• 3 PM Registration and Putting Contest 
• 4 PM Tee Off

This is an opportunity for a select group of kids who played during the regular season to play more baseball on a team with other ECYB kids who exhibit—in the estimation of the managers—a high level of baseball skill, ability, and sportsmanship.

ECYB summer all-star baseball is open only to those who registered and participated in the regular (current) ECYB season. Players, coaches, and managers for ECYB summer all-star teams are not chosen until the end of the regular season, after all managers had an opportunity to see and interact with the kids. Please remember that we have a lot of talented, positive players, so not every child can be put on a team.

Team formation usually begins sometime in early June, with practices and tournaments. Summer all-star ball consists of a series of tournaments held around the Bay Area, such as Fremont, Pittsburg, San Carlos, Concord, and Millbrae. There are also costs to consider, from entry fees, to uniforms. There is a significant commitment of time and effort expected of kids AND parents, so please make sure you are willing to do this before applying.

For more information, please check out the All-Star FAQ’s on the left menu.  

The end of the year is near, so it's time for our super fun end of season party, the Hit-a-thon and Home Run Derby. Hopefully by now you all are well into raising pledges. Last year we raised about $7,500, helping us fix up fields, add a pitching mound to Central, and buy much needed new equipment for the teams. We are hoping to raise even more money this year for similar projects.

We hope you will have your pledges collected early. If you have pledges and are ready to hit, please contact your Team Business Manger. If there are enough team members on your team, your manager will have you hit off a tee in practice to get your hit-a-thon distance. If you can't do it there, not to worry, you can still do it at the Hit-A-Thon.

We have exciting prizes for top fund raisers, including tickets to MLB games this summer and a luxury Suite for the highest fund raising team. We will also give out a very cool T shirt to every player who raises at least $100.

The shirt was designed by our very own Sean Robertson, and printed by GBear Prints owned and operated by ECYB's Worley family. Thanks to them for making this happen!

We will also host the Home Run Derby after the hit-a-thon activities. Same rules apply this year, but we may shorten the distances a bit to encourage more home runs. Trophies will be awarded again to first through third place. A silver slugger award will be given out to the player who hits the most home runs in the league regardless of their division. Last year's winner was Ansel Carson from Pinto Divison, now with the Mustang Tigers. His name will be engraved on this year's trophy bat.

Players from every Division are eligible and there will also be an adult division. Adults will be characterized as 18 to almost dead. If there is a large number of interested 15-18 year olds we will open a special division for them. If a player participates in the hit-a-thon there is no entry fee for the Derby, otherwise there is a $50 entry fee.

In addition to the Hit-a-thon and Derby there will also be great food and a Jamba juice booth selling smoothies to everyone. Kids participating in the hit-a-thon will receive a lunch.

New to the hit-a-thon is a Dunk Tank. We hope to have managers and coaches sit in the tank and take your best shot. This will be a very fun activity for the players. We will also have a Jamba juice booth selling smoothies.

Check the El Cerrito Field Update for the latest status. You can also check the local El Cerrito forecast. 

New Batting Cage

We are making significant progress on the new batting cage at Cerrito Vista field. We still need your help. If you'd like to donate money or time to this important cause, please send an email to
or send to ECYB, P.O. Box 194, El Cerrito CA, 94530. Thanks to all of you that provided help so far. 

For example, we recently heard from the family of Steve Layne, former coach and board member with ECYB. We are sad to hear of his passing, but we're told he was moved by this project and fond memories of youth baseball and we thank him and his family for their contribution to this cause.

 

Important Meetings and Events

All meetings/clinics will be at the Harding Clubhouse. See the full calendar here.

ECYB Board Meetings at Harding Clubhouse every other Wednesday evening from 7:30 - 9:30 PM.

                                      Thank you,

                                      The ECYB Board

HELP MAKE ECYB STRONGER

ECYB needs your help! There is a serious need for volunteers to perform necessary tasks, from the board of directors level on down. To ensure the success of the league we need more people to help. Got an idea of how to make our league better? Step up! Your kids and your community will thank you. Contact (Volunteer requirements are shown here) .

Please help us keep in touch with you!

ECYB relies on the information in our registration database to send important information to you. Please keep your contact data current so you don't miss league-level announcements.
Go to ecyb.clubspaces.com, select "Client Login" at the bottom right corner, and use the email address and password you used to register in the fall to enter the system. You can change all your contact information (including your login email address!) at this site. Questions? Send a message to the ECYB Registrar, .

What is El Cerrito Youth Baseball?

El Cerrito Youth Baseball is a non-profit, volunteer-run recreational baseball program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14 years old. (League age is determined as of April 30 for each year.) ECYB is affiliated with Pony Baseball, Inc. Kids learn sportsmanship, leadership, discipline, and teamwork. Our goal is to learn baseball fundamentals, build skills, and have some fun!

Here are the Pony Baseball divisions and their age levels:
Shetland (5 to 6 year-olds — T-ball & coach pitch)
Pinto (7 to 8 year-olds — coach pitch)
Mustang (9 to 10 year-olds)
Bronco (11 to 12 year-olds)
Pony (13 to 14 year-olds)

Annual Schedule

Registration for all divisions: September through October
Player evaluations: January
Practice begins: 1st week of February
Opening Day: 1st weekend of March
Season: March through 2nd week of June.

In an effort to maintain a fun and competitive league, ECYB strives to keep the skill level on each team as equal as possible. ECYB is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance.
More detailed information about ECYB can be found in the ECYB FAQs on this web site.