On behalf of the entire Shelby Youth Ball Organization, I would like to welcome you to our Website! SYB is a 100% volunteer organization that is continually trying to improve on past achievements. We rely on parent-volunteer committees for every aspect of our organization, from coaching to uniforms, concessions to the maintenance of this website. SYB has been in existence for over 40 years! The SYB organization is operating in cooperation with, and under the control of the Shelby Town Board. Shelby Youth Ball is proudly sponsored by over 40 local business partners.

SYB has, as the purpose for its existence, the following objectives:
1. To provide summer recreational activity for area youth, ages 7 through 14, under adult guidance.
2. To provide exposure to area youth in the form of discipline and sportsmanship.
3. To provide instruction in baseball and softball skills.
4. To help prepare youth for future competitive situations.

Please check our NEWS page frequently for current camps, and clinics promoted by SYB as well as current events changes and cancellations.

SYB Registration Meetings are done…Registration is now being handled by the Shelby Town Hall.
SYB Dates to Remember (see also Schedules page):

SYB Dates to Remember (see also Schedules page):

• SYB Registration Deadline for 2008 Baseball Tryouts = Mon, April 7, 2008.
• Sat & Sun, April 12 & 13, 2008 – SYB Tryouts for Baseball Tournament Teams.
• SYB Registration Deadline for 2008 Girls Softball Tryouts. = Friday, April 18, 2008
• Sat & Sun, April 19 & 20, 2008 – SYB Tryouts for Softball Tournament Teams.
• Last day for SYB Registration – Friday, April 25, 2008.
• Tuesday, April 29, at Central High School
   5:30pm – SYB Tryout Team – Coaches-only meeting
   6:00pm – SYB Tryout Team – Parents/Players meeting
   7:00pm – SYB Draft – Coaches Only

Answers to Frequently asked Questions:
• SYB teams typically practice throughout the month of May, a minimum of twice a week. See SYB Practice Schedule (will be available in May).
• Games are typically scheduled from the first week in June – thru the last week in July.
• League games are scheduled on weeknights starting at 5:30pm or 7:00pm.
• All 10U “C” games are played in La Crosse, Wisconsin on one of the SYB maintained complexes.
• When playing as an 11-year-old or if your son or daughter is selected to be on a tournament team, travel is required.
• The tournament teams, for the more advanced player, will play tournaments on several weekends (not all) in June and July in addition to the league weekday schedule.
• Several out-of-town overnight stays will be scheduled for the older tournament teams.
• Attendance at SYB Tryout weekend is required to be considered for a tournament team.
• Players are not required to tryout to participate on a “C” team or Lower division team.
• Players that tryout, but are not selected on a tournament team, will automatically be put into the “C” or Lower division team draft.
• Coaches will assemble to pick teams at Draft night on April 29th. Players and parents (who are not coaching) are not allowed to participate in the team draft meeting.
• Coach pitch – Baseball (American League) is recommended for players ages 7-8 or beginner players under age 10.
• SYB does not have a T-ball league.
• Parents may petition the SYB Executive Board to allow a player under the age of 7 to participate in the American League division. SYB will consider kids who are mature and skilled enough to defend themselves from a ball hit/thrown by a 10yr-old.
• Kid pitch – Baseball (National League) is recommended for more skilled players ages 8-10.
• Shelby Youth Ball will place all kids who signup at SYB Registration meetings or prior to the Registration deadline on a team for the entire summer season regardless if you tryout.

The Shelby Youth Ball Committee Volunteers and Parents meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Shelby Town Hall – located at 2800 Ward Avenue, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601. These meetings are run under the direction of the SYB Executive Board and are specific to youth Baseball and Softball operations only. Please feel free to come and participate. Parent involvement is a must!

Thank you for your interest in our organization. If you still have questions after looking through our website, you may email us at info@shelbyball.org. Feel free to use the same email address to tell our volunteer website coordinator what a wonderful job she does on this Website! Otherwise, I look forward to meeting you this summer season and working by your side as an equal part of the best youth organization in the area!
Sincerely,

Doug Ramsey
President
SYB

Our complex features:
Three adjoining fields bordered by plenty of shade trees, warm-up green space areas,
batting cages, a full-service concession stand, modern restrooms, a paved parking lot with handicapped parking, and plenty of adjacent parking.