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Fall Ball 2019

Agoura - Calabasas - Oak Park - Malibu - Westlake Village - Thousand Oaks

Registration is OPEN

Sign up early to secure your spot as APB sold out last season in many divisions. We expect record numbers to sign up, so don't be left out and register early!

Don't miss out on an opportunity for your player to build his/her baseball skills. Baseball is a game of repetition and Fall Ball is a great way to keep your player in synch and get ready for the Spring season, in a relaxed atmosphere. Fall Ball's main purpose is to focus on building skills and teaching the game in a relaxed, competitive atmosphere.. Games are played to put those skills into action but there is not a big focus on winning or standings.


APB Division League Age Registration Fees*

Division**Registration***Volunteer Deposit^
Shetland (4-6 years old)$210$40
Pinto (7-8 years old)$210$40
Mustang (9-10 years old)$210$40
Bronco (11-12 years old)$210$40
Pony (13-15 years old)$210$40
   

*If anyone is in need of financial assistance, then please contact Chris Bole ([email protected]) for more information. Any inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

**To determine League Age, use the Division Age Calculator under Resources or determine the age of the player as of 8/31/2020.

***Price will increase $50 after August 24, 2019.
^The volunteer deposit is a fully refundable deposit that will be mailed out at the end of the season after completing 2 hours (one 2 hour shift) of volunteer work or being a manager or one of the 2 assistant coaches. This generally consists of working in the snack shack and/or picking up trash, etc. See Snack Shack tab, located under Forms/Resources on top of the page, for more details.

In addition to the registration fees, All teams must obtain a $400 Team Sponsor. Teams that are unable to obtain a sponsor may divide the cost among the parents ($40ish per player).   Payment options are listed HERE.

 

PONY AGE CHART (FALL 2019)


SHETLAND   Sept 1, 2015-Aug 31, 2016 - 4U
                      Sept 1, 2014-Aug 31, 2015 - 5U
                      Sept 1, 2013-Aug 31, 2014 - 6U
   
PINTO       Sept 1, 2012-Aug 31, 2013 - 7U
                  Sept 1, 2011-Aug 31, 2012 - 8U

MUSTANG  Sept 1, 2010-Aug 31, 2011 - 9U
                    Sept 1, 2009-Aug 31, 2010 - 10U

BRONCO Sept 1, 2008-Aug 31, 2009 - 11U
                 Sept 1, 2007-Aug 31, 2008 - 12U

PONY      Sept 1, 2006-Aug 31, 2007 - 13U
                Sept 1, 2005-Aug 31, 2006 - 14U
                Sept 1, 2004-Aug 31, 2005 - 15U



Refund Policy 
The league incurs costs to process payments as well as up-front costs in advance of each season to plan for items such as uniforms, equipment, etc.  The following Refund Policy is in effect:

  • Refund requests made prior to the registration deadline will be honored less a $25 processing fee.  
  • Refunds requested after the registration deadline but before the player is placed on a team will be honored at a 50% rate.  
  • No refund is available once the player has been placed on a team. No exceptions.


Check Return Policy

Any check payable to APB that is returned will incur a $25 fee. 


Notes:

  • Playing "up" in a division - If a player wants to play up a division (e.g. Pinto age but wants to play in Mustang), then the player must petition the Board to do so. Complete the "Petition to Play Up" form found under Forms/Resources.
  • Playing "down" in a division - Players are not permitted to play "down" in divisions unless there is a unique medical or physical reason. In these cases, parents must complete a "Petition to Play Up" (found under Forms/Resources), and send to Executive Board for review. Each case will be considered on its own merits.
  • Special Requests - Requests to play with friends, etc., are just that, requests. Where feasible, we will try to grant the request, but there are no guarantees whatsoever. JUST BECAUSE YOU REQUEST ANOTHER PLAYER OR COACH DOESN'T MEAN IT WILL HAPPEN. OUR GOAL IS BALANCE THE TEAMS SO THE COMPETITION IS EQUAL FOR ALL.
  • The primary email address you list on your registration will be the email address we use to contact you. Please also list the email address for anyone else (e.g. another parent or guardian) you want to receive information from the league.
  • Divisions sell out quickly, sometimes even before the registration deadline, and players are taken on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration is not complete until payment has been made. Players still pending payment or completed registrations may lose their spots if not completed before a division is full. Don't wait until the last minute to register! Players will be turned away when divisions are full.

