PLAYER REGISTRATION LINK

CLOSED on 3/4/24 at NOON

COACHES REGISTRATION LINK

CLOSED on 3/17/24 at NOON

Head Coaches ONLY will receive a 50% refund at the completion of registration. 

No fundraising for Uniforms will be required by parents. This is controlled by RYBA fees and sponsorships. 

*Credit Card Processing fees do apply*

Ages 3-12 will be drafted and receive a shirt and hat. 

11/12's will participate in the AABA League division with London/Lamar. This will require traveling for games outside of Russellville. District and State Location are TBD. 

NEW FOR 2024, PAYMENT PLAN THAT IS BROKEN INTO 2 PAYMENTS IS AVALIABLE AT CHECKOUT. THIS ALLOWS PARENTS TO PAY AT COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, MARCH 8th and MARCH 22nd.

Payments must be received prior to the player participating in any RYBA games (First week in April).

There are two methods of paying the fees:

1. Pay via Credit Card – Registration/Tryout and Team Fees can be paid using your credit/debit card when you register on this site. Registration does not include player equipment (glove, cleats, belt, pants, sox). 

2. Pay via Check – If you opted to pay offline, you will need to make the check payable to Russellville Youth Baseball Association in the amount of the registration fee.

Disclaimer – Once tryouts begin, no refunds will be given.

For 2024 season

• Winter Hitting Clinics and Spring Training
• Draft Tryouts with incentives for coaches to obtain extra protected picks
• RYBA Travel Ball Program
• All-Star Program
• Equipment Upgrades
• City League Tournament

The RYBA Program not only strengthens the youth's concept of baseball, but additionally aids in preparing coaches. Volunteer Head and Assistant coaches every year are needed to ensure Russellville Youth are given a chance to play the great game of Baseball. Our Training Program removes the burden of developing practices and aids in teaching Coaches from the experienced to beginners. 

RYBA is a volunteer association and relies entirely on volunteers to coach, repair fields, make improvements, market, gather sponsors, and all other tasks. Support is needed to ensure the development of our Youth so that as a community, children are given every opportunity to further their baseball past RYBA.

All families are invited to any meeting of the board that are announced via Russellville Youth Baseball Facebook page. Please follow!

Q&A:

WHY RYBA?

We are committed to develop River Valley Youth Baseball by giving each child and coach the tools needed to succeed. Practices are tailored to teach skills not only in games but ways to continue development at home. For Coaches, we remove all barriers (i.e. shirt orders, practice plans, equipment, donations, etc..) and allow more time to focus on the development of teams/players. Our participation numbers allow for the ability to play all games at Hickey Park preventing travel. Facilities are top notch and continue to be improved.

HOW WILL WE PRACTICE?

Overall, we will allow the coach to identify times for practice that are best for them with the exception of couple of weeks. The first week of the season (March 18th) for ages 7-12 will be used as a tryout/clinic for our youth. This allows us to gauge players abilities, teach drills for the child to work on at home, and to align with our coaches. Once the Draft (March 16th) is completed, you will practice with your team and your team only. Our plan is to utilize Monday-Friday days during March for teams to practice, and alternate Mondays during the season for teams that need locked in times. This is subject to change on the numbers of teams participating.

PRICING OF YOUR PROGRAM?

Our program by numbers averages 13-16 practices and 9-12 games per season. This averages to approximately $3.00 - $4.30 per experience with RYBA. To run a program, you must rely on volunteers and community to ensure success. Each year RYBA raises money by fundraising camps and tournaments with volunteers. We seek out donations during the season for sponsors. Our prices are competitive with surrounding communities in the River Valley and allow Coaches/Parents the time to focus on baseball versus requiring working concession stands, gates, fundraising, or donations. 

WHY IS RYBA DEVELOPING RYBA TRAVEL?

We have seen our numbers from ages 8-14 years old drastically reduce by over 100 the past 5 years. Each year RYBA loses good coaches, players, and families to travel baseball. We can offer a professional program for fractions of the cost that we believe will keep them in RYBA. Travel ball naturally weeds out families by charging $800 -$1,800 per season. We believe RYBA’s travel program can provide a competitive environment while still keeping all kids on the field to see who continues to develop.  RYBA League coaches will have more time to work with players in smaller groups to increase reps as Travel ball will practice separate on most occasions. Travel teams will consist of RYBA players that will be split evenly into each team to ensure quality competition. No City league team will play a Travel team.

HOW CAN I HELP?

We need Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Umpires, Board Members, and League Commissioners. Everything this organization is can only be measured by the individuals volunteering. Be involved, the kids deserve your and our best. Speak to a board member on ways you can be utilized.   

* Start time is subject to change based on the number of signups. Changes to times will be communicated on our website and on our Facebook. Please check prior to each tryout session. 

TBD

Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before tryout time.

Please bring a pair of dry tennis shoes to change into at the facility (no cleats or outside shoes).

Open to all youth in the River Valley. Please refer to the attached link.

USSSA | Baseball - Age Calculator

Players will be evaluated on their Offensive and Defensive skills. Players will then enter a draft from which coaches in their age division will engage in a snake-style draft system with the only protected players being their own children residing within their own homes. Team placements will be announced the following day and announced online. Coaches will contact players to share communication details, first practice date, and confirm uniform size.

Must have USSSA 1.5 Approved thumb stamp or meet the USA Baseball (USABat) standard. Big barrel bats (2 5/8” or 2 ¾”) are authorized. RYBA is sanctioned under USSSA.

If your child is sick, they must stay home. Players who cannot be present will still be put on a team. They will be entered into a blind hat draw for which team they will be on.

• Players must be fever-free for at least 24 hours prior to tryouts, and

• Must not have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days.