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Ascension Baseball Committee
Youth Baseball Program serving our parish children age 3 to 18. This is what makes our program a success.
Welcome to the Ascension Parish Recreational Baseball Program
This baseball program is managed by the Ascension Baseball Council (ABC), a non-profit organization providing a recreational level experience to children interested in the sport of baseball. Our program depends entirely on the support from willing volunteers that understand the importance of working together in fun, professional manner
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Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I determine into which age group my child will play?
The USSSA baseball year is from August 1st-July 31st. The age group in which your child can play is determined by his/her age on April 30th of that season. If you prefer, you child can play up one age group. You child cannot play down an age group.
2) Which park will my child practice and play?
This depends on your child's age group.
- Athletes playing in 3U through 5U age groups will play at Paula Park.
- Athletes playing in 6U through 12U age groups will play at Stevens Park.
- Athletes playing in 13U through 18U age groups will play at St. Amant Park.
3) When is practice and games?
This depends on the number of teams in each group. Time slots for practices are selected under the supervision of the League Rep at the age group's draft. Before the season begins, most teams will have 2 practices in the evening during the week (Mon-Fri) and one time slot on the weekend. Once the season begins, practice time will depend on your coach. Most teams will continue to practice in their time slot on the weekend and not during the week.
Games are held Monday through Friday, with usually two games on each field per night. This again depends on the number of teams in a league. If we have more than 10 teams in a league, games will be played on Saturday.
4) Is there a tryout?
No, we have a preview that most of the athletes participate in. It is a few simple drills to help the coaches determine a good distribution of the talent in the league. Every child that is registered will be on a team.
5) Is my child guaranteed to play?
Every child on a team is required by our By-Laws to participate in at least one inning on defense and have at least one at bat in every game. Unless there are disciplinary reasons, your child will participate in every game. However, every child is not guaranteed to same amount of playing time as everyone else. Any time you feel your child is not being treated fairly, please talk with your Head Coach, your League Representative, your Park Commissioner, and the President in that order.
6) How competitive is the ABC league?
ABC is a recreational youth baseball league. The Fall league is considered purely instructional. Very few age groups even keep score. This is a time to really focus on the fundamentals of baseball and how to improve for the Spring League.
The Spring league is much more competitive. All ages groups from 6U and up, keep score and track outs. There are times where there is a large discrepancy in athletic ability among players. Everyone from players to parents to coaches are expected to be very helpful and encouraging to every player no matter his ability. While the Spring is competitive, our league is recreational and not the major leagues. We try to provide any child who wants to play and enjoy baseball, the opportunity to do.
There are other options for more talented players who want to do and achieve more than recreational baseball.
7) What equipment do I need for my child to play baseball?
The league does not have any equipment to provide teams or players. Each player should have his own glove, bat, batting helmet, and cleats. Some coaches may have some equipment for the team to share. Please do not assume that team members will share their equipment. This is a decision to be determined by parents and coaches.
8) What is included in my registration?
3U-5U is $50 (+$3 is using a credit card)
6U-12U is $75 (+$3 if using a credit card)
13U-15U is $80 (+$3 if using a credit card)
16U-18U is $90 (+$3 if using a credit card)
If you have more than one child to register, you will receive a $5 discount for each additional child.
Each athlete will provided with a hat and jersey. It is the parents' responsibility to supply baseball pants, belt, socks, and cleats. Parents are not expected to pay anything other than registration, unless the parents choose to do so.
9) Can I select the team or coach with which I want my child to play?
This is a summary of much of the information, but we encourage you to read through our By-Laws to see how every situation is handled.
In the following age groups: 6U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, and 16U - Every athlete will go through the preview and will be drafted. There are 3 exceptions to this rule:
i) You are the Head Coach of a team.
ii) You are the official Assistant Coach of a team. The Head Coach can name one official Assistant Coach before the age group's preview for the Assistant Coach's son to be on the team.
iii) You are the only official Sponsor of team. $400 or more can be donated to a specific team for their use only. The donation must be made through ABC and before the preview for the Sponsor's son to be on the team.
Returning players in the following age groups: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 15U, 17U, and 18U are automatically on the same team as the previous season. If it is a non-returning player in these age groups, that athlete must attend the preview and be selected in the draft.
10) Does my child have to return to the same team in the second year?
No, when you register your son, please make a note that you would like him to re-enter the draft.
11) Is it possible to have all my children on the same team?
As long as they are all age appropriate for a team, all siblings are automatically placed on the same team, unless requested differently by his parents.
12) How do I volunteer to be a coach, umpire, etc.?
Please review our web pages listed in the heading as "VOLUNTEERS" and "UMPIRES." Instructions of what to do are on these pages.
13) How long is the season?
Please review our "EVENT CALENDAR" page, which will give you a good indication of everything that will occur during the current season.
Practices begin in mid-February. The regular season is typically begins the first week of March and is completed by the first week of June. However, it is important to keep in mind that if your son becomes an All-Star, the season will extend through July 4th.
14) Does every child receive an award?
No, awards are provided in the following manner:
i) 3U-5U all receive a participation award.
ii) 6U-8U receive trophies for Champion and Runner-up in the League and the Post-season tournament. All other receive a participation award.
iii) 9U and up receive trophies for Champion and Runner-up in the League and the Post-season tournament. No other awards are provided.
15) How do we know about Rainouts or other cancellations of play?
We will do our best to update our internet site (www.ascensionbaseball.org) and our page (Ascension Baseball Committee) as timely as we can. Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers and many of us have full-time jobs. We will notify everyone through these various methods as soon as we know for sure.
16) If I see misconduct, unacceptable behavior, rule breaking, or cheating, to whom do I report this information?
