NYBA HOUSE LEAGUE DIVISIONS

HOUSE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
OPENS DECEMBER 15, 2024

The NYBA House League offers recreational baseball for boys and girls born between 2009 and 2019 in the following divisions:

T-BALL: For players born 2018 & 2019
Games are Tuesdays, 6:30PM | Bond Park
ROOKIE BALL For players born in 2016 & 2017
Games are Mondays, 6:30PM | Bond Park
MOSQUITO: For players born in 2014 & 2015
Games are Wednesdays, 6:30PM | Bond Park
PEEWEE: For players born in 2012 & 2013
Games are Tuesdays, 6:30 & 8:30PM | Bond Park
BANTAM: For players born 2009, 2010, 2011
Games are Mondays, 6:30 & 8:30PM | Bond Park

REGISTRATION: House League registration will open December 15, 2024. NYBA does not have a mailing list, instead issues notices via the website and social media. Parents are urged to keep checking-in with those platforms.

Important: If your child will miss more than 3 weeks during the summer due to cottage stays, overnight camp or travel plans, 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 out the various spring camps offered by True North Sports Camps

PLAYING SEASON: The regular playing season for all divisions begins the second week of May 2025 and will end the week of August 25, 2025.

Prior to the first week of the season, NYBA plans to offer skills clinics for players in the Rookie and Mosquito divisions. They will be free of charge and invitations for players to sign-up will be sent out in early April.

Every effort is made to keep the teams at the same skill level, which may require team adjustments during the first two weeks of the season.

GAMES & PRACTICES: Each team plays one game per week at Bond Park in North York.

From time-to-time, coaches in Rookie Ball to Bantam may want to add an extra weekend practice using available diamond time.

PLAYERS BORN IN 2020: The NYBA T-Ball program is for players born in 2018 and 2019. 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 $40, which is what we are charged by our supplier.

Baseball equipment can be purchased through Eagle Beaver Sports, the uniform supplier for House League or Home Run Sports, the uniform and equipment supplier for our rep, elite and select divisions.

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.

HOLIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER: During registration you will be asked to indicate to the best of your ability the number of weeks you think your child will miss games during the summer due to holiday plans. If possible it will help if you can advise whether games will be missed in July or August.

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.

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!