The Chevy Youth/Ripken Clinic was held last night at Pennington Park. Even though the weather was a bit on the cooler side, over 100 boys and girls ranging in age for 6 to 14 turned out for the event. The children learned skills to help them advance their baseball game and EVERYONE enjoyed trying to hit BOB with the baseball.
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All games for Tuesday April 12, 2016 has been cancelled due to weather. The games will be made up on Friday, April 15th and will be played under a 2 hour time limit for non-school nights.
The L.Y.B.A opening day ceremonies were held this past Saturday at the new Pennington Park. Dignitaries on hand included representatives from the state and national level of Dixie Youth as well as Mayor Bruce Davis, Athletic Director Tim Taylor, and Police Chief Michael McNeil. Despite the high winds the event was deemed a success with games played all day on 4 fields.
Opening day ceremonies will be held this Saturday, April 9th. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9AM. Coaches and players should be at the field by 8:30AM dressed in their team uniform. The opening day games will begin at 10AM for all leagues. Player and team phones will be taken on Saturday as well.
The game schedules for the Spring 2016 season have been posted. There will be opening day ceremonies on Saturday April 9th at 9am. Players should be at the field by 8:30am. Opening day games will begin at 10am.
The 3rd annual Chevy Youth Clinic will be held on April 14th from 6PM until 9PM. The location for this years event with be the Pennington Park (formerly the Northeast Park). This event is open to all boys and girls. Players will get instruction on hitting and fielding. Please view the brochure for more details.
Note: This event has been rescheduled for April 14th.
For a limited time you can help support the L.Y.B.A by test driving a Chevy at Lumberton Chevrolet. For each test drive L.Y.B.A will receive $20.00 that will be used to purchase player equipment.
The L.Y.B.A board has unanimously voted to allow all Major League (11-12yr old) teams to compete under O-Zone rules starting with the Spring 2016 season. The O-Zone league will be played on a larger infield consisting of 70′ between the bases and 50′ from the pitchers mound to home plate. Runners will be allowed to lead off and steal bases. The pitcher will also be allowed to pick off base runners. It is the board’s hope that this league change will make the season more exciting and help prepare L.Y.B.A players for the next level of their baseball experience.
Photo: (Sept. 24, 2012 – Source: Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)
Our community spoke and we listened. The L.Y.B.A. board has unanimously approved the use of 2 5/8″ big barrel bats for the Spring 2016 regular season and All-Stars. Bats that are 2 3/4″ or larger are still prohibited from all Dixie Youth local league and tournament play.
Spring registration will begin in February 2016. LYBA will be performing in-person registrations on February 1st, 2nd, and 4th from 6PM until 8PM at the Bill Sapp Teen Room. You may also drop off your completed registration form at the Bill Sapp recreation offices starting on February 5th. Registration will conclude on March 12th. Evaluations will be held on Saturday March 12th at the new Dr. Raymond B. Pennington Athletic Complex (formerly Northeast Park). The complex is located on Linkhaw road.
Update: Registration has been extended until March 11, 2016 and player evaluations have been re-scheduled for March 12, 2016 at 10AM.
You can download the fall registration form from HERE. The form can be completed on your computer and printed out.
LYBA will be holding sign-ups for the 2015 fall season. You will be able to sign your child up on August 17, 18 & 20th at the North East park or at the Bill Sapp recreation center the week of August 24, 2015.