Financial Commitment Q: How much does MYBA charge?
A $25 tryout fee is required that covers the cost of all tryout dates. This fee is not refundable. One half of the remaining fee is due within one week of notification that a player has made a MYBA team. The remaining fee is due before the first game in early May. Failure to pay promptly may result in a player being dropped from the team so that a replacement can be found to help cover the team’s expenses. Q: Are there other costs involved? A: MYBA used to require that each player participate in an annual fundraising event. As of January 2006, the MYBA voted to eliminate the fundraising commitment and charge a higher player fee due to response to a survey of member families. Regarding other costs, some teams may elect to play an additional tournament at their own expense which can cost each player $10 – $15 depending on the cost of the tournament. Also, each player is expected to provide a glove, shoes (cleats) and a batting helmet. Q: Why do you need your own batting helmet? Isn’t tha
