What is Visalia Youth Baseball?
Visalia Youth Baseball (VYB) is an affiliate of the Babe Ruth League that includes the Cal Ripken division for players ages 4-12 and the Babe Ruth division for players ages 13-16.  

Babe Ruth Division:
This division was created for ball players ages 13-16 who wish to continue their baseball playing experience beyond the age of 12.

Registration:
Registration opens each year on November 1st. During the open registration times (normally November 1st of each year through mid-April of the following year - FOR BABE RUTH) click on the large orange Register Here button on the home page to register.

visaliacalripken.sportngin.com

Season Dates:
The regular season for ages 4-12 will begin in mid-February and ends in May.  Regular season for ages 13-16 will begin in May and end at the end of June.

Game Locations:
Games for ages 4-12 are played at the CR Shannon Riverway Sports Park.  Games for ages 13-16 will be played at Ridgeview varsity & junior varsity baseball fields again in 2025.

Who Will be Coaching the Teams?
VYB is a 100% volunteer organization. All managers and coaches give their time to the league to coach the kids. Managers and coaches must pass a background check, complete a Babe Ruth coaching certification course, and complete an abuse prevention training course.  All managers and coaches must be approved by the VYB Board.

Team Assignments:
Ages 4-7 will be assigned a team by their Player Agent.  Special requests for coaches and/or teammates are permitted but not guaranteed.  Ages 8-16 will attend tryouts and the teams will be assigned based on a player draft.

When Will We Hear From Our Coach?
Player drafts and team assignments take place between the last week in January and the first week in February.  You will hear from your coach as soon as those are complete.  VYB will communicate via email with more specific dates as that time nears.

Babe Ruth Division Approved Bats:
1. USA Baseball Marking.           2. BBCOR.50.      All bats must have a 2-5/8" barrel.  Note: Solid one-piece wood bats are permitted for use in all divisions and must conform to Rule 1.10. No laminated or experimental bats shall be used in a game.

Revised  October 2024