Spokane Indians Youth Baseball

Parent FAQ

Q: Does SIYBS offer Financial Assistance?

A:SIYBS is pleased to offer limited financial assistance for those whose finances may inhibit participation in our league. Financial Assistance Application found below or in the SIYBS office. Form must be submitted to the SIYBS office in person or via email. * Please submit your application with verification of income as identified on the application. * Financial Assistance applications need to be received one week prior to deadline or registration may not be completed. Financial Assistance Application 2024

Q: Is Spokane Indians Youth Baseball and Softball affiliated with Spokane Region Little League (District 13)?

A: SIYBS is not affiliated with Spokane Little League.

Q: What is the age cutoff?

A: A player’s age is determined by their age as of April 30th. ex. if your son is 9 on April 30th they will be eligible to play in the 9U league. Based on the 2-year play up rule your player could also play up to 11’s.

Q: What kind of bat does my child need ?

A:All bats must be stamped with the USA Stamp, USSSA, or BBCOR. Must be a baseball bat – no restriction on weight, diameter, or length as long as the bat has a USA,USSA, or BBCOR Stamp. T-Ball and Coach Pitch Divisions can use any bat as they see fit.

Q: What divisions are Competitive only?

A: 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u Competitive are Competitive teams only. If your player is not already on a team and would like to try and join one please visit our SIYBS Free Agency page.

Q: How can my player join a recreational or competitive team?

A: Players not already on a team can either sign up for our Recreational Division or look to join a Competitive Team. Recreational Players: Leagues offered for players ages 4-15. To register for a recreational league, you will register your player as an individual and they will be placed on a team in your regional area. If there is no available team in your neighborhood, the player will be placed on a nearby team. To Join a Competitive Team you can do so through our “SIYB Free Agency” group listed on Facebook. Here parents and coaches can connect and learn about tryouts. Competitive Teams are registered as a whole team by the Head Coach.

Q: Do we have to provide our own uniforms and equipment?

A: Uniforms and equipment will be provided for all teams in the Recreational divisions. All teams in our Competitive divisions will provide their own uniforms and equipment.

Q: Does SIYBS provide practice fields?

A: SIYBS will provide practice fields for all teams in a Recreational division. Competitive Teams will be responsible for securing their own practice fields.

Q: Can a player play up?

A: A player can play up two years in all leagues. As an example, if you are 7 you can play in the 9u Competitive division, but not in the 10u Recreational division. If you are 10 you could play in the 12U division, but not in the 13U division. We do recommend that you stay in the division based on your age.

Q: Are there boundaries?

A: SIYBS makes every effort to group teams together based on their location to the nearest high school. Depending on numbers, some teams could be comprised of people from all over the Spokane Area. Coach Pitch and T-Ball teams will be placed on teams as close to their elementary as possible.

Q: Where will our games be held?

A: Since we are a countywide league we try to get fields in the Spokane Valley, Mead, South Hill, Northside.. Based on availability we will try to schedule games as close to home as possible. For Coach Pitch and T-Ball you will have half of your games at a field in your area.