When do the seasons start and end?

Typically the Spring season begins in late March and ends in late May. The Fall Season begins in early September and ends in late October. Be sure to check our website calendar for specific dates.

 

How can I be informed of upcoming events?

Sign up for our mailing list at www.gyb.org to be informed of registration dates, rainouts, special events, etc. Also, be sure your mobile phone number and carrier are included in our Alert Messaging System—so you may be informed of rainouts, cancellations, etc.

 

Who may join Grapevine Youth Baseball League?

All children between the ages of 3 and 18. Male and females are eligible to play. Players do not have to reside in Grapevine. For Recreational teams there is not a nonresident fee. For Select teams there is a nonresident fee if one of the following criteria is not met: 1) L ives in the City of Grapevine, 2) Is a GCISD student or resident of the GCISD district, 3) Has played rec ball in GYB (this does not extend to a player who joined GYB as a “non resident” and has played a season or more for a GYB Select team only).

 

Is there a nonresident fee?

For recreational teams there is not a nonresident fee. For Select teams there is a nonresident fee if one of the following criteria is not met: 1) lives in the City of Grapevine, 2) is a GCISD student or resident of the GCISD district, 3) has played recreational ball in GYB (this does not extend to a player who joined GYB as a “non resident” and has played a season or more for a GYB Select team only).

 

When are Select team tryouts?

Approx. the beginning of November for the Spring season, and approx. the beginning of July for the Fall season. Check the website www.gyb.org for exact dates.

 

How do I apply to be a Coach?

During the registration period, online registration will be available for coaches. During walk-in registration, application may also be made. Application also includes submitting a background check waiver form, permitting GYB to conduct a criminal search and a sex offender search. The GYB Board will then approve all coaches from applications submitted.

Once registration begins, there will be a link on our website for online registration.

 

What is expected of coaches?

All Head Coaches are required to go through NYSCA Certification Training; Assistant Coaches are encouraged to also become NYSCA certified. All GYB coaches must attend a coach meeting and a coach clinic.

How do I apply to be an Umpire?

Contact the Director of Umpires in the left column. Application made by made online or downloading a form.

 

What are the divisions for players in GYB?

Blast Ball (ages 3-4); T-ball Beginning (ages 5-6), T-ball Advanced (ages 5-6), Coach Pitch (ages 7-8), Mustang (ages 9-10), Bronco (ages 11-12), Pony (ages 13-14) and Colt/Varsity (ages 15-18).

GYB also has Select teams for ages 9-14.

 

Where do the games/practices take place?

Games are played at Oak Grove Park in Grapevine. Please note that for Bronco, Pony and Colt/Varsity, some of the games may be played at neighboring leagues' fields due to interleague games scheduled. Practices are generally held at Oak Grove Park ; some practices may be held in other Grapevine fields (i.e., at GCISD elementary/middle schools, Pickering Park , Bear Creek Park, etc.

 

When do practices begin?

Check our website's calendar for the commencement of practices ( www.gyb.org ). The practices for Spring begin approx. the third weekend of February and the practices for Fall begin approx. the third weekend in August.

 

After I register, when will I be notified of placement on a team?

A coach should contact you before the commencement of practice. If not, contact GYB either by e-mail or phone. The commencement of practices will be included in the GYB calendar on our website www.gyb.org

 

What is included in the fees?

With the exception of Blast Ball and Colt/Varsity, the fees include a belt, socks, hat and shirt. Blast Ball participants receive only a belt, hat and shirt (no socks). Colt/Varsity fees do not include a uniform.

Select teams' fees also do not include the uniform.

 

Does GYB have Recreational and Select teams?

GYB has recreational teams for kids age 3-18 for all levels of skill and talent; Select teams are for ages 9-14 and involve a higher level of competition than recreation ball.

 

What are Select teams?

The GYB Select program is designated for players and families who want to play in a more competitive environment. The program requires a long-term commitment that is expected by both player and the parents.

 

The Select programs are for players who have demonstrated a higher level of skills and maturity. There are typically additional costs associated with the program that require fundraising or out-of-pocket expenses. There can be significant time commitments for families due to additional practices and tournaments. The time commitment can be expected throughout the summers depending on the teams/coaches.

 

The objective is to promote from within and have GYB rec players move up.

All players must attend at least one tryout specific for desired team. Players will be selected by the team's Head Coach and Assistants. Players may tryout for more than one team; however, player will be required to attend tryouts for each team.

 

Each team is rquired to have a minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 12. For any GYB Select Class AA or AAA team, a maximum of 2 players may be "non-resident".

 

A GYB resident is defined as a player who 1) lives in the City of Grapevine, 2) is a GCISD student or resident of the GCISD district, 3) has played rec ball in GYB (this does not extend to a player who joined GYB as a "non resident" and has played a season or more for a GYB Select team--a player who starts in Select as a "non-resident" will remain a "non-resident" until such time that they reside in Grapevine and/or become a GCISD district resident/student.

 

What is Coach Look?

Coach Look is for the rec teams' divisions of Mustang, Bronco and Pony. Coach Look affords coaches the opportunity to evaluate players and their skill level prior to the team drafts. Coach Look is for those players who have not been protected.

 

How do I register?

GYB provides online registration. Once registration begins, there will be a link on our website at www.gyb.org. There will also be a link for coaching applications.

 

GYB schedules one walk-up registration which is held at a designated location in Grapevine. For the Spring season it is approximately the beginning of February and for the Fall season it is approximately the beginning of August. Check our website www.gyb.org for exact dates and times.

 

GYB will try to honor all such requests, but cannot guarantee that all requests will be granted. For online registration and walk-up registration, the forms have a section titled “Special Requests/Consideration” permitting registrants to request certain coaches, teams, teammates, etc.

 

I would like to get involved with GYB; where do I start?

Contact a member of the GYB Board by going to www.gyb.org or just look for us at the ballpark.

Revised 12/12/2007