Schuylkill Valley Youth Baseball

General

How many seasons does SVYB offer? Two. One in the fall and one in the spring.
What ages can play for SVYB baseball? Ages 4 - 12

When does my child need for baseball? Players should have at a minimum a baseball glove, hat, athletic footwear, and water bottle labeled with their name for each practice and game. The league will provide helmets and bats for kids as part of the team equipment however most kids bring their own bat and helmet.
What size glove should I buy? Choose a glove your player can comfortably open and close. Tee Ball and Coach Pitch players generally do well with a 9–11-inch glove, while older players often use an 11–12-inch glove. Fit and control matter more than buying a larger glove to grow into.
Does my player need their own bat? No. However a personal bat can be helpful. If purchasing a bat the bat must be stamped with a USA logo. USSSA bats are not allowed in our league.
Does my player need cleats? Baseball cleats help with traction on grass and dirt. Check with your coach about footwear requirements for your player’s level before purchasing. Athletic sneakers may be suitable for younger players.
Are Baseball Pants Required? Your coach will confirm the required pants color, belt, and socks for your team. Please wait for those details before purchasing uniform items. Kids should also wear pants to practice as baseball players do need to slide on dirt from time to time.
Is protective equipment needed? An athletic cup is strongly encouraged for all levels and required for coach pitch and above, especially if your child wants to catch.

When does Spring Registration start? Usually around Thanksgiving the prior year. The reason for this is we need time to order Jerseys and get everything setup to start practice in mid March.
When does Fall Registration Start? Usually around the end of the fall season (June)
My child can play in two divisions because of their age. Which one should I pick? You know your child best. However are recommendation is in the fall to play up a division to understand what has change from the previous division. Fall is far less competivie than spring this way the child does not get over whelmed.

When we will get our games schedule? This usually happens in the Spring in early to mid April and early late August early September for Fall. SYVB games are schedule by the league we are affiliated with and they schedule all games.