FAQ Topic: Recreation Programs

How do I send a message to my coach in TeamSnap?

Below is a list of instructions on how to direct message your coach in TeamSnap.   Open the TeamSnap app.   Click your Team Name.   Click the Messages tab.   Tap the plus (+) icon in the top right corner to start a new direct message.  Select your coach as the message recipient.   Enter your message.   Click send.  

What is TeamSnap?

TeamSnap is the platform MBSL uses for registration, team formation, communication, and scheduling. When you register your child, you create a TeamSnap account, and this is where you will find everything you need for the season. Your team roster, practice and game schedule, and coach communication are in your TeamSnap account.  

How do I contact my coach?

Once your child is added to a team, you can message your coach in TeamSnap. Below is a list of instructions on how to direct message your coach in TeamSnap.   Open the TeamSnap app.   Click your Team Name.   Click the Messages tab.   Tap the plus (+) icon in the top right corner to start a … Continued

When are games scheduled?

Opening Day for Gameplay is mid to late April.  It is the league’s intention to schedule games on Saturdays until the midway point of the season when games will replace scheduled practices during the week.  Game schedules will be uploaded into your TeamSnap page during the first week of April. 

What are bat & cleat requirements?

Bat and Cleat Restrictions and Requirements are listed in the chart below.  League  Cleat Requirements  Bat Requirements  4U COED Tball  Rubber  T-BALL Rated  6U COED Tball  Rubber  T-BALL Rated  8U COACH PITCH SOFTBALL  Rubber  ASA or USA Softball Rated  8U COACH PITCH BASEBALL  Rubber  Max barrel diameter 2 3/4”    BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.15 … Continued

What equipment does my child need?

Your child will need a glove, cleats, and a bat.  Your child is welcome to share a bat with others on the team.   Regular athletic shoes, soccer cleats and football cleats are all fine.   MBSL supplies a set of equipment to each coach. Included in the set are batting helmets, balls, and catcher’s gear.   Catcher’s … Continued

What age group will my child be playing in?

Your child’s age group is dependent on their birthday and whether they are playing baseball or softball. Use the charts below to determine which age group your child will play in. Note: your child may play up an age group but may not play down an age group.    Baseball  League Age is determined by child’s … Continued

How is the draft organized?

Volunteer coaches meet with other coaches of their age group and select players. Each coach is allowed 4 automatic picks prior to the draft. This includes their child. Automatic picks are capped at 4 to ensure a team cannot have an automatic infield. If a team does not have 4 automatic picks, those teams will … Continued

How do I become a coach?

There are three steps to becoming a volunteer coach. First, fill out a coach application, then complete a background check, finally complete training. Below is the link to the volunteer application.    Volunteer Coach Application 

Where can I find more information about the league?

The MBSL Handbook is packed with information about the league! We try to include as much information as possible about the program in the Handbook. The Handbook includes key dates for the season, parent code of conduct, league policies, equipment needs, and general league rules. The Handbook can be found at the link below.   2025 … Continued

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