Hermantown Baseball FAQs

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Q - When does the Baseball Board meet?
The Baseball Board meets the second Sunday of the month, 6:30pm at Skyline Lanes. HBA members are welcome.

Q - I disagree with the way my child's coach is handling the players. What should I do?
Discuss the situation with the coach. If things cannot be resolved contact your league coordinator. That person will take care of the situation or bring the problem to the board.

Q - The equipment needs repair or replacement. Who handles this request?
HBA has an equipment manager that will discuss this request with you.

Q - Should coaches be scheduling practices?
Coaches should schedule practices when they can. Sometimes the fields are in use but we have several grassy areas that can be utilized in the community for basic skills development.

Q - My child's birth date does not allow him to remain at the same playing level as his classmates. Will the board make an exception to this Little League rule?
HBA supports the Little League rules which allow a younger player to play up to the next level but an older player cannot play down to the previous level.

Q - What is the HBA chemical use policy?
Read the official policy here.

Q - Who is responsible for maintenance at Fichtner Fields?
Maintenance at Fichtner Park is a combination of the High School, The City of Hermantown and HBA. Click on the Fields section for further information.

Q - Who should I contact with improvement suggestions for Fichtner Field?
Improvements can be submitted to any HBA Board member or directly to the City of Hermantown Park Board.

Q - How do I know when games are cancelled?
Games cancelled due to weather will be announced on KDAL 610 radio. Your Coach will also try to contact you and this site will be a resource.

Q - At what age can players wear metal cleats?
Metal cleats are allowed at the Senior level (13&14 year olds ) and beyond.

Q - How are teams picked at each level?
Coaches and Coordinators use a number system to rate each players ability and alternate picking until all players have been placed on a team. HBA tries very hard to keep regular season teams evenly matched.

Q - How are the All-Star teams chosen?
Typically the All-Star teams are chosen by an ongoing evaluation. This evaluation starts when the players hit the field and play thru June 15th or so. The coaches then make recommendations and vote on the top athletes. Team tryouts have also been utilized in the past.

Q - I would like to coach a team, who do I contact?
To volunteer as a coach, you should contact a member of the HBA Board.

Q - Why are criminal background checks requested of coaches and managers?
Criminal background checks are part of the Little League Child Protection Program designed to protect the players from potential predators. They are a requirement of the National Little League organization. After we use your private information like social security number, the forms are kept for the remainder of the season and then shredded to protect your identity.

Q - Is Tobacco use allowed at Fichtner Park?
No - Fichtner Park is a tobacco free zone.

Q - Can you breakdown the different team levels?
HBA has organized teams at the following levels. T-Ball, Rookies, Minors, Majors, Seniors, VFW and Legion.

Q - How can I become a team sponsor.
Contact Scott Hansen for all the details.

Q - How are umpires selected and what ages are allowed to ump?
A signup sheet is available on registration days for interested Umpires. The Ump needs to be playing at least one level above the level he/she will be working.

Q - Who should I contact about a poor umpire?
If you experience a poor umpire, discuss the situation with your Coach who can contact the level coordinator. Please remember our Umpires are learning just like the players.