Leagues & Age Groups | Hanover Youth Athletic Association

Home Home User Guide Password Reset Edit/Update User Information Subscribe To Calendar Download the Mobile App! SI App user guide (Parents) FAQ's Register Online Log In Documents Scholarships for Seniors Admin Tools Sponsors Forms Forms 2019 Scholarship application Forms Pictures Contacts Fields 2019 Fall Soccer Sponsor - 1 Team 2019 Fall Soccer Sponsor - 2 Teams 2019 Concussion Policy Sign Off	Team Choose a Team Friendship Friendship South River South River 9/10 South River 11 South River 12 Suburban Suburban 9 Suburban 10 Suburban 11 Suburban 12 Babe Ruth Babe Ruth 13A Babe Ruth 13B Babe Ruth 14A Babe Ruth 15S In-Town In-Town Schedule Multi-Schedule	Baseball Spring Baseball Leagues & Age Groups T-ball Schedule Summer Baseball Friendship League Rules Summer Travel Rosters Baseball Sponsorships Field Locations Field Schedules Ellis Batting Cage Ellis 1 Ellis 2 Ellis 3 FPP1 FPP2 FPP3	Basketball In Town Basketball Travel Basketball Travel Basketball Results	Cheerleading Cheerleading Cheer Update #1 6-22-19 Cheer Update #2 - 8-16-19 Cheer Gear Ordering Info	Football/Flag Football Football Flag Football Concussion Information 2017 Football Camp
Soccer Soccer Spring Soccer Spring 2012 Travel Soccer Result Fall Soccer Winter Indoor Soccer Soccer Sponsorships Soccer Coaches	Softball Softball	Wrestling Wrestling Take Down Tournament Takedown Tourney Flyer 2015 Takedown Tourney Reg 2016 Hanover Open 2019 Hanover Open	Contacts/Board Members Commissioners Board Members	Fees/Refunds/Scholarship Fees/Refunds 2019 Scholarship application	Coaches Corner Coach Code of Conduct HYAA ByLaws Coach Registration and CORI Info Soccer Coach Registration Team Functions Tutorials

My my My my

For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser.

OVERVIEW OF BASEBALL

Divisions

REGISTRATION

In Town Spring Baseball

HYAA offers baseball programs for six levels/ages, K-8 during the in town spring season. Teams from Hanover play against each other in the same age group. Program levels are organized by BIRTH DATES established by Little League and Babe Ruth Rules. Please find the age charts below to determine which program your son or daughter is eligible for.

In town baseball spring baseball is for kids of all skill levels to learn the game and have fun. We ask our parents and coaches to provide a positive and safe environment for ALL kids to learn. HYAA encourages coaches to allow for kids to play multiple positions during the season and to keep playing time fair.
Programs typically run Mid-April to Mid June

TEE-BALL 5-6 Year Olds

Tee Ball is open to Pre-Schoolers and Kindergarten kids in the 5-6 year old age group. A player must have turned 5 by the end of the previous year to be eligible. At this level, teams play in a supervised, non-competitive environment. Commitment is 1-2 days/ week with practice prior to the game.

ROOKIE 1 – 7 Year Olds , Mostly 1^st Grade

At this level, parents pitch and catch behind the plate. ALL kids play the field and rotate positions. The focus is on basic fielding and batting. A tee can be used if necessary. Commitment is 1-2 games per week and practices may be held by the coaches.

ROOKIE 2 – 8 Year Olds, Mostly 2^nd Grade

At this level to kids begin pitching and catching. Coaches pitch for the first half of the season. This is a developmental league transitioning to real baseball!

Commitment is 1-2 games per week and coaches may hold practices.

MINORS – 9 and 10 Year Olds, Mostly 3-4^th Grade

The style of play is "real baseball" where competitive play is introduced. An umpire officiates and balls & strikes are called. Coaches are asked to rotate players to the various positions. Pitchers and catchers must perform their duties safely. Practices may be held and teams play a 12 game schedule and playoffs.

MAJORS - 11 and 12 Year Olds , Mostly 5-6^th Grade

Essentially full baseball rules apply at this level though coaches are still asked to rotate players. Pitchers are allowed to pitch 4 innings/game and 6 innings/week. The commitment is 12 regular season games and playoffs. Coaches may hold practices at their discretion. Games are played at Forge Pond Park.

BABE RUTH – 13-15 Year Olds , Mostly 7th-9th grade

At this level, games are played on a full sized diamond. The commitment is 10-12 games and coaches will hold practices at their discretion. Games are played at B. Everett Hall, the Middle School and several Norwell fields. The last few seasons we have combined with Norwell at this level.

Players born between 5/1/2003 and 8/31/2006 are eligible for Babe Ruth

Opens online from February 1st-February 20th
Late registration runs online February 21st-28th
$35 late fee applies to all late registrationsr
A waitlist may be open beginning March 1st, however players who register on the waitlist will not be able to participate until week 2 of the season.
Go to online registration

HYAA asks for your cooperation in respecting its eligibility rules (birthdates, grade level). Administrators and coaches make an earnest attempt to create balanced teams within each division and to provide equal opportunities to win and lose. We strongly encourage parents to register children early and online at: www.hyaa.net, it helps streamline the process and all of your information will be securely stored and accessed for future registrations. You will also receive HYAA's monthly eblast updates on HYAA events. If you register your child during late registration or after registration closes, you will be subject to a $35 late fee and subject to space availability. Parents are encouraged to participate in a positive manor and support their child while not disparaging other children. HYAA-It's More Fun When You Play!