Fall Prep (Rising 13-14)
Player age for Fall baseball is age as of April 30, 2026.
PIYB 13-14-year-old program is franchised with Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB).
PIYB 12U programs are franchised with Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB).
Dixie Boys Baseball is a separate entity from Diamond Youth Baseball. The organizations do share some of the same values, resources and local support.
DBB guidelines and options for playing rules for the Rising 13-14s will give us something to follow this Fall and into next Spring.
Regarding field dimensions for DBB, you can expect the High School / Middle School size field with 60' 6" mound / 90' base paths (close as possible).
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Dixie Boys.
Interestingly enough, the Brunswick County Parks & Rec Department offers a similar program to kids residing in Brunswick County during late Spring months only (May & June). We plan to offer the program in both Spring & Fall.
A couple of major things we considered include access to appropriate field space and a supportive governing body that will provide PIYB with the necessary guidance to best serve our participating kids and parents.
Fall Format: Games will be scheduled on a series of 6 - 7 Sundays between late September and early November. Sunday game start times will be 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm (during daylight hours). Some game days will include doubleheaders for your player (this depends on number of participants and teams). Duration: 6-innings or 1:50 minute time limit (middle schools play 6-innings).
Location: The primary location for this Fall will be Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach. The big field has an outfield fence distance of roughly 290' - 300'. It is a good size field for 13-14-year-old baseball players. Having reliable access to field prep equipment, restrooms, and other important features will give us a comfortable place to play. PIYB utilized the Mike Chappell Park field location for ages 13-15 in the not-so-distant past. It is possible that other big fields in the area will be utilized.
Practice: Coaches will be able to access a variety of fields and training areas for team practices during the week. Locations and times will be determined by number of Fall participants.
Players eligible for this Fall will be eligible for next Spring too (based on age as of April 30, 2026).
We understand the importance of providing a local baseball option for kids in this age group.
This Fall should be fun!
Questions?
Please contact Matt Dunn at 910-431-6674.