League Description (May 22, 2012)
The goal of the league is to provide a competitive and organized 16+ Baseball League. The league hosts Sunday baseball games throughout Southern California and partners with local high schools and cities to provide a great baseball experience.
In addition, the league strives to recognize the top teams in the league by having the teams compete for top prizes including free league play for the following season, and various awards/medals to the champions and runner-ups in each division. We work hard to make the league the most competitive and appealing baseball league in Southern California. Our goal is to provide area baseball players a league that accommodates various playing skills while providing a fun, safe, and competitive environment.
The league is comprised of four divisions:
All divisions are "Swing what you bring" with the exception of D1 which can only swing wood or wood composite bats. Any player in any division can use a wood bat.
Some of the league features include:
Sunday League. 9 Inning Regulation Game or 3 Hour Time Limits (what ever occurs first) - Games can go 10 innings or longer if time permits. $5 extra per team, per umpire will be charged if both teams agree to continue playing to avoid ties. International tie break rule goes into affect after the ninth inning. No new inning after 2:45 of playing time.
League fee waived incentives and Trophies to League Champions and Runner Ups. In D1 100% of the registration fee is credited to the champions following season.
The percentage credit scale is as follows:
D1 Premier Champion (Top Inland Empire Baseball Club): 100% ($800) fee credit for the following season. (Brackets encased).
D1 Runner-up: 80% ($640) fee credit for the following season.
D2 League Champion: 70% ($560-9 spots) fee credit for the following season.
D2 Runner-up: 50% ($400-6 spots) fee credit for the following season.
D3: League Champion: 30% ($240-4 spots)fee credit for the following season.
D3: Runner-up: 20% ($160-3 spots) fee credit for the following season.
*ALL Division winning teams will receive a credit towards their fees. If paid in full, up to $100 will be returned to the teams based on the division. The following is a break down of the division winner incentive:
D1- $100 credit
D2- $75 credit
D3- $50 credit
D4- $25 credit
League Fees are based on division. The higher the division the higher quality fields, umpires, payout incentives and trophies. There is a 20 player maximum roster allotment.
2013 FALL and SUMMER PRICES:
D1: $800 CASH/CHECK...OR...$840 CREDIT CARD/PAYPAL
D2-D4: $65 PER PLAYER CASH/CHECK....OR...$70 CC/PAYPAL...INCLUDES LEAGUE IDENTIFICATION CARD.
D1 (WOOD BAT)= All varsity level fields or better with homerun fences.
D2: Some varsity level fields and some JV level fields.
D3: JV level fields with the possibility of varsity fields if available.
D4: JV level fields with the possibility of varsity fields if available.
WINTER AND SUMMER: 12-14 Game Regular Season + Playoffs (No Games During Specified Holiday and Tournament Weekends).
Umpire + Field Fees will be $60/Team or $70/Team for a 2-man crew.
Player List on the League Website to facilitate teams to acquire players and maximize participation. Your team will have the ability to have their own free team website with pictures and stat tracking capabilities.
Some of the prizes for the all-star game MVP include Baseball Bats. Home Run Derby Winner and All-Star MVP receives a trophy and baseball bat.
***THE LEAGUE CHOOSES DIVISION PLACEMENT OF THE TEAMS TO ENSURE EVEN PLAY***
The league prides itself on a family atmosphere and poor behavior towards umpires, other teams/players, field abuse, and league officials WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will lead to suspensions and or termination from the league. This will be strictly enforced to ensure a fun and safe atmosphere for all to enjoy the game we all love.
The PREMIER BASEBALL LEAGUE is a league for the players ran by the players.
For further questions, please e-mail the league at:
InlandEmpireBaseball@gmail.com