Base Cost: $75.00

Opened: 11/30/2022

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2016 and 12/31/2018

Base Cost: $100.00 Early Bird Discount: $15.00 through 12/31/2023

Opened: 11/30/2022

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2014 and 04/30/2016

VP, Minor League - Pat Sharkey (bluessharkey@gmail.com)

Division Description

• Eligible: Boys and Girls ages 9 and 10 (age on 4/30/2023)
• Minor League games are played on the 46/60 diamond, feature player/kid pitching, and are umpired. Focus in the Minors is more in-depth instruction on fundamentals and team play, while allowing for a little more competition.
• Players will have access to FREE weekly offseason/pre-season indoor clinics and practices.
• All players will receive a uniform jersey and MiLB team hat they can keep.
• Coaches are experienced, Ripken-certified and trained on Player safety.

Teams

• Players in the Minors will be assigned to teams by the end of March based on a combination of the mid-March skills assessment, prior coach’s feedback, school, and 2022 team (if applicable) in an effort to balance the skill level of all teams.
• All 9 and 10-year-olds will be required to attend a player’s skills assessment, which will on March 18, 2023. For 9-year-olds, the skills assessment will be used to help us balance the Minor League teams by skill level and to determine team assignments. 
• For 10-year-olds, the assessment will be used to identify two highly-skilled 10-year-olds per team to play in the Majors Division.   These selections are based on performance during the assessment, past play, and coach’s feedback/input. If you believe your child could be selected, but prefer to have your player continue in the Minors for their 10-year-old season, please contact Major League Vice President Rob Gallo  at whyouthbaseball@gmail.com

The Season

• Teams will practice twice a week in April and once a week when the regular season starts in late April.
• There will be two games per week - one game during the week and one game on the weekend (mostly Saturdays)
• All teams will play in a season-ending playoff tournament.
• Season will end by mid-June unless inclement weather dictates otherwise.

We recognize that some families, especially during these times, could be experiencing financial challenges. WHYBL wants to ensure all kids to have the opportunity to play baseball. Please reach out to Cy Hess (Whybl@hotmail.com) to inquire about available financial assistance.

For details on our refund policy or alternative payment methods, please visit our 2023 Registration Details page.

Siblings receive an extra $25 discount!

Base Cost: $175.00

Opened: 11/30/2022

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2012 and 04/30/2014

• Eligible: Boys and Girls ages 11 and 12 (age on 4/30/2023) who were not on a Spring 2022 WHYBL Majors roster
• All players will be required to attend a skills assessment on March 18, 2023. 
• Following the skills assessment, all 11-year-olds will be assigned to either the Major League or Minor League, based on the results of the assessment. All 12-year-olds will be assigned to the Majors unless otherwise requested by the family.
• Players will be called or emailed with team assignment by mid-March.
• Players will have access to FREE weekly offseason/pre-season indoor clinics and practices (circumstances permitting).
• All players will receive a uniform jersey and hat they can keep.
• Coaches are experienced, Ripken-certified and trained on Player safety.

Playing in the Majors:

• The Major League is WHYBL's most competitive division and games are played on the 50/70 diamond (larger/transitional field…a “stepping stone” to the regulation high school-sized diamond). Division will be made up of all 12-year-olds, many 11-year-olds and two 10-year-olds per team.
• Focus is teaching and experiencing "real" MLB rules and concepts (leading, stealing pick offs, balks, etc).
• Teams will practice twice/week in March and April and then 1 time/week when the regular season begins in late April.
• Games are scheduled 2 to 3 times a week.
• All teams play in a season-ending playoff tournament.
• Season will end in early June unless inclement weather dictates otherwise.

Playing in the Minors:

• Teams will be constructed based on a combination of the skills assessment, school, and prior WHYBL team (if applicable) to best balance the skill level of all teams. Division is typically made up of all 9-year-olds, most 10-year-olds and many/some 11-year-olds.
• Minor League games are played on the standard youth 46/60 diamond, feature player pitching, and are umpired. Focus in the Minors is more in-depth instruction on fundamentals and team play, while allowing for a little more competition.
• Teams typically practice twice a week in March/April and once a week when the regular season starts in late April.
• Games are scheduled twice a week on weekends
• All teams play in a season-ending playoff tournament.
• Season will end in early June unless inclement weather dictates otherwise.

