Castro Valley Independent Baseball League: Welcome

Castro Valley Independent Baseball League -- often referred to as CVI -- is dedicated to providing an opportunity for kids ages 5 through 18 to play baseball and since 2008 Flag Football has been added.

Being an independent league, CVI has no residency requirements and therefore draws from Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and other nearby cities. The goal of the league is to provide a positive atmosphere that provides kids the opportunity to participate in a team sport and interact with other players. All players have an equal chance to play amongst others within their skill level and learn the game of baseball and flag football. Most importantly, everyone has fun.

CVI has four locations for games and practice. Canyon Middle School is utilized for the Senior, Intermediate, A, B and C Divisions, Strobridge and Marshall School are used exclusively by the Junior divisions for the baseball programs,  Marshall School will host most of the Flag Football games.

Current Weather Conditions for Castro Valley

Registration for the 2010 Season remains open and will remain open until all age divisions are full.  Please see the links below to register and don't forget to download the Information Packet for the calendar of events. 

2010 Spring Baseball Season

Payment plans and scholarships may be available upon request.  Contact Robert Cardenas @ jrcvbb@yahoo.com for more details.

League age is determined by the age of the player on April 30, 2010.

Fees above include hat, jersey, pants and socks that the players keep after the season is over. 

In addition to the fee above there is a refundable $25 VPP Fee. 

There are currently openings for players in every Division but please don't delay.  These spots fill up fast and then a waiting list is begun.

We do not charge a late fee .  And we really don't like fundraisers... Come to the games, support the snack bar and enjoy the games with families and friends.

Family, Fun and Baseball... in that order.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION - GO TO http://cvibl.mysecureleague.com/index.php

You may also download the registration form from the Handouts Section on the webstie and mail it to:

CVISL, 3056 Castro Valley Blvd., Box 32, Castro Valley CA 94546 

Questions? We are here to help.

registrar@cvisportsleague.org or president@cvisportsleague.org

This a great video for ALL coaches, players, & parents.

Take a few minutes to watch this .... it is worth your time.

 http://www.responsibilityproject.com/films/player/the-home-run

Thank you !!!!

Due to inclement weather on Saturday's B Division (players age 9 to 10 as of April 30, 2010) Evaluation, CVI used its alternate method of player placement and all registered players not already assigned to a team were placed on teams via a hat pick.  Currently, there are only a few more openings available in the 12 team Division.  Managers will begin contacting players over the next few days.  If you are a registered player and have not been contacted by the end of December please contact Tom Milligan, Junior Division Coordinator at jtmilligan@comcast.net. 

If you are interested in playing in the 2010 Season, please do not delay and register as soon as possible.   If you need assistance in registering plesase contact Michele Fernandez at mfernandez122@yahoo.com.

Happy Holidays,

See you at the fields,

Robert Cardenas, President  jrcvbb@yahoo.com

The 2010 A Division (11 and 12 year olds) is complete and all 9 teams are set for the new year.  Congratulations to the players in attendance today at the evaluation.

We are also pleased to announce that every team with the exception of one team has 12 players.  Once that team is complete then a waiting list will be formed.

Players should expect to recieve a call from their team managers within the next couple of days.  If you do not get contacted please contact Robert Cardenas @ jrcvbb@yahoo.com.

See you at the fields and good luck!

Robert Cardenas, President 

You can now keep up with CVI anytime on Facebook !!!!!

Visit our new group page by clicking on the following link :

CVISL on Facebook

Check it out and join the group !!!!

Due to the poor weather and field conditions, the evaluations for the B Division have been CANCELED.

All players that were to be evaluated will now become hat-picks at the draft later today.

Thank you all for your understanding in this matter.

We'll see you at the fields !!!! 

CVI is proud to announce that we will return this next season with 9 teams in our A Division (11 and 12 year olds).

The teams and managers are as follows:

Padres, Don Barraza

Yankees, Steve Botto

Giants, Jim Briggs

Dodgers, Reno Caldwell

Cubs, Tom Milligan

A's, Ken Peffer

Indians, Rick Sandall

Rangers, Mike Tognolini

Angels, Emile Wahbeh

There are a few openings left on each roster.  Please register as soon as possible to assure your spot on a team.  If you have any questions please contact Robert Cardenas at jrcvbb@yahoo.com. 

See you at the fields..... 

Robert Cardenas, President