Frequently Asked Questions

 Register at https://www.nvyb.org/ by clicking on the “Register” button in the top right. Or click here. 

If NEW to the league:
1)  You will need to create an account;
2)  Create your player(s);
3)  Select the “Programs Available!” and the system will walk you through the registration process from there.

If RETURNING to the league:

1) Login to your existing account.
2) Select your existing player (or add a new player if a new player for the family).
3)  Select the “Programs Available!” and the system will walk you through the registration process from there.

If you forgot your username or password, click on the appropriate link on the login page. If you still have trouble logging in after trying to reset your username/ password, please contact the league registrar at registrar@nvyb.org

 Yes! All teams are co-ed. We encourage boys and girls daughters to play. 

 Yes, there are a limited amount of scholarships available. To apply, please get in touch with the league Treasurer at treasurer@nvyb.org.  You may need to provide information on why you are requesting scholarships/financial assistance (which is kept as confidential). 

• Refund requests made before teams are formed will be honored less a $25 processing fee. 
  
• No refund is available once the player has been placed on a team. No exceptions.

Volunteering is strongly encouraged, as we need this to keep our league running as well as it does. Volunteer opportunities include managing/coaching a team, assistant coaching, team parents, snack shack, field prep, field volunteer days, team photographer/, team sponsor as well as many league adviser positions. Training is available for many of the key roles including managing, coaching team parenting, scorekeeping and field prep.

Your team parent will inform you of the open positions on your team. It is to the discretion of your team parent/team manager if they feel you have fulfilled your volunteer role by the end of the season.

There is a volunteer deposit collected at the beginning of the season during the registration payment process. The current amount is $50 per player. Deposits are returned at the end of the season pending the completion of fulfilling one of the two below volunteer roles :

• 3 hours of volunteer work at the fields (3 hours per player).  This generally consists of working in the snack bar and/or picking up trash, etc.  Please sign up for snack shack shifts at least 2 weeks in advance. 
  
• Volunteering and serving as a uniformed manager or uniformed assistant coach for the whole season AND attending all required coach meetings.

  Yes, in addition to the registration fees, All teams must obtain a $300 Team Sponsor. Teams that are unable to obtain a business sponsor may divide the cost among the parents ($35-$50 per player).  Team sponsorships can include advertising options such as field banners and advertising on our website. 

   Spring Baseball does require two mandatory fundraisers. Fundraisers go towards making field maintenance and improvements. 

The Spring season officially runs the weekend in February 22nd (Opening Day and Scrimmages) through May 17th (Playoffs).  As we work with many other leagues on the game schedules they will not be available until the Tuesday before the first official games (for Spring 2025, Saturday, February 22)

A summary of the league calendar of all relevant dates:

• Oct 15th - Registration Opens
• Nov 18th  - Early Bird Registration ends
• January 6 - Registration Price increases by $50
• January 11 - Assessments 
• January 14 - League draft
• January 18-19 - All families are to receive team assignments via Coaches 
• January 20 - Practices can begin
• January 31 - REGISTRATION FULLY CLOSES
• February 1 at 9:00 AM - Mandatory Foal Coaching Skills Clinic at Lupin (DATE IS APPROXIMATE & SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
• February 21 - Uniforms ready for pickup / Team Sponsorship funds are due
• February 22 - Opening Day 10:00 AM
• February 22 - Scrimmages begin
• March 1 - Regular Season Games begin
• Picture Day - Exact date TBD
• Dodger Day - May 18th Vs Angels
• May 5 - Playoffs begin for all divisions 
• May 17- Championship Games and Closing of League 

 Teams will practice 1-2 times per week. Once teams are selected, Team Managers will select the day and time. 

 
When registering your player please note and weekdays your player can't practice so they are not assigned to teams that have a weekday practice day conflict.  Best efforts will be made to accommodate. 

  Yes, there are assessments for all divisions T-Ball.  All players will be drafted/assigned to a team after assessments regardless of performance at the assessments.  If your player cannot attend the primary assessments and make-up assessments they need to contact their Division Director with a justification.

The assessments will be held on January 11th. Locations, times, and schedules to be sent in advance. 

 During the Spring Season, the registration fees include a jersey and hat.  Families must provide pants (color decided by team manager),

Tball Division, belt, socks, and pants are provided. 

 A  stamped USA bat (a T-Ball bat is acceptable for Shetland and Foal; BBCOR is acceptable for Pony), batting helmet, cleats, and glove are required for play.  Protective cups are suggested for players playing in Shetland and require Pinto and older. Younger players (Shetland and Pinto) can use cleats from other sports such as soccer.  Metal cleats are not allowed except for  Pony.  A batter's helmet C-flap face guard is optional but if used, the helmet must be factory-designed to accept one and not added after the fact. 
 

The league will provide one set of catcher's gear per team (which includes a helmet, chest protector, shin guards and catcher's glove). 

 NVYB is on Facebook and Instagram!  Additionally, the league will send out routine emails throughout the season, keeping families informed of key dates, fundraising events such as restaurant-nights-out, and other fun events including Opening Day Ceremonies, Dodger Day, Training Clinics, etc. All information is also sent out thru our League apps. 

  There is a Lost and Found storage behind the Snack Bar. You can also email info@nvyb.org to inquire.    

   We are always looking for and needing more parents to volunteer to manage or assist coach teams.  The league provides training assistance to all new managers, especially for the younger divisions of Shetland and Pinto.  It is a very rewarding way to be involved in the league and in your player's experience.

Please register online as a volunteer Manager or Assistant Coach Click Here We will contact you for next steps including Coach's Meetings, Training Clinics, Player Drafts, Equipment Pickups, etc.
 

  Sorry, No pets are allowed at the complex.