Slight increase in fees in 2008 for all Divisions

Parent and Player Code of Conduct introduced in 2008

Once again we had a great turnout in 2007 with over 800 boys and girls from ages 4 to 18+ playing baseball

We liked red coach’s shirts so much in 2007 the League has decided to continue that colour for 2008

The RYBL is looking at an option to incorporate in 2008 as a not for profit organization

The League in 2007 had 54 house league teams and 12 Rep or Select teams playing out of 21 baseball diamonds

The City of Toronto Parks and Recreation, upgraded the following diamonds in 2007 – Queensway South and North, both diamonds at Norseman Park, Ourlands and Tom Riley

Additional and improved skills clinics for both players and coaches scheduled for 2008 in coordination with ProTeach and Frozen Ropes

In cooperation with the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation, the RYBL will focus attention on the following diamonds for field upgrades in 2008 – Ourlands, Tom Riley, Lambton Kingsway North and Westway

Our used baseball equipment was again sent to the Dominican Republic in December of 2007

This $3000.00 pitching machine will not be replaced in 2008 as the construction of new batting cage and recreational facilities at Queensway Park has not been completed.

Fun had by all

More umpires are needed – this is a great job for teens aged 12+ - Register please or call our Umpire in Chief Jim Wright at 416 233-6332

Enhanced training will be given to all umpires in April 2008

House League fee structure per game for 2008 – Rookie $14.00, Mosquito $16.00, Pee Wee $20.00, Bantam $25.00, and Midget $30.00

Rep/Select fee structure per game for 2008 – Rookie $20.00, Mosquito $25.00, Pee Wee $30.00, Bantam $35.00, and Midget $40.00

Continued support from community sponsors allowed the League to retain a very small surplus at the end of 2007

Boys Rep or Select teams at all age levels from Rookieball to Senior in 2008

A first for the RYBL - a Boys Midget AAA team for 2008 will be playing out of Connervale Park

Bantam & Pee Wee Select Girls – Central Ontario Girls Baseball League Loop – enhanced training program for 2008

Midget house league to be continued as a separate Division – sign up and tell your friends

Upgraded baseballs introduced in 2007 for Tball will be maintained in 2008 and new baseball trials for Boys Rookie

The RYBL will continue the standard for 2008 of belted baseball pants, belts and socks for Mosquito and higher divisions

Taylor Whitney Remembered (^#25)

This year all Royal York baseball players will be wearing a memorial crest on their uniform bearing the Number 25 to honour the memory of Taylor Whitney.

The crest is intended as a memorial to Taylor who played for Royal York from the age of six until his death at age 17. It is also meant as a reminder of the real risks that young men and women face in the transition to adulthood.

Click here to read the Memorial to Taylor.