No! GYB has open borders! That means you can live in Griffith OR any of the towns surrounding Griffith.

GYB is currently open to kids ages 4-15. We follow Cal Ripkin’s rules when it comes to age so please view our age chart page to see if your child meets the requirements.

Divisions are based primarily on age: T-ball is approx 4-6, Rookie is approx 6-8, Minor is approx 8-10, Major is 10-12, and Babe Ruth is 13-15. There are, of course, special circumstances for everything so if you’re unsure of where your child falls, please speak to a board member.

In order for your child to play, we require a valid birth certificate (first time players only), a code of conduct agreement, and our registration form. You can find and download some of our forms here: https://www.griffithyouthbaseball.org/forms. All forms must be submitted and received by GYB by your team meeting in order for your child to play in the league.

All of our players need to have a baseball mitt, bat*, helmet, cleats**  and ALL boys are required to have a cup in order to play. Once games begin, you will need socks and pants to complete your child’s uniform (we provide a jersey and hat). The color and style will be determined by your team Manager so please wait to get these until after our team meetings are held. It is important to attend the team meeting to make sure you have this information. Hats and pants must be worn at all times on the field so you will need to make sure they have these for practices before uniforms are in.

*Please make sure your bat is age appropriate and meets Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth League requirements. All bats must have a USA stamp and follow certain rules. You can find approved bats and more information here: https://www.griffithyouthbaseball.org/batinformation. Babe Ruth League routinely has new bat rules so please make sure check their website by clicking here before purchasing your own bat.

** T-ball players can wear either cleats or tennis shoes. All other divisions need cleats.

We will place players after our registrations are over. You will then hear from your Manager to let you know your team and when your team meeting date and time is. Team meetings usually happen a week or two before practices begin.

Your practice days will be set by your team’s Manager so you will receive this information from him/her. These are usually determined during team meetings so please make sure to attend this meeting. If you have not heard from your Manager by the time we have meetings, please contact us right away through Facebook or our contact form.

Game schedules will be set after practices are underway and you will be notified of your team’s game days by your Manager as well as having them listed on the GYB website. This information will also be available in your team app.

We only cancel games if the fields aren’t usable or if weather is a safety concern. Fields are usually only not playable when there is a lot of rain with no relief. If games are canceled, we will always do our best to get them rescheduled. Your coach will notify you of any canceled games and you can also find the most up-to-date information on our Facebook page.

Practices will be determined by your team Manager. Games will be set by the board and will be determined by division. Players can have anywhere between 2-3 practices a week until games begin, depending on division. Older kids can handle more so your coach will decide what is best for the team. Once games have started, there may be less practice days, again, depending on division. Please make sure to attend your team meeting to find out your practice days! 

You can register in person at any of our registration locations on the specified dates or online 24/7 until sign ups are completed. Please view our latest news or follow our Facebook page for location dates and times.

Please view our latest news to find information regarding league fees.

You can make a payment in person (cash, check, or charge) to an executive board member or by credit card. Please contact us for the best method for your specific situation. Payments can also be mailed to: GYB PO Box 701 Griffith, Indiana 46319. It is very important to include your child’s name and what your payment is for in order for your payment to be applied properly. If you do not include this information, we cannot guarantee that this payment will be reflected towards your account.

Running a league costs quite a bit of money. Your registration fees and any sponsor donations go towards all the costs of having a league. These include:

• Field Maintenance and Equipment
• Uniforms
• Concessions Food and Equipment
• Charters and Insurance
• Field Rentals and Utilities
  
• Umpire Fees
• Misc Expenses (such as field signs, office supplies, trophies, licenses, port-a-potties, etc.)

Thank you! We need all the help we can get! Your first step is to fill our a volunteer form. After we receive it and run a background check, we’ll discuss with you what you’re interested in doing. Jobs that are great for volunteers are: board members, concession stand help, field maintenance, Manager/coaching, team parent and pretty much anything else you think we may need! Your help is what keeps our league going! Managers, coaches, and board members must complete requirements through our Babe Ruth League system. Please contact us for more information.

Absolutely. We are required to carry both accident and liability insurance and we get our insurance through Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth so you can be sure we’re covered.

Yes. We rely on fundraiser funds to help keep our league running properly due to costs throughout the season. Participation is mandatory to ensure that all players are treated fairly and everyone does their part to make sure we can continue to provide youth baseball here in Griffith.