We are pleased to announce that we have brought on Mark Wrighte, Glen Caroline and Gurjot Singh to help us develop regional/national tournament events. We are also partnering with some national organizations to offer bids to World Series events for the summer of 2022 based on the results of the fall tourney.
10/8- Columbus Day Tourney (ages 13u - 18u)
10/23- ATBA Invitational / High-end Teams (ages 9u - 14u)
Our tournament registration pages will open around Aug. 1st on NVTBL and click here
Coach Needed Arlington Storm Baseball is looking to fill a head coaching position for next year's 12U Storm Red team. The position runs from Jan through early August.
Coaching experience required
Wages negotiable
Go to Arlington Storm for more information about the Storm program
To inquire about the position, contact program director Aaron Sacks at 703-967-1078 or amsacks@yahoo.com
Game Requests
Mon, September 27 -- Loudoun South Eagles 9U - Shannon looking for a game
Field: Brambleton #1
Notes: 5:30 pm game - field has lights
Tue, September 28 -- MVP Terps Red 15u (JV) looking for a game
Field: Westfield HS
Sat, October 2 -- MVP Terps Red 13u looking for a game
Field: Poplar Tree Park #5
Notes: MVP Terps Red looking for 9am or 10am game against AAA or Metro - 13U
Sun, October 3 -- MVP Terps Purple 15u (JV) looking for a game
Field: Westfield HS
Notes: MVP Terps Purple 15u (JV-Metro) looking for a doubleheader. 10am start.
Wed, October 6 -- MV Mavericks 13U (Sheedy) looking for a game
Field: Red Stevens Field at Carl Sandburg
Notes: MV Mavs 13U Metro are open to travel for a midweek game 6,7,12,13, or 14 October. Thanks.
Sun, October 10 -- Riverdog Blue 8U looking for a game
Field: Crittenden #1
Sun, October 10 -- Riverdog Blue 8U looking for a game
Field: Crittenden #1
Tue, October 12 -- MVP Terps Red 15u (JV) looking for a game
Field: Poplar Tree Park #5
Sat, October 16 -- Virginia Cobras Varsity looking for a game
Field: Woodson HS (V) 90 # 1
Notes: Looking for a doubleheader at 8 am (will take 1 game) against a Varsity or PSL team.
NVTBL Hot News
Team Registration For Fall 2021 is CLOSED
Fall registration for 2021 is CLOSED.
Late fee of $125 begins 8/11/21.
8U - 12U - September 12 - November 7
13U - PSL - September 7 - November 7
Teams should play "UP" which means you should register your team with their Spring 2022 age level.
8U - 12U Registration cost - $570 (late fee included), (includes 2 dozen baseballs if you attend the coaches meeting); insurance is extra (cost $80)
13U - PSL Registration cost - $970 (late fee included), (includes 3 dozen baseballs if you attend the coaches meeting); includes Insurance
Registration will close August 15. To start the process, click here
New Coaches Training Meetings (online) - Aug. 9th at 12:30 pm, Aug. 12th at 8:30 pm or Aug. 16th at 12:30 pm.
8U Coaches Meeting - Aug. 17th at 7:30 pm at WESTFIELD HS Baseball Field
9U Coaches Meeting - Aug. 15th at 8 pm (online)
10U Coaches Meeting - Aug. 17th at 7 pm (online)
11U - 12U Coaches Meeting (and makeup for 10U) - Aug. 16th at 5 pm (online)
13U - 14U Coaches Meeting - Aug. 16th at 8 pm (online)
JV-Varsity-PSLF-PSL Coaches Meeting - Aug. 17th at 5 pm (online)
EXISTING TEAMS & GENERAL SEASON INFO - For additional information regarding the Registration Process
Click here NOTE: All existing teams MUST have all prior season accounting cleared out before scheduling can be processed.
NVTBL's Age Determination Policy for 2021 - Click here
For further assistance regarding Fall 2021 Registration, contact Lisa Lombardozzi at LisaL@nvtbl.org or 571-765-1561.
