Hastings Youth Athletic Association

Players must be in the 3rd grade to play Traveling Baseball. Traveling Baseball has divisions for 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U(VFW), and 18U. Players will try-out with other players in their grade unless they are too old to play with that age group. See the Traveling Baseball Age Requirements table below for exceptions.

EXCEPTIONS:

a) Players in their respective age groups must not reach the next age before May 1.

Example ... If a player in 7th grade is 14 years old on May 1, that player must play in the 14U division.

b) Players are expected to play with thier grade. Exceptions are approved only by the Traveling Baseball Director.

c) The traveling baseball director has the right to make exceptions on a per case basis.

Teams are divided into three classes: AAA, AA, and A. The AAA class competes at the highest possible level of play. Players selected to play at the AAA level are focused, have good attitudes, already have good knowledge of the game, and can compete with other players at this level. Players selected to play the the AA level should also be focused and have good attitudes, but could benefit by not playing at the AAA level at this time. Players in the A level still compete to the best of their abilities, but are not ready to compete at the higher levels.

Note:  HYAA will not field A teams at the 10U to 12U level. Those that do not earn a roster spot on a AA or AAA team will be placed on a Raider Nation team.

Coaches for the AAA teams will be picked before the try-outs, pending on their player making that team. Coaches for the AA and A teams may be selected prior to try-outs, if the coach does not have a son trying out for that age group. Otherwise, coaches are selected after the try-outs. If you are interesting in coaching, please fill out the coaching forms and disclosure form at registration.

Players that drop after March 1st WILL NOT be eligible for a refund. Please refer to the refund policy on the information flyer for complete details.

The coach will determine when and how often the team will practice. Players are expected to make practices. Players need to contact their coach when they cannot make a practice or game.

Coaches will provide a game schedule. Game schedules and results are also kept on the web at Metro Baseball Leagues website. Follow the links on the page.

Parents are responsible for getting players to the games. Try to carpool with other families when you cannot get your child to the game. Please don't rely on the coach to get your player to the game.

Each team will be allowed to play in two tournaments, up to $400,  included in the HYAA fee. Tournaments are scheduled by the coach of the team. Coaches may schedule additional tournaments and may request the players to help with the costs. Check with the coach to find out tournament plans. Teams that qualify for state tournaments will also have the tournament fee paid for by HYAA, but not the gate fee.

Every team makes the play-offs at the end of the season. Please try to schedule your vacations after the play-off season, so that there are enough players to participate in playoffs.

Each player will be issued a cap, a jersey, pants, a belt, and socks. The jerseys are to be returned promptly following the seasons. Players will be charged a replacement fee for those uniforms not returned. PLEASE MAKE SURE you get the correct size when you register!

Players, coaches, parents, and spectators are expected to follow the HYAA Code Of Conduct. If any issues arise, please inform the traveling director during the season.