If you are a Mustang or Bronco parent please read the letter below from our President, Todd Hanson,
if not CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Update January 30,2012
Dear CYB Parents,
We have been notified by the Board of LCYO of a recent vote to reverse their decision to adopt the American and National league team play for their Mustang division. LCYO will not be a participating partner in this format for the Spring 2012 season for Mustang but will be adopting the plan for Bronco division only. Understandably, the CYB Board has met this decision with great frustration. The plan was co-created, extensive due diligence jointly performed and the new format implemented on the pretense that we would be partnering for the betterment of all levels of baseball for all children of Carlsbad participating in the sport. Their reasons were their own and to try to explain them would take a much longer memo. It is our opinion that they have allowed the voices of a few, dictate the direction of a whole.
After recently completing a successful 2012 Spring draft, the CYB Board has voted to continue with our plans for an American and National League for Mustang. Much time and planning has gone into devising and implementing the new format for both the Mustang and Bronco divisions and we have full confidence that the right decision has been made for our players. In the end we see few changes that will affect us based on their decision. Those changes are highlighted by category below:
Bronco
Play and schedules will continue as planned. National league teams will compete against both CYB teams and in inter-league play with LCYO. American league teams will continue to play the normal rec ball season. End of season City Championships are still planned for both American and National leagues.
Mustang
American League play and schedules will continue as planned. There will still be a post-season American League Play-off and American league players will still be considered (and assessed if nominated) for All-Star team play. And in addition, we will still have American League all stars who will compete in some facet of a tournament. City Championship has been cancelled.
National League schedules will continue as planned. We are aggressively looking for competitive teams to fill as many games as possible that were left open with LCYO dropping out. Opportunities for inter-league, competitive play have already been presented and our hope is to augment the National league schedule with as many of these games as possible to enrich the player’s competitive experience. End of season play will include a National League Play-off and All-Star tournament play. City Championship has been cancelled.
The CYB Board is so appreciative to it’s participating families for the continued support we receive. Our participation goals for the Spring 2012 season have been met; volunteer recruitment is on the rise and our CYB community is coming together in support of the kids having a spectacular spring season of baseball! Thank you for trusting that your Board is doing all it can to ensure that for each player!
Original Letter of Announcement
Dear CYB Parents,
Your Carlsbad Youth Baseball (CYB) Board is excited to announce that our Mustang (9-10 year old) and Bronco (11-12 year old) divisions will be changing the way we form teams and compete for the Spring 2012 season. It is always our top priority to act in the best interest of our youth and feel it is important to make you aware of our decision before registration opens on 10/17/11.
The Spring 2012 season in Mustang and Bronco, will feature American League (Recreational) and National League (Competetive) divisions. We will be partnering with La Costa Youth Organization (LCYO) for the Spring season. Both leagues have been contemplating this change for over a year now, and with the help of PONY baseball league officials we have decided to make the move now.
One of the main purposes of this change is to improve the baseball experience for all by allowing kids that are of like or similar ability and interest level to play with and against each other. It is our goal and responsibility to nurture growth in all players at all levels of play. We have chosen Mustang and Bronco for the Spring 2012 season as a starting point, and in an effort to retain the dramatic drop off of teams participating starting at the age of 11.
The officers of CYB and LCYO have worked very closely in examining the benefits and possible pitfalls of this change. I’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that CYB is a community based non-profit organization and is completely volunteer run. Thanks to the efforts and contribution of time from coaches, team parents and league administrators we strive to provide a positive environment for the children of Carlsbad from aged 4-16 to enjoy the benefits and experiences of playing Baseball.
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If you have any questions after reading the specific details, please feel free to contact me at president@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org.
Thank you!
Regards,
Todd Hanson
CYB President
437: General: 2011-10-18
