Frequently Asked Questions:
- Q:
When is opening day?
A: Opening day for the upcoming season is
Saturday, March 10.
- Q:
When will I know what team/league my child will be on, who his coach will
be and when practices are?
A: Your
child will be placed on a team and the coach of that team should contact
you by phone or email with that information within 2-3 weeks after the final tryout
(we will not know that information in advance). You may also check on the NW Baseball web site (www.nwbaseball.org) using the 'Find Name(s)' feature
near the top left hand corner of the home page. If you have not
heard from a coach within this period and you cannot find your child on our web
site, please do contact us (see contact information at bottom).
- Q:
When will the games be?
A: The
season starts Saturday, March 10.
Dates and times of all games should be
online one or two weeks before opening day. Your coach
may also distribute copies of the team schedule at a pre-season practice.
- Q:
What will my child get included with the registration fee?
A:
A hat, jersery and a free drink after every game (for spring ball baseball pants and socks are also included).
- Q:
Where do I send payment (for those who have not paid online)?
A: Northwest Bakersfield Baseball, 9720 Brimhall Rd.,
Bakersfield, CA 93312. Payments must be made when registering. (Registration and payments by credit card, checks or cash may be made at tryouts)
- Q:
What about refunds?
A: No refunds will be
made after the first day of the season
(Saturday, March 10).
- Q:
Can my child be placed on the same team as my neighbor/friend.
A:
Except for siblings, it is the policy of Northwest Baseball not to honor requests of this type. If you feel
you need to be an exception to this policy, send an email with names and dates of birth of
the players involved to
info@nwbaseball.org.
- Q:
I am interested in being a coach, how does that work?
A:
Make sure to select the 'I am interested in coaching' option when signing up your player,
or send an email to
coaches@nwbaseball.org. Note: All coaches and
assistant coaches must have have current fingerprint check before assuming their
duties (recently performed fingerprinting may suffice - check at coaches table) and will be
responsible to find a team sponsor ($300) and must receive board approval.
- Q:
Will there be a pre-season tournament this season?
A:
No.
- Q:
Are big barrel bats or steel cleats allowed?
A:
Only for Prep players (13+).
- Q:
I am interested in sponsoring a team or making some other kind of donation
to NW Baseball, how do I do that?
A: Contact
Eddie Morales (eddiemo7@netzero.net) or send an e-mail to
info@nwbaseball.org. You can also find downloadable forms
for team and other sponsors at the bottom of the NW Baseball home page (www.nwbaseball.org).
- Q:
I have another question that I want answered, how do I do that?
A:
Preferably by email (info@nwbaseball.org). If you need to phone, our number is 679-1612.
Northwest Bakersfield Baseball ~ www.nwbaseball.org ~
info@nwbaseball.org ~ 679-1612