2022 Rookies In-House

Eligibility:  Completed Preschool through First Grade.

Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays from June 1st to July 31st.  Week 1 is practice only.  Weeks 2-8 are one practice and one game.  Weather may necessitate changes to the schedule including possible game or practice on the weekends, week nights will not change.

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught.  Hybrid Coach pitch and tee ball where all batters will hit each inning but bases are cleared after three outs.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship, no matter the result of the game, will be emphasized.

Cost: $110

Opened: 01/17/2022
Closes: 05/20/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: Pre-K to 1 for 2021-22 School year

Eligibility:  Completed Second Grade or Third Grade.

Schedule:  Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games on Saturdays from June 2nd to August 8.  Weather may necessitate changes to the schedule including possible game or practice on the weekends, week nights will not change.

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught.  Hybrid kid pitch/coach pitch league where no walks are allowed.  After four balls a coach will come in and pitch.  Scores will be kept and records of the standings are kept.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship, no matter the result of the game, will be emphasized.

Third Graders interested in trying out for the 9U Traveling Team, please register in that section.  If your player does not make the 9U Traveling Team, they will automatically be enrolled in the Minors program.

Cost: $125

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 05/05/2022$25.00
Closes: 05/20/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 2 to 3 for 2021-22 School year

3rd Grade 9U ZVL Team

The team is open to anyone completing the 3^rd grade in Spring 2022, and may be open to those completing the 2^nd grade in Spring 2022 if registration numbers allow.

Player evaluations will be held if registration numbers are at 12 or more.  Evaluations will be held the week of April 1^st (date subject to change based on facility availability).

Players registered that do not make the Traveling team will play in the In-House Minors program.  

Eligibility:  Completed Third Grade.

Schedule:  The traveling team will compete in the Zumbro Valley League (ZVL).  Game schedule will depend on the determined league.  In the past, game schedules have consisted of 8 double headers (16 games) with half of the games as home games and half on the road, within an hour driving distance.  Game nights will vary.  The team will also compete in the league end-of-the-season tournament.  And may also play in one away tournament and a home Byron tournament, as budget and schedule allow.  In addition to games, the team will practice twice a week (one practice could be on weekends).  

Schedule subject to change based on COVID restrictions.   

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught as we continue to develop players.   Scores and records will be kept.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized no matter the result of the game.  More information is available under the “Documents” section of the BYBA website.  

Cost:  $175.  Fee includes $125 In-House Minors fee and $50 fee charged if the player makes the Traveling team.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 03/22/2022$25.00
Closes: 05/01/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 3 for 2021-22 School year

2022 10U Traveling Teams (4^th Grade)

Open to anyone completing the 4th grade in Spring 2022. 

All Players will be evaluated if registration numbers are at 12 or more. The top players will make the Metro Baseball League (MBL) AA Traveling Team which will compete with teams from the South Metro area. MBL team is open to players that will not reach 11 years old before May 1, 2022.

Players not selected to the MBL Traveling Team will play on a traveling team which will compete with teams from the area. Please see the 10U traveling guidelines in the document section of our website for questions about the make-up of the teams.   

Evaluations will be held the week of April 1^st (date subject to change based on facility availability).

Schedule:  Game schedule will depend on the determined league.  Game schedules can consist of both home and road games (usually within an hour driving distance), and may include doubleheaders.  Game nights will vary.  

Each team will also compete in their league end-of-the-season tournament. 

Each team may compete in weekend tournaments to be determined as budget allows.    

In addition to games, the team will practice 2-3 times a week (one practice could be on weekends).    

Schedule subject to change based on COVID restrictions.   

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught as we continue to develop players.  Scores and records will be kept.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized no matter the result of the game.  

Cost:  $175 to $350.  Base traveling team fee of $175.  An additional $175 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team to cover the cost of home and away jerseys and State qualifier tournament fees.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 03/22/2022$25.00
Closes: 03/28/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 4 for 2021-22 School year

2022 11U Traveling Teams (5^th Grade)

Open to anyone completing the 5th grade in Spring 2022. 

All Players will be evaluated if registration numbers are at 12 or more. The top players will make the Metro Baseball League (MBL) AA Traveling Team which will compete with teams from the South Metro area. MBL team is open to players that will not reach 12 years old before May 1, 2022.

