RAPTORS AAA/MAJORS & HS PREP BASEBALL FAQ'S

Raptors AA Baseball offers two competitive divisions: National (Intermediate) and American (Advanced). AAA/Majors represents a higher level of competition for experienced players who have developed advanced baseball skills and are ready for greater challenges and commitments.

Unlike AA, AAA/Majors teams typically participate in both AYL league games and additional tournaments through organizations such as CABA, USSSA, Triple Crown, and other tournament providers.

No. AAA/Majors and HS Prep are selective competitive programs. Roster positions are determined by each team's head coach based on player ability, positional needs, team chemistry, and commitment.



Players who are not selected for AAA/Majors may consider Raptors AA American, which also provides an advanced competitive baseball experience.

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AAA/Majors and HS Prep registration is organized by team rather than through individual player placement.

Coaches register their teams under the appropriate age division and select their desired number of weekly practices.

2027 registration is open October 16, 2026, through February 12, 2027. Independent teams are welcome, subject to AYL eligibility and registration requirements.

Players must have a confirmed roster position before registering.

Registration fees are assessed per team and are based on age division and the number of weekly practices selected.

2027 Team Registration Fees:

8U AAA

• 2 practices per week: $5,600
• 1 practice per week: $4,800
• No practices: $4,000

9U–13U AAA

• 2 practices per week: $6,000
• 1 practice per week: $5,200
• No practices: $4,400

14U HS Prep

• 2 practices per week: $5,000
• 1 practice per week: $4,200
• No practices: $3,400

These are team fees, not individual player fees. Coaches are responsible for determining how team expenses are distributed among participating families.

Registration fees support the operation of the AYL league and Raptors Baseball program, including:

• AYL league registration, game scheduling, umpires, game field permits, and field preparation.
• Practice field permits and scheduling, based on the selected practice package.
• Insurance for authorized AYL and Raptors activities.
• AYL postseason competition and championship events.
• Coaching education, background checks, and organizational administration.
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NEW FOR 2027: Two in-season tournaments are included in the registration fees for 9U–13U AAA teams.

Uniforms, outside tournaments, travel, and independently arranged training facilities are not included.

Potentially. Raptors provides insurance coverage for eligible AYL and Raptors-sponsored games, practices, and activities.

Independently scheduled tournaments, scrimmages, practices, and other activities outside Raptors or AYL sponsorship might not be covered under the Raptors team insurance.

Teams participating in non-covered activities are responsible for obtaining appropriate additional insurance coverage.

No. Uniforms are not included in AAA/Majors or HS Prep registration fees.



Teams may use their own uniforms, provided they comply with applicable AYL requirements. Coaches are responsible for communicating uniform selections, ordering procedures, and costs to their families.

Yes. Independent AAA/Majors and HS Prep teams are welcome to register through Raptors, subject to AYL rules and eligibility requirements.

Teams must have an established roster and head coach. Coaches are responsible for completing team registration and meeting applicable league and organizational requirements.

Teams already affiliated with another AYL member organization should register through their respective organization.

The 2027 season runs from March 1 through June 4, with the following important dates:

• March 1: Practices begin.
• March 9–11: AYL league games begin.
• April 10–11: First AAA Tournament (9U–13U).
• May 8–9: Second AAA Tournament (9U–13U).
• May 18: HS Prep Playoffs.
• May 20: HS Prep World Series at MSU Denver.
• May 21: AAA Playoffs.
• June 3: AAA World Series at Challenger Regional Park.



All dates are subject to scheduling adjustments and field availability.

Raptors practice fields are generally located throughout Castle Rock.

AAA/Majors and HS Prep teams may select zero, one, or two weekly practices during registration.

• Two practices per week: Up to 40 practice sessions.
• One practice per week: Up to 20 practice sessions.
• Zero practices: Teams arrange their own practice facilities.

Practices are 90 minutes long. Scheduling depends on field availability, age division, and coaching schedules. Younger teams receive priority for earlier practice times whenever possible.

Possibly. To maximize available field space, Raptors utilizes overlapping practice schedules.

Teams generally receive primary use of the field during the first portion of their practice, with incoming teams permitted to begin warming up in designated areas before their scheduled start time.

Coaches must coordinate field transitions and remain aware of surrounding activities to ensure player safety.

The number of regular-season games is established annually by the AYL Baseball Board and may vary by age division.

AYL does not guarantee a minimum number of games, as weather, field conditions, scheduling limitations, and other circumstances can affect the

season.

For 2027, league games are generally scheduled once weekly, with up to one doubleheader per team.

AYL AAA/Majors games are generally scheduled Tuesday through Thursday at fields throughout the South Metro Denver area.

Participating communities include Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and South Jeffco.

Games are typically scheduled during weekday evenings, with start times determined by age division and field availability.

AYL does not permit bye requests, so teams must plan to be available throughout the regular season and postseason.

NEW FOR 2027: Two in-season AAA tournaments are included for all 9U–13U AAA teams.

• April 10–11, 2027: First AAA Tournament.
• May 8–9, 2027: Second AAA Tournament.

These tournaments are included in the team registration fee and provide additional competitive opportunities during the AYL season.

The included tournaments do not apply to 8U AAA or 14U HS Prep.

Yes. AAA/Majors teams commonly participate in additional tournaments through organizations such as CABA, USSSA, Triple Crown, and other tournament providers.

Participation in tournaments outside the AYL schedule is determined by each team's head coach. These events may involve additional registration fees, travel expenses, and insurance requirements.

Families should discuss tournament expectations and financial commitments before accepting a roster position.

Yes. The 2027 AYL schedule includes postseason competition culminating in World Series championship events.

• HS Prep Playoffs: May 18.
• HS Prep World Series: May 20 at MSU Denver.
• AAA Playoffs: May 21.
• AAA World Series: June 3 at Challenger Regional Park.



Teams must remain available through their division's postseason schedule. Specific formats and eligibility requirements are determined by AYL.

Games may be postponed or canceled because of weather, unsafe field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.



Canceled games are not automatically rescheduled. When makeups are necessary, AYL determines available dates and locations, which may include days outside the regular game schedule.