PLAYER ASSESSMENTS
Player assessments will be held on Sunday, August 25 at  Lupin Elementary School (our main fields). All players should attend if possible. Players will be run through a series of drills to assess their skill level in the areas of throwing, fielding, pitching (where applicable), catching, batting and running.

·         Pinto Division:  11:30 AM-1:30 PM

·         Mustang Division:  11:30 AM-1:30 PM

·         Shetland Division:  9:00 AM-11:00 AM

·         Bronco Division:  9:00 AM-11:00 AM

·         Pony Division:  11:30 AM-1:30 PM


WHAT TO BRING. Players should bring:
    • bat – USA Baseball approved. Please do not bring outlawed old bats.
    • batting helmet
    • baseball glove
    • cleats
    • Catchers should also bring their catcher’s equipment if they have it (for Mustang, Bronco and Pony)

Please contact your Division Director with any questions.

Important Dates

August 24 (Saturday) – "Early Bird" Registration ends; $50 late fee afterwards
August 25 (Sunday) - Player Assessment/Tryout at Lupin Elementary

August 27 (Tuesday) – Manager Selection (will notify on August 28)
Sept 5 (Thursday) at 7PM - Coaches Meeting/Draft-a-palooza/Team Selection at Yerba Buena 

Sept 9 – Practices can start

Sunday, Sept 15 –First Game
Sunday, Nov 17 - Last Game


Season Questions


When/Where are player assessment/tryouts?
Player assessments will be on Sunday, August 25 at Lupin Elementary School (see schedule above)

How often are practices?
There is only one practice a week during Fall Ball. Teams are not permitted to practice more as they may interfere with other Fall sports players might be playing as well. Day and time will be set by the team manager after the team is picked.

What day/times are practices?
Your team manager will determine which day(s) and times practices will be based on the team's availability.


How often are games?
Teams will play once a week, on Sundays. Game times and locations (for some divisions) will vary week to week. Lupin is our home field and where the majority of games will be played.

 

What day/times are games?
Games are played only on Sundays. Game times are generally 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, or 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm/ Teams will rotate between different days and times each week. Times won't be set until we know how many teams are in each division.


What division will my child be in?
See the Division Ages to determine your child's League age and division. It is located under Forms/Resources on top of the page.  The playing age for this fall will be the players age on 8/31/2020.


Where are the games/practices? 
The majority of games will be at Lupin. In divisions where we play inter-league, there will be some games in Newbury Park (Dos Vientos) and/or Moorpark. See "Fields" tab on top, located under Forms/Resources on top of the page, for field locations by division. 


Can I bring a Travel or Prepacked team?

1. Travel teams/All Star are NOT allowed in Fall Ball as the focus is on building skills.
2. Non-Agoura Pony Baseball teams are allowed to bring "prepacked" teams so long as they are not travel or high caliber All Star teams. The goal if for teams to be relatively even and competitive. It serves nobody well if one team blows out another.
3. Agoura Pony Baseball teams may prepack up to six (6) players including the coaches' kids. Requests for more will be handled on a case by case basis.


When will I hear from my coach?
All teams will be selected by September 8. If you do not hear from anyone by then, then please contact the Division Director.


When do practices start?
Practices may start on September 9, at the discretion of the coach.


When do games start?
Sunday, September 15.


When do games end?
Sunday, November 17.

Score/Standings
No scores or standings are kept in Fall Ball, other than to track runs during innings to know when to switch sides.


Are trophies given?
No

What is included in my registration fee?
Players will receive a jersey, hat, and belt. Parents must provide baseball pants, socks, cleats, glove, helmet, bat, etc.

Field Status

Open Open

Lupin Hill Elementary School (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Forest Cove Park (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Sumac Elementary School (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Willow Elementary School (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Grape Arbor Park (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Indian Springs Park (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Old Agoura Park (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)

Open Open

Chumash Park (09:08 PM | 03/08/24)