UPDATED EVALUATION INFORMATION
by Nathan on
Dear Parents,
Thank you for registering your child(ren) for the upcoming BYSA Spring 2025 baseball season in Benton! We have an important update regarding the evaluation locations for some age groups.
Updated Evaluation Information
For the 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 year-old leagues, evaluations will now take place inside the athletic complex connected to the high school football field. The address remains the same:
Benton Athletic Complex
1800 Benton Parkway, Benton, AR 72015
The updated evaluation schedule is as follows:
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4-5 year-old league: No evaluations
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5-6 year-old league: Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM (Inside Athletic Complex)
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7-8 year-old league: Saturday, February 15 at 12:00 PM (Inside Athletic Complex)
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9-10 year-old league: Saturday, February 15 at 1:30 PM (Inside Athletic Complex)
No Changes for Older Age Groups
There are no changes at this time for the 11-12 and 13-16 year-old leagues. Their evaluations will still take place as originally scheduled:
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11-12 year-old league: Monday, February 17 at 6:00 PM (Bernard Holland Park, Field 2)
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13-16 year-old league: Monday, February 17 at 7:00 PM (Bernard Holland Park, Field 5)
Please note that an updated email will be sent out for 11/12 and 13-16 year old leagues if there are any changes needed for those evaluations.
Important Reminders
Do coaches need to attend evaluations?
Yes, coaches are required to attend evaluations for their league, along with the league drafts that will take place within a few days following evaluations (league draft date and times to be announced during evaluations).
When will I find out which team my child is on?
Once teams for each league are assembled within a week after evaluations, coaches will reach out to parents to let them know (via phone, text, or the GroupMe messaging app). Please allow up to 2 weeks after evaluations to be contacted by your child's coach, along with the practice schedule leading up to the first week of games.
What equipment will players need for the season?
The BYSA league will provide:
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Jersey
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Hat
Parents are responsible to provide:
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Glove
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Helmet
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Bat (most kids will have their own)
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Gray pants
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Belt and socks in team colors (coaches will share this info with parents)
When will the season start and end?
Start Date: March 31, 2025
End Date: May 2025 (exact date dependent on rainouts)
If you have any questions about this change or any other aspect of the upcoming season, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to seeing you at the evaluations and to an exciting baseball season!
Thanks,
BYSA
P.S. 9th and 10th Graders can still earn volunteer hours by helping with evaluations.
Benton Baseball Season Info
by Nathan on
Dear Parents,
Thank you for registering your child(ren) for the upcoming BYSA Spring 2025 baseball season in Benton! Please find important information below regarding evaluations, equipment, and the season’s start and end dates.
If you need to register please do so today at bentonbaseball.com
When will evaluations take place?
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4-5 year-old league: No evaluations
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5-6 year-old league: Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM (Benton Athletic Complex)
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7-8 year-old league: Saturday, February 15 at 12:00 PM (Benton Athletic Complex)
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9-10 year-old league: Saturday, February 15 at 1:30 PM (Benton Athletic Complex)
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11-12 year-old league: Monday, February 17 at 6:00 PM (Bernard Holland Park)
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13-16 year-old league: Monday, February 17 at 7:00 PM (Bernard Holland Park)
Where will the evaluations be and what field do we go to?
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Leagues: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
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Date: Saturday, February 15
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Benton Athletic Complex: 1800 Benton Parkway, Benton, AR 72015
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Benton High School Baseball Field
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Leagues 11-12 and 13-16
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Date: Monday, February 17
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Bernard Holland Park: 1207 Holland Park Rd, Benton, AR 72015
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11-12: Field 2
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13-16: Field 5
Do coaches need to attend evaluations?
Yes, coaches are required to attend evaluations for their league, along with the league drafts that will take place within a few days following evaluations (league draft date and times to be announced during evaluations).
When will I find out which team my child is on?
Once teams for each league are assembled within a week after evaluations, coaches will reach out to parents to let them know (via phone, text, or the GroupMe messaging app). Please allow up to 2 weeks after evaluations to be contacted by your child’s coach, along with the practice schedule leading up to the first week of games.
What equipment will players need for the season?
The BYSA league will provide:
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Jersey
-
Hat
Please note that coaches will usually pick up their team’s jerseys and hats once they become available about a week before the season begins. Coaches will then coordinate distribution to parents from there.
Parents are responsible to provide:
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Glove
-
Helmet
-
Bat (most kids will have their own)
-
Gray pants
-
Belt and socks in team colors (coaches will share this info with parents)
When will the season start and end?
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Start Date: March 31, 2025
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End Date: May 2025 (exact date dependent on rainouts)
If you have questions, please contact us. We look forward to an exciting baseball season!
Thanks everyone,
BYSA
P.S. 9th and 10th Graders needing volunteer hours can get hours for helping with evaluations.