, umpires and game balls. Teams will be responsible for their own uniforms.

14. Does everyone get a trophy?
Nobody gets a trophy during Fall Baseball. These are reserved for our Spring T-Ball participants, Divisional Champions , Tournament Champions and Finalists.

15. What is NYSCA certification for coaches?
It is a nationally recognized organization and ensures that coaches are trained. All coaches must be certified by taking an online class through NYSCA.

16. What equipment does KYA provide?
T-Ball – Tee, catcher’s helmet, Batters Helmet and game balls. For all other leagues, KYA provides catcher’s equipment, batting helmets, and game balls (with a $100 Deposit)

Frequently Asked Questions (Spring Baseball)

1. What age group is my child in and is he or she old enough to play?
The player’s age on April 30th of the following year determines player’s eligibility and division.

Divisions:
5 and 6 year olds – T-ball
7 year olds – Pinto 7 (Coach pitch)
8 year olds – Pinto 8 (Coach pitch)
9 year olds – Mustang 9 (Kid Pitch)
10 year olds – Mustang 10 (Kid Pitch)
11 and 12 year olds – Bronco
13 and 14 year olds – Pony
15 and 16 year olds – Colt

2. When are sign ups?
Online registration will be open from January 1 – February 2. On site registration will be on 1/24 and 1/31 from 6pm-8pm, and 1/26 and 2/2 from 9am-12pm.

3. Where are sign ups?
The KYA Field House between Fields 15, 16 and 17

4. How much is it?
$110.00 per registration.

5. How long is the season?
Mid-March thru first week in June.

6. When do practices start?
The Last week of February

7. How many practices and games are there per week?
Teams are allowed 3 events (games and/or practices) per week, expect 1-2 games per week.

8. When are games?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
T-ball game times are 6:00pm and 7:00pm
Pinto games times are 6:00pm and 7:30pm
Mustang game times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Bronco game times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Pony game times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Colt - Various days and times - some travel required.

Wednesday and Saturday’s are used for rain out games.

9. Where are games and practices?
Games are played at the KYA ball fields, practice locations are held at one of the city parks or schools.

10. Will Soccer interfere with Baseball?
KYA and KSA are separate organizations. Refer to the season schedule listed above for the baseball schedule. You will need to contact KSA for the soccer schedule.

11. Can my player be put on a team with his or her friends?
There is no guarantee. Efforts are made to honor requests in T-Ball. In the older age leagues, players are placed on teams through a coach’s draft.

12. What equipment do players need?
Glove, rubber cleats (no steel cleats allowed except in Colt)

13. What other costs are involved?
The league provides hats, and jersey. Teams may decide to purchase pants, belts and socks together for the team to match.

14. Does everyone get a trophy?
T-Ball every player receives a participation trophy. Pinto and Mustang leagues trophies go to 1st and 2nd place teams.

15. What is NYSCA certification for coaches?
It is a nationally recognized organization and ensures that coaches are trained. All coaches must be certified by taking an online class through NYSCA.

16. What equipment does KYA provide?
T-Ball – Tee, catcher’s helmet, Batters Helmet and game balls. For all other leagues, KYA provides catcher’s equipment, batting helmets, and game balls.