Players not selected to the MBL Traveling Team will play on a traveling team which will compete with teams from the area. Please see the 11U traveling guidelines in the document section of our website for questions about the make-up of the teams.   

Evaluations will be held the week of April 1^st (date subject to change based on facility availability).

Schedule:  Game schedule will depend on the determined league.  Game schedules can consist of both home and road games (usually within an hour driving distance), and may include doubleheaders.  Game nights will vary.  

Each team will also compete in their league end-of-the-season tournament. 

Each team may compete in weekend tournaments to be determined as budget allows.    

In addition to games, the team will practice 2-3 times a week (one practice could be on weekends).    

Schedule subject to change based on COVID restrictions.   

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught as we continue to develop players.  Scores and records will be kept.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized no matter the result of the game.  

Cost:  $175 to $350.  Base traveling fee of $175.  An additional $175 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team  to cover the cost of home and away jerseys and State qualifier tournament fees.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 03/22/2022$25.00
Closes: 03/28/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 5 for 2021-22 School year

2022 12U Traveling Teams (6^th Grade)

Open to anyone completing the 6th grade in Spring 2022. 

All Players will be evaluated if registration numbers are at 12 or more. The top players will make the Metro Baseball League (MBL) AA Traveling Team which will compete with teams from the South Metro area. MBL team is open to players that will not reach 13 years old before May 1, 2022.

Players not selected to the MBL Traveling Team will play on a traveling team which will compete with teams from the area. Please see the 12U traveling guidelines in the document section of our website for questions about the make-up of the teams.   

Evaluations will be held the week of April 1^st (date subject to change based on facility availability).

Schedule:  Game schedule will depend on the determined league.  Game schedules can consist of both home and road games (usually within an hour driving distance), and may include doubleheaders.  Game nights will vary.  

Each team will also compete in their league end-of-the-season tournament. 

Each team may compete in weekend tournaments to be determined as budget allows.    

In addition to games, the team will practice 2-3 times a week (one practice could be on weekends).    

Schedule subject to change based on COVID restrictions.   

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught as we continue to develop players.  Scores and records will be kept.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized no matter the result of the game.  

Cost:  $175 to $350.  Base traveling fee of $175.  An additional $175 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team to cover the cost of home and away jerseys and State qualifier tournament fees.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 03/22/2022$25.00
Closes: 03/28/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 6 for 2021-22 School year

2022 13U (7th Grade) Traveling Teams (BYBA board reserves the right to make changes to the GUIDELINES)

Open to anyone completing the 7th grade in Spring 2022.

All Players will be evaluated if registration numbers are at 12 or more. The top players will make the Metro Baseball League (MBL) AA Traveling Team which will compete with teams from the South Metro area. MBL team is open to players that will not reach 14 years old before May 1, 2022.

Players not selected to the MBL Traveling Team will play on a traveling team which will compete with teams from the area. Please see the 13U traveling guidelines in the document section of our website for questions about the make-up of the teams.   

Evaluations will be held the week of April 1st (date subject to change based on facility availability).

Schedule:  Game schedule will depend on the determined league.  Game schedules can consist of both home and road games (usually within an hour driving distance), and may include doubleheaders.  Game nights will vary.  

Each team will also compete in their league end-of-the-season tournament. 

Each team may compete in weekend tournaments to be determined as budget allows.    

In addition to games, the team will practice 2-3 times a week (one practice could be on weekends).    

Schedule subject to change based on COVID restrictions.   

Description:  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught as we continue to develop players.  Scores and records will be kept.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized no matter the result of the game.  

Cost:  $175 to $350.  Base traveling fee of $175.  An additional $175 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team to cover the cost of home and away jerseys and State qualifier tournament fees.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 03/22/2022$25.00
Closes: 03/28/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 7 for 2021-22 School year

2022 14/15U (8th and 9th Grade) Traveling Teams (BYBA board reserves the right to make changes to the Guidelines)

Open to anyone completing the 8th or 9th grade in Spring 2022.  If a Metro Baseball League Team is established for these age groups it would be open to players that will not reach 16 years old before May 1, 2022. 

A Metro Baseball League Team may or may not be available at these age groups dependent on a coach registering for this age group.  If registrations do not allow for MBL team(s) at these age groups, then 14/15U Traveling team(s) will compete in a local league (i.e. Zumbro Valley League (ZVL)) and are open to anyone completing the 8th or 9^th grade in Spring 2022.  Players completing the 9^th grade that were not selected to the 16U VFW team, may be eligible to participate on the 14/15U Traveling Team.

