FAQs

To register your child to play in the Dallas Hardball league, follow these steps:

1. Create an account
2. Log in to the website
3. Fill out the registration form with the necessary information.
4. Submit the form and you’re done!

To register a new team to play in the league, follow these steps:

1. Pre-Register your team Here
2. Email your team name, and head coach contact info to: admin@dallashardball.com
3. Please allow 24 hours for your team to appear in the dropdown list.

Registration Period

1. Early Registration closes March 1, 2026.
2. Late registration will run from March 2, 2026 through March 8, 2026 and will include a $25.00 late registration fee

Regular Season

(March 28, 2026 – May 10, 2026)

• 8 games
  • 5U & 6U Divisions will play 1 game each weekend on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. All teams in these 2 divisions will play a game on Friday May 8, 2026 and a final game on either Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon (no playoffs for these ages)
  • 7U-10U Divisions will play 4 weekend double headers on the following weekends:
    • March 28-29, 2026
    • April 11-12, 2026
    • April 25-26, 2026
    • May 9-10, 2026
• Fields – Glencoe 1 & 2, Fair Oaks 1-5, Churchill 1-2, Coffee Park

Playoffs (7U+) Single Elimination – Followed by the Trophy Ceremony and the All-Stars Announcements (Taking Place at Fair Oaks on May 17, 2026)

• Practices – May 11-15, 2026
• Games – May 16-17, 2026

All-Stars (All Ages)

• Practices – May 18-21, 2026
• Games – May 22, 2026 (best of 3 series)
• Fields – Glencoe 1 & 2, Fair Oaks 1-5
• Rookies Division (5U & 6U)
• Scout Division (7U & 8U)
• Senior Division (9U & 10U)
• 2 teams in each of the above divisions will be drafted by the top coaches for the top 2 finishing teams in the regular season in each division (for example, team 1 coaches will be the HC of the top 8U finisher (HC#1), and the HC for the 2nd place 7U team (AC#1); the second team’s coaches will be the 2nd place 8U HC (HC#2) and the HC for the top 7U team (AC#2)).
• The All-Stars draft will take place on May 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• The child of the HC & AC of each All-Stars team is automatically drafted to their team
• If either coach does not have a child on their active roster from the season, then the coach shall select a player from his roster without using a draft pick.

Open Weekends 

Hardball will Host Tournaments on the Open Weekends –

• Dallas Hardball will be hosting the first 4-game minimum tournaments in Dallas and will be open to any and all baseball teams in the age divisions and the classifications listed on the NCS website (NCS Rules Apply)

Dates and Age Divisions/Classifications:

• March 21-22, 2026:
  • 8U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 10U (Rec, D3, Open)
• April 4-5, 2026:
  • 7U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 9U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 11U (Rec, D3 & Open)
• April 18-19, 2026:
  • 8U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 10U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 12U (Rec, D3 & Open)
• May 2-3, 2026:
  • 9U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 11U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 13U (D3 & Open)
• May 23-24, 2026:
  • 8U Kid Pitch (Open)
  • 8U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 10U (Rec, D3 & Open)
  • 12U (Rec, D3 & Open)

• • Tournament Fee: $450 ($400 for teams that are registered in Hardball)
  • Each team is guaranteed 4 games (2 Saturday pool play games, Sunday bracket play with a 2-game minimum)
  • Tournament Registration will go live on November 24, 2026 and will be open to all teams on a first to pay first confirmed basis.

What are Team Trading Pins (Spring Seasons Only)?

1. Hardball encourages teams to participate in Pins Trading in the Spring season during the Opening Weekend.
2. Trading pins (click on link for examples) are small (1.5″ to 2.5″) lapel pins that teams custom make and hand out to their players who then trade them with other teams.
   • Encourages players to socialize with players from other teams to trade pins
   • Give the players something to talk about
   • Source of pride for players as their name and/or number is on their pin
   • Gives the players something to take home with them and play with (some pins also have spinning logos and even flashing lights)

Does my team have to participate?

