PLAY UP RULE CHANGE: 

• Upper Division Player & Coach Agent (Mustang, Bronco, Pony) at
  playeragent_upperdiv@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
• Lower Division Player & Coach Agent (Foal, Shetland, Pinto) at playeragent_lowerdiv@carlsbadyouthbaseball.or

VOLUNTEER FEE/HOUR REQUIREMENT CHANGE:
 

Pinto to Pony Divisions will now be required to pay a refundable $100.00 volunteer fee. In order to obtain the full refund, six (6) hours of volunteer service will need to be completed by the end of the season or at the 2026 World Series.  

Volunteer hours can be completed through a variety of ways, including but not limited to head coaching, snack bar*, field prep, Game Changer, CYB special events (Opening Day, Roster Day, Assessments, etc.), and 2026 World Series. 

*Snack bars will now be open at both Chase and Poinsettia fields this Spring seasons.  Sign ups for snack bar volunteering will be sent out closer to the beginning of the season. 

Questions? 
Contact: volunteercoordinator@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org

financial aid:
 

Financial assistance is available.  Please review CYB's Financial Aid Policy for more information.

CYB REFUND POLICY FOR Spring 2026
 

• Full refund with $50 withheld for uniform cost if requested before the first game
• Pro-rated refund with $50 withheld for uniform cost if requested after the first game

Contact registrar@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org if you have any questions

WHAT IS MY CHILD'S "LEAGUE AGE"?
 

League age is the child's age on April 30, 2026, and determines which division he or she will be placed in. See the Parent's FAQ for details.

We are always looking for new CYB players, coaches, and volunteers to join this wonderful community! If you are interested in registering your child or volunteering, please click one of the links below to do so.

Spring 2025 Registration: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Deadline to Submit Play-Up Applications: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mandatory Assessments (Pinto - Pony): Saturday, January 10, 2026

Roster Day/Clinics: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Practices Begin: week of February 2, 2026

Opening Day: March 7, 2026

Picture Day: March 21, 2026

League Championship: May 16, 2026

**All dates subject to change. Be sure to check your emails and follow on social media for the most up to date information regarding the upcoming season**

For players that are league age 4 & 5.  Teams  will begin season off the tee and move to coach pitch.

Open to: Boys & Girls 

The Foal division is one of the largest and most important divisions in PONY Baseball. The focus is on developing basic baseball skills, introducing sportsmanship, cooperation, and most of all HAVING FUN!! Players will play off of the tee, mostly, and may progress to coach pitch by end of the season.  No score is kept; the emphasis is on learning not winning.  Practices are on a weekday, games are on Saturdays.

Cost: $160.00

Questions?
Email us at: foal@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
Commissioner: Justin McKelvey

For players that are league age 5 to 6.  Teams  will be playing the full season using the Blue Flame Pitching Arm.

Open to: Boys & Girls 

The Shetland division is one of the largest and most important divisions in PONY Baseball. The focus is on developing basic baseball skills, introducing sportsmanship, cooperation, and most of all HAVING FUN!! No score is kept; the emphasis is on learning not winning. Practices will be on weekdays, games on Saturdays.

Cost: $160.00

Questions?
Email us at: shetland@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
Commissioner: Bri Madigan

For players league age 7 or 8.  Players will be hitting pitches from the Pitching Machine set at 40 MPH.

Open to: Boys & Girls 
Born between: 05/01/2017 - 04/30/2019

The Pinto division is known for exciting, action-filled games and noticeable improvement in skills by its players. Our goal for our young players at this level is to develop a strong foundation in the principles of sportsmanship and teamwork, and most importantly, having fun learning to play baseball. Practices will be on Saturdays, games on Sundays. 

Cost: $285.00

Questions?

Email us at: pinto@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
Commissioner: Curtis Berry

For players league age 9 or 10.  

Open to: Boys & Girls 
Born between: 05/01/2015 - 04/30/2017

The Mustang division is an important step in your child’s understanding of baseball and development of skills. In this division the players will begin playing traditional baseball, with live pitching, base stealing, bunting and all the related offensive and defensive strategies.

Cost: $285.00

Questions?

Email us at: mustang@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
Commissioner: Mike Stanford

For players league age 11 or 12.  

Open to: Boys & Girls 
Born between: 05/01/2013 - 04/30/2015

The Bronco Division is perhaps the first level in the youth baseball system in which the players participate in “complete” baseball; including all of the traditional baseball rules, strategies, guidelines, etc. The Bronco Division follows PONY baseball rules which include base runner lead-offs at all bases, base stealing, pitching from the “stretch” position, balks, dropped third strike, the infield fly rule, and all other rules and procedures which normally govern the game of baseball.

Cost: $285.00

Questions?

Email us at: bronco@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
Commissioner: Casey Ingram

For players league age 13 or 14.  

Open to: Boys & Girls 
Born between: 05/01/2011 - 04/30/2013

The Pony Division provides an opportunity to play competitive baseball in an atmosphere that fosters and supports the recreational attitude of Carlsbad Youth Baseball. Pony Division baseball is virtually real baseball. We use real baseball rules and equipment with only a few minor modifications.

Cost: $285.00

Questions?

Email us at: pony@carlsbadyouthbaseball.org
Commissioner: Ross Sylvia