Chandler Youth Baseball

2008 Fall Season Information

 

Division	Ages *	Cost **	Game Length ***	Reg Deadline	Opening Day	# Games	Games played at	Base Distance	Mound Distance
Shetland	5 & 6	$50	1 hour	August 3	Sept 2	12	Arrowhead Park	50'	n/a
Pinto	7 & 8	$55	1 hour 15 min.	August 3	Sept 2	14	Arrowhead Park	60'	n/a
Mustang	9 & 10	$85	1 hour 30 min.	August 3	Sept 2	16	Arrowhead Park	60'	44'
Bronco	11 & 12	$90	1 hour 45 min.	August 3	Sept 2	16	Arrowhead Park	70'	48'
Pony	13 & 14	$95	2 hours	August 3	Sept 2	16	Pima Park	80'	54'
Colt	15 - 18	$105	2 hours 15 min.	August 3	Sept 2	16	Espee Park	90'	60.5'

* - Age is as of 1/1/2009**

** - Registration fee includes free helmet – subtract $5 if not needed

*** - Inning is completed after time limit reached

 

Three ways to register…

 

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

2.    Download the 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:

Sat. July 26 & Aug 2 – 9am-noon – Chandler Community Center

Note: Players who wish to "play up" in a higher division must register in person.

Age Definition

A player’s division assignment is based on his/her age as of Jan. 1. Example: If a player will turn 11 on Nov. 20, 2008 he would play in the Bronco division during the 2008 fall season. Generally, a player who wishes to play in an older division may do so with parental permission and must register in person. Under limited circumstances 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. Shetland weeknight games are only at 5:30pm or Saturday morning. Games which are rained out - or not played for another reason other than forfeit - will be rescheduled.

Park Locations

• 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 5 & 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 two players each (plus up to two more if they recruit one or two sponsors) and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts in February. 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 two players each (plus up to two more if they recruit one or two sponsors) and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts in February. 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 two players each (plus up to two more if they recruit one or two sponsors) and the remainder of the teams are formed via the draft (see Tryouts & Draft below) with the tryouts in March. 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. Games are also scheduled against the Mountain Pointe PONY league.

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 in April.. Games are also scheduled against the Mountain Pointe PONY leagues.

For more information...

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