Spring 2019 registration will open on Friday December 7 at 9:00 am.  

All players that register within first 48 hours of opening will receive two (2) tickets to the May 10th A's Fireworks game!

When will registration open for Spring 2019?

Registration for the 2019 Spring season will open December 7.  If you are new to OBA please be sure to join our mailing list to be informed of all OBA dates and events.


What Division should my child play?
OBA is a Pony baseball league. Pony uses an age-based, rather than a grade-based baseball selection criterion for divisions. OBA uses April 30th as the cutoff date for each year, so a child's each on April 30th of the season determines their effective age. Players should play in the division that matches their age level regardless of grade.

Age cutoffs for the 2019 season:

• Pinto (7 & 8 year-olds):  birthdates between May 1, 2010 – April 30, 2012
• Mustang (9 & 10): birthdates between May 1, 2008 – April 30, 2010
• Bronco (11 & 12): birthdates between May 1, 2006 – April 30, 2008
• Pony (13 & 14): birthdates between May 1, 2003 – April 30, 2005. In addition, Pony players must be entering either 7th or 8th grade.

What defines a returning OBA family?
A child who played OBA baseball in Spring 2018. 

If we miss the priority registration period, is my returning OBA player still guaranteed a spot?
No. Only players who register during the priority registration period are guaranteed a space. We encourage players to register after the priority registration period, but we do not guarantee that spaces are available and assign those spaces on a first come, first served basis.

Why does OBA require 75+% commitment level for practices and games?
OBA is a committed baseball experience for those that want to develop and improve their skills. The players, managers, coaches and parents expect OBA to offer a strong and competitive experience and this is accomplished through the commitments of all parties.

What is the Mustang commitment level?
The Mustang commitment level is much greater than that at the Pinto level.

• Teams likely will be selected in late January and practices will likely start in the beginning of February.
• We hold two practices a week for each team. Prior to daylight savings these practices last for one hour each. During daylight savings, practices expand to 1.5 hours each.
• There are typically two games each weekend, one on each Saturday and Sunday.
• The season will likely include 14-16 games and is followed by a double elimination playoff tournament.
• During the registration process, parents will be asked to acknowledge and agree to the commitment level.

What is the Pinto commitment level?

• Pinto requires a strong commitment to baseball, but also serves as the introductory experience to OBA.
• Teams likely will be selected in late January and practices will likely start in the beginning of February.
• We hold two practices a week for each team. Prior to daylight savings these practices last for one hour each. During daylight savings, practices expand to 1.5 hours each.
• There is typically one game each weekend
• The season consists of 8 or 9 games followed by a double elimination playoff tournament.
• During the registration process, parents will be asked to acknowledge and agree to the commitment level.

Can my child play up to the division above his age group? 
Occasionally OBA receives requests for players to play in a division above their age group. OBA will make VERY RARE exceptions for players in the Bronco and Pony divisions who wish to ‘play up’ a division if they demonstrate advanced skills and that doing so does not significantly impact the OBA experience for others.  


Can my child play in the division below his age group? 
OBA cannot accommodate players wishing to play down a division.