2021 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.  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: $80

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/25/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: Pre-K to 1 for 2020-21 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.  Early season, coaches will pitch to the players, approximately half way thru the season, players will pitch and 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 the section below.  If your player does not make the 9U Traveling Team, they will automatically be enrolled in the Minors program.

Cost: $100

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/25/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 2 to 3 for 2020-21 School year

3rd Grade 9U ZVL Team

The team is open to anyone completing the 3^rd grade in Spring 2021, and may be open to those completing the 2^nd grade in Spring 2021 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 either the Zumbro Valley League (ZVL) or Southern Minny League.  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.  Pitchers may pitch up to 3 innings per night. 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:  $125.  Fee includes $100 In-House Minors fee and $25 fee charged if the player makes the Traveling team.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 3 for 2020-21 School year

2021 10U Traveling Teams (4^th Grade)

Open to anyone completing the 4th grade in Spring 2021. 

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, 2021.

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:  $125 to $250.  Base traveling fee of $125.  An additional $125 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 4 for 2020-21 School year

2021 11U Traveling Teams (5^th Grade)

Open to anyone completing the 5th grade in Spring 2021. 

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, 2021.

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:  $125 to $250.  Base traveling fee of $125.  An additional $125 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 5 for 2020-21 School year

2021 12U Traveling Teams (6^th Grade)

Open to anyone completing the 6th grade in Spring 2021. 

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, 2021.

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:  $125 to $250.  Base traveling fee of $125.  An additional $125 fee will be charged if the player is rostered on the Metro Baseball League (MBL) team.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 6 for 2020-21 School year

2020 13U (7th Grade) Traveling Teams (BYBA board reserves the right to make changes to the GUIDELINES)

Eligibility: ZVL / Babe Ruth/ Southern Minny open to players who have completed Seventh Grade. Open to players that will not reach 14 years old before May 1, 2021.  

All Players will be evaluated if registration numbers are at 12 or more. Players will be divided based on skill and placed in to a league depending upon coaching.  

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 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:  The 13U 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.  

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).

Cost:  $125  Base traveling fee of $125.  An additional fee may be charged depending upon the league chosen. 

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 7 for 2020-21 School year

2021 14U (8th Grade) Traveling Teams (BYBA board reserves the right to make changes to the Guidelines)

All Players will be evaluated and placed into travelling leagues based on skills.  Please see the 14U 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 / Babe Ruth/ Southern Minny open to players who have completed Eighth Grade. Open to players that will not reach 15 years old before May 1, 2021. 

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 14U 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:  $125  Base traveling fee of $125.  An additional fee may be charged depending upon the league chosen.  

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 8 for 2020-21 School year

Description:  VFW(16U) program

Eligibility: For the 2021 VFW season (16 and under program), those born on or after June 1, 2004 are eligible to compete.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/25/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 06/02/2004 and 06/01/2008

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

Eligibility: For the 2021 Senior American Legion season, those born on or after January 1, 2002 – including previously- rostered high school graduates – are eligible to compete. 

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/25/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 01/02/2002 and 06/01/2006

2020 K - 1st Grade  Skills Training (to be held in Spring 2021)

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/10/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: Pre-K to 1 for 2020-21 School year

2021 2nd - 3rd Grade  Skills Training (to be held in Spring of 2021)

Cost:  $30

Day 1

Day 2

Please bring clean shoes to change into and your glove.  Baseball bat is optional.
Coaches (BYBA) and Byron High School Baseball players will be present to run drills and supervise.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/10/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 2 to 3 for 2020-21 School year

2021 4th - 6th Grade  Skills Training (to be held in Spring in 2021)

Cost:  $40

Day 1

Day 2

Please bring clean shoes to change into and your glove.  Baseball bat is optional.
Coaches (BYBA) and Byron High School Baseball players will be present to run drills and supervise.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/10/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 4 to 6 for 2020-21 School year

Catchers Clinic

Cost is $120 for all sessions 

• Must supply your own gear (talk to the association if you need gear).
• Catchers must wear an athletic supporter and cup.
• Softball players are welcome to attend.

