Fall season 2021

The Tomball Kings will field fall-season 2021 baseball teams in the high school, 15U, 12U, 10U, and 8U divisions.

All divisions will offer opportunities for league play either in the Spring Klein Baseball League (high school, 15U, and 12U divisions) or the Farm League (10U and 8U divisions). Please see our Programs Guide for more complete information concerning our age divisions and seasonal priorities for each division.

Eligibility

Participation on all Kings rosters for the Fall 2021 season is by invitation only, based upon coaching evaluations from our open tryouts, an individually-scheduled tryout, or the Spring 2021 season. Maintenance of eligibility requires compliance with Tomball Kings program rules. We remain open to new players for the Fall 2021 season. To schedule a tryout, please complete our tryout registration form.

Players must be homeschooled in order to be on a Tomball Kings roster. Non-roster programs, such as classes and camps, may be open enrollment, subject to student compliance with Tomball Kings rules.

Registration

All players who receive and accept a roster invitation for a Tomball Kings Fall 2021 team should compete our Player Information Form and any related registration requirements. The form will be published on Monday, August 9, 2021, after the extension and acceptance of roster invitations.

Fall calendar

Playing baseball with the Tomball Kings is a significant time commitment that requires accommodation of schedule changes due to inclement weather. We always schedule as far in advance as possible and promptly inform players of any schedule changes.

During the fall season, we maintain a baseball schedule that is lighter than what prevails in the spring. This allows and encourages players to make time for improvements in their athleticism, whether through participation in other sports or our various training programs and classes. Players may also wish to play tournament baseball.

Tryouts

We outline our August tryout schedule below. Please refer to our tryouts page for complete information and to register.

Tryouts take place on Field 4 at the Farm League Park.

Practices

Neither our high school nor our 15U teams have a traditional practice schedule in the fall. We offer players instead a selection of training programs, classes, and other events to build athleticism. We will offer high school players two weeks of practices and scrimmages in November. The schedule is still to be announced.

Prior to the commencement of league games, our 12U, 10U, and 8U players will practice thrice weekly: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, at Farm League Park, and Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, at Spring Creek Park. Practices begin Tuesday, August 17. Once league play begins, we reduce practice frequency to once per week.

Games

We do not have league schedules as yet, but expect games to start mid-September and conclude by late October. The Farm League (8U and 10U) holds games Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, and Monday evenings. Spring Klein Baseball will have evening games Mondays through Thursdays and some Saturday games.

Other activities

After tryouts we will announce details for the fall sessions of (i) Baseball Performance training for high school players and (ii) Sports Performance training for 15U, 12U, and 10U players.

Every Saturday morning we will hold speed classes at Spring Creek Park for all divisions, priced at $10 per class on a drop-in basis. Speed classes will commence August 14 and we will have registration open after tryouts.

Also on Saturday mornings at Spring Creek Park we will have a variety of sports activities available for free for all players.

We will also continue small-group pitching classes in the fall and open enrollment to new students after tryouts.

Check out our classes page for additional offerings, with more to come after the conclusion of tryouts.

Costs

Players on a Tomball Kings roster for the Fall 2021 season should anticipate roster-related fees and expenses as set forth below.

Payment for uniform items, if needed, and the annual program fee may be deferred until January for players not participating in fall baseball.

High school

Players in the high school division will not have a traditional practice schedule in the fall, but will be eligible for the fall session of the high school Baseball Performance training program and other classes and activities. High school players may optionally participate in two weeks of practices and scrimmages in November.

15U division

Players in the 15U division will not have a traditional practice schedule in the fall, but will be eligible for the Sports Performance training program and other classes and activities.

12U division

Players in the 12U division will have fall practices. They will also be offered a Sports Performance training program and other classes and activities.

10U division

Players in the 10U division will have fall practices. They will also be offered a Sports Performance training program and other classes and activities.

8U division

Players in the 8U division will have fall practices. They will also be offered other classes and activities.

Please note that additional fees may apply for players late with their uniform orders. Participation in all Tomball Kings activities is subject to timely payment of applicable fees.

Explanation of fees

Uniform Fee

Depending on jersey size:
High school: from $132.00 to $156.00 per player.
15U and 12U: from $96.00 to $108.00 per player.
10U and 8U: from $60.00 to $68.00 per player.

The uniform fee is a one-time charge that covers the cost of Tomball Kings custom uniforms. For high school players it includes two game jerseys, one practice jersey, and one cap. For 15U and 12 players, it includes two game jerseys and one cap. For 10U and 8U players it includes one game jersey and one cap.

The Kings use durable, high-quality uniforms from Boombah to enable players to wear the same uniforms through multiple seasons.

Note: Players do not need to repurchase uniforms except due to growth or damage, or when advancing for the first time to high school play, so long as they continue to be available from our supplier.

Annual Program Fee

$20.00 per player.

The annual program fee is a one-time-per-year, administrative charge to cover general program expenses such as federal and state filings, data center expenses, insurance, and email services. The fee covers the period September 1 through August 31, each year.

Facilities Fee

The facilities fee is a one-time-per-season charge to cover practice field rental, home game or league expenses (as applicable), baseballs, first-aid kits, and similar items related to the fielding of the team.

League Fee

League fees are set by the respective leagues. During the spring season these are typically included as part of the Facilities Fee for 15U and 12U players, though specifically identified as to amount. For 10U and 8U players, league fees are paid directly to Farm League.

Coaching Fee

15U only: $50 per player, for the entire fall season.

The coaching fee of $50.00 per player applies to 15U players only who are playing fall baseball at Spring Klein and covers the entire fall season. All other divisions will have volunteer coaches for the fall.

Payment Methods

After tryouts, we will invoice all participating players for fall fees related to roster participation, save for league fees to be paid directly to Farm League.

Other baseball-related expenses

While not provided through the Kings program, players should also budget for baseball pants, belt, socks, and possibly stirrups, as set forth in the Tomball Kings uniform standards; a baseball glove; a regulation baseball bat; sliding shorts with protective cup; batting helmet of royal-blue color; turf shoes and cleats or spikes in Kings colors or black; and, batting gloves if desired. Catchers must provide their own properly-fitted gear and mit, with throat protector affixed to the mask. While not required, recommended safety equipment includes a mouthguard, heartguard, and C-Flap for the batting helmet.

High school players will need white game pants with blue piping. The Kings will coordinate orders to insure uniformity of color. 15U and younger players will wear white game pants. Game pants may be knickers or full length; for players that choose knickers, colors for stirrups or socks are set forth in the uniform standards.

10U and 8U players will need to purchase an inexpensive practice shirt or jersey of royal blue color. Team coaches will coordinate.

Note: bats and gloves in particular can be expensive items and must be a good fit for the player. Kings coaches are happy to advise on such items, prior to purchase.

If you have questions or need additional information, please email support@tomballkings.org or call John Harris at 512-470-0915.