Registration + Payment Deadline: Friday, August 10, 2026
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NEW FOR FALL 2026: Coach Portal

Coaches can now manage their entire team in one place! Register your team, receive a TEAM CODE for player registration, pay team fees, view rosters, upload USSSA documents, and access important season information—all through the new Coach Portal.
Coach Portal/Team Registration Opens 6/22!

Important Dates to Remember

June 22
Coach/Team Registration Begins
August 10
Final Payment Deadline- Team Fee
Week of September 8
Games Begin
November 1
Games End

ABOUT

Established in 2003, the West Texas Youth Baseball League is a team-based league designed to support player development through consistent, competitive league play.

  • “Bring your own team” competitive league that provides competitive play for select teams ages 9U–14U
  • This league is NOT an individual player sign-up program. You must be part of a select team.
  • Focused on player development in a true game setting. League play allows teams to grow without the pressure of “win-or-advance” tournament formats, giving players the freedom to work through challenges and develop skills across multiple positions.
  • While tournaments are exciting, consistent league games are essential for long-term growth. We work hard to accommodate team tournament schedules whenever possible.

Registration: Coaches

  1. Register the team on COACH PORTAL (beginning 6/22).
  2. Receive a TEAM CODE on the portal.
  3. Send the TEAM CODE to players so they can register individually.
  4. Pay the Team Fee on the portal.

Registration: Players

  1. Receive a TEAM CODE from your coach.
  2. Register in the Player Portal to be placed on the roster.

KEY DETAILS

All teams register as a complete unit through a head coach or team manager. Individual players do not register directly with the league.

  • 7U- 18U (Age as of 4/30/2027)

  • Teams are formed independently by coaches.

  • Coaches may hold tryouts, evaluations, or invitations outside of the league to build their rosters.

  • Once a team is formed, the head coach registers the team with the league and pays the team fee.

Team Registration by Coach Only
Full Season- 14 games: $1,500
Half Season- 7 games: $750

*TEAM PAYMENT, NOT INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PAYMENTS

Coach Page

For Parents

IMPORTANT DETAILS

If you are a parent looking for a team:

  • The West Texas Youth Baseball Facebook page posts tryout information for coaches looking to recruit players.

  • The league does not place players on teams or assign coaches.

  • Registration through the league occurs after your child has been selected for a team.

I Need a TeamWest Texas Youth Baseball League Facebook PageFree Agent List- For Coaches
Spring 2026 Season Photos

Quick Links

Online Player RegistrationBlackout FormUSSSA Team RegistrationWTYBL RulesPlayer: Code of ConductParent & Spectator : Code of ConductUSSSA Rules

Age Division Information

Players participate in divisions listed based on their age as of April 30th, 2027, based on USSSA Age Chart

USSSA Age Calculator

Home-schooled players are not eligible to use a grade exception unless the Home School, Online School, Charter School, etc., has a physical location where students attend classes.

Effective 8/12/26
USSSA will implement new rules regarding grade exception players. There will be a limit of 3 grade-exception players per team.

USSSA National By-laws and Rules

Please review the division age requirements carefully. Registration is based on your child’s age by a specific cutoff date, not their current age. Registering in the wrong division could result in missing a spot if the correct division fills. Questions? Email baseball@kidsinc.org.

Overview of Age Division/Leagues

9U

Players who turn 10 before May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 3rd grade. Also, any player turning 11 before May 1 will not be eligible. Players who are 9u are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. 

10U

Players who turn 11 before May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 4th grade. Also, any player turning 12 before May 1 will not be eligible. Players in the 10u division are eligible regardless of grade.

11U

Players who turn 12 before May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 5th grade. Also, any player turning 13 before May 1 will not be eligible. Players who are 11u are eligible for this division regardless of their grade.

12U

Players who turn 13 before May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 6th grade. Also, any player turning 14 before May 1 will not be eligible. Players who are 12u are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. 



13U

Players who turn 14 before May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 7th grade. Also, any player who turns 15 before May 1 will not be eligible. Players who are 13u are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. 



14U

Players who turn 15 before May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 8th grade. Also, any player turning 16 before May 1 will not be eligible. Players who are 14u eligible are eligible for this division regardless of grade.

Competitive League Play Details

Flexible Scheduling Options

10U and older teams may choose a full-season (14 games) or half-season (7 games) schedule.

  • Games are scheduled Monday–Thursday, leaving Friday–Sunday open for tournaments.
  • This format also preserves practice time during the week.

We strongly encourage teams to play as many league games as possible. League play benefits not only your team’s development, but also strengthens baseball across our region and helps prepare players for high school tryouts.

Tournament-Friendly Accommodations

Teams may list open weekends on the blackout form.

These openings may be used for optional games, helping relieve weekday schedules and support teams seeking more weekend play.

Game days listed apply to West Texas teams ages 9U–14U.

Why League Play Matters

League games provide a true game environment where players can:

  • Work through challenges
  • Learn multiple positions
  • Grow without the pressure of standings or advancement

While tournaments are exciting, league play is essential for long-term growth. We appreciate coaches and parents who continue to value these opportunities.



Game Format/Rules

*For games played Monday- Thursday ONLY. WTYBL Local Rules apply to games played Friday- Sunday.

Based on coach feedback, we’ve implemented the following changes to increase development and shorten school-night games:

  • Run Limits:
    • 5-run max per inning for the first 3 innings
    • Run rule: 15 after 3, 12 after 4, 8 after 5
  • Time Management:
    • No new inning starts with 5 minutes or less on the clock
    • Time begins after the plate meeting
    • Both coaches and the umpire set timers
  • Between Innings:
    • Umpires will enforce the 90-second rule between half innings



Blackout Form & Scheduling

  • Blackout forms are submitted online, separate from registration
  • Deadline: Monday, March 3 (no exceptions)
  • Schedules posted the week of March 24
  • Games begin the following week
  • Once schedules are finalized:
    • Missed games result in forfeits unless rescheduled with the opponent AND league approval

When and where are games played?

Games are played Monday- Thursday

Game locations:
Rick Klein Baseball Complex, Amarillo
Kent Johnson Memorial Baseball Complex, Canyon

FAQ

When are practices?

Coaches get their practice locations lined up and set their own practice schedules after getting with parents and seeing what works best for the team.

Is my child's spot on a team guaranteed?

No. West Texas Youth Baseball League is a “Bring your own team” league. Coaches recruit players, often hosting tryouts before team registration.

Amarillo Area Youth Baseball League and Canyon Baseball Association offer individual player registration. These leagues host evaluations, and coaches draft their roster. All paid players are guaranteed a spot on a team.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL BASEBALL@KIDSINC.ORG

Quick Links

RulesCoach Code of ConductDisciplinary PolicyUSSSA Age ChartUSSSA Age CalculatorBlackout Date FormPlayer Advancement FormWeather ProceduresAll Baseball & Softball LeaguesRefund Policy