QUESTION: How do I find out if game is canceled due to weather conditions?
ANSWER: The league will provide communication via emails and text messages when needed. Coaches will also be able to communicate schedule changes to their players. We suggest liking "Salem Youth Baseball" on Facebook, downloading the SportsEngine app for team communication and keeping subscribed to emails and text messages from the league.
QUESTION: Where are Bergeron Field, Veterans Field and Michele 3 Field?
ANSWER: These field are located at Michele Park, 175-190 Lawrence Road, Salem NH. Bergeron is the front Little League Field, Veterans is the back LL/50/70 Field and Michele 3 is the 60/90 field.
QUESTION: When will I find out what team my son/daughter is on?
ANSWER: Participants will be contacted by their coach after registration is complete and before the season begins. Communication is to the contacts that register each player. Information about try-outs, drafts and other pre-season activities will be communicated each season via email, our website and our facebook page "Salem Youth Baseball"
QUESTION: I would like my son/daughter to play on the same team as his best friend. Can we do this?
ANSWER: Players in Bambino & TBall will be placed on teams by the League Players Director, typically based on the child's school and/or street address. Little League Division (Farm and above) players are drafted by the division managers.
If you have a special request, please contact out League Players Agent. Contact information can be found in the "About Us" tab under "Our Board". Please note, while we do monitor requests, we cannot guarantee placement, especially in our Little League Divisions, as we strive for fair and balanced teams.
QUESTION: Does SYB provide Financial Assistance
Answer: Financial assistance is available for SYB players.
No potential participant will be turned away due to lack of personal funds. If the League provides financial assistance, you may be asked to participate in additional volunteer or fundraising duties.
To aid parents who may need assistance with registration fees, Salem Youth Baseball Financial Assistance program covers the following areas:
To request Financial Assistance for the 2025 Baseball Season, please email our contacts below.
Thank you,
Salem Youth Baseball
Secretary Jim Briggs ( [email protected])
President Matt Palmer ( [email protected])
QUESTION: When does the season begin?
ANSWER: 2025 Spring Season opening day is April 12, 2025 (weather dependent).
QUESTION: When will the season end?
ANSWER: The Spring Season usually ends the first week of June, with playoffs continuing the second and third week of June.
QUESTION: Will my child receive a trophy at the end of the season?
ANSWER: All children that participate in T-Ball will receive a trophy at the end of the season. At the Farm League level and above, only the winners and losers of the championship game will receive a trophy.
QUESTION: What equipment do I need to purchase?
ANSWER: SYB provides players with a jersey and hat in the Fall. For the Spring we provide a belt and socks as well. Each player should have a helmet, bat and glove appropriate for their age range. For age 9 and above, athletic supporters/protective cups are required to play catcher. Pants are required for Little League divisions but not for Bambino / Tball. Cleats are recommended. Any players looking for assistance with required equipment are encouraged to reach out to [email protected]
QUESTION: How do I get involved in coaching or managing a team?
ANSWER: Coaching at any level is appreciated and will qualify for your families required volunteer hours. We ask that all potential coaches complete the "Coach" section when registering their players so that the league can coordinate communication as the season approaches.
QUESTION: How are coaches and managers selected?
ANSWER: A special meeting of the Board of Directors decides who will manage at each level, and who is eligible to coach.
QUESTION: What is the difference between a manager and a coach?
ANSWER: Managers (aka Head Coaches) organize the team practices and determine the lineups and playing time during the games. They are responsible for collecting, cleaning and returning the equipment, and are ultimately responsible for the behavior of their team, their coaches and their parents. Like managers, coaches (aka Assistant Coaches) are responsible for teaching the game to the kids at practices and games, and filling in as manager when needed.
QUESTION: As a parent, what can I do to help?
ANSWER: Support your coaches, as they are volunteering a great deal of time to ensure that your son or daughter enjoys the best possible season. Help out whenever you can by raking or lining the fields before a game, or picking up trash when you see it lying on the ground. Practice as often as possible with your child at home, for the better they become at the game, the more they will enjoy it. And most of all, be supportive of your children as they learn this game, cheer for both sides during the games and be kind to our umpires. Don't become one of those crazed "sports moms or dads" you read about in the news.
QUESTION: What is the league age of my child?
ANSWER: Please refer to the registration page. Each division shows the dates of eligibility by birthday. Little League Age Calculator: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2025-baseball-age-chart/
QUESTION: Do these vans get good gas mileage?
ANSWER: Gee, kid, I don't know. Hit the road.