When will the season start?
Registration will open for spring season on the 12th of January @ 12:00 am and will close on the first Sunday of March @ 11:59pm. Tryouts (coach pitch and up) will be held mid March. See current year schedule of events for exact details. After tryouts, team drafts will be held by the volunteer coaches. You can expect to be notified of your team by your coach shortly after all drafts have been conducted. Your coach will notify you of all practice and game schedules. Schedules vary depending on team. You should expect approximately 1-2 games per week. The Spring season games will begin 2 weeks following Spring Break and will end the 1st week of June.
What divisions do you offer?
Tee-Ball (Coed): Foal 4U
Baseball (Boys): Shetland 6U, Pinto 8U, Mustang 10U, Bronco 12U, Pony 14U, Colt 16U
Softball (Girls): Shetland 6U, Pinto 8U, Mustang 10U, Bronco 12U, Pony 14U, Colt 16U
Are uniforms provided?
Uniforms will not be provided by the league. However the league will provide a vendor to purchase Jerseys and Hats at a discount. The league will also assist teams with a sponsor letter to help and get help to purchase uniforms. The players are also responsible for their pants, belt, socks and cleats.
How much does it cost to register and what does my registration fee cover?
Registration cost is $65 for individual registration and $75 for team registration. The registration fee covers the cost of field maintenance, umpire fees, equipment, Pony fees, tournament fees, & other expenses.
What equipment do I need?
Parents are responsible for the purchase of their childs own equipment. They will need a bat, glove, batting helmet, batting gloves (optional), cleats with plastic spikes.
What kind of bat should I buy for my child?
Bat rules can be found HERE. Be sure to review to ensure your bat meets PONY requirements. All bats must meet the USA Baseball Bat Standards.
Why are there player evaluations/tryouts?
Evaluations allow managers to evaluate each kid for the purpose of drafting their teams. Players will get the chance to hit, run, and field. If your child is unable to attend one of the scheduled evaluations please contact one of the Player Agents prior to the event date to schedule an alternative day/time. Managers will rank every player on the skills listed and each player will end up with an average ranking. Managers will utilize these rankings as well as their own notes to draft players to their team.
Can I register for someone (friend, nephew, etc) who is not my legal dependent?
No, only legal guardians who live with the player may register.
Who are the coaches?
All coaches are volunteers. In Tee Ball through Majors divisions, its usually a parents of a child on the team.
How many players per team?
There are usually 10-12 players per team.
Does every child who registers get to play?
Yes, every child who successfully registers will be drafted onto a team. The only time a team may not be formed is when there are not enough players in the division to create a team. If a division does not have enough teams to play with in Weslaco Pony, that division will be forced to play interlock games with outside Pony teams. Tee Ball players will be randomly assigned to a team.
Does Weslaco Pony take friend or coach requests?
Due to the set-up of our league we are unable to take any friend or coach requests. All coaches have the opportunity to draft players so if you would like them to play for a specific coach please ask that coach to draft your child. Please note, there are no guarantees that a coach will be able to draft your child.
Are games made up when cancelled due to weather?
Every effort will be made to make up cancelled games. It might require a game to be rescheduled on a weekend due to field availability.
How do I sign up to be a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or Team Parent?
During the registration process, you can select the option to volunteer in one of these positions or you can fill out our volunteer form located on the Coach Info tab.
What are the responsibilities of a Head Coach?
The Head Coach is the leader of the team. They can delegate as they see fit but are ultimately responsible for leading the team. They can work with the parents of their team to seek volunteers to help (coaches, team mom, etc). Head Coaches should be knowledgeable of how to coach baseball/softball.
What are the responsibilities of a Assistant Coach?
The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping the Head Coach run the team. They can help with a variety of roles, but an assistant coach typically helps with teaching the kids the game of baseball and helping during practices and games.
What are the responsibilities of a Team Parent?
The Team Parent (sometimes referred to as Team Mom but we welcome dads as well) is responsible for helping the Manager handle administrative tasks. They will attend the team parent meeting, pass out information to the team, help coordinate communication with the team, help coordinate game day volunteers, etc.
When will I hear from my Head Coach?
Once teams are drafted it takes the league a couple of days to input rosters into the system and provide managers with contact information. We ask that you give them a few days to contact you.
How do I update my email address or contact information?
You need to login to your SportsConnect account to update your email address. Welsaco Pony administrators cannot update personal information. Use the following link for instructions how to make this update. https://sportsconnect.com/faq-connect-your-accounts/
How do I get the emails that my spouse is getting that I am not?
You need to login into your SportsConnect account and link your email and your spouse's email to your child. Weslaco Pony administrators cannot update personal information. Use the following link for instructions how to make this update. https://sportsconnect.com/faq-connect-your-accounts/