VARSITY DIVISION

Welcome to the Royal York Baseball League’s Varsity House League Program page! The Varsity Division is the highest senior level in the Royal York Baseball League. We welcome both boys and girls to play on our teams. If you are interested in enrolling your son or daughter for baseball at this level, please take a look at the information below which will provide additional information on eligible age groups, details on games and the season.

AGE GROUP

The Varsity Division typically consists of players spanning three age groups. For 2024, the Varsity Division will be for players born in 2006, 2007 or 2008. Boys born in 2005 or earlier may consider playing in the Junior Division.

HOUSE LEAGUE SEASON

The Varsity House League season starts in May beginning with pre-season practices. We PLAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, and the season ends before Labour Day (this includes playoffs).

EXPECTED SCHEDULE

Expect a weekly schedule of one game a week and on occasion two games per week. Optional attendance practice sessions may also take place on weekends. The number of teams will depending on the number of players. Our loop will include the Fusion team from the Women’s Division, and possibly teams from other organizations.

PLAY-WITH REQUESTS

Every year, we try to keep the players and teams together throughout their three years in Varsity. You are welcome to request a friend to be on the same team as your player. We make every effort to ensure that your player will play with a player he or she requested.

COACHING VOLUNTEERS

Royal York Baseball League is the best youth baseball association in Etobicoke because of the dedication of its coach volunteers. It is through these volunteers that enables the successful operation of this league. If you would like to coach or assist with coaching, we encourage you to indicate your interest on your player’s registration application.

REGISTRATION

Registration for House League begins early February. You can sign up using the online registration link above.

EXPECTATION

Lots of FUN! Our emphasis is on continuing skills development, positional play and strategy with an equal focus on the enjoyment of playing competitive baseball, comradery through team building, and positive peer-to-peer learning.

SEASON / GAME TIME

May to end of August. Games start at 7:30pm or 8:30pm on week nights.

Thank you for your interest in Royal York Baseball League, and in the Varsity Division for 2024. We look forward to seeing your son or daughter on the field this year!

Baldwin Mak
RYBL Varsity Convener, 2024
baldwin.mak@rybl.com