Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Where are spring recreational games played?
A. Baseball games for all divisions except for Juniors are played in Norton. Depending on field availability, baseball games are played at the following fields for the different divisions:
- Wiffle Tee - Everett Leonard Park (6 Parker St)
- Rookies and Single A - Norton High School Turf Field (when available)
- Double A - Lions Field (20 Dean St)
- Triple A and Majors-Intermediate - Burchill Complex (38 Plain St)
- Juniors - Home games are played at Norton Middle School
Softball games for all divisions except for 6U are played in Norton, North Attleboro, Attleboro, and Mansfield. Depending on field availability, softball games are played at the following fields for different divisions:
- 6U - Everett Leonard Park (6 Parker St) or LG Nourse (38 Plain St)
- 8U - Home games are played at Everett Leonard Park (6 Parker St), LG Nourse (38 Plain St), or JC Solmonese School (315 W Main St)
- 10U - Home games are played at JC Solmonese School (315 W Main St) or Burchill Complex (38 Plain St)
- 12/14U - Home games are played at JC Solmonese School (315 W Main St), NHS Varsity Softball Field (66 W Main St), or Burchill Complex (38 Plain St)
Q. When are games played?
A. All Softball divisions and Baseball divisions Double A through Juniors begin their season in the second week of April. Most games are played on weekdays and usually have 1 to 2 games per week, with the exception of 6U Softball which plays on Sunday mornings. These divisions wrap up their season between the last week of May and early June, depending on weather.
All other Baseball divisions begin their season at the end of April and will run through mid-June. These divisions have one game per week typically on the weekend mornings, depending on weather and field availability. Specifically, Rookies and Single A play on Saturdays and Wiffle Tee plays on Sundays.
Q. Will there be practices?
A. Most divisions/teams try to have one practice per week. After team selection and game schedules are created, your coach will inform you when and where your team practice will be. In some instances, joint team practices or divisional practices may be scheduled due to field availability.
Q. How do I know what division my child should/will be playing in?
A. NYBS uses the Little League Baseball age chart (link) for the Baseball divisions, which goes by your child's age as of August 31, 2025.
NYBS uses the USA Softball age chart (link) for the Softball divisions, which goes by your child's age as of August 31, 2024.
NYBS also offers spring evaluations for all registered athletes to help with team formation and to allow for consideration for children to play up a division. All registered participants are strongly encouraged to attend spring evaluations. See #7 for more information.
Q. What equipment does my child need?
A. Your child is required to have their own comfortable, age-appropriate baseball/softball glove and baseball/softball pants. Softball players will also need an infield mask.
NYBS will supply a uniform jersey for all participants, and a hat for baseball.
Additionally, each coach is provided with access to batting helmets and bats for the team to share.
Cleats are not required but are recommended for the older-level divisions (please note metal spikes are not permitted until Juniors division).
Q. When does the season start?
A. Depending on the division and weather permitting/field conditions we plan to start the second week of April for most divisions. Younger baseball divisions will begin closer to the end of April.
Q. When and where will the Spring Baseball & Softball Evaluations be held?
A. Date: March 9th, 2025
Where: Wheaton College Haas Athletic Center. See schedule below:
9:15 AM - 8U Softball (arrive by 9:00 AM)
10:30 AM - 10U Softball (arrive by 10:15 AM)
11:45 PM - 12/14U Softball (arrive by 11:30 AM)
1:00 PM - 7 and 8 year old Baseball (arrive by 12:45 PM)
2:15 PM - 9 and 10 year old Baseball (arrive by 2:00 PM)
3:30 PM - 11-13 year old Baseball (arrive by 3:15 PM)