Registration is now open for the Whitesboro Parks and Recreation Department’s (PARD) Youth Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball leagues. Forms are being distributed through the area schools and are also available at the Whitesboro Community Center at 400 Wilson Street and on the department’s website. The PARD will accept registration forms until the deadline on Friday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.
The registration fee is $100 for all players five years through 12 years old. The registration fee for 13- & 14-year-olds (and 15-year-old girls) is $120. Boys’ baseball divisions are determined by age as of April 30. Girls’ softball divisions are determined by age as of Aug. 31.
There is a discount for families registering more than one child per sport. Families registering two children will receive $5 off the total fee. Those registering three or more children will receive $10 off the total fee.
There is a scholarship program to assist with registration fees. To be eligible for a sports scholarship, the child must qualify for the Free Lunch Program at school or be listed on a Medicaid or WIC card. Parents must provide the PARD with a current copy of the qualification letter or card as proof of eligibility for each season requesting the scholarship program.
In addition to the certificate, participants must pay a per-player fee of $40 for those 12 years and younger, $50 for 13 years and older, and they MUST register by the deadline. A copy of the player’s birth certificate must be included with the registration form and payment.
Players may access the online registration platform by visiting www.whitesboro.org/pard under Supporting Links at the bottom of the page. Scholarship rates are not available online. Registrations will be taken after the deadline only if needed to fill shortages on rosters. A $10 late fee will be added for anyone registering after the deadline. No sports scholarships will be given after the registration deadline; no exceptions!
To review the complete registration policy, visit the athletics page of the Parks and Recreation Department website.
To complete in-person player registration, bring the following forms to the PARD office at 400 Wilson Street: a signed registration form for each player, payment, and a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
Additionally, each of the following will be required before the registration deadline if requesting additional services: a payment Installment Agreement, a Move-Up-in-Age form (not applicable for 5/6 Tee Ball), a Scholarship Form and proof of scholarship eligibility. The PARD will not accept incomplete registrations.
Scout Day for 8U – 12U baseball is tentatively set for Monday, Feb. 9 at Whitecotton Park. Scout day for 8U – 12U softball is tentatively set for Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Whitecotton Park. The schedule is available on the website.
Tee Ball is open to boys and girls (co-ed league) 5-6 years; players must be five years old by April 30. Baseball is open to boys 7-14 years, and softball is open to girls 7-15 years. Please refer to the registration form to determine the appropriate age division.
Games for Tee Ball will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings in Whitesboro. Games for the baseball and softball divisions will be played in Whitesboro at Whitecotton Park and the Grayson County area. Games will begin in March and early April, depending on the division.
PARD office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Tuesdays until 7 p.m. For more information on the youth baseball program, please call the PARD sports line at 903-564-9301 or the PARD office at 903-564-5964.
For a copy of the registration form, an online registration link, or more information about this and other PARD programs, visit www.whitesboro.org/PARD
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