Tentative Dates for 2021 Season
*PLEASE NOTE:  All Dates Listed Below are Subject to Change and are Based on Weather Permitting

• Online Registration Opens:  Monday, January 11, 2021

• Online Registration Ends:  Friday, February 26, 2021

• Player Evaluations:  Saturday, February 27, 2021 (BC Athletics - 2510 Solway Road, 37931)
  • 9:00 - Farm League Baseball
  • 9:45 - Pee Wee / Vance League (7 Year Olds Only) LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH A-K
  • 11:00 - Pee Wee / Vance League (7 Year Olds Only) LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH L-Z
  • 12:15 - Minor League Baseball (9-10 Kid Pitch)
  • NOTE:  There are no evaluations for the Tee Ball League, Coach Pitch League or Players that are already on a team.

• KYS Day at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Friday, February 26th - Monday, March 1st

• Practices Begin:  Saturday, March 6, 2021

• Dates of Importance:
  • Spring Break for Knox County - March 15-19, 2021
  • Good Friday - April 2, 2021
  • Easter Sunday - April 4, 2021
  • Last Day of School - Thursday, May 25, 2021
  • Memorial Day - Monday, May 31, 2021

• Picture Day:  TBD

• Season Begins:  Monday, March 29, 2021

• Season Ends: End of May / First of June

• Post-Season Tournaments:  TBD

Knox Youth Sports League Information and Divisions
Please Note:  All ages are based off of age of child as of April 30, 2021.

- Tee Ball League
     Our Tee Ball League is for players ages 4 and under.  All players will hit from a tee and learn the basic fundamentals of the game.  There are no umpires and score is not kept.  Games are played on Pilot Field at Lakeshore Park on Saturdays.  Teams are welcome!

- Coach Pitch League
      The Coach Pitch League is for players ages 5 and under.  Building on the skills learned from Tee Ball, now the coach will pitch to the kids, generally from a knee.  Players will learn more of the fundamentals of the game to include hitting, throwing, baserunning and defense.  One umpire will call the game and score is kept.  Games are played on Bishop Field at Lakeshore Park on Saturdays.  Teams are welcome!

- Pee Wee / Vance League
      This is considered to be the best league in Knoxville!  Our very own legend, Vance Link, has shared his passion in running this league for over 40 years!  The Pee Wee / Vance League is for players ages 7 and under.  Vance will pitch each game as well as make all of the calls as the umpire.  The players will continue to learn more of the fundamentals of the game and score is kept.  Games are played on Ruggles Field at Lakeshore Park on Saturdays, as well as Link-House Field at Sequoyah Park on Wednesday evenings.  This league also features a post-season tournament that is generally held around the beginning of June.  The Pee Wee / Vance League is the only league where teams are assembled through a live draft.

- Farm League
      Farm League is a league designed for players ages 8 and under.  While still building on the fundamentals of the game of baseball, this league will have the coaches pitch to their teams.  All games are played under modified USSSA rules.  Umpires will call the games and scores will be kept.  These games are played on Phillips or Bishop Field at Lakeshore Park on Saturdays and Tuesday evenings.

- Minor League
      Minor League is a league designed for players ages 10 and under.  This league is the introduction to player pitch and all games are played under modified USSSA rules.  These games are played on Phillips or Pilot Field at Lakeshore Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

- Major League
      Major League is a league designed for players ages 12 and under.  This league continues to develop young players in the game of baseball.  All games are played under modified USSSA rules.  These games are played on Phillips or Pilot Field at Lakeshore Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

* REMINDER:  Players can always choose to 'play up' in our leagues at the parents discretion.

Knox Youth Sports Baseball League
Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Can we bring a team into your league?
     - Teams are welcome in all KYS baseball leagues except the Pee Wee / Vance League.

2.  Does my child have to play in his/her age group or can he/she play in another division?
     -  If you feel like your child can play with older players, you can always 'play up' in our leagues with the parents consent.  However, to keep things fair, KYS does not allow children to play down a league.

3.  When and where will my practices be?
     - Practices will begin once registration is completed and all teams have been formed.  The drafts / coaches meetings will be held the week of February 25th.  At that time, practice days/times are chosen by the individual coaches based on their availability and field availability.  The coach will relay practice information to their team(s).

Tentative Dates for 2020 Fall Season
*PLEASE NOTE:  All Dates Listed Below are Subject to Change and are Based on Weather Permitting 

• Online Registration Ends:  Friday, September 11, 2020

• KYS Day at DICK'S Sporting Goods:  TBD

• Dates of Importance:
  • Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2020
  • Fall Break For Knox County - October 12 - 16, 2020 (No Games this Week)
    

• Season Begins: Tuesday, September 15, 2020

• Season Ends: TBD

• Practice days and times will be determined by the coaches.

Knox Youth Sports League Information and Divisions
Please Note:  All ages are based off of age of child as of April 30, 2020.

- Tee Ball League
     Our Tee Ball League is for players ages 4 and under.  All players will hit from a tee and learn the basic fundamentals of the game.  There are no umpires and score is not kept.  Teams are welcome!

- Coach Pitch League
      The Coach Pitch League is for players ages 5 and under.  Building on the skills learned from Tee Ball, now the coach will pitch to the kids, generally from a knee.  Players will learn more of the fundamentals of the game to include hitting, throwing, baserunning and defense.  One umpire will call the game and score is kept. Teams are welcome!

- Pee Wee / Vance League
      This is considered to be the best league in Knoxville!  Our very own legend, Vance Link, has shared his passion in running this league for over 40 years!  The Pee Wee / Vance League is for players ages 7 and under.  Vance will pitch each game as well as make all of the calls as the umpire.  The players will continue to learn more of the fundamentals of the game and score is kept.  Games are played on Ruggles Field at Lakeshore Park, as well as Link-House Field at Sequoyah Park.  This league also features a post-season tournament.  The Pee Wee / Vance League is the only league where teams are assembled through a live draft.

- Farm League
      Farm League is a league designed for players ages 8 and under.  While still building on the fundamentals of the game of baseball, this league will have the coaches pitch to their teams.  All games are played under modified USSSA rules.  Umpires will call the games and scores will be kept.  Teams are welcome!

- Minor League
      Minor League is a league designed for players ages 10 and under.  This league is the introduction to player pitch and all games are played under modified USSSA rules. Teams are welcome!

- Major League
      Minor League is a league designed for players ages 12 and under.  This league is a continuation of player pitch and all games are played under modified USSSA rules. Teams are welcome!

* REMINDER:  Players can always choose to 'play up' in our leagues at the parents discretion.