Frequently Asked Questions
What are the age levels for Newberg Baseball?
- T-ball ages 5–6 (Pre-K/Kinder)
- Rookie ages 6–8 (1st–2nd grade)
- Minors ages 8–10 (3rd–4th grade)
- JBO Junior Level (5th–6th grade)
- JBO Senior Level (7th–8th grade)
How much does it cost to play?
- K–2nd grade: $135
- 3rd–4th grade: $210
- 5th–6th grade: $310
- 7th–8th grade: $335
If you are in need of a scholarship, please contact us at president@newbergbaseball.com.
What gear do I need to provide, and what does the league provide?
The league provides hats and jersey tops for all players.
T-ball (ages 5–6): Glove; baseball pants & belt (optional but suggested); cleats (optional but suggested); bats (USA stamp required) and helmets optional—league will have some options for play.
Rookie (ages 7–8): Glove; batting gloves (optional); bats—USA stamp required; baseball pants—grey; belt—royal blue; helmet; cleats—plastic.
Minors (ages 9–10): Glove; batting gloves (optional); bats—USA stamp required; baseball pants—grey; belt—royal blue; helmet; cleats—plastic; sports cup.
JBO Juniors (ages 11–12): Glove; batting gloves (optional); bats—USSSA stamp required; baseball pants—grey; belt—royal blue; helmet; cleats—plastic; sports cup.
JBO Seniors (ages 12–14): Glove; batting gloves (optional); bats—USSSA stamp required; baseball pants—grey; belt—royal blue; helmet; cleats—plastic or metal (plastic for pitching); sports cup.
What kind of bat should I purchase?
There are new bat standards required for K–4th grade. Please check our Rules page for current information. Do not buy a bat for K–4th grade before confirming it meets league requirements; the league cannot refund your purchase if the bat is not allowed.
JBO rules (5th–8th grade) may differ. See our Rules page for allowed bats for JBO.
What is the practice schedule?
The coach will determine practice day(s) and times, typically about two days per week until games start. Practices and games start after spring break.
What is the game schedule?
T-ball, Rookie, and Minors typically play two games per week. Monday–Friday games start at 5:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday game times vary from 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Schedules are usually released around spring break.
JBO (5th–8th grade) games are during the week and involve travel out of town. Games typically start between 5:30–6 p.m. Weekend games and tournaments are possible but not the norm.
Is it mandatory for players to attend a tryout or evaluation?
Every player in 3rd–8th grade will need to be evaluated during tryouts. More info will be sent to those who register by Feb 1st.
Players in K–2nd grade do not have a tryout; they are placed on teams by the league (default is to place them with kids from their elementary school when possible).
Where are games played?
Cal Ripken (K–4th): All games are at local fields: Jaquith Park (Newberg), Dundee Billick Park (Dundee) Ewing Young Elementary School, or St. Paul HS.
JBO: About half of the games are in Newberg at Jaquith Park; the other half are in other towns in the Westside Youth Baseball League.
See our Field Locations page for details and maps.