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by posted 05/16/2013
 
A.Y.B.S.A. is part of the Middlesex Summer Baseball program.  This program offers "travel" baseball on a more relaxed schedule. Middlesex games take place two weeknights per week, no weekends (except practice). Leagues are broken into 8/9/10 and 11/12 age groups. Games start after the July 5^th and end around August 14, with no postseason play. 

Players who wish to play Middlesex Baseball must register, but need not try out.  When registering, you may request being placed on teams with other players and/or coaches.  Teams will in part be built using these requests, but the roster size will also be a factor, meaning if a team roster is full request cannot be honored. Please keep in mind we cannot always honor every request!  So it is best to register early.

The towns that are usually included are Belmont, Bedford, Lexington, and Winchester.

Game times are usually 5:30p or 5:45p.

The 11/12 teams usually play Monday & Wednesday; the 9/10 teams play Tuesday & Thursday.  Friday has been used to help balance the schedules, but only infrequently.

Registration closes June 28, teams will be finalized ASAP.

The cost is $100.00.

Roster size will run about 14 players to allow for vacations. 

Will be needing coaches and managers, please contact Ken Bergeron,
 
 
 
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by posted 05/14/2013
 
Registration is now open for girls' summer softball.  As in the past we would like to register at least three teams in the Middle Essex Summer Softball League, U10, U12 and U14.  This is a travel league that begins the last week of June and runs seven weeks to the second week of August.  Games are twice a week, one home one away.  Registration is limited and a tryout will be held - DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED.  You can visit the Middle Essex website for info on the program http://www.eteamz.com/Middleessex/.  We plan to register one team in each division.  Because we have to register teams on Sunday May 19th, if you are interested in playing please register this week so we will know if we need more than one team per division and can order uniforms.  NOTE: REGISTRATION FEE WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL AFTER THE TRYOUT AND YOU ARE ASSISGNED TO A ROSTER.  Again, if you know you are interested in playing please register this week.  Registration will remain open until the try-outs (date to be announced).

If you are interested in managing/coaching a team please send an email to .

 
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by posted 04/25/2013
 
Bay State Tournament of Champions
 
AYBSA has participated in the Bay State Baseball Tournament of Champions League for many years.  This is a league which offers a high level of baseball competition for 9/10, 11 and 12 year old teams.

For 9 and 10 year olds, games take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Every other week there is the possibility of competing on Saturday and Sunday both in what is called a trophy weekend, pitting winners of the previous two weeks of competition against one another.

For the 11 year old team, games take place on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Every other week there is a trophy weekend for winning teams.

This years 12 year old team will be with the new program offered by Bay State Tournament called the 50/70 division.  This division will use fields that the basepaths are 70 feet long opposed to 60 feet used in Cal Ripken and the picthing distance is 50 feet not 46 feet.
The 50/70 schedule is mainly on Mondays and Fridays:
 
Fri., 7/5                       Mon., 7/22
Mon., 7/8                     Fri., 7/26                     Semifinals – Fri., 8/9
Fri., 7/12                     Mon., 7/29                   Championship – Sun., 8/11
Mon., 7/15                   Fri., 8/2                      
Fri., 7/19                     Mon., 8/5        

In all cases, Bay State Baseball is a summer program which lasts until roughly mid August.
 
MIDDLE – ESSEX SOFTBALL LEAGUE
 
AYBSAwill be placing softball teams in this program, more info will be provideed as details are finialized.

(From their website)
The Middle – Essex Softball League is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting all the positive aspects of amateur girl’s softball.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of good sound softball skills without sacrificing the enjoyment of playing the game.  Our goal is to ensure that softball is used as a tool to: Teach the girls softball fundamentals. Help the players build confidence and self-esteem.  Foster social interaction in a team setting.  Teach the responsibilities of being a good team player.  The coaches are charged with promoting a high level of sportsmanship and leading by positive example.
 
Middlesex Baseball League
The Middlesex League is a baseball program offering summer playing opportunities to 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 year old players. The Middlesex League is "travel" baseball on a more relaxed schedule. Middlesex games take place two weeknights per week, no weekends (except practice).
This league is less focused on competitive baseball and more focused on providing an opportunity for players to play during the summer. There are usually two games during the week.
Leagues are broken into 8-10 and 11/12 age groups. 
Players who wish to play Middlesex Baseball must register, but need NOT try out.
Middlesex League play lasts until approximately mid August.
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by posted 10/02/2012
 

Baseball        Tee Ball    League ages 5 & 6 

This Instructional League is intended to teach basic skills (throw, hit, catch flies, field grounders, and run bases) to small groups of boys and girls. The first half of each session is devoted to instruction. The second half of each session is used for game playing using a batting tee. Tee ball teams practice/play on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 3:00PM to 4:30PM at various fields throughout the town. Rosters will be set around mid April and the first session will be the first weekend of May and ends on Father's Day weekend in June.  Rosters are generally based on school districts. 

 

Baseball        Double A (AA)   League ages 7 & 8 (also 6 in the first grade)

This Instructional League further teaches basic skills (throw, hit, catch flies, field grounders, and run bases) to small groups of boys and girls.  Rosters will be set in the middle of April and practices will be scheduled soon after.  The season will start the first weekend of May and end late June.  Generally, there will be 2 games a week with one of them on the weekend.  Games start at 5:30pm during the week and various times on the weekend. 

 

 

Baseball        Nine Year Old/ Triple A (AAA)/Majors    League ages 9 thru 12

This age group will participate in a try-out in late February unless they were on a Major league team last year then they are only required to register.  After the try-out there will be a draft to fill the 12 Major league rosters.  After the Major draft the remaining 10 to 12 year olds will be drafted on to the AAA teams and the remaining 9 year olds will be drafted on to Niners League teams.  The number of teams in the AAA and Niner's league will be determined by the number of children who sign-up.  The rosters will be finished by the middle of March and practices will begin late March, early April.  Game will start during the April school vacation and end late June.  There will be 2 to 3 games a week with one being on the weekend.  Start times during the week will be 5:30PM, 5:45PM, or 7:30PM.

 

Softball Juniors   League ages 13 thru 15  Fastpitch

This age group will participate in a try-out in early March.  After the try-out there will be a draft to fill the Junior league rosters.  The rosters will be finalized at the beginning of March and practices will begin late March, early April.  Game will start during the April school vacation and end late June.  There will be 2 to 3 games a week with one being on the weekend.  Start times during the week will be 5:45PM and various times on the weekend.

* League age is age of child on April 30,2013 for baseball; December 31, 2012 for softball.
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