Get Ready to Play Ball

On Deck

March 11, 2024

GET READY TO PLAY BALL

THANKS FOR SIGNING UP!

"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 18 to avoid late fees!

Have a quick question? Please see our website 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:

10U & 12U Softball: assessments are used for coaches to draft teams.
10U/12U/14U/18U 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 website to reference important Play-up and Skill Assessment details on p. 7.

Assessments are scheduled for Saturday, April 6th. The rain date will be April 7th. Times and locations can be found in the website calendar. Lastly, be sure to check our weather hotline (614-523-6220) and/or Twitter (@WYBSLalerts) on assessment day for any schedule changes.

Pre-Season Player Night at DBAT!

Does your player need to "dust the rust" from the long winter? Join us on Friday, April 5th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a night of fun at D-BAT Columbus East (650 Taylor Station Rd, Suite B, Gahanna, OH 43230).

Each player will get free credits for the Pitching Machine Cages, as well as access to skill stations with our Pro Instructors. Skill stations will include Hitting, HitTrax, Fielding, & Pitching. Additionally, we will provide food and have some exciting raffles! Click here to reserve your spot today.

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 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 10U/12U baseball/softball games. Please email Bob Albert for more information. "Foodies" should email Stephen Naumann for concession opportunities!

Westerville Firefighters

Local 3480

support the WYBSL!

Established in 1951, the WYBSL is an independent, non-profit and all volunteer organization dedicated to serving our community's young people.