Frequently Asked Questions
NEP’s frequently asked questions
1. Do you provide uniforms?
No, each team will meet with their coach and team mom and decide on what uniforms they go with for that season. Prices can vary from team to team.
2. Is there a sibling discount at the park?
Sibling discounts will vary from season to season. Follow our Facebook page for more information on early registration dates and discounts.
3. How do I sign up to coach a team?
Simply sign yourself up when you register your child on our website.
4. What is the fundraising requirements for the park?
For our spring season (Jan-Jul), we require each child to sell 10 raffle tickets ($10.00) for a total of $100 per child. There is no requirement for the fall season.
5. What sports do you offer at NEP ballpark?
Baseball and softball. (No football or lacrosse)
6. What is the parks address?
555 East nine-mile road
7. What are season dates for 2023 Spring Season?
TBD - Please like and follow our Facebook page for the most up to date registration dates as they become available.
8. How old do you need to be to play in each league?
Wee-ball – 3-4 years old
Tee-ball – 4-6 years old (If your child is 4 & has never played we suggest they play wee-ball first)
Coach Pitch – 7-8 years old
Minors – 9-10 years old
Majors – 11-12 years old
Juniors – 13-15 years old
6u Softball - 4-6 years old
8u Softball – 6-8 years old
10u Softball – 9-10 years old
12u Softball – 11-12 years old
16u Softball – 13-16 years old
9. How do I know what league my child should play in?
Baseball- Whatever age your child is as of April 30, 2023 is what division your child will play in for the 2022 Fall Season and the 2023 Spring Season.
Softball- Whatever age your child is as of December 31, 2022 is what division your child will play in for the 2022 Fall Season and the 2023 Spring Season.
10. Does my child need equipment to play?
Yes, NEP does not provide equipment. At a minimum, your child will need a helmet, glove, cleats and preferably a bat.
11. When are practices and games?
Our NEP league commissioners will set up as many practices at the park as he or she can. Coaches could also have more practices at other fields but plan on 2-3 practices a week prior to the season. Times can vary depending on field availability (you can expect to practice anywhere from 5-8pm)
Baseball- Games are played Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and possibly Fridays if needed. During the fall season we do our best to avoid Fridays if possible.
Softball- Games are played Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and possibly Fridays.
*All softball teams will travel to other parks to play games as well.