Marshall Area Youth Baseball Association

With the recent news from governor Walz and the state of Minnesota baseball has been allowed to resume.  Things will look a little different, but there are several updates. 

1. We will start with our original schedule for inhouse practice (see 2020 In House schedule at the right) starting June 24th/June 25th.  Find your child's age/day (it may be different than the hitting pod schedule). Games will begin the week of July 6th. In-house schedules/teams will be posted by 6/29.

**This includes 8 year old and 9 year olds! 

*There will be no more hitting pods starting Wednesday--kids will report the scheduled MAYBA Practice time on the right under "2020 MAYBA Schedule"

2. Travelling practice will also begin June 24th/25th.  We will be holding a coaching meeting for all traveling coaches Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 at Independence Park. The traveling practice schedule is also posted on the right. 

3. Every player in MAYBA will be required to have their own helmet (matte black in color is preferred).  We have spoken to Borch's and they are available at their store.  There are also "M" stickers for the front of their helmets at their front desk.

4. Dates: In house: will end the week August 3rd (Playoffs).  Games beginning the week of July 6th.  

Traveling: Ending August 8th or August 15th.  

*No practice July 1st or July 2nd (in house and traveling). 

5. Travelling Families: we are hoping to get your child's team into 3-4 total tournaments in July/August.  The MAYBA Board is working hard right now get into tournaments--they will be posted on the teams page of your traveling team.  

*If you are unable to make a tournament/practice that is fine, please communicate that will the traveling team coaches as soon as possible. 

6. Concessions: When games begin we will be working on a limited menu so please plan accordingly.  

We understand that things will change on very short notice. The reason we want to start implementing practice starting Wed/Thurs. is because of arm care.  We are very worried about kids starting games the week of July 6th and not having enough time to play catch and get their arms in shape for games. 

*Older families (14U on up will receive an email from Coach Pollock in the near future). 15U on up plan for Wed/Thurs morning practice at 7:30 at Indy.  14U ages plan for a Thursday night practice at Independence.  

If you have any questions feel free to reach out any of the board or directors. 

Your friends in Baseball,

MAYBA Board 

*Start date: June 15th or June 16th

Step 1: Check to see the date/time your child is listed on the document to the right.  

-If your child is not listed or you have any questions email chace.pollock@marshall.k12.mn.us. 

Step 2. Print off the waiver and bring it to the first hitting pod.  

**We are expecting things to change during during this phase. We will do our best communicate with you if there are updates or changes to our current schedule.  

Thank you

Video says end date is May 29th/30th this is incorrect. June 29th/30th is the end date.

Dear MAYBA Families,

The MAYBA Board of Directors met on Monday May 11th to discuss the recent updates as it relates to MAYBA and COVID 19. One of the big items we put together is the Question and Answer document that you will see attached to this update.  It is our plan to continuously update this document as more questions come in. We appreciate your help and understanding—if we missed anything feel free to reach out to us. 

Your Friends in Baseball,

MAYBA Board of Directors

Dear MAYBA Families,

The MAYBA Board of Directors met on Sunday, April 19, and we are planning and preparing for our traveling and in-house baseball seasons. As we move forward, we are listening and taking guidance from the State of Minnesota and the governing bodies of baseball (MBT, MSF, Legion, & VFW) in the state on how to proceed with the season and the scheduling of activities. Here are a few updates that we discussed at our April 19 board meeting:

• The MAYBA Board of Directors is committed to providing your son/s a baseball experience this summer. Our plan is to modify the schedules and activities to fit the guidelines and timelines we are provided to work under.

• Coach Pollock will be sending out an email to all the MAYBA Travelling Families and traveling team coaches letting them know where we are at with traveling baseball.

• MAYBA Registration is open. We would encourage everyone who is planning to play summer baseball to register. This will help us with knowing what kind of numbers we have at each age group as we look to order team uniforms and equipment.

• Home Tournaments are on as scheduled, and we will make a decision if the tournament will be played as scheduled two weeks prior to the date of the tournament.

• If you have questions regarding the MAYBA registration refund process please reach out to financial director Eric Myhre (eric.myhre@usbank.com) or Bill Cowden (bcowden@ufpi.com).

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to plan for summer baseball during these uncertain times. We hope that you and your family are doing well and staying healthy.

Our next scheduled meeting will be May 11. Please continue to check the website for future updates.

