DYB MISSION
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To promote the development of strong character, a right attitude, a sense of
responsibility and citizenship in youngsters using the game of baseball as a vehicle.
DYBIt’s not just about winning…..
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DYB….it’s about the journey & life’s lessons along the way…..
DYB….it’s about your community…..
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…it’s about teaching our kids the lessons of baseball….
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…and lessons of life.
DYB is memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
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DYB is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization
All national, state and district directors are volunteers who are elected by the leagues.
NO PAID DIRECTORS
Any child that participated in at least one season of DYB is eligible to apply for one of our $2,000 college scholarships.
To date DYB has awarded over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships
DYBoffers Division I play for larger leagues
and Division II play for smaller
leagues
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DYB PLAYING DIVISIONS
• “A” Tee Ball for Ages 5 &6• Use tee, level 5 baseball, 50 ft. bases
• “AA” Coach Pitch for Ages 7 & 8 • Coach Pitcher, 60 ft. bases
• “AAA” for Ages 9 & 10 • Player pitch, 46 ft. pitching distance, tight
60 ft. bases
• “O”Zone for Ages 11 & 12• 50 ft. pitching distance, open 70 ft. bases
• Buddy Ball for the “Special Needs” players
Softball &
14-U BaseballWe have recommended affiliations for these programs.
TEXAS DYB Tournaments
for All Divisions Plus
• 7-Under• 9-Under• 8-Under Classic - third place district teams• 10-Under Classic - third place district teams• 12-Under Majors – third place district
teams• These teams can qualify to
advance to the Majors World Series
No additional fees to play in DYB tournaments.
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RULES• Boundaries to protect your
league• Local League Options• Pitch count• Participation Requirements• Batter facemask and chin straps
are optional• Umpire certification test
HOSTING DYB TOURNAMENTS• Tournament Cost
• District tournaments are awarded to local leagues by rotation
• $300 to host a district tournament
• Host furnishes first and second place awards and umpires
• All proceeds go the local league host
• State and Regional Tournaments• Awarded to highest bidder at
annual State Conference
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• Program Rules & Regulations• League Resource Materials• League Risk Management • Forms On-Line• Important Program Dates• Who Should I Contact • State / Regional Tournaments
Play DYB for One Year. You will not want to play anything else!• Free franchise fees the first year.
• Free Accident and Liability Insurance the first year.
• Unbelievable Support.
DYB Baseball LooksForward To Serving Your League
Because Today’s Youth Deserve The Best
Become Tomorrow’s LeadersThis Is The Story Of DYB Baseball
Come join our team
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(903) 927-2255 Click Here for Franchise Form