People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball.
I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
~Rogers Hornsby
I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
~Rogers Hornsby
Mahwah Recreation Baseball
MAHWAH YOUTH BASEBALL RECREATION PROGRAM The goal of the Mahwah Youth Baseball Recreation program is to teach players how to play baseball in an environment that emphasizes fundamentals of the game, good sportsmanship and fun. Winning and losing are part of the game, but should never be the focus. The program is designed to promote and maintain baseball as a sport to be enjoyed in a safe and positive atmosphere. Mahwah Youth Baseball League Exceptions to grade designations must be approved by the commissioner. Questions?? See our FAQ's below Each division has its own league director. You may also contact the Rec Director or Commissioner TeeBall League - Kindergarten Instructional League - First Grade PeeWee League - Second Grade Minor League - 3rd & 4th Grade Major League - 5th and 6th Grade Koufax League - 7th and 8th Grade About the Recreation Program - learn more here 
FAQ's
When Does the Season Start ?The Season Start varies each year, but is generally after April 1st.
FOR 2018 - See the baseball calendar or your individual Rec Division link on the menu. When is the schedule released
Schedules vary by division, and possible outside leagues.
TBALL, Instructional, PeeWee are typically released mid April Minors are generated by Mahwah and will be released early April Majors and Koufax may be external leagues / schedules and are subject to those leagues. How long is the season
The Season will run from Mid April until the beginning of June. The Minors, Majors and Koufax levels play a post season.
How and When am I notified about my players team, and schedule
The coach will notify you.
TBall, Instructional and PeeWee are assigned by the league director. This occurs in early April. Minors*, Majors and Koufax - Teams are drafted, and the coach will notify within a few days following the draft. The draft dates are posted online * Note Minors - There is an assessment prior to the draft. There is no assessment for Majors or Koufax. What is the time commitmentTime is usually two days per week, maybe three if there is a makeup game or practices. See When and Where are games elsewhere on this page.
I want to coach - what do I do ?
During the registration process you will be asked about coaching, please indicate. If you are not sure that you submitted to coach please send an email to mahwahyouthbaseball@outlook.com or to the division director of the league you wish to coach. This must occur prior to teams being selected.
Coaches and Assistant coaches are selected / assigned by the league prior to the season. Minors, Majors and Koufax coaches must participate in the draft process. All Coaches must complete the Rutgers Safety course, Background check and Concussion training. To Learn More... Is there a Calendar of Events ?
Yes, click n the menu and select the calendar / events and choose baseball calendar
When is the Parade - Who Marches ?
The Parade is typically the first weekend in May. Please check the calendar of events.
The Parade includes the T-Ball, Instructional, PeeWee and Minors groups, as well as the 12u Travel Team. Majors and Koufax are also invited each year, schedule permitting. The Mahwah HS Team, and Coaches are invited, as well as local fire, ambulance, DPW and town officials. How are Teams selected ?
Quick answer:
Are there trophies ?
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2019
2019 Baseball Commissioner JOHN ZISA zisafamily04@gmail.com 2019 - Recreation Baseball Director Ed Scherer - coachscherer@gmail.com Each Division will have its own Director. You may contact the Rec Director (above) or visit the page for your division. For additional info on the leagues - click here
WHEN / WHERE ARE GAMES AND PRACTICES ?
Tee Ball - Continental Field When: two days per week, generally a Weekday, and Saturday AM Instructional - Betsy Ross and GW When: two days per week, generally a Weekday, and Saturday AM. Coach may also schedule a practice on weekday PeeWee - Betsy Ross, GW, or Continental When: two days per week, generally a Weekday, and Saturday AM. Coach may also schedule a practice on weekday Minors - Sam Braen, Riverside, Continental When: two days per week, generally a Weekday, and Saturday AM. Coach may also schedule a practice on weekday Majors * - Fardale, Riverside, Continental When: two days per week, generally a Weekday, and Saturday AM. Coach may also schedule a practice on weekday Koufax* - Airmont (secor), Continental, or Commodore Perry When: two days per week, generally a Weekday, and Saturday AM. Coach may also schedule a practice on weekday * Majors and Koufax have played inter town baseball since 2014. For 2018 We plan to continue. For Majors weekday games are typically in Mahwah. Saturday games may be away. For Koufax (Pony or AAA leagues), schedules are TBD. COACH CANDIDATES
You must have registered as a coach or assistant coach candidate at the same time your registered your player. We generally have more candidates than positions. Coach selection will be announced by the division director. Coaches need to be familiar with the Minors Rules prior to our draft. Coaches need to be certified - Rutgers and Background Checks. Coaches need to complete concussion training. click here for more information . |
