SYA Travel Baseball

Formed in the early 2000s, the Mets have grown into a regionally recognized organization connected to SYA Sports and SYA Little League. In partnership with SYA Little League, the Mets field teams from 8u through 12u levels. The program is overseen by an SYA Travel Baseball Board, operating under SYA Diamond Sports.

When does the season start?

Spring: April.

Fall: August​.

When does the season end?

Spring: Late June.

Fall: Early November.

When do practices start?

Spring: April
Fall: August

How many times per week are practices?

Practices are typically held twice a week.

When do games start?

Spring: Late April

Fall: Early September

Where will the games be?

Games will be held at fields like Patriot Park North and various SYA Diamond Sports locations.

Are there evaluations/tryouts? When?

Tryouts for the SYA Mets Travel Baseball Fall 2025 season are being planned to complete by end of May, dates and times will be posted below when available. We plan to support teams from 8u, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, along with 13u and 14u on the 90′ diamond. There will be no mandatory house play for the 13u or 14u team in the spring.

Current SYA Mets players should attend one of the sessions, while those who are trying to be newly selected should try to attend both sessions to give the coaches more time to evaluate you as a player. Only requirement is that you do attend one session.

Check back often to as this information will be updated as it becomes available: SYA Mets website

Register for the free tryouts!  Everyone must register for tryouts as selections will be made only among those who registered and tried out.

Tryout Schedule:

· TBD. SYA Field Locations.

Age Chart

Will all participants make the team?

No, participation is limited to select players who demonstrate advanced skills and dedication.

Is there a picture day?

No.

What are the registration dates for all SYA sports?

When do I get my child’s schedule?

Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.

• 8U through 12U for Little League teams.
• 13U and 14U teams are coordinated with the SYA Diamond Sports

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.

• Baseball glove
• Baseball bat (must meet Babe Ruth League regulations linked below)
• Batting helmet
• Cleats (plastic/rubber, no metal cleats on turf fields like Patriot Park North)
• Catcher’s gear (teams may provide a set)
• Baseball pants, socks, and belt
• Protective cup (mandatory for all players)
• Water bottle

Are there equipment rentals?

No.

Where do I get equipment?

SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon.

Are uniforms/jerseys provided?

Yes, jerseys are provided.

2024-2025 SYA Diamond Sports Board of Directors

For other questions: [email protected]

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.

Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:

• Contacting your coach first and foremost
  [Coaches, check your email the night before game days, to determine whether the school fields and gyms have been closed because of inclement weather, etc. and to alert the members of your team.]
• FCPS emergency website (for school fields/gyms)
• Fairfax County Park Authority field status (for county fields only) or via phone: 703-324-5264
• Contacting your Sports Commissioner

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.

Refund Policy:

• Recreational Season/Camp/Clinic Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received prior to the roster distribution meeting (coaches meeting) or the first regularly scheduled game that the registrant’s team plays, whichever occurs first. The registration fee will be refunded minus $35 administrative fees prior to that date. No fees will be returned after that time

Players must reside within SYA Little League boundaries for 12U, and SYA Babe Ruth boundaries for 13U.

Looking for more program, parent or coaching tips, tricks and information?