BASEBALL INFO

HYAA COVID Guidelines

HYAA will make every effort to ensure that the Covid-19 guidelines are adhered to, but can make no guarantees, nor eliminate the risks inherent in participation of a sponsored event during this Covid-19 Global pandemic. For the below, event means...practice, workout, game, scrimmage, etc...

• Players' and coaches' temperatures will be taken prior to the event. If the player or coach has a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4, the player or coach will not be allowed at the event.
• Parents and coaches will be required to fill out a self-certification form prior to coming to the event. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please do not come to the event and notify your coach.
• If a player starts exhibiting signs of illness, they will be isolated from the rest of the players, the parents will be notified, and they will be sent home or to a health care facility depending on symptoms.
• Only players rostered on the team will be allowed at the event.
• Events will be scheduled to minimize contact between teams.
• Shared equipment will be sanitized prior to the start of the event using sanitizing spray or sanitizing wipes.
• Players equipment bags and personal belongings will be spread out, a minimum of 6 feet apart.
• Players and coaches will always follow appropriate social distancing guidelines before, during and after the event.
• No player to player contact will be permitted before, during or after the event.
• No seeds, gum, snacks, or food of any kind will be permitted.
• Each player needs to bring their own individual water bottle-clearly identified with player's name.
• Coaches and players will wear face covers as per CDC and NJ State guidelines.
• No parents/guardians or siblings, unless rostered on the team, will be allowed in the playing area during the event and are strongly encouraged not to congregate in the vicinity of the event.
• We are guests of Holmdel Township Park System and Holmdel Township School District, as such we must follow all posted rules and guidelines for the facilities we use.
• If you or your child is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed or suspected of Covid-19 do not come to the event.
• Please note that these guidelines are fluid, any changes or updates deemed necessary will be made before the event(s) begin.

DISCLAIMER: Participants, parents, family, and spectators engaging in HYAA activities do so with knowledge of the risk and potential exposure involved and agree to accept any and all inherent risks for their personal health.

CK's Baseball 4U Training Academy

CK’s Baseball 4U baseball training academy is a sponsor of HYAA baseball. CK’s offers spring break and summer baseball camps, as well as individual and group lessons throughout the school year. Click on the CK’s logo for information. If you patronize CK’s please let them know you are a member of HYAA baseball.

New Standards for Youth Baseball Bats in 2018

In the interest of improving safety for players, Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball, Little League Baseball, and many other youth baseball leagues will have new standards for baseball bats for 2018. The new standards are described below. Since HYAA Baseball is a member organization of Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball, these standards will apply to the 2018 HYAA Rec league through age 12.

Furthermore, USABL Baseball, the league in which Holmdel Travel Baseball teams play, currently require bats that comply with Little League rules through age 10. Little League is also adopting the new standards for bats, so if the USABL continues to comply with Little League rules, USABL will require the new bats, at least through age 10.

New Youth Bat Standards

On January 1, 2018 USA Baseball will be implementing a rule change to bats. Players in Little League�, Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Baseball, PONY, Dixie or AAAC will need to use a new bat marked with a new USA Baseball stamp. Bats without the new USA Baseball Marking will no longer be legal for play.

The bats currently on the market, which are marked with a 1.15BPF stamp, will no longer be legal for play in these leagues.

Babe Ruth - Cal Ripken League Bat Rules

2018

T-Ball

USA Baseball T-Ball Stamp

Cal-Ripken Baseball (up to age 12)

USA Baseball Marking 2 5/8" Barrel Maximum NO BBCOR BATS

Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15

USA Baseball Marking or BBCOR .50 2 5/8” Barrel

USABL Baseball, the league in which most Holmdel Travel Baseball teams play currently have the following bat rules:

7. USABL Bat Rules

To view a list of approved bats, click here.

• 46/60 will follow USA Standards. All bats must have the USA stamp. - 2 5/8" barrel
  1- piece solid wood bats are allowed and no USA stamp is required for a solid wood bat.

• 50/70 will follow USA Standards. All bats must have the USA stamp- 2 5/8" barrel
  1- piece solid wood bats are allowed and no USA stamp is required for a solid wood bat.

ADMINISTRATION

2020 CALENDAR

Injury Report Form

In case of an injury sustained during an HYAA event, please print and complete the Injury Report Form and return it to the HYAA office. Please complete all relevant parts of the form.

LINKS

Baseball Travel Teams

Locations

Reporting Field or Equipment Problems

If you see anything you want to report about the condition of the baseball/softball fields, use the Field Maintenance Feedback form to report the situation directly to the supervisor of field maintenance.

Likewise, if you have any problem or concern about the equipment used for baseball/softball, use the Equipment Issue Feedback form to report the issue directly to the supervisor of equipment.

Here are some articles from Bullpen, the official publication of the Babe Ruth League. The articles are great for rookie and veteran coaches and talk about ways to teach good, fundamental skills, and to keep the whole experience fun for everyone.

• Play Baseball "The Ripkin Way"
• Clinic Notes: Getting Set
• Keeping The Game Fun
• Field Like A Pro