If a Metro Baseball League Team is established for these age groups then all Players will be evaluated and placed into traveling leagues based on skills.  If a Metro Baseball League Team is established for these age groups then an additional $175 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on a Metro Baseball League (MBL) team.  Please see the 14/15U traveling guidelines in the document section of our website for questions about the make-up of the teams. Tryouts will be the first week in April.

Eligibility:  ZVL open to players who have completed Eighth or Ninth Grade.

Schedule:  Game schedule will depend on the determined league.  Game schedules can consist of both home and road games (usually within an hour driving distance), and may include doubleheaders.  Game nights will vary.  

Each team may compete in weekend tournaments to be determined as budget allows.    

In addition to games, the team will practice 2-3 times a week (one practice could be on weekends).    

Schedule subject to change based on COVID restrictions.   

Description:  

It is expected that players who choose to play a second sport make baseball practices and games their first priority. Plan on spending 2-5 nights per week at the baseball field. Also, additional expenses parents may incur for hotel/gas should be expected from traveling to and from games or playing in tournaments.

Practices will be held approximately twice per week (~1 ½ - 2hrs hours per practice).

The 14/15U traveling teams are based on ability and playing time is granted accordingly. The coach may choose to reduce a player’s game time if they are not regularly attending practices or for other reasons.  Fundamental skills and rules of the game will be taught as we continue to develop players.  Teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized no matter the result of the game.  

Cost:  $175.  Base traveling fee of $175.  An additional fee of $175 may be charged depending upon establishment of a MBL at these age groups.  

Opened: 01/17/2022
Late date/fee: 03/22/2022$25.00
Closes: 03/28/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 8 to 9 for 2021-22 School year

Description:  VFW(16U) program

Eligibility: For the 2022 VFW season (16 and under program), those born on or after June 1, 2005 are eligible to compete.  A tryout for this level may be needed based on registration numbers and age appropriate players that don't make the 16U VFW team will play at the 14/15U Traveling Team level.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Closes: 05/14/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 06/02/2005 and 06/01/2009

Description:  The American Legion Baseball Senior program, under 19 League. 

Eligibility: For the 2022 Senior American Legion season, those born on or after January 1, 2003 – including previously- rostered high school graduates – are eligible to compete. 

Opened: 01/17/2022
Closes: 05/21/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 01/02/2003 and 06/01/2007

If you want to coach a BYBA traveling team this season (9U through 14/15U), you must complete this application and agree to be interviewed by the BYBA traveling committee.  You should have a 1.5 hour sample practice plan prepared. You also agree to agree to complete a criminal background check and complete certifications for concussion and Safe Sport training as required.  Documentation of concussion and Safe Sport training is required within the last 3 years. A background check will be required if you are selected to coach and will be need to be done before you work with your team.  BYBA will pay for the background check.  If any problems are uncovered by the background check, you will not be allowed to coach.

By registering you are agreeing to coach with your child’s team.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Closes: 03/15/2022

Open to: Men & Women

If you want to coach a BYBA In-House team this season (Rookies through Minors), you must complete this application. You also agree to agree to complete a criminal background check and complete certification for concussion and Safe Sport training as required.  Documentation of concussion and Safe Sport training is required within the last 3 years. A background check will be required if you are selected to coach and will be need to be done before you work with your team.  BYBA will pay for the background check.  If any problems are uncovered by the background check, you will not be allowed to coach.

By registering you are agreeing to coach with your child’s team.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Closes: 05/25/2022

Open to: Men & Women

Registration for Youth Players interested in being an Umpire for the 2022 BYBA Season.  You must attend the BYBA umpire clinic, which will be scheduled closer to the start of the season and complete concussion training.  Umpires are paid on a per game basis.

Opened: 01/17/2022
Closes: 05/31/2022

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 6 to 12 for 2021-22 School year

Registration for Adults interested in being an Umpire for the 2022 BYBA Season.  You must attend the BYBA umpire clinic, which will be scheduled closer to the start of the season, submit to a 50 state background check, and complete concussion training.  Umpires are paid on a per game basis.

Opened: 01/15/2022
Closes: 05/31/2022

Open to: Men & Women