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Effective with the 2012 season, Palatine Youth Baseball/Softball will implement new rules for approving bats eligible for use in PYB/S.  Please be aware of this change and refer to the list of approved non-wood bats in the link below if you have questions regarding a specific bat.      

Rule 1.10

The bat must be a baseball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards.

This Bat Rule applies to Bronco 6 and below:

Bronco 6 Division and below:  it shall not be more than thirty-three (33) inches in length nor more than two and one-quarter (2¼) inches in diameter. Non-wood bats shall be printed with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.15 or less;

In all divisions, wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited. An illegal bat must be removed. Any bat that has been altered shall be removed from play.

A moratorium is in effect on baseball bats that include composite material in the barrel. Some specific models of bats have received waivers of the moratorium. For information on the moratorium, go here

Approved non-wood bat list

Any bat simply must: A - Meet the specifications of this rule, and, B - Not be currently subject to the moratorium referenced in the first paragraph above.

Palatine Youth Baseball/Softball believes that every child wishing to play baseball or softball should, regardless of their financial situation.   Again in 2012, PYB/S will provide full or partial scholarships to those in need.  The Palatine Park District manages the Scholarship program so please contact Donna Orr at 847-496-6240 or by email at dorr@palatineparks.org for assistance.

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