"Spring Training" is set to begin! Read on for some updates and get ready to hit the fields soon!
If you know someone who hasn't signed up, encourage them to do so before March 20 to avoid late fees!
Have a quick question? Please see our Registration Newsletter for complete program information.
ASSESSMENTS
The WYBSL conducts 2 different types of player assessments based upon league of play (there are no Tee-Ball assessments):
Play-up Assessments: MANDATORY for those who registered to play in an "older" age division league.
Skill Assessments: are not mandatory but participation is strongly encouraged. These assessments are conducted to help balance team selection either by draft of staff assignment.
Skill assessments are only conducted for certain leagues:
Blue Hat Softball: these assessments help league staff balance team selection.
Green/Red Hat Softball: assessments are used for coaches to draft teams.
Green/Red/Blue/Black Hat Baseball: assessments are used for coaches to draft teams.
Players who cannot attend their skill assessment are assigned to teams using a blind draw/“age and alphabet” assignment or by Staff.
Please see our newsletter to reference important Play-up and Skill Assessment details on p. 7.
Assessments are scheduled for Saturday, April 8th. The rain date will be April 15th. Times and locations can be found in the newsletter calendar on page 4. Lastly, be sure to check our weather hotline (614-523-6220) and/or Twitter (@WYBSLalerts) on assessment day for any schedule changes.
PLANS CHANGED? HOW TO GET A REFUND
We know plans change! Please know that refunds will be processed within four weeks after a valid request and as follows:
If reported by March 31, a full refund will be given.
If reported by April 30, a $25 processing fee will be charged.
If reported on or after May 1, there shall be no refund.
In order to request a refund, a parent or guardian must SEND AN E-MAIL to WYBSL@WYBSL.ORG reporting the player’s name, league, date and reason for withdrawal.
GET READY FOR SPRING WITH OHIOHEALTH
Now is the time to start getting ready to hit the fields! Our partners at OhioHealth Sports Medicine have some tips to get ready for the new season!
GET PAID AT THE BALLFIELDS!
We're looking for umpires (age 15+) and concession team members (age 18+) to help this season. Paid training is provided for umpires to work Green & Red Hat baseball/softball games. Please email Bob Albert for more information. "Foodies" should email Stephen Naumann for concession opportunities!
Established in 1951, the WYBSL is an independent, non-profit and all volunteer organization dedicated to serving our community's young people.
