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Vashon Youth Baseball and Softball

Developing Island kids as both athletes and persons

Baseball & Fastpitch Softball Divisions

  • VYBS is an inclusive community recreational sports program. All children play together in the younger divisions (Shetland and Pinto). In the older divisions, we welcome players to select the program that best aligns with their gender identity. 
  • 2026 Spring Season Registration is open Dec 15, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026. A late registration fee applies after March 15.
  • The 2026 Spring Season runs from March 23 - June 12. Shetland begins April 13. 

  • DAYS & TIMES BELOW ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Programs run depending on enrollment, and coach availability may lead to practice or game times not listed here. Your Division Director or Coach will provide your schedule at the beginning of the season. 

2026 Spring Season Programs

DivisionDivision DescriptionPlayer Commitment
Shetland Baseball (6U)Shetland (AGES 4-6 / Grades PK-K): Teaching the basics, the Shetland division is the first baseball experience for most participants. Fundamentals and rules of the game are taught and players are encouraged to have fun. Bases are 50' and the ball is hit from coach-pitch or a tee. Practice begins in April and teams will play an 8-10 game schedule ending in early June.

Practices: 1 per week @ 1hr each
Possible practice days/times: TWTh 4pm or 5pm

Games: 1 per week @ 1hr each
Typical game times: Saturday late morning/early afternoon
Pinto Baseball (8U)Pinto (AGES 7-8 / Grades 1-2): Expanding on the basics, Pinto continues to develop players' fundamentals and introduces more rules of the game. Games are played on 60' base paths and 40' pitching mound. Coaches pitch overhand or underhand to players, then gradually transition to player-pitch during the last half of the season. Practice begins in late March and teams will play a 10-12 game schedule ending in mid-June.

Practices: 1 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Possible practice days/times: MTTh 4pm or 5:30pm

Games: 1 per week @ 1.5 hr/wk
Typical game times: Sunday late morning/early afternoon
Mustang Baseball (10U)Mustang (AGES 9-10 / Grades 3-4): The play is competitive and begins the players' training in the complete game of baseball. Players learn pitching and catching mechanics, base stealing, and rules such as dropped strike three. Games are played on a 60' base paths with a 46' pitching mound. Practice will begin in late March and teams will play about a 12-15 game season ending in mid-June, with the possibility of off-island play.

Practices: 2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Possible practice days/times: M/T/Th 4:30pm or 6pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Alternate Saturdays & Sundays in late morning; some Tuesday games 5:30pm
Bronco Baseball (12U)Bronco (AGES 11-12 / Grades 5-6): Regulation baseball rules on 70' base paths with a 50' pitching mound. The scaled fields of the Pony system allow the kids to develop skills without being over-matched by the field. All baseball rules apply to this league and the athletic skills of the young players really start to show. Practice will begin in late March and teams will play about a 12-15 game season ending in mid-June, with some off-island play.

Practices: 2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Typical practice days/times: M/T/Th 4:30pm or 6pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Saturdays late morning with possible double-headers; occasional weekday games 5:30pm. Possibility of off-island games.
Pony Baseball (14U)Pony (AGES 13-14 / Grades 7-8): The players are presented with increased exposure to the finer points of the game. Athletes are preparing for high-school baseball. Basepaths are 80' and pitching mound is 54'. Practice will begin in late March and teams will play about a 12-15 game season ending in mid-June, with on- and off-island play.

Practices: 2 per week @ 2 hr each
Typical practice days/times: M/Th afternoons

Games: 2-3 per week @ 2 hr each
Typical game times: Saturday doubleheaders on- or off-island; Tuesday 6pm on- or off-island.
Fastpitch Softball (11U)11U Softball (Grades 3-5): The play is competitive and begins the players' training in the complete game of Fastpitch Softball. Includes most rules of play including pitching and catching, along with base stealing and dropped strike three rule. Basepaths are 60' and pitching rubber is 35-40ft. Practice will begin in late March and teams will play an approximately a 10-12 game season ending in mid-June, with on- and off-island play.

Practices: 2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Possible practice days/times: M/T/W/Th 5:30pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Sundays in late morning with possible double-headers
Fastpitch Softball (14U)14U Softball (Grades 6-8): The players are presented with increased exposure to the finer points of the game, developing their athleticism and skill. Athletes are preparing for high-school softball. Basepaths are 60' and pitching rubber is 40ft. Practice will begin in late March; teams will play approximately a 10-12 game season ending in mid-June, with on- and off-island play. 

2026 TBA - check back soon!

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Vashon Youth Baseball and Softball

PO Box 44 
Vashon, Washington 98070

Email: [email protected]

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PO Box 44 
Vashon, Washington 98070

Email: [email protected]
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