Welcome to the VYBS 2009 season. Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball (VYBS) is a remarkable reflection of the best in our island community. Our mission is to instill in our island youth life lessons of teamwork, individual achievement, a spirit of fair play, and a healthy sense of balance between competition and honorable cooperation.

Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball (VYBS) is a non-profit volunteer organization that is a member of the National PONY Baseball & Softball organization and has adopted the “Pony League” rules.

VYBS is also a Vashon Park District Program

Pinto League Rules

Pinto rules have been updated. Changes are highlighted.
2009 Pinto League Rules

Bronco Rules

The wrong rules were previously posted here. You can download the correct rules here.
I apologize for any confusion this has caused.

B.deleted first sentence about game length being 6 innings, game length is covered in "C."
C. changed "games will be 7 innings" to 6 innings
F. Equal playtime / not sitting more then 2 innings reworded to; 2 inning per game min play time.
G. Removed pick-up players. Added policy for using the other teams last out as a 9th player.
H. changed minimum to avoid forfeit from "9 players" to "8 players". Added "of their own uniformed players".
P. added "unless time is called", about the batter steeping out of the box.

Opening Day Ceremony

Opening Day Ceremony
Saturday April 25, 2009 Vashon High School

Parade of teams starts at 11:30 - be there no later than 11:20

Team Photos
They will begin at 8:31 a.m. Your coach will have your exact time, please report to the high school baseball field ten minutes before your appointed time. Remember, we will again be doing the magnet fundraiser so if you’re going to buy one, buy it from us!!!!

Games
There will be games (of a baseball nature) for kids on the field at the high school 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Eats
Complimentary Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee/cocoa will be available while supplies last.
The ever popular $1 hot dog stand will be up and running at 11:00 a.m. trackside at the high school!

Parade of Teams

The parade of teams and opening ceremony will take place at the football field. Please meet your team at the west entrance to the high school track.
Please be there no later than 11:20 a.m.

Baseball Games
There will be baseball games galore! For many of you it's the first game of the season. This year we will be spotlighting Mustang play at 9:15 a.m. at the high school. Girls fast pitch will be playing at McMurray and the high school girls teams will be playing at 12:45 at the high school. The VYBS Pony team will also be playing at the high school in the afternoon. Stop by and see some great baseball action.

T-Shirts & Raffle
Awesome, great and fantastic VYBS t-shirts will be for sale. It's a great clearance blow out - you won't believe
the prices! Get yours while they last.
We've got some great stuff to raffle off. Mariner tickets, gift certificates, etc.. Check it out!!!

The Curve Ball

The Curve Ball
By now most of you should have received your invitation to our fundraiser Saturday night at Sound Food, 6-9 p.m. This is a great, low-key, fun social event to benefit VYBS. The perfect way to re-charge after a busy day of baseball. You'll be tired, but it's worth it! The success of this event enables us to keep our fees where they are.

Bring your friends, neighbors and relatives. Cost is $40 per couple or $25 individual. Please call or stop by the Little House to get on the reservation list. 206-463-9033

PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 22nd SO WE CAN PLAN FOR FOOD.

2009 Schedules

Shetland Schedule
Pinto Schedule *updated 4/8 10pm
Mustang Schedule
Bronco Schedule