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Frequently Asked Questions
About FYBA
The Forney Youth Baseball Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide youths ages 4-19, an outlet in which to play organized baseball. Without sacrificing competitiveness, FYBA urges fair play and sportsmanship. FYBA is governed by an executive board, as well as, a baseball board that governs game play. FYBA plays on fields maintained by the City of Forney Parks & Recreation Dept.
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When are sign ups?
Sign ups are generally held on Saturdays in late January and early February. Locations may vary and are determined by the executive board. Advertisements for sign ups can be seen in the Forney Messenger, banners at the baseball fields, this website, and other signage around Forney.
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What are the registration fees? Where does the money go?
Registration fees are determined year to year and by age. They typically increase the older the child is. Money raised through registration goes toward payment of umpires, scorekeepers, and equipment, such as balls, catcher's gear, equipment bags, concession items. FYBA does not pay for teams uniforms.
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What rules govern FYBA baseball?
FYA operates under the same playing rules as Little League Baseball. FYBA Rules govern all other rules (Team Formations; Registration; etc.) A copy of the bylaws and rules can be seen under the link Documents. NOTE: Bylaws and Rules are currently Under Construction.
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How are teams picked?
Teams are formed by the coaches through a tryout/draft process. The only exception is if the child played for that particular team the previous year. Once you are drafted to a team you belong to that team unless a)the team disbands after the season. b)the team moves up in age and a child is too young and does not wish to move up. c) the parents request their child not return to their previous team. Should any of the above happen, the child will be placed back into the draft.
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Where are games played? What days are games played? What times are games played?
Games are played at Mulberry Park in Forney. Mulberry Park is located on Bois D'arc between OB Johnson Elementary and Warren Middle School. A map is located under the Directions link. Games may be played in other cities depending on the league. Game days can be any day of the week except on Wednesdays and Sundays. Although these days may be used to make up games due to rain. Week day games start around 6:30 pm. Saturday game may start as early as 9:00am and as late as 8:00pm.
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Who do I contact if I have a concern?
Anything concerning FYBA baseball should first be addressed with the coach. If the coach cannot be of assistance then your next point of contact will be the league comissioner or asst. comissioner. Once again, if they cannot help, you would need to go to the Baseball Commissioner. FYBA urges you to follow this "chain of command". Contact info for each is listed under the Contacts link.
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FYBA is run by volunteers. Most of whom have full time jobs, a family, and may coach a team(s). Please understand that we strive to do everthing we possibly can, there is simply not enough time. FYBA is always needing volunteers.
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Rainouts -
All rainouts will be updated via the league's website and the hotline (972.738.9333). We will try and get the information out as fast as possible but in many cases it will be a game time decision. When in doubt show up to the fields.
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