Rec League Champions
Posted Wednesday May, 17, 2012

Congratulations to the following rec leagues for winning their respective age group Tournament Championship!

7U - Phillies coached by Phillip Hancock

8U - Cubs coached by Bobby Brown

9/10U Select - Yankees coached by Paul Bozzuto

9/10U American - Dodgers coached by Tom Ford

11/12U Select - Cardinals coached by Jeff Morgan and Kerry Gilstrap

11/12U American - Cubs coached by Dan McCann

13-15U - Red Sox coached by Scott Williamson

Milton Baseball Youth Night Huge Success
Posted Monday May, 14, 2012

Hey Friends

Thanks for coming out to see us on our field last week. You guys have cool uniforms! We made a little tape with some pictures of your visit. The link from You Tube is here.

By the way with your help and enthusiasm we won the Region last week. We are now ranked 2nd in the State of Georgia.

See you guys soon.

Your Friend

The Milton Varsity Players

New Tournament Results
Posted Monday May, 14, 2012

Click here to see new Tournament results and pictures

Summer Baseball Evaluations - 2 weeks away
Posted Tuesday May, 8, 2012

Registration is now open for all age groups, but will be closing soon.

Please click Register today

Free Clinic at Turner Field
Posted Tuesday May, 8, 2012

A great opportunity for AYBA players (age 7 to 13)- Free Clinic at Turner Field.  This free baseball clinic is brought to you by one of our sponsors, Chevy Youth Baseball!!!!!!
  
For more information on Chevy Youth Baseball Clinics, please click here to view a short video!
 
You will see that the kids have the option to sign up for one of four days:
 
Clinic Options:
 
1.      Monday, June 18, 2011: 10:00AM-1:00PM
2.      Tuesday, June 19, 2011: 10:00AM-1:00PM
3.      Wednesday, June 20, 2011: 10:00AM-1:00PM
4.      Thursday, June 21, 2011: 10:00AM-1:00PM
 
Clinic Address:
Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
 
RSVP site www.chevyyouthsports.com/rsvp

Select Atlanta as your market and your RSVP password is playball.
 
Spots will fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration will close TWO DAYS before each clinic date, so the sooner you can get these invites out to your league members the better!

Please click the attached flyer and waiver!
AtlantaBraves_Waiver.pdf
2012_Atlanta_Clinic_Invitation.pdf

AYBA Out-Of-Park All-Star Results
Posted Saturday April, 28, 2012

Here are the results of the All-Star Tryouts. If your child's number is listed for their age group, then they have made the All-Star team.

12U: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20

11U: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25

10U: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15

9U: 2, 8, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 27, 28

8U Eagles 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 20, 21

8U Raiders: 11, 12, 13, 16, 22, 23, 25, 29 (4 others did not have numbers due to not being available for the original tryouts. They had separate tryouts and have been notified)

7U Eagles: 2, 3, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 25, 30, 37

7U Raiders: 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 23, 28, 29, 31, 33, 36, 38

6U: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16

Note: AYBA will not have a second out-of-park all-star team at 9s this year. AYBA reached this decision after a great deal of discussion with the coaches and thought with regard to the anticipated level of play. However, as we have done for the past three years, AYBA will offer a summer baseball program for the 9/10s. We have just opened up registration on the website. This offers the kids a great option for summer baseball and has been exceedingly successful in past years.

Summer Registration is now open!

Posted Saturday April, 22, 2012

The crack of the bat, the roar of the fans!
It's Summer Baseball at AYBA!
Registration is now open for the AYBA summer baseball program.
AYBA will offer summer baseball programs for the following age groups.

Playing age as of April 30, 2012
4/5/6 Year Olds (Co-ed T-Ball)
7/8 Year Olds (Coach Pitch)
9/10 Year Olds
11/12 Year Olds
13-14 Year Olds
*High School (current freshmen to current seniors)

*Note 15 year olds will have the option to play in the 13/14s or High School.

Our summer program continues to grow and is more popular than ever. Summer baseball keeps the players skills sharp, and keeps the kids active with a weekly summertime activity.
Register early as spaces may be limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis.

Curing Kids Cancer Tournament
Posted Wednesday April 11, 2012

AYBA will be hosting a baseball tournament to benefit the Curing Kids Cancer organization. More information is available here.