This camp will be run by Coach Pat Splinter.  He has coached at many levels within the BYBA and Byron Baseball program, currently coaching High School B/C Squad and in the summer, VFW/JR. Legion.  He has been certified by USA Baseball in Coaching and for Catcher Development and is a member of MSHSBCA (Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association).

• Within the proficiency of the game lies a natural progression of skills and drills that need to be mastered before becoming an accomplished catcher, hence we will start with the basics and progress from there.

• “With all truth being told, as the Byron High School’s catchers coach, it’s a great and fun time for me to start working with the players at the younger ages.  It’s also a good time for the players to learn the expectations of being a catcher in our program and the culture we promote.” – Coach Pat, Byron Baseball Program - COMMIT, COMPETE, AND CARE!  

Camp 1 – April 18, 2021; 1 pm – 4 pm; Location -   Byron Middle School Upper Field                    

Introduction to catching: Introduction to catching, receiving and blocking/recovery.  

The purpose of this camp is to introduce the players to the catching position.  During this introductory camp, the players will learn the mental aspects of catching, different basic stances used by the catcher and the basics on receiving / presenting and blocking / recovering the ball.  Stri-ball receiving and framing will be emphasized in this session.  

Camp 2 - April 25, 2021; 1 pm – 4 pm; Location -   Byron Middle School Upper Field            

Introduction to catching: throwing, fielding and catching a bullpen session.  We will briefly go over the basic information from the Camp 1 and build on those skills.  In Camp 2 we’ll incorporate throwing thus completing the block / recover / throwing circuit.  You will learn various footwork techniques for throwing, in addition to the proper hand/ball exchange and arm slot that catchers utilize.  Additionally we will learn how to correctly field bunts, pop fly balls, positioning yourself for throws and setting up / executing plays at the plate (tags and put outs) in a safe manner. Finally, you will learn the benefits of catching a bullpen session and how we prepare for a bullpen/game.

Camp 3 – May 2, 2021; 1 pm – 3 pm; Location -   Byron Middle School Upper Field              

Elite catching skills and advance approaches.  We will go over the skills learned in Camps 1 and 2 by performing numerous drills.  Camp 3 will teach proper stretching to prevent injuries and maximize performance.  We will also learn proper stretching and pregame warm up, advanced techniques for improving balance, new stances (kickstand), back pick throw’s, pick off throws to all bases, executing the slide and throw for wild pitches with runners on third base, work on improving pop times and calling pitches.  

• Coaches and parents are welcome to stay to learn drills.
• Waiver MUST be completed via BYBA website.
• Private lessons are available for $30 per hour

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/18/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 5 to 8 for 2020-21 School year

Catchers Clinic

Cost is $75 for both sessions 

• Must supply your own gear (talk to the association if you need gear).
• Catchers must wear an athletic supporter and cup.
• Softball players are welcome to attend.

This camp will be run by Coach Pat Splinter.  He has coached at many levels within the BYBA and Byron Baseball program, currently coaching High School B/C Squad and in the summer, VFW/JR. Legion.  He has been certified by USA Baseball in Coaching and for Catcher Development and is a member of MSHSBCA (Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association).

• These two camps will introduce younger players to the catchers’ position and is focused on the basics of playing catcher.
• Within the proficiency of the game lies a natural progression of skills and drills that need to be mastered before becoming an accomplished catcher, hence we will start with the basics and progress from there.
• “With all truth being told, as the Byron High School’s catchers coach, it’s a great and fun time for me to start working with the players at the younger ages.  It’s also a good time for the players to learn the expectations of being a catcher in our program and the culture we promote.” – Coach Pat, Byron Baseball Program - COMMIT, COMPETE, AND CARE!  

Camp 1 – April 18, 2021; 10 am – Noon; Location - Byron Middle School Upper Field                     

Introduction to catching: Introduction to catching, receiving and blocking/recovery.  

Proper receiving technique is absolutely essential for a good catcher. We will also learn how to effectively block the ball in a safe manner and begin to overcome any fear young catchers may have.  During this introductory camp, the players will learn fun drills (many that can be done by them alone) and we will incorporate games into the drills.  Safety balls will be used for many of the drills.    