Depending on who you are reporting, it should go in the following order: Your Head Coach, League Representative, Park Commissioner, and the buck stops with the President. It is easy to contact anyone on our "CONTACT US" page.
1) How do I determine into which age group my child will play?
The USSSA baseball year is from August 1st-July 31st. The age group in which your child can play is determined by his/her age on April 30th of that season. If you prefer, you child can play up one age group. You child cannot play down an age group.
2) Which park will my child practice and play?
This depends on your child's age group.
- Athletes playing in 3U through 5U age groups will play at Paula Park.
- Athletes playing in 6U through 12U age groups will play at Stevens Park.
- Athletes playing in 13U through 18U age groups will play at St. Amant Park.
3) When is practice and games?
This depends on the number of teams in each group. Time slots for practices are selected under the supervision of the League Rep at the age group's draft. Before the season begins, most teams will have 2 practices in the evening during the week (Mon-Fri) and one time slot on the weekend. Once the season begins, practice time will depend on your coach. Most teams will continue to practice in their time slot on the weekend and not during the week.
Games are held Monday through Friday, with usually two games on each field per night. This again depends on the number of teams in a league. If we have more than 10 teams in a league, games will be played on Saturday.
4) Is there a tryout?
No, we have a preview that most of the athletes participate in. It is a few simple drills to help the coaches determine a good distribution of the talent in the league. Every child that is registered will be on a team.
5) Is my child guaranteed to play?
Every child on a team is required by our By-Laws to participate in at least one inning on defense and have at least one at bat in every game. Unless there are disciplinary reasons, your child will participate in every game. However, every child is not guaranteed to same amount of playing time as everyone else. Any time you feel your child is not being treated fairly, please talk with your Head Coach, your League Representative, your Park Commissioner, and the President in that order.
6) How competitive is the ABC league?
ABC is a recreational youth baseball league. The Fall league is considered purely instructional. Very few age groups even keep score. This is a time to really focus on the fundamentals of baseball and how to improve for the Spring League.
The Spring league is much more competitive. All ages groups from 6U and up, keep score and track outs. There are times where there is a large discrepancy in athletic ability among players. Everyone from players to parents to coaches are expected to be very helpful and encouraging to every player no matter his ability. While the Spring is competitive, our league is recreational and not the major leagues. We try to provide any child who wants to play and enjoy baseball, the opportunity to do.
There are other options for more talented players who want to do and achieve more than recreational baseball.
7) What equipment do I need for my child to play baseball?
The league does not have any equipment to provide teams or players. Each player should have his own glove, bat, batting helmet, and cleats. Some coaches may have some equipment for the team to share. Please do not assume that team members will share their equipment. This is a decision to be determined by parents and coaches.
8) What is included in my registration?
3U-5U is $50 (+$3 is using a credit card)
6U-12U is $75 (+$3 if using a credit card)
13U-15U is $80 (+$3 if using a credit card)
16U-18U is $90 (+$3 if using a credit card)
If you have more than one child to register, you will receive a $5 discount for each additional child.
Each athlete will provided with a hat and jersey. It is the parents' responsibility to supply baseball pants, belt, socks, and cleats. Parents are not expected to pay anything other than registration, unless the parents choose to do so.
9) Can I select the team or coach with which I want my child to play?
This is a summary of much of the information, but we encourage you to read through our By-Laws to see how every situation is handled.
In the following age groups: 6U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, and 16U - Every athlete will go through the preview and will be drafted. There are 3 exceptions to this rule:
i) You are the Head Coach of a team.
ii) You are the official Assistant Coach of a team. The Head Coach can name one official Assistant Coach before the age group's preview for the Assistant Coach's son to be on the team.
iii) You are the only official Sponsor of team. $400 or more can be donated to a specific team for their use only. The donation must be made through ABC and before the preview for the Sponsor's son to be on the team.
Returning players in the following age groups: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 15U, 17U, and 18U are automatically on the same team as the previous season. If it is a non-returning player in these age groups, that athlete must attend the preview and be selected in the draft.
10) Does my child have to return to the same team in the second year?
No, when you register your son, please make a note that you would like him to re-enter the draft.
11) Is it possible to have all my children on the same team?
As long as they are all age appropriate for a team, all siblings are automatically placed on the same team, unless requested differently by his parents.
12) How do I volunteer to be a coach, umpire, etc.?
Please review our web pages listed in the heading as "VOLUNTEERS" and "UMPIRES." Instructions of what to do are on these pages.
13) How long is the season?
Please review our "EVENT CALENDAR" page, which will give you a good indication of everything that will occur during the current season.
Practices begin in mid-February. The regular season is typically begins the first week of March and is completed by the first week of June. However, it is important to keep in mind that if your son becomes an All-Star, the season will extend through July 4th.
14) Does every child receive an award?
No, awards are provided in the following manner:
i) 3U-5U all receive a participation award.
ii) 6U-8U receive trophies for Champion and Runner-up in the League and the Post-season tournament. All other receive a participation award.
iii) 9U and up receive trophies for Champion and Runner-up in the League and the Post-season tournament. No other awards are provided.
15) How do we know about Rainouts or other cancellations of play?
We will do our best to update our internet site (www.ascensionbaseball.org) and our page (Ascension Baseball Committee) as timely as we can. Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers and many of us have full-time jobs. We will notify everyone through these various methods as soon as we know for sure.
16) If I see misconduct, unacceptable behavior, rule breaking, or cheating, to whom do I report this information?
Depending on who you are reporting, it should go in the following order: Your Head Coach, League Representative, Park Commissioner, and the buck stops with the President. It is easy to contact anyone on our "CONTACT US" page.