Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’s about our upcoming Summer Season:

How do I know what age group to register for and how much does it cost?

  • Baseball age groups are determined by the player’s age on April 30, 202.
  • (Upon Request, special permission is granted for children with experience to move up an age group for Summer Ball Only- Please Contact sybsadmin@gmail.com with your individual requests)
  • Tee Ball – Ages 4-6 - FREE ($50 if registered after April 13, 2025)
  • Coach pitch – Ages 7-8 - $55 ($105 if registered after April 13, 2025)
  • Minors  – Ages 9-10 - $205.00 ($255.00 if registered after April 13, 2025)
  • Majors  – Ages 11-12 - $205.00  ($255.00 if registered after April 13, 2025)
  • Sanlot League - Ages 13-16 - $25 ($75.00 if registered after April 13, 2025)

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What is the difference in each age group?

  • Tee Ball is the introduction to baseball for our youngest players.  Emphasis is on learning the basics of the game and having FUN!  Thanks to BGV Gives, the Summit Foundation, local grants, sponsors, and fundraising we can offer Tee ball for FREE again this year!  Games and practices last for up to 60 minutes and will be on Monday and Wednesday nights. Some teams will be scheduled to play 1 game only in Fairplay during the season. 
  • Coach/Kid Pitch is the second step in a player’s baseball progression.   The emphasis for this age group is expanding their baseball knowledge and having FUN!  Players will hit pitches from the coach and begin learning about strikes and outs. By the end of the season, coaches will encourage players who are ready to start practice pitching. Practices are 60 minutes, and games last for up to 90 minutes.  Games and practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Some teams will be scheduled to play 1 game only in Fairplay during the season. 
  • Minors is the beginning of a true baseball game.  Players field all positions on the diamond and have umpires calling the game.  Base paths and pitching distances are age-appropriate.  Did we mention fun?  Yes, this is FUN! Although we try to keep convenience in mind, players are divided into teams to create a level playing field, and can not guarantee players will be with all of their friends or at the “home” field. Practices are 1.5 hours and games last 6 innings or until the 2-hour time limit is reached. Games and practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights. There’s a possibility of 1-2 games in Fairplay this year.
  • Majors is the next step.  The field dimensions are larger and a real game of baseball begins to appear.   Players are divided on teams to create a level playing field and split competitive players amongst all teams. Practices are 1.5 hours and games last 6 innings or until the 2-hour time limit is reached. Games and practices will be on Monday and Wednesday nights.
  • Sandlot 16u - Nights Under the Lights- Wednesday Nights 8-10PM at Kingdom Park. This league is games only in a pick-up style gameplay. Teams will be chosen/divided that night when players arrive.

 

What equipment does my participant need to provide?

  • Participants need proper shoes for running on grass and/or dirt infields.  Molded baseball cleats are suggested for Minors, Majors and Sandlot league, but are not required.  Metal spikes are NOT allowed. Pioneer Sports in Silverthorne has a small selection of cleats
  • Baseball glove - appropriate size for player and division
  • Baseball pants in any color (not required for CP or TB)

How are teams formed? 

  • Many factors are put into play for team placement
  • For TB, players may indicate 1 friend or coach they would like to play with. We do our best to fulfill the request, but it can not always be guaranteed. For TB and CP, players are placed on the “home” team of the elementary school they attend. If your child lives in one town but attends school in another town, please indicate your “home field” preference in the “special circumstances” space in the registration form. (Park County players will be placed on a Fairplay team for TB and CP if there are teams, and unless otherwise requested at the time of registration)
  • For Minors & Majors, we first try to balance spring players amongst the teams to balance the baseball experience.  We keep siblings of the same level together. Consider location (school and/or home) and last is special requests which are harder to fulfill at these age groups. We are confident that with the positive support of parents, this is a great opportunity for kids to make new friends. (Park County players will be placed on a Fairplay team IF there are enough players to field a FULL Park County team at each level. If NOT, then Park County players will be placed on a Breckenridge team)
  • Other primary factors: Team Sponsors, Coaches, field locations, and 1st time players.
  • Other secondary factors: Known time away, balanced team sizes, and special requests
  • As you can see, this is a large puzzle and we do our best to fit the pieces together. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. It is not a perfect system, but we spend hours of discussions before finalizing the placements. Positive parental support helps give your child the opportunity to embrace new experiences and make new friends. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding that we are unable to fulfill every request.

 Are Scholarships available?

  • Yes, they are!
  • Thanks to a grant through the Summit Foundation, we are able to fulfill many scholarship requests.
  • The scholarship amount is 50% of the registration fee. Reach out to sybsadmin@gmail.com if a larger scholarship amount is needed for special circumstances.
  • Scholarships are available for team and camp registrations.
  • In return, SYBS asks all scholarship beneficiaries to provide volunteer hours assisting with fundraising efforts such as concession stand operations, golf tournament, or other fundraising events.
  • Please download and fill out the application from the registration and return it to sybsadmin@gmail.com to be considered for a scholarship. (It MUST be emailed and can not be viewed directly from the registration)

When does registration close?

