Watch this website or the SportsEngine app on your phone to see details for rescheduled games. 

Four steps so you never miss a game due to rescheduling: 

1) Upload the SportsEngine app on your android or iPhone;   2) locate your child's team and add to favorites; 3) click on the Schedule and 4) click on the box w the arrow in the upper right corner. 

Games will automatically update on your iCal or Android calendar if they are rescheduled! 

Feel free to contact a board member under the CONTACT US tab above!  Our next board meeting will be on May 21 at 7:30 pm at the Galt Police Dept Community Room

Implementation of USABat Standard Begins on January 1, 2018

USA Baseball, the national governing body for the sport of baseball in the U.S., in conjunction with participating national member organizations (NMOs) announced the decision to adopt a new method for measuring bat performance in the testing of youth bats.  Informed by the research of leading scientists on the USA Baseball Bat Study Committee, and supported by its NMOs, -- including the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC), Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Babe Ruth Baseball/Cal Ripken Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Little League Baseball and PONY Baseball -- USA Baseball has concluded that recent advancements in science, engineering, technology, and the materials available to fabricate non-wood bats, now allow the manufacturers to construct youth bats that can perform at a wood-like level through the entire range of lengths and weights of youth bats.

The new USA Baseball bat standard (USABat), which will apply to bats that are classified below the NCAA and NFHS level of play, will be implemented on January 1, 2018, allowing the bat manufacturers sufficient time to bring these bats to the marketplace.

The Cal Ripken Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. have approved the use of the 2 5/8 inch barrel bats for local league play and tournament play beginning in January 2018 and coinciding with the new USA Bat standard.

Similar to the NCAA and NFHS BBCOR standard, which helped to eliminate discrepancies with different length bats and thus provide a more direct measure of bat performance, the new USA Baseball bat standard will allow youth baseball organizations in the United States to reach their goal of establishing a wood-like standard, a standard that will provide for the long-term integrity of the game.

It is important to note there will be no immediate change to youth baseball organizations’ bat rules.  All bats, currently accepted for the respective leagues, remain permissible through December 31, 2017.  Each participating national member organization will incorporate the new standard into their rules for the 2018 season and will begin, with this announcement, to inform their membership of the USABat standard.

Frequently Asked Questions about the USABat standard:

Which national member organizations are implementing this new standard?

To date, the following organizations are participating (in alphabetical order): American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC), Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Babe Ruth Baseball/Cal Ripken Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Little League Baseball and PONY Baseball.

Why the change to a wood-like standard?

USA Baseball’s national member organizations believe that a wood-like performance standard will best provide for the long-term integrity of the game. The new standard will not have a drop-weight limit, so young players can use bats made with light-weight materials.

Why not just use wood bats?

Wood is a scarce resource. The new bats will be designed to perform much like wood, where its performance will be limited to the highest performing wood.

How is the USABat standard different from the BBCOR standard used by the NCAA and NFHS?

Both the USA Baseball and NCAA bat performance tests are based on the coefficient of restitution from a bat-ball impact. The scale of results is different, however, since they use different test balls and test speeds. The testing difference is necessary to address the various levels of play in the respective age groups.

Why is USA Baseball involved?  

The national member organizations asked USA Baseball as the national governing body to take the lead in this process to establish a new standard.  Many other national governing bodies set and enforce standards for the equipment in their respective sports. To that end, USA Baseball established a Bat Study Committee of leading scientists and conducted theoretical modeling, field testing and lab testing. The committee shared its findings with the national member organizations, who then endorsed the new USABat standard.

Why wait until 2018?

The implementation date of 2018 will allow bat manufacturers sufficient time to conduct the appropriate research, design, testing, manufacturing and shipping needed to get new bats into retail outlets. This date also allows the participating national member organizations adequate time to educate their memberships of the USABat standard.

Is my current bat good for league play?

Yes.  Current league-approved bats can be used through December 31, 2017.

Is safety the reason for the change?

No.  Youth baseball continues to be one of the safest of all sports for youth participants.

How will I know which bat to buy?

All new bats that bear the USABat licensing mark will be permissible for play in the leagues and tournaments of the participating youth baseball organizations.

When can I buy the new bat?

The new USA Baseball approved bats are available now! 

More info...
https://www.baberuthleague.org/bat-rules.aspx

USA Baseball Approved Bat List
https://usabat.com/

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Ballpark Locations:

McCaffery Middle School, 997 Park Terrace Dr. - most Rookie games

Meadowview Park, 1128 Meadowview Dr. - most Farm and Minor games

Harvey Park, 248 C St.  - all Major games

River Delta, 213 Jackson Blvd, Isleton

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.  --  Babe Ruth

WELCOME TO THE NEW VIRTUAL HOME OF GALT YOUTH BASEBALL!
Galt Youth Baseball is a non-profit organization based in Galt, CA dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and educational opportunity to learn the Great American Game: BASEBALL. 

Opportunities abound to play, coach and cheer on our local teams!  

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Are you interested in becoming part of the Galt Youth Baseball board?

We currently have 2 positions open! We are looking to fill these positions ASAP:
-Babe Ruth Division Representative
-Head Umpire

A rep position entails these jobs:
a. Reps shall interview and investigate prospective managers and coaches, and recommend acceptable candidates to the Board for approval 
b. Organize their division draft 
c. Distribute league information to their division coaches 
d. Have authority to immediately resolve disputes during a league game according to Rule and Regulations set forth in these bylaws, and by Babe Ruth Baseball. The Rep’s decision stands unless challenged by either coach within 48 hours to the protest/disciplinary committee

The head umpire is responsible for:
a. Supervising and scheduling of the league umpires 
b. Overseeing the selection process of those that desire to become league umpires 
c. Scheduling and supervising a league umpires clinic

If you'd like to learn more, please send Kayla an email at infogaltyouthbaseball@gmail.com or give her a call at 916-214-0905.
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