Youth Baseball

2026 Spring Baseball

Fun Recreational Divisions for Ages 4 - 14

Pleasure Island Youth Baseball is franchised with DYB (12U - Diamond Youth Baseball) and DBB (13-14-Year-Olds - Dixie Boys Baseball).

Spring Player Age for all divisions is determined by age of child participant as of April 30, 2026.

2026 DYB Baseball Age Chart

Example: A child who turns 9 on February 24, 2026, will play as a 9-year-old in AAA - Kid Pitch this Spring.

Spring baseball is all about having fun and getting young players ready for the next level. The focus stays on building skills through practices and competitive games, while promoting good sportsmanship and camaraderie among everyone—coaches, players, and parents. A local continuous batting lineup rule ensures players get about the same number of turns at bat by the end of the season. Standings will be tracked to set up seeding for fun mid-season and end-of-season tournaments. Except for Tee Ball, coaches in all other divisions will draft players following skills assessments.

Quick FAQs

Where do I register?

Login to your existing account or see far below.

How many games?

Around 10 for Tee Ball and 12 for older divisions.

Uniforms?

Uniforms issued will include a hat, jersey and matching uniform socks. Parents will need to provide baseball pants to complete their child's uniform. Coaches may choose a different color pants for the uniforms (they'll let you know), but it's always good to have a pair of grey ones too.

Bat Type?

USA Baseball logo, Wood bats, or BBCOR

(NO USSSA or Travel Bats)

Additional Equipment?

Each player should be prepared to show up to the ballpark with the following: Water bottle, ball cap, glove, batting helmet, bat, cleats (no metal) and baseball pants. Please make sure bat handles are marked with a USA Baseball logo on the handle (no travel bats).

Spring Season Dates for 12U Divisions

January 1 - Registration Opens

January 12 - 1st Coach Meeting

February 16 - 2nd Coach Meeting

February 20 - Registration Ends

February 21 - Skills Assessments & Draft (Majors "O" Zone)

February 22 - Skills Assessments & Draft (Coach Pitch & AAA Kid Pitch)

February 23 - Skills Assessments (Rainout Night)

March 2 - Team Practices Begin (Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch, Majors "O" Zone)

March 16 - Team Practices Begin (Tee Ball)

March 26 - Opening Ceremony

March 30 - Regular Season Games Begin (Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch, Majors "O" Zone)

April 13 - Regular Season Games Begin (Tee Ball)

April 27 - 30 - Mid-Season Tournament (Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch, Majors "O" Zone)

May 18 - End of Season Tournament Begins (Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch, Majors "O" Zone)

May 20 - Tee Ball Finale

May 25 - Memorial Day (No Activities)

May 28 - End of Season Tournament Ends (Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch, Majors "O" Zone)

Tee Ball Spring activities begin in March and run through May. Team practices will begin in March. Games will begin in April. Weeknight activities for Tee Ball are Mondays and Wednesdays.

Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch, Majors "O" Zone Spring activities begin in late February and run through May. Team practices will begin in early March. Games will begin the week of March 30. Weeknights are Monday - Thursday with specifics listed in registration details. Friday nights will be utilized for rainout / makeup games.

All-Stars opportunities will extend the season for some players, with exact dates to be announced after the DYB NC State Meeting later in January.

Mandatory skills assessments for the Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch and Majors "O" Zone divisions will be held on February 21 and 22, with exact dates and times for each division to be announced.

13-14-Year-Old Spring activities begin in March and run through June (Team practices will begin in April). More information, including dates for skills assessments, will be announced once spring middle school baseball schedules are published.

During registration, please use the Special Requests and Comments section to share any important details. Tee Ball players can request specific coaches or teammates, but in Coach Pitch and Kid Pitch divisions, these requests are not guaranteed since teams will be formed through a modified draft to keep things fair. Parents might have some leeway for reasonable requests, but it will still need to fit within draft parameters. Stay open to meeting new friends and try to keep special requests to a minimum. The alternative is no requests.

