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of Contents
- What do I do if there's
a problem with on-line registration?
- What is the league
policy for refunding registration fees?
- How do I determine the
league age of my player?
- Is Western Hills the same
as WAYA (West Austin Youth Association)?
- What national or international
baseball organizations is Western Hills affiliated
with?
- If my child plays
in Western Hills, will I be required to work at
the concession stand, line and chalk the fields,
rake the infield, or perform other field maintenance?
- Do I need to sign a multi-year
"contract" as a condition for my child to play in
Western Hills?
- I have a disagreement
with my child’s coach about playing time, the lineup,
or another issue. How should I address this?
- I observed inappropriate
or unsportsmanlike behavior by a player, fan, parent,
coach, league official, or other person associated
with Western Hills. What should I do?
- Can I sponsor or donate
to the league?
- Who are the league
contacts and how can I get in touch with them?
- What rules govern play
in Western Hills Baseball?
What do I do if there's a problem
with on-line registration?
Sorry you are experiencing a problem
with on-line registration. Our first suggestion is to
click
 and try it one more time. However, if
you still have a problem e-mail
League
President and explain your problem and we will
get you help.
It's important that you include specific details about the
problem in your written communication.
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What is
the league policy for refunding registration fees?
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If a registrant requests a refund
of registration fees in writing prior to
registration closing (which typically is around
February 1st for the spring and around September 1st for the fall) they will receive a refund of the registration
fees less a 5% service fee.
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If a registrant requests a refund of
registration fees in writing after registration
closes but prior to
being placed on a team, they will receive a refund
of the registration fees less a 20% service fee,
except in the case of a documented injury that precludes
play. Then they will receive a refund of the registration
fees less a 5% service fee.
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No request for refund will be honored after a participant
has been placed on a team except in the case of
a documented injury, and then the refund will decided
on a case-by-case basis.
All refund requests will be processed
after registration ends and checks will be issued at
the end of March in the spring and at the end of
September in the fall.
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How do
I determine the league age of my player?
See the age chart to determine the league
age of your player:
matrix version.
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Is Western Hills the same as WAYA (West
Austin Youth Association)?
No, although these organizations work
closely together. Western Hills uses some
WAYA
fields and facilities, and pays WAYA for maintenance
and other services. Western Hills is an all-volunteer
organization without paid staff.
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What national or international baseball
organizations is Western Hills affiliated with?
Kids 12 and under play in the
Little League organization. Kids 13 and over play
in the
PONY (Protecting our Nation’s Youth) organization.
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If my child plays in Western Hills,
will I be required to work at the concession stand,
line and chalk the fields, rake the infield, or perform
other field maintenance?
Western Hills has adopted the
policy that parents volunteer some amount of time to
the League or in lieu of time pay in a dollar amount.
In addition, all players
and fans must pick up after themselves! Please note
that one of our largest field maintenance expenses is
paying to have trash picked up off the field, in the
dugouts, and around the grandstands. Western Hills urges
you not only to pick up after yourself, but to take
your plastic bottles, aluminum cans, etc. home and recycle
them.
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Do I need to sign a multi-year "contract"
as a condition for my child to play in Western Hills?
No "contracts" are required.
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I have
a disagreement with my child’s coach about playing time,
the lineup, or another issue. How should I address this?
Your first step should be to address
this issue with your child’s coach in a polite manner
at an appropriate time. If the coach’s response is unsatisfactory,
your next step should be to contact the
league commissioner. If that step is not satisfactory,
Western Hills has a grievance committee composed of
board members who will hear the matter. Contact
the league president
to bring an issue before the grievance committee.
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I observed inappropriate or unsportsmanlike
behavior by a player, fan, parent, coach, league official,
or other person associated with Western Hills. What
should I do?
Western Hills has a "zero tolerance"
policy for unsportsmanlike behavior that applies to
everyone associated with the league. If you witness
actions that you think violate this policy, please bring
the matter immediately to the attention of a coach,
league commissioner,
league president,
or other appropriate
league official.
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Can I
sponsor or donate to the league?
Absolutely! We depend upon sponsorships,
donations and fund raising in order to keep our registration
fees low. You will be presented with options during
the on-line registration process to sponsor or donate
to the league. Also, please visit our
sponsorships page for
more information.
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Who are
the league contacts and how can I get in touch with
them?
Commissioners are responsible for scheduling,
team formation and dispute resolution. Coaches report
directly to commissioners. Volunteers interested in
coaching or otherwise participating in a particular
league should contact the commissioners.
Click
here to see the list of commissioners.
Administrators are individuals who have
indicated a willingness to help us register, maintain
and otherwise operate our league.
Click here
to see the list of administrators. Volunteers interested
in participating at this level should contact the
league president.
You can also submit the "Contact
Us" form and your inquiry will get routed to the
appropriate person.
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What rules
govern play in Western Hills Baseball?
Up through the Major league level Western
Hills abides by the Official Regulations and Playing
Rules of
Little League Baseball with local rule exceptions
as revised in Spring 2009
click here.
PONY league shall abide by the Playing
Rules of
PONY
Baseball and Colt/Palomino league reflect those
of high school baseball with only minor modifications
for recreational play.
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