WHO WE ARE?

La Costa Youth Organization (LCYO) is a not-for profit organization that provides baseball and softball programs for youths between 5 to 15 years old who live mainly in the Carlsbad and Encinitas areas. Our baseball programs are associated with "Pony" Baseball. Our softball programs are associated with USA Softball. The Board of Directors are volunteers!

In the spring season, LCYO serves over 1100 players.

WHO WE SERVE

The majority of our players are residents from Carlsbad, Encinitas, and some San Marcos:

• 80% of our players live in Carlsbad.
• 14% of our players live in Encinitas.
• 5% of our players live in San Marcos.
• The remaining players are from Rancho Santa Fe, Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, and/or San Diego.

Spring Season

• Registration runs from December 1 thru Jan 1, Register Early!
• Divisions of Shetland (TBall), Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony for baseball and Pee Wee,  8U,  10U, 12U and 14U for softball
• Mandatory player evaluations happen the 2nd/3rd weekend in January for baseball and early January for softball
• Tee ball and Pee Wee are Coach/Director formed teams.
• All other divisions, have a formal draft in the mandatory evaluations.
• Teams are announced in January (early in the month for softball, towards the end for baseball).
• Practices start early February and run for three weeks (slightly earlier for softball).
• Games begin at the beginning of March
• Two games per week
• Season ends middle of May
• Fees include team jersey, hat, socks and trophy (may vary based on division).

Fall Baseball Season

• Registration runs from July 1 through August 15, however, divisions commonly reach capacity around August 1.
• Divisions of Shetland (Tball), Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony for baseball; Pee Wee, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U for softball.
• Sundays only
• 2 - 3 practices followed by 10 - 11 game season from late August thru late November
• No draft or evaluations
• Coaches and Directors form the teams to try to reach parity and balance across all teams
• Player requests of playing with friends is acceptable
• Less intense season with emphasis on development, exposure to a new division rules/field size and various positions.
• Fees include team jersey and hat for baseball, team jersey and socks for softball.

LCYO CODE OF CONDUCT

Objective: The goal of LCYO is to assure that its members--players, coaches, parents, and directors--maintain the highest standard of sportsmanship and ethical behavior at all times.  In order to achieve this goal, a Code of Conduct has been adopted by LCYO's Board of Directors.  In addition, "Procedures to Address Misconduct" have been written to address various violations to the Code of Conduct.

Players: All players shall abstain from the following activities at all times.  Any violation of these rules will result in the appropriate action being taken from the "Procedures to Address Misconduct".

• Foul or obscene language
• Indecent gestures
• Fighting
• Arguing with Umpire for any reason
• Umpire abuse of any type
• Substance abuse
• Object throwing in anger
• Showing disrespect or arguing with coaches
• Harassing of opposing team's players, coaches, or parents (general baseball chatter is not harassing).

Directors: Directors are responsible for providing direction and organization for LCYO.  A Director is expected to maintain exemplary behavior and sportsmanship at all times.  Directors are expected to:

• Act on behalf of the league and the office they are representing above their own personal goals and objectives.
• Maintain the Code of Conduct for coaches and parents when conducting business on behalf of LCYO
• Conform to all rules established by LCYO, the Pony League, and the ASA

Coaches: All coaches shall abstain from the following actions at all times.  Any violation of these rules will result in the appropriate action being taken from the Procedures to Address Misconduct.

• Foul or obscene language
• Indecent gestures
• Fighting
• Umpire abuse
• Substance abuse
• Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages during games/practices/league events
• Object throwing
• Arguing with opposing team coaches or parents
• Harassing of own or opposing team's players, coaches, or parents
• Violating written division rules or safety rules
• Always treat all volunteers within LCYO, other leagues and organizations with respect and lead by setting a good example for the kids.

Parents/Spectators: Spectators and parents shall abstain from the following actions at all times.  Any violation of these rules will result in the appropriate action being taken from the Procedures to Address Misconduct.

• Foul or obscene language
• Indecent gestures
• Umpire abuse (spectators are not to engage in conversation with umpires EVER)
• Substance abuse
• Object throwing
• Arguing with opposing team coaches or parents for any reason
• Heckling or harassing of own or opposing team's players, coaches, or parents
• Entering the playing field or dugout without the approval of both team managers and the umpire
• Always treat all volunteers within LCYO, other leagues and organizations with respect and lead by setting a good example for the kids.

Procedures to Address Violations: Most first time minor violations to the Code of Conduct should be resolved between individuals or within the team.  Serious violations of the Code of Conduct should be immediately reported to the appropriate Division Director and the League Operations Director.  The League Operations Director will conduct a thorough review of the situation with the assistance of the appropriate Division Director and report the findings to the LCYO Board of Directors at the first scheduled Board meeting.  Special Board meetings can be called to address serious violations of the Code of Conduct at the discretion of the LCYO president.

The Board of Directors will make the final determination of which actions, if any, may be appropriate to the circumstances.  If disciplinary actions are necessary, options which are available include, but are not limited to actions listed in the Procedures to Address Misconduct (available upon request).  To assure consistent disciplinary actions are given out for like violations, the Board of Directors will attempt to refer to these charts as often as possible.

Our Mailing Address (not a staffed location)
La Costa Youth Organization
7668 El Camino Real #104-610
Carlsbad, CA 92009

How To Reach Us
Email: See Board of Directors Page