The KYA Elite program participates in the Texas Elite Baseball Association (TEBA) for ages 8U - 14U. The 7U age divisions will interlock with other surrounding city organizations in a Premier/Elite league.
The Elite program provides a higher competitive level of baseball involving competition among other area teams. The KYA teams will be chosen based on an open tryout to all those interested in playing. We anticipate roughly 2 teams per age division based on the interest and talent level of players at the tryouts. Some ages may be combined if the numbers do not warrant individually age grouped teams.
Spring Season Comparison |
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Rec |
Elite |
Select |
|
Weeks |
~ 12 |
~ 16 |
~ 16 |
Games/Wk |
1 |
~ 1 - 2 |
~ 1 - 3 |
Total Games |
~ 12 |
~ 20-30(+) |
~ 30-50(+) |
At-Bat/Game |
~ 1 - 2 |
~ 2 - 3 |
~ 2 - 3 |
At-Bat/Season |
15-30 |
40-90(+) |
60-100(+) |
Innings/Game |
~ 3 - 4 |
~ 4 - 6 |
~ 4 - 6 |
Innings/Season |
40-50 |
80-180 |
140-200(+) |
Practices |
~ 1 - 2 |
~ 1 - 2 |
~ 1 - 3 |
Tournaments? |
None |
Encouraged |
Required |
# Tournaments |
None |
~ 2 - 6 |
~ 4 - 8 |
Reg Fees |
~ $130 |
~ $140 |
~ $175 |
TOTAL Cost/Season |
~ $200 |
~ $450* |
~$1000(+)* |
Commitment |
Trying it out / Average level talent |
Enjoys Baseball / All Star level talent |
Serious about baseball / Top level talent |
* Cost can be offset by fundraising and sponsorships. |
Q&A’s:
Q: What format is the Elite program (Age Group Breakdown)?
A: The Elite league will use the following age group breakdown:
7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U (If enough interest/talent)
Q: Can my child try out for the Elite program even if they have never played at KYA before?
A: Yes! The tryouts are open to all players regardless of their affiliation.
Q: Can I bring an entire team of players and form my own Elite team and play under the KYA banner?
A: No - We are only forming teams based on the tryout selection process.
Q: Will the Elite teams be able to participate in All Star tournaments?
Q: What days of the week, how many games, where will they be played?
A: Spring season (TEBA) - Weekday nights and weekends, 12 to 14 games, ½ of the games will be played at KYA and the other ½ will be at a neighboring team’s field. Saturdays with some double headers (10 to 12 games) for 7U. (*Schedule is subject to change year to year)
A: Fall season (TEBA) - Possibly Tue & Thu (single games),Sat & Sun (double headers) 8-12 games for 8U-14U. Saturday double headers (10-14 games) for 7U. (Schedule is subject to change year to year)
Q: Will there be a tryout in the Fall and Spring?