Bat & Ball Guidelines for NVTBL 13u - 14u
NVTBL will allow both USA and USSSA approved bats for the 2020 season. NVTBL does recommend that 14u (8th grade) players begin the transition to BBCOR bats no later than the spring/summer of their 8th grade season.
8u - 12u
NVTBL will allow both USA and USSSA bats for the 2020 season. We do recognize that there are teams at certain age levels who will elect to only use USA bats. Coaches may agree ahead of games to only use USA bats for their game(s). That is totally acceptable if both coaches agree prior to the game starting. The bat rules are posted on the home page of www.NVTBLBaseball.org
The Easton Ghost X 30/20 YBB18GX10 and LL18GHX 30/20 2 5/8" has been decertified by USA Baseball and is no longer an approved bat under the USABat Standard. This applies to the 30" (-10) length of the Ghost X YBB18GX10 and LL18GHX. All other certified lengths and drops of the Easton Ghost X USABat remain approved for play. A full list of approved bats can be found at https://USABat.com
For more information, please visit http://usabat.com/Decertified-Bats/
For the 2020 Spring Season, NVTBL will continue to have the following bat restrictions:
8U - 12U teams - USA and USSSA bats are approved (coaches may agree ahead of games to only use USA bats for their game(s). Both must agree prior to the game starting.
13U teams - USA and USSSA approved bats
14U teams - USA and USSSA approved bats
JV teams - bats are restricted to the BBCOR standards
Varsity teams - bats are restricted to the BBCOR standards
PSL teams - bats are restricted to the BBCOR standards
**BBCOR bats are approved at ALL age levels.
Ball requirements:
All teams MUST use NVTBL stamped baseballs.
NVTBL Logo games balls are available at Sports Plus (4429 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151)
Phone Number - 703-222-8255
Call for pricing
Can be shipped for roughly $15 per case (10 dozen)
Each team is required to provide 2 game balls at the start of each game. After the initial 2 balls, each team must provide an equal number of game balls for each game.
NVTBL Stamped Baseball Specifications
NFHS approved baseball (high school)
Double Core Cushioned Center
High School grade leather cover
NVTBL logo stamp
Seeking Umpires for 13-18 year old NVTBL games
NVBUA/MAC is always looking for new umpires. We do training year round including on-the-job, formal classroom, cage, and field work. Check out our web-site at http://umpires.org, e-mail us at assignor@umpires.org, or call us at 703-978-3601 for more information or to sign up!
Umpires for 8U - 12U Games Umpires Needed - anyone interested in umpiring 8-12u baseball games in the NVTBL, please contact Lisa Lombardozzi at LisaL@nvtbl.org or call: (571) 765-1561.
Former NVTBL Players in Major League Baseball NVTBL which began in 1999 has seen several of our athletes go on to play professional baseball. Congratulations to the athletes and their former NVTBL coaches!
Paul Clemens (NCBC Nationals 2005) was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2008 and traded to Houston Astros in 2011. Called up and pitched in long relief against the Nationals in April 2014.
Ryan Lindemuth, who played in NVTBL for the Barnstormers, was drafted by the Pirates in the 2013 Draft and the 2014 by the Yankees.
Steve Lombardozzi, a former NVTBL player who played for the Virginia Bandits and Columbia Red Dogs, is playing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played with the Washington Nationals in prior years.
Brandon Snyder, who played in NVTBL primarily with the Northern Virginia Silverhawks was called up to the majors by the Orioles for games in 2010 and 2011. He is with the Boston Red Sox.
Jon Link was drafted by Montreal Expos (2002) and by San Diego Padres (2005) and called up by the Dodgers for games in 2010. He is currently with the Miami Marlins organization.
Brandon Guyer, who played for the Barnstormers and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs. He was traded to Tampa Bay.
Jesse Beal (Vipers 2004-2006, Barnstormers). Drafted by the Orioles in 2008.
If you would like to add players to the list, please send their information to admin@nvtbl.org.
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