BOYS BANTAM DIVISION

House League is the foundation of RYBL. We welcome a wide range of abilities – from beginners of organized baseball to players who have been playing baseball their whole lives. Either way, we are so excited to see everyone on the field!

We also would like to endorse and welcome any parents or volunteers to consider coaching. We offer a ton of resources and tools and work closely with our Player & Coach Development Head, Denny Berni, who continues doing a great job maximizing our coaches skill set, baseball IQ & overall passion to teach the game to our kids.

If interested in summer baseball, a summer instructional program will be offered by the Baseball Professionals at Pro Teach Baseball, in conjunction with RYBL, at an additional cost. Please see the following URL for further information on Summer programs: https://proteach.net/index.php/site/shop?category=10

Space is limited so please register early!

To register for the division, please click here.

Please consider the information below closely, as it should provide some answers to your questions.

++All information is preliminary and may be subject to change.

AGE GROUP

For 2025, teams will consist of players born in 2010 & 2011.

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

• The season starts the first week of May.
• May, June, September
• One weekday scheduled practice on Fridays
• One weekday scheduled game
• One scheduled game each Saturday
• No games or practices in July and August

You should expect to receive communication via email by the end of April 2025 from your Head Coach with respect to any additional details. Once your player is assigned to a team, you will receive an invite from TeamSnap. All communication and scheduling for RYBL takes place via TeamSnap.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Playoffs will run through September.

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

Championship Weekend will take place during the last weekend in September. Only the top two teams will play in the championship game this weekend, but all players are welcome to attend and celebrate with baseball, BBQ, and other activities.

EXPECTED TIMING OF GAMES / PRACTICES

• Weekday games and practices will commence at 6:00pm or 8:30pm and run apx 2 hours
• Weekend games will start at either 9:00am or 11:30am and run apx 2 hours

DIAMOND LOCATIONS

• Ourland Park – 36 Ourland Ave.
• Tom Riley Park – 3216 Bloor St W.

REGISTRATION

To register for the Boys Bantam Division, please click here.

During the registration process, you will be asked to provide information about your player’s general level of experience to help us determine the most effective team composition to preserve the competitiveness of the league. Remember, all skill levels are welcome!

The registration portal will close automatically when the division is full. To be placed on a waitlist for the Boys Bantam Division, please click here.

WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?

• Pre-Season Player Clinic: There will be a skills development session organized by ProTeach instructors at the ProTeach Indoor Facility located at 25 Whitlam Avenue with focus on proper throwing, catching, fielding, and batting techniques.
• Photos: Photo Day typically takes place in early May at the ProTeach Indoor Facility. Each registered player will receive one individual photo and one team photo.
• Pre-Season Coach Clinics: Starting in early April, Ryan Balan will host coaching clinics to help new and veteran coaches with their strategies, skills, and drills for the upcoming baseball season.
• Full Uniform: Each registered player will receive a full uniform consisting of a jersey, pants, socks, belt, and a hat.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Each player must have their own glove, helmet, and running shoes or baseball cleats (baseball cleats are strongly encouraged).

UMPIRING

Umpiring is an excellent way to learn the game of baseball from a different perspective and is a perfect part-time job for teenagers. If your player is interested in umpiring this season, please feel free to reach out to our Umpire-in-Chief at uic@rybl.com with any questions.

COACHING VOLUNTEERS

RYBL is the best youth baseball association in Etobicoke because of the dedication of its Coach Volunteers. Please consider expressing your interest in coaching or assisting in your player’s registration application.

All coaches are supported with initial training and continuous group communication to ensure you and your team’s success on the field.

If you are open to the possibility of coaching, even as an assistant, and have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out!

PLAY WITH REQUESTS

Please note that only “reciprocal” play-with requests will be considered, per the play-with policy on the RYBL Website, if received prior to April 1.

This means that if your player would like to play with another child, he/she must select that player on their Registration, and vice-versa.

Multiple play-with requests and non-reciprocal play-with requests will NOT be considered.

Thank you for your interest in RYBL.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Cesar Rodriguez
Boys Bantam Convenor
cesarrodriguez@rogers.com