Registration is available online and at the Elmwood Community Center on Feb. 20.

Submitted by West Hartford Youth Baseball League

Online registration for West Hartford Youth Baseball League‘s Spring 2016 season is now open!  Boys and girls ages 5 – 12 are eligible to register.

Entering its 67th season, the West Hartford Youth Baseball League (WHYBL) is recognized statewide for its longevity, quality play and experienced coaches. Affiliated with Cal Ripken Baseball, WHYBL focuses on providing your child with the best baseball experience to learn the game and improve their skills as they move through the program.

Register today at www.whybaseball.com. To register, simply click the yellow “Register Now” button on the upper right side of the website, select the appropriate age division for your child, and then complete the registration process. Register prior to Feb. 15 to receive $25 off.

In-person registration will also be available at Elmwood Community Center, Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. – noon.

WHYBL features:

• School-based teams up to age ten, and buddy requests up to age eight.
• Training League for players ages 5 – 6 placing new players on smaller teams with other first time players to learn via a T-Ball experience, while returning and more experienced players are grouped together in coach pitch. Players must turn five by 12/31/2016.
• Instructional League for players ages 7 – 8 featuring machine pitch which helps game pacing and better develops hitting skills.
• Minor League for players ages 9 – 10 with player pitch on a 46/60 diamond.
• Major League for players ages 10 – 12 on the larger 50/70 diamond which promotes safety and models Major League baseball with leading and stealing.
• Competitive summer travel baseball for 8 – 12 year old players.
• Recreational summer baseball for 8 – 11 year old players who want a more relaxed summer experience.
• Winter workouts and indoor practices at Trinity College.
• Cal Ripken-certified coaches, many with high school or college experience, or 10 or more years WHYBL coaching experience.
• Night games under the lights at Wolcott Park, a skills competition, and All-Star Game for Major League players.

Please visit our website at www.whybaseball.com to see all our League has to offer. Any questions can be directed to League President Rob Gallo at [email protected].