Your Friends in Baseball,

MAYBA Board of Directors

Dear MAYBA Families,

We hope that you are staying safe and enjoying time with family during this unprecedented time. Our baseball season is certainly up in the air at this time and we would like to communicate the best we can.  Here are a few updates as discussed at our March 29th board meeting.

1. Spring Baseball for 13’s/14’s has been cancelled. We will wait until the status of summer baseball is decided to refund families. 
2. Summer baseball is currently on as scheduled (registration is open).
3. Home Tournaments are still on as scheduled
4. If you have questions regarding MAYBA registration refund process please reach out to financial director Eric Myhre (eric.myhre@usbank.com) or Bill Cowden (bcowden@ufpi.com).

Our next scheduled meeting is April 19th please check our website after this date for future updates.

Your Friends in Baseball,

MAYBA Board

“The Marshall Area Youth Baseball Association is dedicated to provide the skills necessary to be successful students and productive community members.  MAYBA values participation and competition that build self-esteem through determination, focus, commitment, teamwork, honesty, loyalty and sportsmanship.   It is MAYBA’s mission to develop life skills while building a tradition of respect for their program.”

For all the latest in house news and updates (especially weather related) download this Team App.  Once you've been approved you may join your child's Access Group (sorted by age).  

Over the years the MAYBA in house program has been umpired by older players that have come through the MAYBA system.  These kids played on one of the high school baseball teams this spring.  Please treat them with respect as they give back and umpire. 

8's - Practice 9:00-10:00 Monday and Wednesdays.  Games Tuesday and Thursday nights. 

9's - Practice 10:00-11:00 Monday and Wednesdays. Games Tuesday and Thursday nights. 

10's - Practice 9:00-10:30 Tuesday and Thursdays.  Games Monday and Wednesday nights. 

11's - Practice 10:30-12:00 Tuesday and Thursdays. Games Monday and Wednesday nights. 

12's and 13's - Practice 11:00-12:30 Monday and Wednesdays. Games and Tuesday and Thursday nights. 

**See calendar for first practices.  Will be determined once snow days have been solidified by Marshall Public Schools. 

Shorts, t-shirt, baseball spikes, bat (if you do not have a bat bring batting gloves).  Please enter the facility 5 minutes before your scheduled time. 

1. Watch the video/read the "return to play" guidelines. 

2. Fill out the survey below for your child's age group (8-9 year olds or 10 years old on up)

*Deadline for the survey is Sunday June 7th. 

Hitting pods will be posted on this website by 6/13. 

8-9 Year Old's - can play in house baseball starting in early June, that runs through the end of July.  (see handbook/parent guide for more information). There is no travelling baseball through MAYBA offered for this age group. 

10-12 Year olds - can play in house baseball starting in early June, that runs through the end of July. (see handbook/parent guide for more information). Boys also have the option to play travelling baseball - must tryout to be on a team.  6 total tournaments.  Offered to kids looking to play more baseball. 

13 Year Olds - can play in house baseball starting in early June, that runs through the end of July. (see handbook/parent guide for more information).  Boys also have the option to play travelling baseball - must tryout to be on a team.  8 total tournaments as well as spring games.

14 Year Olds - Play travelling baseball - must tryout to be on a team.  8 total tournaments as well as spring games. Play in a southwest Minnesota league on Mondays/Thursdays during the summer.  MSF State will wrap up the summer schedule at the end of July. 

Sunday, February 9th (@Marshall Middle School)
10’s - 11:30
12’s - 1:00
14’s - 2:30
Tuesday, February 11th (@ Marshall High School North Gym/Wrestling Room)
11’s 7:00
13’s 8:00
Sunday, February 16th (@MMS)
*Make up for all age groups 2:30

• There will be no junior high baseball through Marshall Community Services this spring. 13's/14's will start travelling earlier (mid April) to replace the time previously held by junior high baseball.

• 8's/9's will work during Inhouse nights
• 13 Traveling will work their home tournament and State Tournament
• 10-13 non Traveling will work the State Tournament (July 27-29)
• Parents can buy out of their Concessions commitment for $50 if necessary

Traveling Teams will be posted by March 1st. If your child tried out for traveling baseball and haven't registered/paid please do so as soon as possible.  

MAYBA
PO Box 223
Marshall MN  56258

Click on the Handbook or Parent Guide to answer any questions.