HOW LONG IS THE SEASON?

Practices will start in mid-march, with games starting mid-April.  Expect to practice 2-3 times per week prior to games starting.  1-2 practices once games start.

WHEN ARE GAMES PLAYED?

Typically, teams will have 2 league games scheduled per week. The 3rd “alternate” day of play is intended for field use conflicts or games rescheduled due to inclement weather.  Below are the Days of Play for Spring 2023 Season (directional information only --- will be updated once we know the 2024 days)

• Junior National – Mon / Wed / Fri (Alt day)
• Junior American – Tues / Thurs / Sat (Alt day)
• Junior Federal – Tues / Thurs / Sat (Alt day)
• Senior National – Tues / Thurs / Sat (Alt day)
• Senior American – Mon / Wed / Fri (Alt day)
• Senior Federal – Mon / Wed / Fri (Alt day)

WHAT IS THE COST AND WHAT DOES THIS INCLUDE?

2024 Spring Fees are $400 per player.  These fees cover seasonal operational expenses such as 

• Insurance
• Fields
• Umpires
• Game Balls 
• Hats and Uniforms(uniforms are budgeted across a 4 year period and replaced only when needed)
• Team Practice and Game Equipment(most equipment costs are budgeted across a 4 year period and replaced only when needed)

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED AND WHAT DO I NEED TO BUY MY PLAYER?

• The league will provide your player a hat (to keep) and jersey (to be returned to the league)
• You will need to purchase for your player 
  • Personal Equipment(helmet, fielding glove, bat)
  • Cleats.  Molded for all levels.  Seniors can wear metal on dirt/grass fields.
  • Baseball Pants.  Suggest to buy more than 1 pair.
  • Purple Belt and Purple Socks
  • Sleeves(3/4 or full length)

ARE THERE CUTS?

Our goal is to place all registered players on a Sunset Youth Baseball league roster.  The number of teams we roster will be determined by the skill level of players participating at each level.  Please click go to "Divisions and Levels of Play" for more information.  

Although team placement can not be guaranteed on a Sunset Youth Baseball team, players not placed on a Sunset Youth Baseball roster will have the option to find their own alternative or have the option to work in coordination with neighboring associations to find a team