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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. 
  • Financial Aid is available for households in need. Please fill out this form and you'll receive a code to use when registering your player for the season. 
  • The 2026 Spring Season runs from March 23 - June 12 for most divisions. Shetland (tee-ball) 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. 
  • Unsure which division is right for your young athlete? Join our free winter clinics to get a sense of the level of play!

2026 Spring Season Programs

DivisionDivision DescriptionPlayer Commitment
Shetland Tee-Ball (6U)
$115
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 a tee or possibly coach-pitch. Practice begins in April and teams will play an 8-10 game schedule ending in early June.

Shetland players must turn 4 years old by March 31 to participate in the regular season.

Practices: 1 per week @ 1hr each
Practice days/times: M/T/W/Th/F either 4pm, 5pm, or 6pm

Games: 1 per week @ 1hr each
Typical game times: Saturdays late morning/early afternoon
Pinto Baseball (8U)
$180
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
Probable practice days/times: M/T/Th/F 4pm or 5:30pm

Games: 1 per week @ 1.5 hr/wk
Typical game times: Sundays late morning/early afternoon
Mustang Baseball (10U)
$200
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
Probable practice days/times: M/T/Th 4:30pm or 6pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Saturdays & some Sundays in late morning/midday; intersquad Tuesday games 5:30 or 6pm
Bronco Baseball (12U)
$225
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
Probable practice days/times: M/T/Th 4:30pm or 6pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Saturdays on-or off island, late morning double-headers; Tuesday intersquad games 5:30 or 6pm.
Pony Baseball (14U)
$290
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 15-18 games, season ending in mid-June, with on- and off-island play.

Practices: 2 per week @ 2 hr each
Probable practice days/times: M/Th 6-8pm

Games: 2-3 per week @ 2 hr each
Typical game times: Saturday midday doubleheaders on- or off-island; Tuesdays 6pm on- or off-island.
Fastpitch Softball (10U)
$185
10U Softball (Grades 3-4): 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 @ 1hr 15min each
Probable practice days/times:  T/Th 4:15-5:30pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ ~1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Sundays in late morning/midday; possible weekday evening games
Fastpitch Softball (12U)
$185 (introductory 2026 price!)
12U Softball (Grades 5-7): 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 35-40ft. 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. 

Practices: 2 per week @ 1.5 hr each
Probable practice days/times: T/Th 6-7:30pm

Games: 1-2 per week @ ~1.5 hr each
Typical game times: Sundays in late morning/midday; possible weekday evening games

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Vashon Youth Baseball and Softball

PO Box 44 
Vashon, Washington 98070

Email: [email protected]

Vashon Youth Baseball and Softball

PO Box 44 
Vashon, Washington 98070

Email: [email protected]
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