Baseball
Developmental Baseball is for all. There are no cuts and all are welcome to play. This level focuses on growing baseball skills and still providing a competitive but fun atmosphere. These teams participate in the Wisconsin River League. Travel to communities within 60 minutes of Lodi will be required.
Demon Baseball is for those players looking for that extra competition and a higher skill level of play. These teams will travel throughout the state for weekend tournaments and also play weekday games with surrounding communities.
Ages
Appropriate for players at least 9 years old but younger than 15 on 8/31/2025.
When
Developmental
Season begins with practices in late April and regular games starting mid May and typically wrapping up by early July.
Demon
Season begins with practices in April and regular games starting in May and typically wrapping up by the end of July. Team Selections are decided annually after player assessments that typically take place in August.
Games
Developmental
Teams will play 10-15 games over the course of the regular season and will usually fall on the weekdays.
Demon
Teams will play games over the course of the season. Single games will usually fall on the weekdays while tournament play occurs on select weekends.
Equipment
Developmental
Jerseys and hats are provided. You will need to provide: Fielding Glove, Batting Helmet, Pants, Protective Cup, Cleats and socks. Catching gear and bats will also be provided for each team, but feel free to bring your own. Bats must be USA certified for 10u and 12u. 14u allows USSSA drop 5 as well as USA certified.
Demon
Jerseys and hats are provided. You will need to provide: Fielding Glove, Batting Helmet, Pants, Protective Cup, Cleats and socks. Catching gear and bats will also be provided for each team, but feel free to bring your own. Bats must follow league tournament guidelines. Check with the team coach on any restrictions.
Extra Costs
Demon
A $100.00 additional fee is added to the invitation for Demon Tournament teams. These funds are used to cover tournament entry fees.
Tournament entry fees and possible hotel stays will be extra and not covered by LAYBS.
Frequently Asked Questions
2026
Cost $180.00 (plus processing fees)
Age Level
10u - 10 or younger on 8/31/2026
12u - 12 or younger on 8/31/2026
14u - 14 or younger on 8/31/2026
2027
Cost $180.00 (plus processing fees)
An additional $100.00 fee will be added to those accepting a Demon Tournament team offer.
There is no charge for evaluations if you select installment payments at checkout.
Monthly $45 payments will be changed to your method of payment around the first of the month starting March 1st with the last payment being on or near June 1st.
If evaluating and later decide not to participate with LAYBS you will need to contact the LAYBS Registrar by February 5th to cancel your registration.
Age Level
Minors - 3rd and 4th Grade
Majors - 5th and 6th Grade
13u - 7th Grade
14u - 8th Grade