league faq

Registration is completed online through our website. Simply select the desired program, complete the required information, and submit payment to secure your spot.

No. We welcome players of all experience levels, from beginners to more advanced players. Our recreational baseball and softball programs are designed to teach fundamentals, build confidence, and foster a love of the game through experienced coaches and league staff.

For players seeking a more competitive environment, FMYSA offers tryouts for our Select Baseball program, the Texas Rattlers, and our Select Softball program, Texas Glory. FMYSA is a developmental league that provides opportunities for players to learn, improve, and grow into more advanced levels of play as their skills progress.

Practices are determined by the coach at the Coaches Meeting. Each team is assigned three practice time options. Once games begin, practice availability becomes more limited, as game schedules take precedence over practice field usage.

Registration fees help cover league administration, scheduling, field usage, supplemental insurance, and officials (when applicable).

Recreational Baseball and Softball

Registration includes the player's uniform shirt and hat/headband.

Select Baseball and Softball

Participation in Select programs requires additional expenses beyond registration fees, including but not limited to uniforms, tournament entry fees, team fees, indoor training facilities, and additional practice locations. Costs vary by team and level of play.

If a Rec baseball or softball player chooses to withdraw, then the following refund policy applies:

• FMYSA will refund 90% of your registration fees prior to the player being placed on a team and rosters being set.
• FMYSA will refund 50% of your registration fees once rosters are set but prior to the first game.
• FMYSA will refund 0% after the first game has been played.

Rattler / Glory players will receive their registration (minus service charges) after rosters are set and prior to first tournament.

Please email your request to {{content_library.global.email.email}} with player name and reason for refund.

You can contact the League Administrator during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Messages received outside of these hours will be addressed as soon as possible during the next business day.

Required equipment for all baseball and softball players includes:

A batting helmet (softball players must have a helmet with a face protector)

A baseball or softball glove/mitt

Cleats

Coaches may recommend additional equipment, such as bats, fielding masks, batting gloves, or equipment bags, but these items are not required for participation.

Our programs rely on volunteer coaches and helpers. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can indicate your interest during registration or contact us directly.

All updates are sent via email and posted on Facebook. Please ensure your contact information is accurate so you don’t miss important communications.

Holiday schedules vary by program. Any planned games or breaks will be communicated in advance.

All FMYSA coaches and team managers are required to complete annual screening and training through the USA Baseball BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) program.

Requirements include:

• A national background check
• Abuse Awareness for Adults training
• USA Baseball Code of Conduct acknowledgment

All coaches must also be registered volunteers with FMYSA and remain in good standing with the league. These requirements help ensure a safe, positive, and development-focused environment for all players.

FMYSA is committed to player safety and coach education, providing families with confidence that coaches have completed nationally recognized training and screening standards.

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Zero Tolerance Policy for FMYSA League Play (including TEBA & Interlock)

1.       FMYSA has ZERO TOLERANCE for: Threats, Abusive Language, or Out of Control Behavior by any of its members (players, parents, family members, fans, assistant coaches or head coaches) towards any league official (umpires, tournament officials, etc.), league volunteers or employees, other league members, Town of Flower Mound officials or employees, or opposing teams (players, coaches, fans). NOTE: Same policy applies for “away games.”

a.       Ejections, or Written Reports (the filing of an official Grievance) that rise to the level of: “Threats, Abusive Language, or Out of Control Behavior” will result in an Immediate Suspension from the team and all league activities.

                                       i.      Suspended persons shall not attend: Practices, Games, or any Team Activities

                                     ii.      Umpires are required to report such behavior and must report ALL ejections

                                   iii.      A detailed investigation will follow by the Zero Tolerance Committee (the committee is comprised of the League President/UIC, the appropriate League VP, and the General Manager) with interviews of witnessing and/or involved parties

                                   iv.      Initial Suspension Period is 10-days (while the investigation takes place)

b.       Reinstatement Procedure.

                                       i.      Requires an in-person meeting with the Zero Tolerance Committee (and potentially the Age Group Director and HC if the suspended person is an assistant coach or parent, etc.)

                                     ii.      If approved for reinstatement, the length of suspension will be determined as a result of the reinstatement meeting and would be one of these options:

a.       10-days (minimum, even if the investigation and committee meeting take less than 10-days)

b.       1-month

c.       1-season (remainder of)

d.       If not approved for reinstatement for the season, a permanent suspension may be issued

                                   iii.      The suspended person (receiving a 1-season or permanent suspension) may appear before the full FMYSA Board (at the next scheduled board meeting) if they wish to plead their case to reduce their suspension.