GIRLS ROOKIE BALL DIVISION

A Note From Your Girls Rookie Ball Convener

House League is the foundation of RYBL, and we welcome a wide range of abilities. Our goal is to create a nurturing and challenging baseball environment for girls of all skill levels. So whether your player has played Rookie Ball before and is looking to further develop her skills to become more competitive, is just moving up from T-Ball, or is new to the game, we can’t wait to welcome her!

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 2016 & 2017.

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

The season starts the first week of May. There are two options to choose from when you register:

Spring Only (May/June/September)

  • One weekday scheduled practice (usually Monday or Thursday)
  • One weekday scheduled game (usually Monday or Thursday)
  • One scheduled game each Saturday
  • No games or practices in July and August

Full Summer (May through September)

  • Same as above in May, June & September
  • Reduced schedule in July & August
    • One weekday scheduled practice (usually Monday, Tuesday or Thursday)
    • One weekday scheduled game (usually Monday, Tuesday or Thursday)

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 & practices will commence at 6:30pm and run apx. 90 minutes
  • Weekend games will commence at 9:00am or 11:15am run apx. 90 minutes

DIAMOND LOCATIONS

  • Don Russell Park – 290 Birmingham St.
  • Jeff Healey Park – 1 Delroy Dr.
  • Lambton Kingsway Park North diamond – 37 Marquis Ave.

REGISTRATION

To register for the Girls Rookie Ball 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, 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.
  • Uniform: Each registered player will receive a jersey and hat.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

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

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.

Reciprocal play with requests will ONLY be considered for players registered for the same program (eg spring/fall OR spring/summer/fall).

Thank you for your interest in RYBL.

I look forward to seeing you all on the field and in the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Reeshma Tejani
Girls Rookie Ball Convenor
Reeshma.Tejani@rybl.com

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