Frequently asked questions
1.) Can my son play PONY or Little League and Diamondback baseball?
Yes, we encourage our players to enjoy their rec ball experience. We typically schedule our practices on Fridays and our games on Sundays to avoid any conflicts with PONY or Little League.
2.) Can my son play other sports and Diamondback baseball?
Yes, we have had many players who play multiple rec/club sports. Especially at 10 - 12 years of age, players are trying many sports to see in which ones they excel. When players reach 13 - 14 years of age they seem to focus in on the 1 or 2 sports that they want to play in high school.
3.) Is the Diamondback program a full year commitment?
No, we start our spring training in mid-February and play a spring league schedule through May. June and July are used for select tournament play. We resume our Fall schedule in September and complete league play by Thanksgiving. We believe in taking breaks between seasons to avoid burning out any players.
4.) Do you have to be from Irvine to play on the Diamondbacks?
No, our club's mission is to develop Irvine kids to play high school baseball, but we have made room on our rosters to have talented players who desire the coaching and training available from our program.
5.) What leagues do you play?
Our 10U - 14U teams play in the California Competitive Youth Baseball (CCYB) league. Our 15U - 16U teams play in a Mickey Mantle league and our 18U team plays in a Connie Mack league. We also play in regional tournaments sanctioned by USSSA, Super Series and Triple Crown, as well as tournaments outside the region such as Cooperstown, NY and Mexico.