1. Teams do not have to participate. It is strongly encouraged as a social aspect of the league and so that players do not feel left out, but that decision is up to each team and their parents.
2. In the prior seasons, roughly 1/2 of the teams participated, and most if not all mentioned that they wish they had.

How many do we order and much do they cost?

1. There are typically around 40-50 teams that participate each season when we do the pins trading. It is a good idea to have 20 to 30 pins for each player. That will give them enough to trade for their favorites and have one or two left over of their own.
2. The cost of the pins depends on several factors such as size (you will want at least 1.5″ to 1.75″ with 2.0″ considered one of the larger pins), colors, add-ons such as spinners and blinking lights, and other options. There is always a volume discount so the more ordered, the cheaper they are. Also, the sooner you order them the cheaper they are as you can avoid rush fees.
3. Typically, they range in price from $1.50 per pin up to $5.00 or more per pin. For $40 to $60 per player, the team can custom design an awesome trading pin that the players will be super proud to trade with.

How do we order them?

1. First, pick a website that allows you to upload your team logo and select the options. We have used this one in the past and they are amazing!
2. You will use their design function to upload your team logo, select the options and submit to their proof generator. The following day, you will receive an email with a proof for you to review and approve or request changes.
3. Once you approve they will ask for the players names/numbers (based on your chosen options) and then they will send the invoice.
4. You pay and you’re done! Simply wait for them to arrive.

You mentioned rush fees, when should I order them to avoid rush fees?

1. Order them no later than 3-4 weeks prior to Pins Trading date.
2. Each company is different, but they all typically require at least 10 to 14 days lead time. This timeline will give plenty of time for them to arrive.
   
   

• After registration is closed, and schedules are completed, on the Menu bar at the top of the Hardball website, there will be a “Schedules” tab. From there the schedules will be divided by divisions.
• Schedules are usually up 1 week prior to the start of the season and within a couple days of the end of the leveling tournament.

• Once the season begins, there will be a “League Standings” tab in the top menu bar on the Hardball website.
• From there, the standings are divided by division.

• Each team will designate a parent or coach to score the games in GameChanger. Teams will be required to setup their team and add their roster in GameChanger, and add Dallas Hardball as a staff member. Hardball staff will add the team to the league pool and will schedule the games prior to the start of each game.
• Teams will have access to all league/games/players stats and will be able to watch the game livestreams for all games in the GameChanger App.

• All up to the minute field closures will be reported on Instagram (@dallas_hardball).
• Coaches will also receive a text message directly from league admin with any rainouts, etc. in the group text set up for each division.

• As a general rule, Hardball will make one attempt to reschedule a rainout game that may fall on the weekend or during the week determined by field availability, but if those games get rained out, then they will typically not be made up unless a playoff game.
• In the event of a scheduling conflict, teams are not permitted to reschedule the games. With just 4 weekends of games for the 7U+ regular season, teams should plan to not miss any games or have substitutes available on their bench that can play.
• TEAMS ARE NOT PERMITTED ANY BLACKOUT DATES

League Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy

A cancellation prior to the end of the early registration period, will result in a full credit that can be applied to future seasons. A full refund, less administrative and transaction fees, is permitted if the registration cancellation request is received at least ten (10) days prior to the close of early registration. A fifty percent (50%) refund (less administrative and transaction fees) is permitted if the registration cancellation is received prior to the start of late registration. There are no refunds after late registration has begun, the Opening Day Event, the first Leveling Tournament game or the first league game, whichever occurs first.

Baseball Training Equipment

Unused training equipment can be returned within fourteen (14) days from the date of purchase if in new and returnable condition for a retail credit. Returnable condition means that the product is in its original packaging with no signs of use or wear and can be resold as new and unused. No returns of sued equipment are permitted. No refunds are allowed, store credit only.

Hired Coaches

Teams have the option to hire paid coaches for their Dallas Hardball team. These coaches are required to submit any required background checks or any other routine applications requested by the league as may be required from time to time. Failure to provide the necessary or to complete any required steps by the corresponding deadline will prohibit the coach from entering the field of play or conducting practices. Hardball has no relationship with said coaches and shall not be responsible for the coaches’ jokes or their team’s performance in games or at practices.