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No, BYBA is not part of the national Little League program. Our leagues are independent. This allows us the flexibility to deliver more "real baseball-like" rules including leadoffs and steals as the players get older.
Interested umpires, both boys and girls, should refer to the website for information on training classes. Generally, classes begin in early February. All new and returning umpires must plan to attend as many of the training classes as possible as the classes are not the same in content. Umpires must be at least 10 years of age to be eligible.
There are various ways to help with the program. You can join the Board, participate as a coach or assistant coach, or help at practices if needed. Also, the BYBA hosts a tournament in the summer where help is always needed.
There are currently 7 divisions in BYBA. They are:
The BYBA has excellent facilities to use for the various levels within the program. Games and practices are held at Bayside Park, which has four fields, Cuernavaca Park, and the small field at Washington Park. There are also two batting cages that are used: one located at Washington Park, and one located at Bayside Park.
Team practices typically start late February or early March, with the regular season lasting until approximately mid-June. The Tournament Team season typically starts with the Memorial Day weekend, but most tournaments are scheduled from late-June through the 4th of July weekend, with some teams playing through August.
All coaches are volunteers and complete an application process each year. The BYBA conducts a reference screening process on all candidates and then makes a selection from the available pool of volunteers.
BYBA Board positions have defined job descriptions. The best way to become informed is to speak to the league president, or to other members of the Board, as many have held various positions throughout their years of service.
The BYBA is always interested in speaking with people or businesses that are willing to help support the program. Please see the website section on sponsorship.
All children residing in the City of Burlingame are eligible to register to play. If registration occurs prior to the stated deadline, those children are guaranteed the opportunity to play. Anyone registering after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list.
Yes, while the BYBA is comprised of mostly boys, our leagues are open to children of both genders, and all levels of ability.
BYBA utilizes youth umpires for the Mudville League. In the Carl Reyna League, umpires are a combination of a youth (14 year olds, or older) and an adult umpire (predominantly a certified umpire). In the Hank Sauer, Sr. League the umpires are primarily certified, adult umpires. Umpires at all levels are paid.
Too often, parents purchase baseball equipment based on what the child thinks they need, as opposed to the appropriate size and style. BYBA Coaches can help you choose the equipment you need once practice has started.
BYBA is proud to make financial aid available on a limited basis to assist families in need with payment of registration fees. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis.
You should first speak with the coach and inform them of your concern(s). If a resolution doesn’t seem to be attainable, you should contact your League Director. They will help mediate any concern(s). Further recommendations, if needed, can then be made to the BYBA President by the League Director.
After each season, the Director of Equipment goes through all the equipment and evaluates the condition of the items. Reports from coaches are also reviewed and equipment is repaired or replaced as needed. Safety is an important concern and is not taken lightly.
At the youngest age groups (6, 7, and 8 year olds) we try our best to keep kids attending the same school, or living in the same neighborhood, together. In the older age groups it becomes difficult to do this, and these requests are generally NOT accepted.
At the end of each season, players are evaluated by their coaches and the league director. Rosters for the following season are then set up by the league director to keep the teams as even as possible, making sure all teams have established pitchers and catchers.
Practice times and fields are allocated by age group. Practice times are chosen by the coach at the coaches meeting, and usually changes once the regular season starts.
Yes and No. School sports have priority over the BYBA, and children may play on other teams during the season. However, other than a school team, children that sign up to play in the BYBA, may not play in another baseball league, or on another organized baseball team.
The league director chooses the most qualified coach/volunteer from the league.
The rules for each league vary, and are listed under the division pages on our website.
Tournament teams are highly selective and chosen based on a variety of factors, including observed performance during the season, viewing day performance (Mudville, Reyna and Sauer only), tournament season availability and coach evaluations. Assessments and selections will be made by a committee of experienced tournament coaches. Not all players will be selected.
Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Burlingame Youth Baseball Association experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently. SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.
Here is your quick start guide to creating an account and using the SportsEngine platform as an athlete or parent.
Keep connected to your team(s). Get schedules and team updates for every athlete in the house, plus a way to message other members on your team and a way to give coaches a heads up about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child's sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat
Once you've created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.
Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.
Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App
Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.
Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.
Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.
Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.
Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes
Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!
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