Please use the above link to access both parent guide and volunteer background check form. Thank You.
FOR PLAYERS
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The DGYB Board of Directors will host the annual General Membership meeting on Thursday, May 2nd 7PM at The Perfect Swing 8251 Lemont Rd, Darien 60561. Chairman Justin Miller will preside and deliver state of the program remarks. Director Jim Sharwarko will deliver a financial recap of the past year and current financial state of the organization. Board members from all member leagues will be on hand to take questions from the membership. League President and Nominating Committee Chair Rob Rooney will officiate the election of officers. For 2024 both Vice-Chair and Treasurer are on the ballot. Please mark your calendar to attend. DGYB consistently provides a fun and enjoyable recreational baseball experience for families in our community. Your feedback is vital to helping the organization better serve the participants.
Thank You for your support!
DGYB Board of Directors
Welcome to the 2024 Spring Season for Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB).
Currently there is a wait list for the 6 to 8-years-olds. To be added to the waitlist, please email jmiller.dgyb@gmail.com.
Click here or on the baseball to the right to register!
DGYB offers Baseball Leagues for children ages 6 through 16. The Leagues are divided among age groups specified below. More information about the Leagues can be found at the Leagues webpages at these links:
PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY REGARDING AGES, REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND LATE FEES.
For Instructional (Ages 6-7), Rookie (Age 8), and Youth Leagues (Ages 9-12) the baseball age is based on the player's age as of August 31, 2024. DGYB Babe Ruth Prep 13 includes all players who will be 13 as of August 31, 2024. For ages 14-16 Babe Ruth League follows the national organization age cutoff of April 30, 2024.
We expect registration for ages 6-8 to be full by February 28, 2024. After that date there may be a wait list. School-based team rosters for ages 6-8 will be filled based in registration date order.
Don't delay registering. Teams for ages 9-12 will be drafted in mid-March. Players registering after teams are selected will be randomly assigned to teams.
Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) teams will be drafted in early April. There may be a wait list for players who register after March 31.
Downers Grove Youth Baseball | ||||
Spring 2024 Registration | ||||
From | To | League | Baseball Age | In-District Fee |
9/1/2017 | 8/31/2018 | Instructional | 6 | $150 |
9/1/2016 | 8/31/2017 | Instructional | 7 | $150 |
9/1/2015 | 8/31/2016 | Rookie | 8 | $185 |
9/1/2014 | 8/31/2015 | Youth | 9 | $210 |
9/1/2013 | 8/31/2014 | Youth | 10 | $210 |
9/1/2012 | 8/31/2013 | Youth | 11 | $210 |
9/1/2011 | 8/31/2012 | Youth | 12 | $210 |
5/1/2010 | 8/31/2011 | Babe Ruth | 13 | $285 |
5/1/2009 | 4/30/2010 | Babe Ruth | 14 | $285 |
5/1/2008 | 4/30/2009 | Babe Ruth | 15 | $285 |
5/1/2007 | 4/30/2008 | Babe Ruth | 16 | $285 |
Players who reside outside HS District 99 boundaries are charged an additional $50 Park District Fee.
TEAMS
Teams are selected in early March for ages 6-8, late March for ages 9-12, and early April for ages 13-16. Players/Parents will be notified on what team they are placed via email from the team manager.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
Play Ball,
DGYB Board 0f Directors
All new bats that bear the USABaseball licensing mark are permissible for play in the DGYB Youth Leagues (A, AA, AAA). Barrels may have a diameter of 2 1/4 inches to 2 5/8 inches.
Bats that were previously allowable in DGYB Youth Leagues with diameters limited to 2 1/4 inches will still be permissible in 2022.
Bat rules for Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) allow bats marked with the USABaseball mark or "BBCOR .50" mark, limited to 2 5/8 barrel diameter.
Prep13 Fall Ball will follow CSYBA rules for more information see https://www.csyba.com/2023-fall-pony-rules?subseason=898925
If you have questions email info@dgyb.org
Age Group | Rules |
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Ages 6-7 | Please see note above |
Ages 8-9 | AA |
Ages 10-11 | AAA |
Ages 12-13 | Prep 13 |
From | To | DGYB Age | In District | Out of District |
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September 1, 2016 | August 31, 2017 | 6 | $90 | $130 |
September 1, 2015 | August 31, 2016 | 7 | $90 | $130 |
September 1, 2014 | August 31, 2015 | 8 | $100 | $140 |
September 1, 2013 | August 31, 2014 | 9 | $100 | $140 |
September 1, 2012 | August 31, 2013 | 10 | $100 | $140 |
September 1, 2011 | August 31, 2012 | 11 | $100 | $140 |
September 1, 2010 | August 31, 2011 | 12 | $120 | $160 |
September 1, 2009 | August 31, 2010 | 13 | $120 | $160 |
The DGYB Board of Directors held the 2023 General Membership Meeting and Election of Officers Thursday April 27th at The Perfect Swing 8251 S Lemont Rd in Darien. Two identical meetings were held back to back starting at 6:30PM and 7:30PM. Each session included; Prepared remarks from outgoing Chairman Jim Tremmel, financial recap from Treasurer Jim Sharwarko, questions from the audience, election of officers ( supervised by Director Rob Rooney) each to a 24 month term. Chairman & Secretary. Then prepared remarks from the incoming Chairman. 36 members attended and cast ballots. Justin Miller for Chairman of the Board of Directors and Bob Riegler for Secretary. Both candidates received 36 yes votes and will serve 24 month terms as members of the Executive Committee. This election was the first for Miller and 12th for Riegler. Many Thanks to all of the members that attended this annual event.
DGYB Board of Directors
Many Thanks to our 2023 community partners and team sponsors.
We must cut off 2024 season sponsor shirt printing effective 3/25. If you sign up for a sponsorship after that date, we will be sure to add you to our website and social media list and efforts to promote your organization or business.
Please use the link below and help DGYB continue to improve youth baseball in your community. We are holding our participation fee's steady for 2024 in an effort to keep baseball affordable for everyone in our community. Support our partners visit the partners directory. Become a DGYB community partner sponsor one or more teams today.
Thank You- the DGYB Board of Directors
The September regular meeting of the DGYB Board of Directors included a motion to fill a vacant position on the Executive Committee. Justin Miller has served as the Developmental League president for several years. Prior to Sunday's meeting Justin resigned his league position clearing the way for his move into the long vacant role of Vice-Chairman and member of the Executive Committee. The board welcomes Justin into his new role helping to guide the 70 year old youth sports organization in these challenging times. Justin and the board will finalize a search effort to fill the leadership role for the Developmental league.
The DGYB Board of Directors held the annual General Membership meeting with election of officers on Wednesday April 20th and Thursday April 21st. 7PM at the Perfect Swing 8251 Lemont Rd. Darien. Nearly forty active members were on hand over the two evenings to vote for officers. Treasurer and Vice-Chairman were scheduled for election. Director and Nominating Committee member Jay Mears officiated the election. With no candidate for Vice-Chairman approved candidate and returning Treasurer Jim Sharwarko was unanimously approved for another 24 month term on the Executive Committee. Chairman Jim Tremmell delivered state of the program remarks while Director Sharwarko delivered a financial report that shows the organization is financially sound. A few questions from those in attendance were addressed by the Chairman and various directors. Many Thanks to those that attended this successful event.
Players who reside outside DG Park District boundaries are charged an additional $40 Park District Fee
Our normal email server is experiencing difficulty. While we work on a resolution, please email us at dgybinformation@gmail.com
For fall ball email us at dgybfallbaseball@gmail.com
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Registration is closed for the Spring Season. It will open up early 2024