How long does the season run?

Practices beginning March 1st, with our first games beginning the second or third Saturday in March. Our tournament ends the second Saturday in June. And the All-star game is played the third Saturday of June, finishing out the end our season.

What is my time commitment?

Tee Ball: At this age group, teams practice once during the week. Practices day and time is set by the coach. Games are usually on Saturday, but depending upon the number of teams formed, there may be an occasional weeknight game, which would be at 5PM. Practices and games run one hour.

A: As the kids advance in skills, the teams practice for an hour and a half once a week. Practices are set by the coaches to accommodate their schedules. This age group will have games on Saturdays, but depending upon the number of teams formed, there may be an occasional weeknight game which would be at 6PM. Practices and games run 1.5 hours / 5 innings.

AA: As the kids advance in skills, the teams practice twice per week. Practices are set by the coaches to accommodate their schedules.  Some coaches do a practice during the work week (M-F), with a second practice on Sundays.  Other coaches prefer to keep Sundays free, and do two practices in the work week.  This age group will have games on Saturdays, with a potential for a second evening game during the work week, depending upon the number of teams formed. Weekday and Sunday practices are practices are two hours in duration.  Games are 2 hours/6 innings.

AAA: At this age group, we introduce kid-pitch.  So, twice weekly practices are crucial to mastery of the game.  Like AA, some coaches opt for a Sunday practice in addition to a weekday evening practice.  This age group will play Saturdays, plus a second weekday evening game, depending upon the number of teams formed. Practices are 2 hours. Games are 2 hours.

Majors and Seniors: By this point, the kids would practice endlessly if you let them!  Twice per week practices are the norm, with two games per week- one on Saturday, and one evening game during the work week.  Practices are 2 hours. Games are 2 hours.

What is the "league age"?
"League age" is the age a player is considered during the season.  For most players "League age" is determined by the age of a player on April 1st of current year.  For 14 year old players league age is September 1st of the previous year, and can not be in High School. See the following chart:

My child is 6, should he/she play T Ball or A Division?
This is up to the parent’s discretion. Has your child played baseball before? If they’ve played a season of T Ball and you think they’re ready to advance to more baseball skills, we recommend signing up for A. If you think it would benefit them one more season of hitting off the tee, then we recommend T Ball. If your child has never played baseball before and you’re unsure of their skill set, we recommend signing up for T Ball. We are happy to provide a skills assessment session if you’re unsure, please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

My child is 7, should he/she play in the A or AA Division?
This is up to the parent’s discretion. Has your child played baseball before? If they’ve played a season (or multiple seasons) of TBall and are grasping the basics of the game and you feel that they’re ready for a more advanced season, then we recommend signing up for AA. If they’re still developing baseball skills and you feel that another season working on fundamentals would be beneficial, then we recommend signing up for A. We are happy to provide a skills assessment session if you’re unsure, please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

Majors and Seniors will play inter-league? What does this mean
In 2025 we changed Majors to 11 & 12 year olds and added a new division of 13 - 16 year olds (Senior Division). In these divisions Floresta has elected to play teams from other leagues (i.e. Hayward Baseball League, Washington Manor Junior League), to expand our competition. It will require travel for half of the games.

What if my child wants to play up?
We heavily discourage players from playing up a division, especially if the jump is from AAA to the Majors. That being said, we consider the request on a case by case basis. The player might be required to attend the Skills Assessment Session. To make a formal request, enter the request in the "Special Requests" section during the registration process. You could also email us with the request. If requesting a move from T-Ball to AA, you will be required to pay the difference in division fees once the request is granted.

My child turns 4 after April 1st? Can they still play?
Players turning 4 after April 1st and during the season of play, may register during one of our walk-in registration events only. You must talk with one of our representatives, who will determine the child's readiness.

Is there a draft?
No. We encourage participants to play with their family, friends, neighbors and classmates. You can make a request to play with a friend during the registration process.

Are there tryouts?
No. We are a pay to play league. Every participant will be placed on a team. 

Can my child play on the same team as a buddy? Or classmate?
Yes. You can make a request to play with a buddy and/or classmate during the registration process.

Does Floresta Baseball offer a payment plan?
Yes. There is a two payment option available toward the end of the registration process.  You must use a credit card for this option. You will pay a portion of the fees up front during registration. The other half will automatically be charged to the credit card on the second installment due date.

Does Floresta Baseball offer scholarships for financial hardship?
Scholarships are offered on a case by case basis, usually in exchange for volunteer hours. You can request a scholarship by emailing us at [email protected] or talk with one of our Board members.