Spring Youth Baseball and Softball (Age 5-18)

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Spring Baseball/Softball FAQ's

2024 Registration Information

Wed, Jan 17 - *Sunday, February 4
Cary Residents

Wed, Jan 31 - *Sunday, February 4
Non-Residents

*Registration will continue through the last posted date of registration if spaces are available. Some leagues may fill up prior to the end of the registration period.

Fees: Cary Resident: $75 | Non-Cary Resident: $100

As we continue to work to create a positive registration experience for our citizens, we are pleased to announce that registration for Spring Youth Baseball and Softball will be held in TeamSideline. You may be familiar with the site teamsideline.com/cary, as we have posted all youth and adult league game schedules there for several years.

Those of you participating in the 2023-24 Winter Youth Basketball League or the Adult Sports Leagues in Cary have also already been registering on TeamSideline.

If you are new to the site, you do not need to wait until registration opens to create an account. Please visit teamsideline.com/cary, and click on “Sign In” at the top left of the page. If you already have an account on the site you should login to confirm that any family members in your household that will be registering for Spring Youth Baseball and Softball are on your account.

TeamSideline New Account Creation Instructions

Season

The season runs from mid/late March through mid/late June. In March/April teams will practice approximately two times each week (one weeknight and one weekend). When games begin in mid April, teams will primarily play one to two games per week and practice once per week. Teams will practice and play games at various times and on various days of the week.

Schedules

Practice and game schedules will be posted on TeamSideline when available.

Baseball and Softball Leagues

Baseball: Age is determined as of April 30, 2024.
Softball: Age is determined as of January 1, 2024.

Players age 5-12 register by Zone.

Non Zoned Leagues

Central Zone

Central Zone fields include, but may not be limited to Annie Jones Park, Cary High School, Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Lions Park, and Lexie Lane Park.

Central zone participants may play at any or all of these locations.

5-6 T-Ball Central
7-8 Baseball Central (coach pitch)
9-10 Baseball Central (instructional player pitch) - Primary location Lions Park
11-12 Baseball Central (player pitch) - Primary location Lions Park

9-10 Girls Softball Central (instructional player pitch) - Primary location Bond Park
11-12 Girls Softball Central (player pitch) - Primary location Bond Park

South Zone

South Zone fields include, but may not be limited to, Ritter Park and Penny Road Elementary School.

South zone participants may play at any or all of these locations.

5-6 T-Ball South
7-8 Baseball South (coach pitch)
9-10 Baseball South (instructional player pitch) - Primary location Ritter Park
11-12 Baseball South (player pitch) - Primary location Ritter Park

9-10 Girls Softball South (instructional player pitch) - Primary location Penny Road Elem.
11-12 Girls Softball South (player pitch) - Primary location Penny Road Elem.

West Zone

West Zone fields include, but may not be limited to, the new neighborhood park on Carpenter Fire Station Road (opening 2024, date TBD - 7119 Carpenter Fire Station Road), Davis Drive Middle School, Green Hope High School and Mills Park Middle School.

West zone teams may play at any or all of these locations.

*Fred G Bond Metro Park may be used as a secondary location for 11-12 Baseball.

5-6 T-Ball West
7-8 Baseball West (coach pitch)

9-10 Baseball West (instructional player pitch) - Primary location the new neighborhood park on Carpenter Fire Station Road (Opening in 2024, date TBD).

*11-12 Baseball (player pitch) Primary location the new neighborhood park on Carpenter Fire Station Road (Opening in 2024, date TBD).

9-10 Girls Softball (instructional player pitch) - Primary location Davis Drive MS
11-12 Girls Softball (player pitch) - Primary location Davis Drive MS

Play It Forward Scholarship Fund

In Cary, we believe all citizens should have an equal opportunity to participate in recreation. Our Play It Forward scholarship fund allows residents to apply for reduced and/or no-fee Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources programs.

Practice/Game Locations

Spring Baseball/Softball Zone Map

Teams may practice/play at any or all of the the fields in their chosen zone. Teams may also have some games and practices in zones other than the one in which they are registered.

Inclement Weather Procedure

In case of inclement weather, a decision regarding games will be made by Sports staff. Information will be on the Town website. A recording will also be on the Weather Cancellation Line (919) 319-4500. Updates are made at 3 p.m. each weekday, 8 a.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday. If a decision is made after these times, it will be made at the facility by the officials.

Volunteer Coaches

Cary relies on volunteer coaches for the organized youth sports leagues. Coaches must be available for weekly practice and games. Each coach is required to be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association and to submit and pass a background check. It is important that coaches teach sportsmanship as well as specific sport skills. Please visit Volunteer Youth Coaching for more information.

Anyone interested in coaching a youth sport should email the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources sports staff at sports@carync.gov.

Additional Questions?

Please email sports@carync.gov

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Local businesses and individuals who sponsor youth sports teams play an integral part in the success of Cary's sports programs. Without their continued support we would be unable to provide quality programs for the youth of Cary.

Contact sports@carync.gov if you are interested in sponsoring a team.

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