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I'm not a resident of Los Alamitos. Can my child play within LAYB?
Yes! LAYB serves Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Stanton, Westminster, Cypress, and all other local areas. We welcome athletes from any/all of the surrounding communities. There are no local residential requirements.
How will my child be placed/selected on a team? Can I request a coach or the same team as friends?
LAYB takes pride in ensuring balanced divisions through a friendly draft process. While we do our best to accommodate coach and friend requests, we cannot guarantee them.
Spring Season: Players in Shetland, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony divisions attend an evaluation day where coaches assess skills. Teams are then drafted to balance talent across the division.
Fall Season: The focus is on player development, so coach and friend requests are allowed and can be noted during registration.
Foal Division: Coach and friend requests are always welcome for both seasons.
My child was placed on a team that has practices on days my child cannot attend. Can my child switch teams?
Please reach out to your current coach, respective league division Commissioner, and the LAYB Players Agent as soon as possible, prior to any games being played for a given season. They will make reasonable efforts to help accommodate unique situations. You can find contact information for commissioners and the Players Agent here: https://www.layb.org/board
How much does it cost to register my child to play baseball within LAYB? What is the money used for?
LAYB is a non-profit organization proudly serving Los Alamitos and our neighboring communities. We work hard to keep registration fees as low as possible while still covering the essential costs needed to operate a quality youth baseball program.
Registration fees are reviewed and adjusted before each Fall and Spring season to account for changes in operating expenses. These fees help cover the costs of maintaining and improving our fields and facilities, as well as utilities, insurance, volunteer background checks (LiveScan), league equipment, and umpire fees. A portion of your registration also goes toward player uniforms.
LAYB is 100% volunteer-run — none of your registration fees go to board members or coaches. Every dollar collected goes directly toward creating the best possible experience for our players and families.
Do you offer registration discounts for military families?
Yes, we offer discounts for families with active military members. Please contact our Board Communications Manager for more information at communications@layb.org.
Do you offer registration discounts for families with more than one child?
Yes, we offer discounts for families with more than one child. Discounts vary from season to season, and discount pricing can be found within the registration process. The multi-child discount will be applied automatically during the final registration checkout page. There is no need to enter any promo code!
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 100% refund (minus processing fees) for requests made before registration closes for a given season, and a 50% refund (minus processing fees) for requests made after registration closes but before the first scheduled game. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds once the first scheduled game has been played.
My child is more advanced than other children at his age group. Can my child play up a division?
LAYB strongly advocates for all youth athletes to play within their proper age division. However, we will take requests on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to the Players Agent (playersagent@layb.org) prior to player evaluations and player draft. In the unique situation where your youth athlete does play up a division, they will not be eligible for the all-star team at the athlete’s original age division.
My child is less advanced than other children at his age group. Can my child play DOWN a division?
Player safety is our top priority. During player evaluations for the Spring Season, the Board and all coaches will determine if there is a clear need to have any youth athletes play down a division from a safety standpoint. In a situation where your youth athlete plays down a division, they will not be eligible for the all-star team at the lower division.
What type of equipment does my child need?
LAYB will supply team jersey-shirt and hat/cap. Players will also need other gear such as baseball pants, socks, and belt. However, parents should hold off from purchasing these items until after your youth athlete is placed on a team. Your coach will communicate what color gear is needed to match team colors.
For helmets: Foal, Shetland, and Pinto Divisions: Full face guard / cage is required. Mustang, Bronco, and Pony Divisions: Ear flap is required; Full face guard / cage is recommended.
Bat (must meet USA Bat Standard (https://usabat.com/))
Glove
Cleats
Water Bottle
Gear Bag
How many games are there for a given season?
For Spring Seasons, each division typically plays a 12-14 game regular season. For Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony divisions, the regular season is followed up with single elimination playoffs. There are no playoffs for Foal and Shetland divisions.
For Fall Seasons, there are typically 10 games. There are no playoffs during the Fall for any division.
Are there playoffs?
For the Spring season, there are playoffs for Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony divisions. There are no playoffs for Foal or Shetland. For the Fall season, there are no playoffs for any division.
What days of the week are games held? How long are games?
In the Spring Season, most divisions play one weekend game (Saturday or Sunday), with occasional weekday games. Full game schedules are typically released before Opening Day in early February.
In the Fall Season, games are primarily held on Sundays to avoid conflicts with other sports, though some games may be scheduled on Saturdays or weekdays depending on field availability.
Game length varies by division:
-- Foal: 3 innings or 1 hour
-- Shetland: 3 innings or 1 hr 15 min
-- Pinto: 5 innings or 1 hr 45 min
-- Mustang: 6 innings or 2 hours
-- Bronco & Pony: 7 innings or 2 hrs 15 min
What days of the week are practices held? How long are practices?
Each coach will be given a specific day/time for practice that includes time on the field at LAYB Coaches within Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony divisions will also receive time in the batting cages at LAYB. Practices are typically one time a week and range in time depending on age. Foal and Shetland practices are up to 1 hour and Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony division practices are typically 2.5 hours.
Will my child get to play during games?
Yes, all youth athletes are required to play a minimum number of innings each game.
What are the PONY / LAYB game rules?
Visit the Documents section within our website here: https://www.layb.org/page/show/9041991
Are parents, family, and friends allowed to attend games and practices?
Yes! Our league is a volunteer organization. All coaches and board members are parents and friends involved in the league. We welcome full participation from all families.
Which field is which? Is there a field map? Where do I go for parking.
LAYB Field is located at 11212 America Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Parking if free within the LAYB parking lot. Visit the LAYB Fields page on our website: https://www.layb.org/homelocations
I'm interested in coaching a team or volunteering in another capacity. Who do I contact to volunteer?
During the registration process, there is a section to select for you to express your interest in being a coach, team parent, or other volunteer. The league will be notified of your interest and we will be in touch once registration comes to a close (or earlier).
Who is on the board?
You can find more information about LAYB Board members here: https://www.layb.org/board
I have concerns or issues about my child's team, coach, or other aspects of the league. Who can I contact to discuss my concerns?
Please reach out to your respective Commissioner of your division with all concerns. If you’re unable to reach your Commissioner, please reach out LAYB Communications Manager (communications@layb.org).
I'm interested in becoming a sponsor. Where can I go to find out more information?
Thank you for your interest in supporting Los Alamitos Youth Baseball (LAYB)! Our program thrives thanks to the generosity of sponsors like you. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities at different tiers to fit all budgets — from team and field sponsorships to digital and event partnerships. To learn more, please contact our Board Vice President at vicepresident@layb.org and Communications Manager at communications@layb.org. Your support helps us keep baseball accessible and fun for players of all ages!