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Chelan Youth Baseball was formed in 2011 and is dedicated to developing the game of baseball with our local youth, selecting teams to have the opportunity to play competitive baseball, build skills and develop a love for the game. CYB is an all-volunteer organization and we encourage you to ask how you can become involved.
Head Coaches
8u TBA - 10u TBA - 12u Justin Helm - Babe Ruth TBA
Interested In Coaching? Contact Us Below.
All players must register for the appropriate Division based on their age as of April 30th of this year.
ROOKIE DIVISION ~ Age Range 7-8 years old - $75 Player Fee
Designed primarily for 7 and 8 years old. Dr. Robert Brown, former president of the American League formulated the concept of the Rookie League, which is a pitching machine program. Babe Ruth League quickly embraced this concept and established the rookie league as a division. By controlling the pitches with a pitching machine, there is more action at the plate and in the field. Fear of being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants. It removes the boredom - which is often the result of either overpowering or inadequate pitching - by throwing strikes only. Fewer errors and greater throwing accuracy are the result of increase in activity. The program receives high praise from coaches, players, parents, and league officials. The rookie league is an excellent way to continue teaching the fundamentals of the game, building player confidence and a love for the game. Target number of players per team is 10-12
MINORS DIVISION ~ Age Range 9-10 years old - $150 Player Fee
Recommended for 9 and 10 year old players. Among teammates of their own age and experience level, players continue building and refining their fundamental skills while they begin to understand game strategy. It is at the minor league level Players will develop Player Pitching and catching skills. The overall goal of the minors team is to compete at our highest potential and develop and apply a knowledge of the game. A tournament team will be created by May 1st from this age group. Target number of players is 11-13
MAJORS DIVISION ~ Age Range 11-12 years old - $150 Player Fee
The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. Cal Ripken Baseball is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. In order to encourage the league to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week. Regulation games consist of six innings. Special base running rules are also in effect. A tournament team will be created by May 1st from this age group. Target number of players is 12-14
BABE RUTH DIVISION ~ Age Range 13-16 years old - $50 Player Fee
To bridge the gap from Youth Baseball to High School baseball this team will be Playing in a league. This league starts later in the spring in order not to conflict with the High School Season. Games will begin in May after the regular season ends for the Goats. 7th grade players will begin practicing in March/April to build skills and prepare for the May season. Players will Further develop their skills in all aspects of the game. Target number of players is 13-14 per team.
CONTACT
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