*TEAM PAYMENT, NOT INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PAYMENTS
West Texas Youth Baseball League is a “bring your own team” competitive league that provides competitive play for select teams ages 9U–14U, focusing 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.
Established in 2003, the West Texas Youth Baseball League is a team-based league designed to support player development through consistent, competitive league play. This league is not an individual player sign-up program.
All teams register as a complete unit through a head coach or team manager. Individual players do not register directly with the league.
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.
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.
Players participate in divisions listed based on their age as of April 30th, 2026, based on USSSA Age Chart
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10U and older teams may choose a full-season (14 games) or half-season (7 games) schedule.
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.
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.
League games provide a true game environment where players can:
While tournaments are exciting, league play is essential for long-term growth. We appreciate coaches and parents who continue to value these opportunities.
*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:
Games are played Monday- Thursday
Game locations:
Rick Klein Baseball Complex, Amarillo
Kent Johnson Memorial Baseball Complex, Canyon
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.
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.
