DYB MISSION

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To promote the development of strong character, a right attitude, a sense of

responsibility and citizenship in youngsters using the game of baseball as a vehicle.

DYBIt’s not just about winning…..

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DYB….it’s about the journey & life’s lessons along the way…..

DYB….it’s about your community…..

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…it’s about teaching our kids the lessons of baseball….

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…and lessons of life.

DYB is memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

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DYB is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization

All national, state and district directors are volunteers who are elected by the leagues.

NO PAID DIRECTORS

Any child that participated in at least one season of DYB is eligible to apply for one of our $2,000 college scholarships.

To date DYB has awarded over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships

DYBoffers Division I play for larger leagues

and Division II play for smaller

leagues

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DYB PLAYING DIVISIONS

• “A” Tee Ball for Ages 5 &6• Use tee, level 5 baseball, 50 ft. bases

• “AA” Coach Pitch for Ages 7 & 8 • Coach Pitcher, 60 ft. bases

• “AAA” for Ages 9 & 10 • Player pitch, 46 ft. pitching distance, tight

60 ft. bases

• “O”Zone for Ages 11 & 12• 50 ft. pitching distance, open 70 ft. bases

• Buddy Ball for the “Special Needs” players

Softball &

14-U BaseballWe have recommended affiliations for these programs.

TEXAS DYB Tournaments

for All Divisions Plus

• 7-Under• 9-Under• 8-Under Classic - third place district teams• 10-Under Classic - third place district teams• 12-Under Majors – third place district

teams• These teams can qualify to

advance to the Majors World Series

No additional fees to play in DYB tournaments.

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RULES• Boundaries to protect your

league• Local League Options• Pitch count• Participation Requirements• Batter facemask and chin straps

are optional• Umpire certification test

HOSTING DYB TOURNAMENTS• Tournament Cost

• District tournaments are awarded to local leagues by rotation

• $300 to host a district tournament

• Host furnishes first and second place awards and umpires

• All proceeds go the local league host

• State and Regional Tournaments• Awarded to highest bidder at

annual State Conference

Texas.dixie.orgThe DYB Texas Web Site

• Program Rules & Regulations• League Resource Materials• League Risk Management • Forms On-Line• Important Program Dates• Who Should I Contact • State / Regional Tournaments

Play DYB for One Year. You will not want to play anything else!• Free franchise fees the first year.

• Free Accident and Liability Insurance the first year.

• Unbelievable Support.

DYB Baseball LooksForward To Serving Your League

Because Today’s Youth Deserve The Best

Become Tomorrow’s LeadersThis Is The Story Of DYB Baseball

Come join our team

Texas.dixie.org Contact

Wes Skeltonwes@dixie.org

(903) 927-2255 Click Here for Franchise Form