  • Registration will close on Wednesday - April 30, 2025 at midnight. (No registrations will be accepted after this date- help spread the word now)
  • Teams will be formed by the SYBS board on May 5, 2025.
  • Take advantage of Early Bird registration. Fees will go up $50 on April 14, 2025. 

Why does registration close so early?

  • There's a lot to do! (And lately, things take a little longer.)
  • To form teams, find team sponsors, meet with coaches, reserve fields and order jerseys and hats to be delivered before Opening Game Day, we need the full month.

What time commitment should we expect?

  • While the exact times and locations have yet to be finalized, you will practice/play twice a week (on your designated nights listed above). Opening Day Tournament/Picture day will be on Saturday, June 7th. Closing Day Tournament with awards for all teams will end the season on Saturday, July 12th. Currently set at Dillon Dam Fields. These are the ONLY  2 Saturdays for the entire season, so families can enjoy their weekends together.

What are the key dates for the season?

  • March 13  – Registration opens: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/471766
  • April 13 - Early Bird Discount Ends (Registration increase $50)
  • May 1 – Registration closes (No registrations will be accepted after this date- help spread the word now)
  • May 5 - Team Formation Meeting - SYBS Board of Directors 
  • May 22 – Coaches meetings split by divisions
  • May 27 – Practice begins for Coach Pitch and Minors
  • May 28 - Practice begins for T-ball and Majors 
  • May 29 - Field of Greens Golf Tournament fundraiser supporting SYBS: https://www.golfgenius.com/register?league_id=11451762449355672483
  • June 7 - Opening Day Games + Team Pictures -ALL TEAMS
  • June 22 - SYBS at the Rockies (discounted tickets $18 or $24): www.rockies.com/SYBS 
  • June - 23-27 -Drury Baseball Camp (9 am-3 pm for ages 8-16) at Upper Blue Elementary and Kingdom Park in Breckenridge
  • July 13 – Season-ending tournament w/ awards- ALL TEAMS 
  • July 1 - Registration Opens for the Fall Baseball Season
  • July 15 - Registration Closes for the Fall Baseball Season 

I saw something about camp, could you explain more?

  • Coach Dan Medina will be bringing his professional baseball camp and past Drury camp coaches back to Summit County this summer.  This camp is for players ages 8-16.  At least minimal baseball experience is encouraged. The camp will run from 9 am to 3 pm each day, June 23-27 at Upper Blue Elementary and Kingdom Park, Breckenridge.  We welcome Coach Dan to his 3rd year of camp in Summit. He has years of baseball coaching experience and coaches at Metro State University baseball in Denver. Along with Drury camp coaches, and his own staff they will provide another great camp, and the kids have a lot of fun!! Cost is $290. 
  • You can add this at the time of summer registration or on its own 
  • REGISTER AT: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/472004


Explain the SYBS at the Rockies:

  • The Rockies pair up with Youth Baseball teams across Colorado to offer fundraising or discounted tickets to teams -  We pass the savings on to you! 
  • Included in the ticket is a pre-game youth parade, players join the Summit Baseball family to walk on the field with youth baseball and softball teams from all over Colorado
  • Buy discounted tickets at www.rockies.com/SYBS


This sounds great, how can I help?

  • Volunteers are always needed!  We are seeking volunteer coaches and assistant coaches, team communicators, safety managers, team managers, score-keepers, fundraising/general volunteers, concession stands, Golf Tournament volunteers, board members, and business sponsors.  Please sign up at registration and we will contact you with details to get involved. 
  • If you, your business, or your employer’s business would be interested in sponsoring a team this summer, please reach out to sysbsadmin@gmail.com or call 970-262-5778. Team sponsorships are $500. The business will be recognized with the business name on jerseys and team name and your linked business logo on our website. SYBS is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Businesses will receive a tax letter for their donation.
  • To view all volunteer, donation, and sponsorship opportunities visit: https://forms.gle/xgqqeySbcX8HgugNA


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DID YOU KNOW?

Summit Youth Baseball is a 501c3 non-profit organization run by a 100% volunteer board and only 1 paid part-time employee. Through fundraising, grants, local business sponsors, and volunteers like you, SYBS provides 3 seasons of baseball to our youth in Summit and Park Counties. 

Thank you to BGV Gives, the Summit Foundation, and all of our Business Sponsors and Volunteers!

We would like to introduce the volunteer SYBS board for this season.  Board members are voted in for 2-year terms and meet once a month; exact date, time, and location information can be found on our website.  Your attendance and participation is welcome.  

The 2025 SYBS Board of Directors:

Elizabeth Tobias- President          

Matt Pellant – Vice President (Park County Rep)

Steve Misch -  Treasurer    

Siobhan Ward - Secretary

Coley Thompkins - HS Liaison  

Tracy Ward          

Erin Hughes

Valerie Thisted                            

Tara Sieber

Joy Lukasiewicz – Administrator (sybsadmin@gmail.com, 970-262-5778)