CYB 2012 Spring Season Information

 

 

* - Age is as of 5/1/2012

** - Registration fee includes free helmet – subtract $10 if not needed

*** - Inning is completed after time limit reached

+ - plus double elimination tournament

++ - Depending on the number of teams, games may be played at Arrowhead Park

 

Three ways to register…

 

1.    Use online registration – www.cybb.org - starting January 1

2.    Download the registration form (available on this web site)
and mail to:

Chandler Youth Baseball
P.O. Box 6833
Chandler, AZ  85246-6833

Include:  registration form, check (payable to “CYB”), birth certificate (if new to CYB)

3.    Register in person:

Friday, Jan. 13 & 20; Tuesday, Jan. 31 - 6:00-9:00pm - Peter Piper Pizza, NE corner, Dobson & Chandler Blvd.

Saturday. Jan. 21 & 28 - 9:00am-noon - Chandler Community Center

Age Definition

A player’s division assignment is based on his age as of May 1. Example: If a player will turn 11 on April 20, 2012 he would play in the Bronco division for the 2012 season. A player who wishes to play in an older division may do so. Under very limited circumstances, and only with full board approval, is a player allowed to play in a younger division.

Game Scheduling

Teams are generally scheduled for no more than two games each week. Games are scheduled on weeknights and on Saturday mornings, with some Saturday afternoons. Shetland weeknight games are only at 5:30pm. The Shetland & Pinto seasons should be completed around May 15 - and the older divisions should all be completed by June 2.  Games which are rained out - or not played for another reason other than forfeit - will be rescheduled.

Park Locations

• Desert Breeze Park -- between Ray & Chandler Blvd. and Rural & McClintock
• Arrowhead Park -- just north of Chandler Blvd. and west of Alma School (on Erie)
• Pima Park -- McQueen & Galveston
• Espee Park -- on Knox Road, between Arizona Ave. & McQueen

See Maps for more information.

Shetland Division (ages 4 - 6)

This is the lowest level of play, also referred to as "T-ball" because the players use a "Tee" to hit the ball off of. The emphasis is strictly on learning the game and is not meant to be competitive at all. Scorebooks are used but only to keep track of runs scored and the batting order; scores are not announced or recorded. All players are allowed in the field on defense and coaches are allowed to be on the field to advise them. Play stops when an infielder holds up the ball. On offense all players bat and are allowed five swings at the ball. A team bats each half-inning until three outs are recorded or six runs are scored. As much as possible teams are formed by neighborhood or by requesting a particular coach. Each player is awarded a trophy at the end of the season.

Pinto Division (ages 7 & 8)

At this level a pitching machine is used to get the players familiar with hitting a pitched ball. Like T-ball the emphasis is on learning the game and the games should only be mildly competitive. To limit runaway scores a team which is ahead is only allowed to score six runs each inning. A team is allowed ten players and one coach on defense. Play stops when an infielder holds up the ball. On offense all players are put in the batting order and are allowed five swings at the ball. Catching equipment is used but primarily to get players used to it. As much as possible teams are formed by neighborhood or by requesting a particular coach. Each player is awarded a trophy at the end of the season.

Mustang Division (ages 9 & 10)

This is the first level of play at which real baseball is played. Bases are at 60'; pitcher's mound at 44'. Players are taught pitching, catching, leadoffs, stealing, etc.  There are two divisions:  Competitive - where coaches may protect up to an entire team of 12 players; and Recreational - where coaches may protect 2 players each (plus up to 2 more if they recruit 1 or 2 sponsors) and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts on February 11. Trophies are generally awarded for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place in the regular season; medals are generally awarded for 1^st & 2^nd place in the tournament.

Bronco Division (ages 11 & 12)

Bases are at 70'; pitcher's mound at 48'. Players become more competitive and proficient at the various aspects of the game. There are two divisions: Competitive - where coaches may protect up to an entire team of 12 players; and Recreational - where coaches may protect 2 players each (plus up to 2 more if they recruit 1 or 2 sponsors) and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts on February 18. Trophies are generally awarded for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place in the regular season; medals are generally awarded for 1^st & 2^nd place in the tournament.

Pony Division (ages 13 & 14)

Bases are at 80'; pitcher’s mound at 54'. There are two divisions: Competitive - where coaches may protect up to an entire team of 12 players; and Recreational - where coaches may protect 2 players each (plus up to 2 more if they recruit 1 or 2 sponsors) and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts on February 25. Trophies are awarded for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place in the regular season; medals are generally awarded for 1^st & 2^nd place in the tournament. Games may also be scheduled against other PONY leagues in the valley (e.g. Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, Casa Grande, Queen Creek).

Colt Division (ages 15 - 18)

At this age a full major league size diamond is used. Coaches may protect nine players each and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts on March 28.

Tryouts & Drafts

Beginning at age nine in the recreational Mustang, Bronco, Pony & Colt divisions, coaches are only allowed to protect a limited number of players and then a draft is used to complete the formation of the teams. Players who are not protected are invited to attend one or more tryout sessions. During these sessions players field and hit balls as coaches evaluate them. The purpose of these sessions is only so that all coaches get an equal chance to identify and draft players. All registered players are placed on a team; no players are cut.

Tournament Teams

Each year CYB may elect to send one or more tournament teams from each of the divisions (except Shetland) to the PONY Arizona Regional tournaments held each summer. Winners of these tournaments (except Pinto) advance to the PONY Western Zone tournaments in California, then to the PONY World Series. All players are invited to try out for these tournament teams. CYB pays the entrance fee for the tournaments, but other costs (uniforms, travel, etc.) are paid for by the players or via fundraisers.

For more information...

If you have additional questions, please send an email to cybb@cybb.org - or leave a message at (480) 659-9247.