SYA Little League Baseball offers boys ages 4-12, the opportunity to learn and play America’s favorite pastime. Our program focuses on teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, and the fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment. With levels ranging from Tee-Ball to player-pitch leagues, we welcome players of all skill levels to join us for both our Spring and Fall seasons. Whether your child is new to the game or looking to build on their skills, SYA Little League is here to inspire a love for the sport while fostering lifelong friendships.
Spring: Practices will begin in March for all levels.
Fall: Practices will begin in August for all levels.
Spring: June 15, 2025.
Fall: Early November.
Spring: Practices begin in March.
Fall: Practices begin in August .
Practices vary by level:
Spring: April.
Fall: Just after Labor Day.
At various locations in the Centreville/Clifton area.
Spring: March
Fall: No evaluations.
Yes.
Yes for Spring it is May 31, 2025
| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Every youth 8 and older participating in the SYA Little League program must live within the boundaries or have a waiver approved by Little League Baseball. Starting with the 2025 season, players League Age 4-7 will have the ability to register for any Little League program they choose.
If a player attends one of the following schools, they are eligible to play with SYA Little League. All that is required is the completion of a School Enrollment Form following registration.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Teeball: Ages 4-6.
Entry level where everyone fields and bats every inning.
Coach Pitch: Ages 5-7.
Builds upon coach pitch from 25′ on their knee.
Rookie: Ages 7-8.
Mixed coach-pitch and player-pitch. Six-year-olds may be eligible to play with a waiver granted by the SYA Little League President.
AA Player Pitch: Ages 7-10.
Intermediate player-pitch baseball – we recommend (but don’t require) players to have AA experience. Players must attend a preseason evaluation and Managers select their team rosters during the player draft. Players not drafted onto AAA rosters are then placed into the AA draft player pool for potential selection.
AAA Player Pitch: Ages 8-11.
Intermediate player-pitch baseball – we recommend (but don’t require) players to have AA experience. Players must attend a preseason evaluation and Managers select their team rosters during the player draft. Players not drafted onto AAA rosters are then placed into the AA draft player pool for potential selection.
Majors Player Pitch: Ages 10-12.
Advanced player-pitch baseball – we recommend (but don’t require” players to have AAA experience. Players must attend a preseason evaluation and Managers select their team rosters during the player draft. Players not drafted onto Majors rosters are then placed into the AAA draft player pool for potential selection. All returning Spring Majors players will be placed onto a Majors team. All baseball 12 year olds will be placed onto a Majors team, unless waivered.
Challenger: Ages 5-18 (up to age 22 if still in high school)
SYA joins the Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) for Sully Challenger Baseball, a division of Little League Baseball for kids with special needs. More program details.
Everyone fields and bats every inning. Tee ball has 2 levels: tee ball and coach pitch, level is determined in conjunction with the little league board and parent.
| Rookie [7-9 yrs.] | Double A (AA) [7-10 yrs.] | Triple A (AAA) [8-11 yrs.] |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed coach-pitch and play. Six-year-olds may be eligible to play with a waiver granted by the SYA Little League President. | Intro player-pitch baseball. Based on tryouts/evaluations and past playing experience, Managers make players selections from AA team rosters – those not drafted onto AA rosters play at the Machine Pitch Level. | Intermediate player-pitch baseball – we recommend (but don’t require) players to have Double A experience. Players must attend a preseason tryout, and Managers select who’s on their team rosters. Players not drafted onto AAA rosters are then placed into the AA draft player pool for potential selection. |
Welcome to the Majors – advanced player-pitch baseball. After preseason tryouts, managers select players to form their rosters. Players not drafted onto Majors rosters are then placed into the AAA draft player pool for potential selection.
SYA joins the Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) for Sully Challenger Baseball, a division of Little League Baseball for kids with special needs.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (begin Feb 1) |
| Tee Ball & Coach Pitch | $140 | $155 | $180 |
| Rookie | $165 | $180 | $205 |
| Player Pitch | $190 | $205 | $230 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, summer skills camp fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
The League will provide each player with a Washington Nationals team hat and team shirt. Teams are provided with further equipment, based on level.
Each player is required to provide:
Optional equipment provided by parents:
New baseball bat standards were implemented in 2018.
No.
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The League will provide each player with a Washington Nationals team hat and team shirt.
| Position | Name | |
| Commissioner | Bob Woodruff | [email protected] |
For other questions: [email protected]
| Board Position | Board Member |
|---|---|
| President | Bob Woodruff |
| Treasurer | Laurie Digges |
| Secretary | Jessica Butler |
| Registrar | Bob Woodruff |
| VP Baseball | Colleen Stegner |
| Player Agent – Baseball | Larry Hopkins |
| Asst PA – Baseball & Director Rookie | |
| Director Coach Pitch | Melissa Clegg |
| Director TeeBall | Robin Bell |
| Vice President – Softball | |
| Player Agent – Softball | Susan Jones |
| VP Outreach | Alex Aliaskari |
| Chief Umpire | |
| Schedule Coordinator – Baseball | Todd Ruckert |
| Schedule Coordinator – Softball | Susan Jones |
| Safety Officer | Mike Lee |
| Co-Quartermaster | Chad Gilman |
| Quartermaster | Jon Comottor |
| Information Officer | Bill Bender |
| Travel Liaison – Mets & Xplosion | Jonas Guarino |
| Field Chief | Tristan Jonsson |
| Coach Coordinator | Ross Crigler |
| Concession Director | Pam Woodfield |
| Volunteer Coordinator & Special Events | Amanda Wright |
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday. LITTLE LEAGUE ONLY POLICY can be found here.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations.
The Southwestern Youth Association (SYA) Little League is a chartered franchise of Little League International, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the only independently operated and sustained sports program that turns players into citizens and readies them for life.
Founded in 1939 when Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio lit up the MLB, Little League remains the most sizable organized youth sports program in the world.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