Coaches met on December 15th to discuss the spring draft process for each division and will meet again before the skills assessment weekend to finalize the plan. Collectively, coaches will focus on building a friendly, welcoming environment for all kids while making sure teams are balanced and fair.

Prospective coaches may sign up to volunteer as a head coach or assistant coach while completing player registration. Volunteer registration will not be considered finalized until a few additional steps have been completed, including a 2026 background check. It's simple and no cost to the volunteer.

First spring coach meeting for registered Tee Ball, Coach Pitch, AAA Kid Pitch and Majors "O" Zone coaches is scheduled for Monday, January 12 at 6:30 pm (location TBA). Additional opportunities, like field prep and volunteering in the concession stand, will be communicated soon.

When you register, you’ll have the option to donate to Pleasure Island Youth Baseball. Equipment like field prep tools, rakes, bases, safety L-screens, and training aids wear out over time at the ball fields in Mike Chappell Park and Veterans Park. Any contribution, big or small, will go directly toward improving our facilities. If there’s something specific, you’d like to see addressed, just send us an email.

Plans are in motion to add a batting cage at Veterans Park. The project will need significant financial backing, so anyone—individuals or businesses—interested in sponsoring this valuable practice and training feature is encouraged to get in touch with any questions. More updates on the project will be coming soon.

Sponsorships help keep our registration fees at a reasonable rate. This spring, more than 25 teams will need sponsorships. With the continued support of several long-time sponsors, we’ll only need about 10 new ones. If you or your business is interested in a team sponsorship, please send an email to [email protected]

Need Equipment? We'll let you know when the Dick's savings weekend has been scheduled.

We are looking forward to seeing all the families back at the ballpark.

Play Ball!

PIYB

Matt Dunn

Pleasure Island Youth Baseball

910-431-6674

[email protected]

Registration Ends February 20

A - Tee Ball (Ages 4-6)

Registration closes on 02/20/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 03/02/2026 to 06/05/2026
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$65.00

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AA - Coach Pitch (Ages 7-8)

Registration closes on 02/20/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 03/02/2026 to 06/05/2026
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$75.00

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AAA - Kid Pitch (Ages 9-10)

Registration closes on 02/20/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 03/02/2026 to 06/05/2026
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$85.00

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Major "O" Zone - Kid Pitch (Ages 11-12)

Registration closes on 02/20/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 03/02/2026 to 06/05/2026
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$95.00

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Prep (Ages 13-14)

Registration closes on 03/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/01/2026 to 06/30/2026
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$125.00

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Spring Prep (Ages 13-14)

Player age for Spring 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.

The DBB guidelines and playing rule options for the 13-14s will give us a clear framework to follow this spring.

DBB will host the NC State Tournament in Brunswick County this July for All-Star Teams, and PIYB can enter up to two teams.

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).

If you would like to learn more, please click Dixie Boys.

Interestingly, the Brunswick County Parks & Rec Department runs a similar program for kids living in Brunswick County during the late spring months of May and June. We plan to offer our program around the same time, with teams starting practice in April and skills assessments scheduled for sometime in March.

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.

Spring Format: Games will take place on weekdays throughout May and June, with each lasting 6 innings or up to 1 hour and 50 minutes (middle school games are 6 innings).

Location: The primary location for this Spring will be ball fields located between Monkey Junction and Carolina Beach.

Practice: Coaches will be able to access a variety of fields and training areas for team practices during the week and on weekends. Locations and times will be determined by number of Spring participants.

We understand the importance of providing a local baseball option for kids in this age group.

This Spring should be fun!

Questions?

Please contact Matt Dunn at 910-431-6674.

Website Manager

Pleasure Island Youth Baseball

Registration Listing

A - Tee Ball (Ages 4-6)

AA - Coach Pitch (Ages 7-8)

AAA - Kid Pitch (Ages 9-10)

Major "O" Zone - Kid Pitch (Ages 11-12)

Prep (Ages 13-14)

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