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.
Spring season starts in April.
Fall season starts in August.
Spring season ends in late June.
Fall season ends in early November.
Spring: April
Fall: August
Practices are typically held twice a week.
Spring: Late April
Fall: Early September
Games will be held at fields like Patriot Park North and various SYA Diamond Sports locations.
Spring: March.
Fall: Late Spring.
No, participation is limited to select players who demonstrate advanced skills and dedication.
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| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | August 1-14 | August 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | December 1-14 | December 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | March 1-14 | March 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Travel Baseball | N/A (Sport Not in Season) | $400-625 | $25 |
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.
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SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon.
Yes, jerseys are provided.
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Bob Woodruff | [email protected] |
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:
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 follows the Babe Ruth bat policy which can be found here.
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Players must reside within SYA Little League boundaries for 12U, and SYA Babe Ruth boundaries for 13U.
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.
