The Baseball program at Keller Youth Association (KYA) has become widely recognized as one of the best and most complete all-around programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The KYA Baseball program has been built upon the following guiding principles:
- To help our youth develop into better adults through participation in organized sports.
- To foster an atmosphere focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, trust and fundamentals.
- To guide and assist our participants to gain the necessary skills, confidence and discipline to become positive, healthy citizens and role models of the future.
KYA Baseball offers multiple programs and levels of play. We offer both baseball tailored toward the Recreational, as well as Select player. KYA Baseball has successfully been able to maintain a positive balance within our program for both our Select teams, as well as our Recreational leagues.
KYA Recreational Baseball Program
The KYA Recreational Baseball Program is designed to attract as many players in the community, who have a sincere interest in the game, as possible. In our younger leagues we attempt to include every single player who registers to play. Our goal is to give the youngest players in our program an opportunity to gain a fondness for and an interest in the game. We also strive to give them every chance to learn the basic skills the game requires.
As our recreational players advance in age, we still provide an "all inclusive" approach to participation. The privilege of increased participation is earned through attainment of performance levels by conscientious attendance at games and practice sessions, as well as general conduct and development on the playing field.
Recreational All-Star Program
KYA Baseball’s recreational teams also field highly competitive All Star teams to compete in the PONY Baseball National tournament, each Summer. KYA Baseball has been able to advance teams through PONY District play each of the last two seasons and has earned its first District, Sectional and State Championships this summer.
Recreational Levels of Play
| Age (as of April 30, 2010) |
| BlastBall (PreT-ball) | 3-4 Years Old |
| Shetland (T-Ball) | 5 and 6 Years Old |
| Pinto 7 (Coach Pitch) | 7 Years Old |
| Pinto 8 (Coach Pitch) | 8 Years Old |
| Mustang 9 (Kid Pitch) | 9 Years Old |
| Mustang 10 (Full Baseball Begins) | 10 Years Old |
| Bronco | 11 and 12 Years Old |
| Pony | 13 and 14 Years Old |
| Colt/Palomino | 15 to 18 Years Old |
Seasons
KYA Baseball currently offers two seasonal programs each year:
| Spring Season (March to June) | Registration Generally Opens January |
| All Star / Tournament Teams (June to August) | Participation Based Upon Selection |
| Fall Season (September to November) | Registration Generally Opens mid July |
What equipment does KYA provide?
T-Ball – Tee, catcher’s helmet, Batters Helmet and game balls. For all other leagues, KYA provides catcher’s equipment, batting helmets, and game balls (The Coach will have to provide a Deposit)
What is Blast Ball?
Blast Ball Information
Frequently Asked Questions (Fall Baseball)
1. When are sign ups?
Online registration will be open from mid July 15 to mid August.
2. Where are sign ups?
Online via the KYA Home Page – www.kyasports.org
3. How much is it?
- Blast Ball - Age 3/4 - $50.00
- Baseball (T-Ball - Pony) - $85.00
Cost After August 15, 2009:
- Blast Ball - Age 3/4 - $60.00
- Baseball (T-Ball - Pony) - $95.00
4. How long is the season?
Mid-September thru Mid-November
5. When do practices start?
Practice will begin soon after registration is complete.
6. How many practices and games are there per week?
Teams are allowed 3 events (games and/or practices) per week
7. When are games?
Saturday (All Day), Sunday Afternoon and Monday Night may be used for rain out games.
8. Where are games and practices?
Games are played at the KYA Baseball fields in the Keller Sports Complex, practice locations are generally held at one of the city parks or schools.
9. Can my player be put on a team with his or her friends?
There is no guarantee. Efforts are made to honor requests in T-Ball. In the older age leagues, players are placed on teams through a coach’s draft.
10. What equipment do players need?
Glove, rubber cleats (no steel cleats allowed except in Colt)
11. What other costs are involved?
For the Fall, KYA provides facilities, umpires and game balls. Teams will be responsible for their own uniforms.
12. Does everyone get a trophy?
Nobody gets a trophy during Fall Baseball. These are reserved for our Spring T-Ball participants, Divisional Champions , Tournament Champions and Finalists.
13. What is NYSCA certification for coaches?
It is a nationally recognized organization and ensures that coaches are trained. All coaches must be certified by taking an online class through NYSCA.
Frequently Asked Questions (Spring Baseball)
1. When are sign ups?
Online registration will be open from January 1 – February 2.
2. Where are sign ups?
Online via the KYA Home Page – www.kyasports.org
3. How long is the season?
Mid-March thru first week in June
4. When do practices start?
Practice will begin soon after registration is complete.
5. How many practices and games are there per week?
Teams are allowed 3 events (games and/or practices) per week, expect 1-2 games per week
When are games?
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Blast Ball games are on Saturdays
- T-ball game times are 6:00pm and 7:00pm
- Pinto games times are 6:00pm and 7:30pm
- Mustang game times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm
- Bronco game times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm
- Pony game times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm
- Colt - Various days and times - some travel required
Wednesday’s and Sunday’s are used for rain out games.
6. Where are games and practices?
Games are played at the KYA ball fields, practice locations are held at one of the city parks or schools.
7. Can my player be put on a team with his or her friends?
There is no guarantee. Efforts are made to honor requests in T-Ball. In the older age leagues, players are placed on teams through a coach’s draft.
8. What equipment do players need?
Glove, rubber cleats (no steel cleats allowed except in Colt), Catchers Cup
9. What other costs are involved?
The league provides hats, and jersey. Teams may decide to purchase pants, belts and socks together for the team to match.
10. Does everyone get a trophy?
T-Ball every player receives a participation trophy. Pinto and Mustang leagues trophies go to 1st and 2nd place teams.
11. What is NYSCA certification for coaches?
It is a nationally recognized organization and ensures that coaches are trained. All coaches must be certified by taking an online class through NYSCA.
