Registration Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
Scout Day: Saturday, February 17, 2024
T-Ball (5 & 6 year olds) Registration Fee: $80
8U, 10U, 12U Baseball/Softball Registration Fee: $100
14U Baseball/14U Softball Registration Fee: $120
Late Registration Fee: $10/Child + Regular Registration Fee
(Taken only in cases of shortages on rosters.)
Online Registration (Tentatively plan to open 1/2/24): Link will be posted here.
In-Person Registration:
Bring forms in person to PARD (next to the swimming pool) at 400 Wilson St.
Forms can also be mailed to:
P.O. Box 340
Whitesboro, TX 76273.
The PARD office will be taking in-person and online registrations, and there is a drop box at the front doors. When using the drop box, please make sure ALL documentation is included including registration forms, birth certificates, payment, and supporting documentation if necessary (i.e. scholarship forms & eligibility documentation, move-up in age forms.) All forms and envelopes will be available in brochure boxes next to the drop box. Please make sure to bring a photocopy of a child’s Medicaid/CHIPS card or Free/Reduced Lunch Letter if you are applying for a scholarship; if you do not have a copy, a picture of the card or letter can be sent to jhughes [at] whitesborotexas.com.
PARD only accepts EXACT CASH or CHECK.
**NEW** BIRTH CERTIFICATES are required for ALL REGISTRATIONS (even if you have registered with PARD before.) Registrations will not be accepted without a copy of the player's birth certificate.
Family Discount
2 Children - $5.00 OFF TOTAL FEE / 3 Children $10.00 OFF TOTAL FEE
Any registration made after the deadline will require the full fee and a $10 late fee!
PLEASE NOTE: Youth jersey sizes tend to run small (adult sizes are more true to size.) The sizes printed on the registration form are from the manufacturer, but you may need to size up.
If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please call the office at 903-564-5964.
Scholarships
**NEW** Scholarship rates are 40% of the above-mentioned fee for each age group. Call PARD about scholarship information and availability or payment plan if needed. No scholarships will be given after the deadline. No exceptions!
Game Days
*Subject to change based on league schedules, rain-outs, etc.*
T-Ball & 8U Baseball:
T-Ball and 8U Baseball games are played on weeknights (not Wednesday) at 6 pm and 7:15pm at Whitecotton Park. On average, teams will have 2 games/week.
10U, 12U, & 14U Baseball:
10U, 12U, & 14U Baseball games are generally played on weeknights (not Wednesday), and there may be some Saturday games. On average, teams will have 2 games/week. Schedules are done by the Grayson Dixie League. Half of the games will be at home at Whitecotton Park and half will be in other locations.
Softball:
Softball generally plays weeknights (not Wednesday) and Saturdays. On average, teams will have 1-2 games/week. Schedules are done by Celina Parks & Recreation. Some of the games will be at home at Whitecotton Park and some will be in other locations.
What Will My Child Need to Play?
Jerseys and hats are provided by PARD and included in the registration fee. Players are in uniform and able to play if they are wearing the provided jersey and hat. Coaches will choose the color of pants, belt, and socks for those wanting to purchase these items. Cleats are not mandatory, but rubber cleats are recommended. No metal cleats are allowed.
All players will need a glove and batting helmet helmet.
PARD provides catcher’s gear for all teams. PARD also provides a softball mask for 8U softball pitchers.
Bats are recommended, but not required for each player. PARD provides a USA Baseball stamped bat for all T-ball teams and 8U Baseball teams, and teammates may have extra bats that can be borrowed. Parents wanting to purchase a bat for T-ball and baseball should purchase a bat with the USA Baseball stamp to be legal for Dixie play.
Softball players will need to use an ASA/USSSA approved softball bat.
All 2 5/8” bats and 2 1/4” bats must meet new performance standards established by USA Baseball, the national governing body of amateur baseball in the United States. A complete listing of approved baseball bats is available at www.usabat.com.
All bats with the BPF 1.15 stamp will not be eligible for DYB play in 2018 and thereafter.
