Background Checks Coaches - all coaches need a current background check as of 1/1/22. If you need to get a current background check, you can go to this link - click here
NVTBL / ATBA TOURNAMENTS Fall Tournaments Announced
COLUMBUS DAY TOURNAMENT
Ages 13u - 18u
10/7 - 10/10
Go to: www.ATBAlliance.org to register or for more info
EOS PLAYOFFS
Ages 8u - 12u
10/30 and 11/5
Go to: www.ATBAlliance.org to register or for more info
Game Requests
Sat, October 8 -- Mizuno Outlaws 17u (Var) looking for a game
Field: McLean HS
Notes: early game
Sat, October 8 -- Prime TIme Aces 14u Del Rosso looking for a game
Field: Edison HS
Sun, October 9 -- NFC Varsity Knights looking for a game
Field: Stratton Woods Park
Notes: Looking for a single game -Varsity (National AAA)
Sun, October 9 -- Virginia Bombers 11U - Blue looking for a game
Field: Kettle Run High School Softball Field
Thu, October 13 -- Potomac Riverdogs Varsity looking for a game
Field: Potomac Falls High School
Notes: Riverdogs Varsity looking for a game 7:30 or 8p
Sat, October 15 -- Advanced Baseball Astros( Driscoll 14U) looking for a game
Field: South County SS
Sat, October 15 -- Mizuno Outlaws 17u (Var) looking for a game
Field: Sully Field #5 - 90'
Notes: morning games
Sat, October 15 -- Virginia Cobras Varsity looking for a game
Field: Westfield HS
Notes: 10am Doubleheader at Westfield HS against a Varsity of PSL level opponent
Sun, October 16 -- Virginia Cannons 9U Hall looking for a game
Field: Linton Hall School
Notes: Virginia Cannons 9U (AA) team looking for AA team to play a double header
Tue, October 18 -- Rakers 13U West looking for a game
Field: Lewinsville Park
Notes: Looking for 13u AAA team to play. Weve got the practice slot for 7:30 in place.
Wed, October 19 -- MVP Terps Grey 13U looking for a game
Field: Sully Field #5 - 90'
Sat, October 22 -- Advanced Baseball Astros (Delaney 14U) looking for a game
Field: Hayfield Secondary School
Notes: We are listed as a Sunday only team, but have 6 rainouts. Dh this day would be great
Sat, October 22 -- Mizuno Outlaws 17u (Var) looking for a game
Field: Sully Field #5 - 90'
NVTBL Hot News
Team Registration For Fall 2022 is OPEN
Fall registration is OPEN.
Late fee of $125 begins Aug. 10th. Fall registration CLOSES Aug. 14th at Midnight.
8U - 12U - Sept. 11 - Nov. 6
13U - PSL - Sept. 7 - Nov. 6
8U - 12U Registration cost - $445, (includes 2 dozen baseballs if you attend the coaches meeting); insurance is extra (cost $85); Umpire game fees - $70 per game split between teams
8U - 12U Tournament Team (reduced scheduling) - Registration cost - $275 (4 weekends, maximum number of games = 8) and includes 1 dozen baseballs if you attend the coaches meeting; insurance is extra (cost $85. NOTE: If you register as a SINGLE game team, you will only be scheduled for 4 games for the season.) Umpire game fees - $70 per game split between teams.
8U - 12U Umpire Scheduling/Assignor Fee - $2.50 per game per team additional (charged on accounting page)
13U - 18u/PSL Registration cost - $815, (includes 2 dozen baseballs if you attend the coaches meeting); includes Insurance
13U - 18u Tournament Team (reduced scheduling) - Registration cost - $505 (maximum number of games = 10 / no more than 5 weekends) and includes 1 dozen baseballs if you attend the coaches meeting; insurance is included
Reminder - Fall teams play UP by age level, so you should register in the age division your players will be as of 4/30/23.
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 2022 - Click here
For further assistance regarding Fall 2022 Registration, contact Lisa Lombardozzi at LisaL@nvtbl.org or 571-765-1561.
Bat & Ball Guidelines for NVTBL 13u - 14u
13u - Players must swing a bat that is no lighter than a -8
14u - Player must swing a bat that is no lighter than a -5
8u - 12u
NVTBL will allow both USA and USSSA bats for the 2022 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 2022 Fall 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; Players must swing a bat that is no lighter than a -8
14U teams - USA and USSSA approved bats; Players must swing a bat that is no lighter than a -5
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 through NVTBL.
Cost is $46 per 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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