NYBA HOUSE LEAGUE
RECREATIONAL BASEBALL

2027 House League Levels of Play:

• T-BALL - For players born 2021 & 2020 (6 & 7 year olds)
  Games are Tuesdays, 6:30PM | Bond Park
• ROOKIE BALL For players born in 2019 & 2018 (8&9 year olds)
  Games are Mondays, 6:30PM | Bond Park
• MOSQUITO - For players born in 2017 & 2016 (10 & 11 year olds)
  Games are Wednesdays, 6:30PM | Bond Park
• PEEWEE - For players born in 2015 & 2014 (12 & 13 Year olds)
  Games are Tuesdays. 6:30PM & 8:30PM
• BANTAM - For players born 2013, 2012, 2011, (14, 15, & 16 year olds)
  Games are Mondays, 6:30 & 8:30PM | Bond Park 

FEES:  Fees do not include a batting helmet or glove, both required equipment. Batting helmets can be purchased through NYBA during registration.

   NYBA offers a sibling discount. During registration when total total fees, are calculated, parents need to request or opt-in for the 'sibling discount' The discount will then automatically be calculated as follows:

• 2 players - $50 discount on total fees;
• 3+ players - $150 discount on total fees.
  

BATTING: T-Ball features children hitting a baseball off a Baseball Batting Tee as shown in the photos. If and when players are ready, coaches will 'soft toss' pitches to the batters. In Rookie Ball, an electrically powered pitching machine delivers pitches to the batters. All other levels have pitchers.

SKILLS CLINICS: North York Baseball's House League program is partnering with True North Sports Camps to provide the following onsite skills clinics:

• A weekend clinic will be provided for all T-Ball and Rookie Ball coaches to help prepare them for their coaching roles. for all players:
• TWO 1-hour skills clinics for all Rookie, Mosquito, PeeWee and Bantam players during the first two months of the season.

The cost for these clinics is included in the registration fee.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS: During registration families will be asked to indicate to the best of their ability the number of weeks they anticipate the player will miss games during the summer due to holiday plans. If possible, please indicate whether games will be missed in July or August.
If you expect your child to miss more than 3 games during the summer, please do not register for NYBA house league. Parents who want to register their players for spring baseball (i.e. just until June) may want to check organized camps.

PLACEMENT REQUESTS: North York Baseball recognizes that children like to play on a team with their friends. And, every effort is made to accommodate teammate requests. However, because it's important to balance the teams by skill, age and number of holiday weeks, NYBA will guarantee only one teammate request other than a sibling. During registration parents will be asked about placement.

PLAYING SEASON: The regular playing season for all divisions begins the second week of May 2027 and will finish at the end of August 2027.

GAMES & PRACTICES: Each team plays one game per week at Bond Park in North York. From Rookie Ball to Bantam, some extra weekend practices using available diamond time will be arranged when requested by teams.

PLAYERS BORN IN 2022: The NYBA T-Ball program is for players born in 2021 & 2020. There are a few spots for underage players. If you are interested please reach out to Paul Chamberlain, Registrar. Otherwise, we recommend that parents consider the courses and workshops offered by True North Sports Camps. TNSC offers weekly courses, March break camps and summer camp at Bond Park.

UNIFORMS: As part of the registration fee, NYBA provides hats, pants and team jerseys - bats and catcher's equipment are part of the team's equipment. Players are required to have their own gloves. For the younger children we strongly recommend that parents not invest a lot of money in a beginner's glove.

Batting helmets are required for all children. Parents will have the option of using a helmet they may already own or purchasing a new one through North York Baseball at a cost of $35 which is what we are charged by our supplier. Baseball equipment can be purchased through Home Run Sports, who are suppliers for uniforms and equipment

NYBA REFUND POLICY: Any request for cancellation of registration prior to the season start and before an age division is full will be honoured minus an administration fee ($10 for T-ball; $20 for other age divisions).

At the discretion of the North York Baseball registrar a refund will not be issued for the following reasons:

• the season has started
• an age division is full and any children on a wait list are no longer available to fill the vacancy.
  

All refund requests should be direct to Paul Chamberlain pchamp@sympatico.ca. 

GIRLS BASEBALL: In an effort to 'even the playing field' North York Baseball is encouraging girls aged 6 to 16 to register for this year's House League program. In addition to their regular games there will be skills clinics scheduled during the season to help girls improve their skills. All girls welcome. No additional sign-up required.

Parents interested in volunteering for the Girl's Program can do so when they register their players. If you have questions about the program please contact Tracey Lawson traceylawson28@hotmail.com

PARENT VOLUNTEERS: North York Baseball Association is always looking for parent volunteers for coaching positions. Parents can sign-up to volunteer during registration. North York Baseball cannot run the House League program without enough coaches. Senior high school students are eligible to coach and can receive credit for volunteer hours. Please volunteer.

We look forward to having your family become part of the North York Baseball Association

Play Ball!

Paul Chamberlain
Registrar
pchamp@sympatico.ca