How Can I Join a Baseball Team?

Whether you are a youngster who is interested in joining Little League, or you are older and want to dust off your glove and get back onto the field in an adult league, joining a baseball team is something that can be done almost anywhere in America. If you have just moved to a town or community where you don't have friends or family, you can locate information on how to join with a little investigative research.

Instructions

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      Go to the official Web site for your town or community. Often the site will have a link to parks and recreation or list contact information for that department. If your town or community does not have a Web site, consult a phone book.

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      Contact the parks and recreation department. Even if this department does not officially sanction a league, they will likely know of leagues nearby. Ask about the type of league you are looking to join.

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      Contact the league. Ask the league registrar or person in charge of enrollment about when you are allowed to sign up. You might have to wait until the next season if they're in the middle of a season. Ask to obtain an application. This can usually either be mailed or e-mailed to you.

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      Fill out the application. This will usually include some general information such as your name, address, phone number and age. If the league has age divisions, you may need to produce a copy of your birth certificate when you submit the application. Also, some leagues might require you to take a physical. If so, schedule an appointment.

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      Pay the associated fees for joining the league. This might include a registration fee, uniform fee and playing fee, which raises money for costs like ballpark rent and umpire pay.

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      Attend and perform at a tryout. Some leagues use a tryout to allow coaches to select players, while other leagues merely use the tryout to gauge the general skill of players. Some do not have a tryout at all. Be prepared to perform general baseball tasks such as hitting, fielding, throwing and baserunning at the tryout.