Please contact Major League Vice President Rob Gallo (whyouthbaseball@gmail.com) with any questions about the Majors or Minor League VP Patrick Sharkey (bluessharkey@gmail.com) with any questions about the Minors.

We recognize that some families, especially during these times, could be experiencing financial challenges. WHYBL wants to ensure all kids to have the opportunity to play baseball. Please reach out to Cy Hess Whybl@hotmail.com to inquire about available financial assistance.

For details on our refund policy or alternative payment methods, please visit our 2023 Registration Details page.

Early Bird registration fee below expires 2/15. Siblings also receive an extra $25 discount!

Base Cost: $225.00

Opened: 11/30/2022

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2010 and 04/30/2012

NOTE: This program is currently only accepting waitlisted registrations. Register for the current waitlist by clicking the Join Waitlist button below.

Travel 12U Tryouts

This year’s 12-year-old travel tryouts will be held on Monday, April 3rd from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Webster Hill Elementary School.

Our Summer Travel teams are intended for players interested in a deeper commitment to the game of baseball. We will also offer a local Summer League with a lighter schedule and no travel requirements. The Spring season will still be the top priority through mid-June for all players who make a Travel team. Please wear your spring jerseys to this tryout. We hope to form 2 teams at the 12U level:

• 12U District Hornets Team – Managed by Kyle Jeter (kyle@jeter.com)
• 12U Travel Team – Manager to be named later

Miscellaneous/Common Questions

Family Summer Plans – Unless you will be gone for a significant part of the summer, you should consider trying out. Vacation plans will be factored into the selection process and some teams will play a more demanding schedule than others.

Teams are not “Set in Stone” from the Prior Year – Players from last years’ teams are not guaranteed spots. All interested players should try out. A lot of development and maturation occurs year to year. Positional play and individual skills are very important. The Travel Selection Committee will take these into account when picking the teams.

Selection Committee – There is a Selection Committee for this tryout that will select teams. Committee members will utilize the tryout and previous performance to make final selections.

Announcement of Teams – Teams will be announced via email within 72 hours after the tryout.

Season Schedule – 12U District and 12U Travel will play or practice 4-5 days per week from mid-June through early August. 12U District will attend a tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park in Cooperstown, NY from June 15-21. Other tournaments may include a Memorial Day Tournament, the Al Leonard Tournament in Bethel, Ripken States, our annual Hungerford Tournament in West Hartford, and other local tournaments.

Cost – The 12U District team fee will be approximately $2,100, which includes an all-inclusive player package for Cooperstown (player lodging, meals, uniforms for the week, etc.). We will have payment plans available to break up this fee into installments. The 12U Travel team fee will be approximately $400. The fee covers jerseys, hats, tournament registration fees, umpires, baseballs, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Scholarships – We understand that the cost of travel baseball can impose a hardship on some families. We do not want anyone not to try out or play due to financial issues. Please contact Travel Vice President Kyle Jeter if you need financial assistance.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

12U District Hornets Manager

Kyle Jeter – kyle@jeter.com – 860-692-8404

12U Travel Manager

Manager to be named later

Opened: 03/22/2023
Closes: 04/03/2023

Open to: Previously registered 

• Located at 74 Granby St. in Bloomfield, CT the WHYBL Indoor Facility has benefitted our league since Winter '16-'17 serving as a location for instructional clinics, league events, and team practices keeping our players involved in baseball activities year-round.
• All requests to use the facility other than part of WHYBL league or team sponsored activities must occur by contacting our VP of Indoor Facility and Capital Improvements, Kevin Hebert.
  • This indoor facility registration form must be completed prior to use
  • Note:  This form is not for registering for spring, summer, or fall baseball
  • To request a time please email or text Kevin at 860-670-4515  or  kevinhebertm@gmail.com.
  • Requests should include your name, your child's name, the time requested, and area of the facility you would like (e.g. batting cage, throwing tunnel, or field).
  • Time Slots are 30 minutes each.

Opened: 03/14/2022
Closes: 04/30/2023

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 01/01/1900 and 01/01/2099