Camp 2 - April 25, 2021; 10 am – Noon; Location -   Byron Middle School Upper Field                     

Introduction to catching: throwing and fielding.  We will briefly go over the basic information from the Camp 1 and build on those skills by performing progressive skills to enhance your skills and abilities as a catcher.  You will learn the different stances catchers use and how catchers throw the ball.  Additionally we will learn how to correctly field bunts, pop fly balls and setting up / executing plays at the plate in a safe manner.  

Safety balls will be used for many of the drills.

• Coaches and parents are welcome to stay to learn drills.
• Waiver MUST be completed via BYBA website.
• Private lessons are available for $30 per hour; proceeds go to the Byron HS Baseball program.

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/18/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 2 to 4 for 2020-21 School year

Catchers Clinic - Introduction to Catching 

Ages: ALL ages are welcome.

Cost is $30 

• Must supply your own gear (talk to the association if you need gear).
• Catchers must wear an athletic supporter and cup.
• Softball players are welcome to attend.

This camp will be run by Coach Pat Splinter.  He has coached at many levels within the BYBA and Byron Baseball program, currently coaching High School B/C Squad and in the summer, VFW/JR. Legion.  He has been certified by USA Baseball in Coaching and for Catcher Development and is a member of MSHSBCA (Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association).

• This camp will introduce younger players to the catchers’ position and is focused on the basics on the very basics of playing catcher.

Camp – May 2, 2021; 10:30 am – 12:30; Location -   Byron Middle School Upper Field                   

Introduction to catching: Introduction to catching.  

DO NOT enroll in the camp if you register for the multi-day camps.  If you are more serious about catching, the more expansive multi-day camps will be much more useful.  If you’re interested in catching but not sure, come to this camp and give it a try.

We will cover the very basics of catching in this camp.  During this introductory camp, the players will learn how to wear catchers gear, how to receive and block pitches and how catchers throw the ball.  Some fun drills (many that can be done by them alone) will be taught and we will incorporate games into the drills.  Safety balls will be used for many of the drills.    

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/02/2021

Open to: Men & Women

Training will be held at the Byron High School or BCRC

BYBA will be holding a FREE Coaching Clinic in tandem with Spring Training.  If you plan on coaching baseball this summer or would like to learn more about coaching baseball, please plan on attending the time slot that corresponds with the program below.
 

Day 2

Cost:  No Cost
 

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/10/2021

Open to: Men & Women

Registration for Youth Players interested in being an Umpire for the 2021 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: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/31/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 7 to 12 for 2020-21 School year

Program will start May 1, 2021 and conclude August 31, 2021.  Participants are challenged to complete 5,000 swings within the time frame.  All participants must register before May 1st. 

Swings can be completed with any type of training (soft-toss, T work, rear-toss, front toss, live BP, muscle-memory swings, etc).  There will be a reward for completing the challenge.

You can easily track your swings by downloading the 5000 Swing Tracker Excel file under our Documents section!

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 04/30/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 2 to 8 for 2020-21 School year

If you want to coach a BYBA traveling team this season, you must complete this application and agree to be interviewed by the BYBA traveling committee.  Before the interview, you must complete concussion training, if you haven't taken it within the last 3 years (documentation of training completion is required).  You must also have a 1.5 hour practice plan prepared for your interview.  You must also attend the BYBA Coaching Seminar, date and more information about the seminar will be sent out later.  Registration closes on March 15, interviews will happen the first week of April and coaches will be selected by April 11th.  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: 01/14/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Men & Women

If you want to coach a BYBA In-house team this season, you must complete this application.  Before the season, you must complete concussion training, if you haven't taken it within the last 3 years (documentation of training completion is required).  You must also attend the BYBA Coaches Seminar, dates and more information about the seminar will be sent out later.  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: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/25/2021

Open to: Men & Women

Registration for Adults interested in being an Umpire for the 2021 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: 01/14/2021
Closes: 05/31/2021

Open to: Men & Women