GIRLS 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 girls on the field!

Our goal for the program is to foster a baseball league exclusively for girls, focusing on skills development, competitiveness, and fun.

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

Space is limited so please register early!

To register for the division, please click here.

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

AGE GROUP

For 2025, teams will consist of players born in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011.

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

• Duration: The season will start during the first week of May and will operate in May, June, and September. There will be no games or practices in July and August.
• Practices: There will be one weekday practice (Mondays at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesdays at 6:00 or 8:30 p.m.). Practices will run approximately two hours.
• Games: There will be one weekday game (Mondays at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesdays at 6:00 or 8:30 p.m.) as well as one Saturday game (11:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.). Games will run approximately two hours.

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 during the month of 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 11:15am or 1:30pm and run apx 2 hours

DIAMOND LOCATIONS

• Ourland Park – 36 Ourland Ave.
• Queensway Park, South diamond – 8 Avon Park Dr.
• Tom Riley Park – 3216 Bloor St W.

REGISTRATION

To register for the Girls 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 Girls 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 where the girls will 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 volunteer coaches. Please consider expressing your interest in coaching or assisting in your player’s registration application.

All coaches and assistant coaches are supported with pre-season training and continuous group communication throughout the season to ensure success on the field. If you have any questions about coaching, please feel free to reach out!

PLAY WITH REQUESTS

Please note that only “reciprocal” play-with requests will be considered in accordance with the Play-With Policy on the RYBL website if received prior to April 1. If your player would like to play with another girl, both girls will have to select each other on their registration forms. Multiple play-with requests and non-reciprocal play-with requests will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in the Royal York Baseball League. We can’t wait to see you on the field this season!

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Sabrina Bruno
Girls Bantam Convenor
sabrina.bruno@rybl.com