GBA T-Ball

Welcome to GBA T-Ball! This information pertains to the spring 2025 season, which will begin in April and run through June. Spring 2025 registration for T-ball opens November 29th and closes either when full or on February 14, 2025. No late registrations will be accepted. T-ball will likely fill up, so early registration is highly encouraged! 

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The vice president of T-ball for 2025 is Emily Pocratsky. You may email her directly with any questions at EmilySLilly@gmail.com. The registration fee for spring 2025 T-ball is $30, with a sale of a $10 discount Nov. 29th through Dec. 9th. If you have concerns regarding the registration fee, please contact Emily. GBA is committed to ensuring all players are able to play this season.

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GBA T-ball is open to boys and girls who have a birthday between May 1, 2019 and April 30, 2022. In other words, they will be either age 3, 4, or 5 on April 30, 2025. New and returning players are welcome. We just ask your child is able to follow safety rules and two-step directions.

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T-Ball is split into two divisions:

• Base Buddies (for children ages 3 and 4 who still require assistance on the field). Parents may join their child on the field at this level, and help them complete tasks. All players will get to bat each inning and runners will not be called out.

• Little Sluggers (for children ages 4 and 5 who do NOT require assistance on the field). Parents who are on the field helping must be coaches with their clearances filed with GBA. This is an independent level of t-ball play with players learning how to make outs. Players will hit off the tee, but work towards hitting pitches. Children who are 5 on April 30 have the option to do Little Sluggers or Coach Pitch.  Players who are not ready for independent play should sign up for Base Buddies. Contact us with questions about ages. 

There are no tryouts for t-ball and everyone is welcome to play. Your player will be assigned a team and coach at the beginning of the year based on our registration numbers. The coach will communicate schedules.  If we do not have enough volunteer coaches, we will not be able to offer all the teams necessary for all the players who will sign up. 

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We do expect a commitment from all our players, even at the t-ball level. Typically, we will have 1 practice and 1 game a week. Attendance at this age is very important. When players don't attend practice, they have a harder time following the procedures and rules during a game. We want all our GBA players to have a positive experience, and they rely on their teammates to help with that. Please review your family's work schedules and availability when considering signing up for t-ball.

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We are always looking for t-ball coaches! Please contact Emily if you are interested in coaching. New to coaching? No problem! We will help you learn tips and techniques appropriate for this age level. All coaches MUST file clearances with the GBA Board. 

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There is a service/fundraising duty for all families of GBA players. For each player you register, you will need to work 2 pop stand shifts (usually 1.5 hours each shift). If you do not want to work the pop stand, you will have to pay a $50 opt-out fee per child when registering. The Pop Stand schedule will be assigned, although you may trade your assigned shift with another family.  Each player will also be responsible for a  $10.00 contribution to basket raffles for All-Star Day in June.

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Regarding equipment: 

• Molded rubber cleats are not required and are optional. Molded rubber soccer cleats could also be used, but are not required and are optional. No metal spikes are allowed.

• You must provide a fielding glove for your child. When choosing a baseball glove, the size of the glove should be comfortable for the player to wear and be able to catch a baseball. Player preferences vary from 9 1/2" to 11". The key is to break the glove in so he/she will be able to use it. Please make sure you are getting the correct glove for a righty or a lefty.

• GBA will provide a T-ball approved bat per team. Your child may bring a bat, but it must be a "T-Ball USA Baseball Bat". Any bat brought to games/practices should be made available to all players on the team.

• Batters will need to wear a helmet. You are encouraged to bring a helmet for your child if you are able.

• At this level, we use foam core baseballs for your child's safety.

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