F.A.Q.'s

 
Please review the information provided below, often this information will provide answers to questions you may have. If you have additional questions or questions which are not answered below please direct your inquiries to the League Registrar – Dean Puett at registration@sierrayouthsports.com

When is Online Registration open for the Spring 2023 season?
Online registration will run through 1/29/2023. Sierra Youth Sports Baseball & Softball is not responsible for errors occurred during the online registration process.

What are the benefits of early/online registration?
Online registration will save you $20-$50 per registrant over walk-in registration. Additionally, many of our leagues may reach capacity prior to the end of online registration. To ensure your child/children have the opportunity to play, we recommend early online registration.

I missed Online Registration, now how do I register?
Walk –In registration will be accepted Saturday, Saturday 28th, 2023 before tryouts. Walk-in registration will be accommodated on a first come first served basis. After walk-in registration has concluded, space will be available based on availability. Please contact the League Registrar at registration@sierrayouthsports.com for availability.

What are the fees for the Spring 2023 Season?
There is one $100.00 Volunteer Fee per family per season in addition to the registration fees listed below:
- Spirit -  $95.00
- Shetland - $135.00 
- Pinto -  $205.00   
- Mustang - $215.00 
- Bronco - $225.00   
- Pony - $$245.00

- Softball - $185.00  

What is the volunteer fee? Why is it required and how can I earn it back?
The volunteer fee is required to elicit greater volunteerism and parent participation with the league. The Sierra Youth Sports Baseball & Softball league is a non-profit organization staffed and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers. You can earn your volunteer fee back during the regular season by working in the snack bar. Four hours of commitment is required.

How do I know what division to register my child in?
The online registration system is set up to allow you to register your child in the division in which they are eligible for. The age placement is based on the player’s age as of 4/30/2023 for baseball and 12/31/2022 for softball.

When are tryouts?
Tryouts will be held on January 28-29, 2023 (Subject to change)

Does my child have to tryout? What if my child is unable to attend tryouts or does not want to tryout?
There are NO tryouts for our Spirt Divisions. For all other divisions, it is highly recommended your child tryout. Tryouts allow the coaches to see each player’s abilities and helps the league and coaches draft even teams.

Where are tryouts? What field do I go to?
All tryouts will take place at the Sierra Baseball & Softball complex. Directions to the complex can be found under the ‘Directions’ link on the left side of this website. Baseball tryouts will be held on the respective field of play for the division (Shetland will take place on Shetland, Pinto on Pinto, etc).

When will the Spring 2023 season start and end?
The planned start date (date of first games) for the Spring 2023 season is March 4th. The last games of the season will be in May. Playoffs and All-stars go longer. Please note all dates are subject to change.

If I have a conflict in practice days, where and when do I make that request?
You can note the conflict during the online registration process. If you register at walk-in, you can tell the personnel in the tryout booth. There is no guarantee of team placement even with a conflicting practice day. No team movement after draft.

When and where will the team practice? How often can we expect to practice each week?
During spring baseball and softball, practices are usually held on the Sierra Youth Sports Baseball & Softball complex. The fields are shared by all the teams in that division. Practices will generally be held at least twice per week and will be determined by the manager and/or coaching staff after the drafts are complete.

When will the games be held?
Games will be held during the week (after 4:00 PM) and also on weekends as early as 8:00 AM and through the day. Your team will play at least once a week. Usually your team will play twice per week, one weeknight game and one Saturday game. The schedule for the season will be released a minimum of one week prior to the first scheduled game.

When will I find out which team my child is on?
Drafts are scheduled to be held the week after tryouts. You will be contacted directly by your team manager, coach or team parent following drafts with more information on the season.

I would like to manage a team this season. How do I go about becoming a manager?
There is a section on the registration form to select that you would like to manage or coach a team. Once you have filled it out, also send an email registration@sierrayouthsports.com and state the division in which you would like to manage.

What if I need to cancel my child’s registration?
You may cancel your registration at any time up until the draft/team assignment process is complete. If your registration is canceled before tryouts have begun, there will be a refund reduction of $25 per canceled registration. If your registration is canceled once tryouts have begun (January 28, 2023) there will be a refund reduction of $100 per canceled registration. Once drafts/team assignments are complete, there will be NO refunds will be given. These policies are for both online and walk in registrants. To cancel your registration, please contact our League Registrar at registration@sierrayouthsports.com