Deerfield Youth Baseball & Softball Association
DYBA HOLIDAY STORE IS NOW OPEN!!!!
DYBA is excited to announce a DYBA Store! This is the best place for all your DYBA gear.
We have a number of baseball and softball items available in youth and adult sizes.
The current order window will END at noon on October 31st. All orders will be delivered/ready for pick up before 11/28 for the holidays!
DYBA donates $1 from every order to organizations supporting youth sports.
$1 from every item ordered will be donated to organizations supporting youth sports.
Proposed DYBA Board of Directors Slate for the 2022 season
Proposed September 14, 2021
Below please see the proposed slate for the DYBA Board for the 2022 season. This slate will be voted on at the next DYBA Board meeting on October 19th, 2021. The public is welcome to bring any issues to the current DYBA board prior to that meeting or attend the meeting on October 19th to voice opposition.
Commissioner Harley Rosenthal
Assistant Commissioner Michael Danielewicz
Past Commissioner Paul Chanan
Secretary Art Silverman
Treasurer Josh Felman
House Baseball Logan Rosenthal & Adam Heiman
House Softball Jeseca Killeen & Gregg Cooper
Travel Baseball Brandon Nagler & Todd Rubin
Travel Softball Jay Silber & Ryan Twose
Fields Brandon Bashkin & Mike Irvine
Umpires Jake Godzicki & Jeremy Godzicki
Uniforms & Equipment Erin Cohen & Todd Hagle
Registration & Technology Jason Schwartz & Brian Andalman
Fundraising Matt Goode & Rudy Minasian
Publicity Michael Felish & Andrea Becker
COVID-19 Information - updated 05/13/2021
To all DYBA softball and baseball families --
DYBA is continuously monitoring changes and updates regarding COVID-19 protocols issued by the State of Illinois and will continue to follow the guidelines set by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
As many of you are aware, the IDPH guidelines are not overly clear but in recent days we have received clarification from IDPH and have consulted with the Deerfield Park District regarding the wearing of masks while actively playing baseball and softball.
As of 5/14/21, when the Bridge Phase of Restore Illinois takes effect, DYBA baseball and softball players are no longer required to wear masks while actively playing. Players do have the option to continue to wear masks if they would like. While teams are in the dugouts, at pre and post-game meetings, and other game rituals where distancing is not possible, players will still be required to wear masks.
Coaches and umpires will still be required to wear masks.
Per the Deerfield Park District, distancing and mask requirements for spectators still apply.
We will continue to monitor the IDPH guidelines and update our policy accordingly in coordination with the Deerfield Park District.
We hope you continue to have a wonderful safe season, and good luck to all the girls and boys! DYBA/DYSBA
DYBA COVID documentation - Phase 4 guidelines, protocols, and return to play waiver
Below please find documentation explaining:
- Quarantining protocol for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases
- DYBA COVID RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER
DYBA is following guidelines set by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Announcing the DYBA Board of Directors for 2020-2021
On Monday, October 19th, 2020 the following DYBA Board of Directors slate was officially voted in. Welcome to all new and returning board members.
2020-2021 DYBA Board
Commissioner - Harley Rosenthal
Assistant Commissioner - Michael Danielewicz
Past Commissioner - Paul Chanan
Secretary - Art Silverman
Treasurer - Josh Felman
House Baseball Co-Directors - Logan Rosenthal / Adam Heiman
House Softball Co-Directors - Jeseca Killeen / Matt Lusardi
Travel Baseball Co-Directors - Todd Rubin / Brandon Nagler
Travel Softball Co-Directors - Lara Ritchie / Jay Silber
Director of Fields - Ryan Twose
Director of Umpires - Michael Strauss
Equipment and Uniforms Co-Directors - Renee Haase / Todd Hagle
Registration/Technology Co-Directors - Joe Sanger / Brian Andalman
Fundraising Co-Directors - Lauren Freedman / Matt Goode
Publicity Co-Directors - Michael Felish / Andrea Becker
Award Season in Deerfield
On Tuesday, February 4th, the Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball Association Honored Esteemed Community Members and Volunteers for their tireless efforts...
Read the full story from the Deerfield Patch HERE
Mike Danielewicz - Winner of the 2019 Harry Steindler Award
Tom Roark - Winner of the 2019 DYBA Community Impact Award
Art Silverman - Winner of the 2019 DYBA Community Impact Award
New Policy Regarding Teammate Requests
RULES FOR DYBA TEAM SELECTION
The DYBA team selection process is designed to create even teams in each division and attempt to create the most competitive and fun balance for all players involved. Every effort is taken to eliminate the possibility of unbalanced teams. For those reasons, DYBA does not allow friendship requests for its Baseball or Softball teams. Requests for placement of a child on a team with another child, a specific coach outside of their own parent/guardian, and/or a carpool group will not be considered.
Simultaneously, acknowledging that parent volunteers are the backbone of the DYBA organization, parent volunteer coaches may request to coach their own child alongside up to one (1) other coach under the following guidelines:
- All volunteers who would like to coach must be registered as a Coach/Assistant Coach/Manager in the DYBA registration system and must pass the background check process.
- For any coach pairing request to be considered, each of the Coaches/Managers must also request each other to ensure the coach requests are mutual. For Example: If Coach Smith requests to be paired with Coach Jones, then Coach Jones must also request to be paired with Coach Smith.
- No more than two (2) coach volunteers can request to be placed on the same team with each other.
DYBA will then make every effort to place the requesting coaches on the same team. Please note that while every effort will be made, this is not a guarantee.
All siblings/relatives within the same age group will automatically be placed on the same team unless otherwise directed by their parents/guardians.
To request that coaches be placed on the same team, please follow these guidelines. Coach requests are only accepted in the comments section of the coach registration system once registration for that specific league opens. No phone or email requests will be accepted. All correctly submitted coach pairing requests will be recorded for consideration, but, as always, not guaranteed. The DYBA League Board and each of the Baseball/Softball Directors reserve all final decisions on teams to accommodate extenuating circumstances as may be needed.
***** 2021 SHED HOURS *****
Please email equipment@dyba.com with any questions
Co-Directors Renee Haase & Todd Hagle
Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Shed Hours -
If you were unable to return the equipment by that time, please email equipment@dyba.com to make arrangements.
4th of July Photo Gallery
4TH OF JULY PARADE WITH DYBA
Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball marched in the Deerfield Fourth of July Parade this year.
There were a lot of players, coaches and families who came to support the league and march in the parade, thank you!
DYBA Mission Statement
The purpose of the Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball Association shall be to help promote and maintain high moral character as well as good mental and physical health in the young people involved in the baseball and softball programs. This objective will be attained by providing supervised athletic games. The supervisors shall bear in mind at all times that the attainments of exceptional athletic skill or winning of games is secondary to the objective herein.