Cooperstown Team Announced
Posted Tuesday March 20, 2012

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the 2012 Cooperstown team: 1,2,4,6,7,8,15,16,17,21,23,26

New Spirtwear Now Available!
Posted Saturday March 3, 2012

Updated Rules Now Available
Posted Saturday March 3, 2012

The AYBA has updated all of the rules in each age group. These rules apply to both Will's and Webb Bridge Park. These updated rules are now available from the new Documents tab at the top of the website or click this link. Contact the AYBA Board if you have any questions.

AYBA to Host Benefit Tournament
Posted Saturday February 11th, 2012

From June 8-10, 2012, Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association, will be hosting a tournament to benefit Coaches Curing Kids' Cancer.  Our goal is to make a difference for all kids in our community who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer, including those we may know personally.

Read the full press release here: 2011-02-PR-CCC-Tournament.pdf.

Due to the various Dizzy Dean statements regarding bat rules and restrictions and the upcoming merger of the Wills Park and Webb Bridge baseball programs. It has been decided that the new Alpharetta Youth Baseball program will follow the bat rules/restrictions outlined below effective August 1st 2012.

This will allow parents and coaches more time to transition into the new rules regarding approved bats for play within the Alpharetta Youth Baseball program.

PLEASE NOTE: these bat rules and restrictions are only valid within the Alpharetta youth baseball program and may not apply to out of park games, travel games/tournaments, or other games outside of the Alpharetta baseball program.

• For ages 5-12,
  Players will be required to use bats that are certified with the "BPF 1.15" label, bats without this label will not be allowed. There will be no regulation on the difference between weight and length. "Big Barrel" bats (defined as any bat barrel greater than 2.25 inches in diameter) are also allowed except in the 8u and younger age groups.
• For ages 13-14,
  Players will be required to use bats that are certified with the "BPF 1.15" label or a drop 3 BBCOR certified bat. Bats without one of these labels will not be allowed. The diameter of the bat shall not be larger than 2 5/8 barrel.
• For ages 15 and above,
  Will be required to use a certified drop 3 BBCOR certified bat, bats without the BBCOR label will not be allowed. The diameter of the bat shall not be larger than 2 5/8 barrel.
  Any bats that meet the specifications as described and are clearly marked with the BPF 1.15 or BBCOR labels will be allowed within the Alpharetta youth baseball program. These bat specifications will be effective August 1st. 2012.

Other Restrictions:

• Bats that are broken, cracked, dented or deface the ball are not allowed.
• No devices, attachments or wrappings that cause the handle to become flush with the knob are allowed.
• Molded grips and Choke up knobs are not allowed.

City officials hit one out of the park when they unanimously approved the proposed merger of the City's baseball program at Webb Bridge Park (WBP) with the Wills Park Youth Baseball Association (WPYBA). By January 2012, a new 501-C-3 youth athletic association, Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (AYBA), will be created to partner with the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department to promote, organize, and execute a comprehensive youth baseball program using fields at both City parks. Members of the Alpharetta Recreation Commission, a citizen advisory board appointed by Mayor Arthur Letchas, and City staff will work with WYBA board members to develop WYBA by-laws, structure, and program plans for 2012 and beyond.

In the past few years, league officials with WYBA and WBP have cooperated on many fronts, sharing field space and playing interlocking schedules. The merger of the two programs will create a unified program and increase the volunteer base and resources, both of which are critical to the success of the program.

Before considering a decision of this magnitude, the Recreation Commission held two public hearings to garner input from citizens involved in the baseball programs at WBP and WPBYA. An overwhelming majority recognized the benefit to the children who will be positively impacted by AYBA, an organization that will focus on sportsmanship and fun while developing players and training coaches. "The consolidation of these programs will enhance the baseball experiences and opportunities for children," states Cheryl Oakes, Alpharetta City Council liaison to the Recreation and Parks Department. She adds, "Since 1974, Wills Park Youth Baseball Association has built a solid reputation as one of the premiere baseball programs in metro Atlanta. I am confident that volunteers from Wills Park and Webb Bridge Park will work together to build a unified baseball program to serve the youth in our community for many years to come."

Bill Lusby, President of WPYBA, notes "Wills Park Youth Baseball is very excited about the potential that lies ahead for the kids of Alpharetta. Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association is the culmination of a dream and the start of a vision as we do our small part as volunteers to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alpharetta. I'm grateful for the support and confidence given this new direction by City of Alpharetta officials and look forward to working hard to make this successful."

Registration information for Spring Youth Baseball will be available in mid-October. For more information on the merger of WYBA and WBP, call 678-297-6162 or email recreation@alpharetta.ga.us.