Armstrong Cooper Youth Baseball Association

The Armstrong Cooper Youth Baseball Association (ACYBA) offers a complete and competitive baseball program to all boys and girls aged 13 and over of School District 281, regardless of skill level. We are committed to developing our player’s skills, teamwork and leadership while providing an environment that fosters the highest degree of participation, sportsmanship and fun.

Traveling League represents is the highest level of competitive youth baseball. This division is ideal for the highly skilled, dedicated and driven players who wish to improve their game by playing against other highly competitive teams from around the Twin Cities.

Our program has shifted slightly from previous seasons with regard to the participation in the Gopher State Baseball League (GSBL); a metro-wide league with participation from more than a dozen communities.  We will still have some teams participate in this league but others will be placed in the MBL league.  The affiliations are as follows:

MYAS

• 16U travel
• 19U travel
• 14-15U community

MBL

• 13U travel
• 14U travel
• 15U travel

Teams play a 16 game regular season with guaranteed tournaments.

More information on the GSBL can be found at www. MYAS. org.

More information on the MBL can be found at https://www.mbl.bz/

13 Year olds play on intermediate fields - 75 foot base paths and 55 feet from the pitching mound to home plate. ACYBA has playes on two intermediate field,s Zachary Park in Plymouth (Field #5) and Lee Field in Robbinsdale. All 13U traveling home games are played at one of these two fields.

The 14 and 15 year old teams play on full size baseball fields - 90 foot base paths and 60 feet from the mound to home plate.

The teams that comprise the traveling leagues are determined by MYAS and roughly equal high school conferences. Each age group has slightly different opponents due to the number of teams at each level. A typical schedule has an equal number of home and away games.

Traveling teams also play several weekend tournaments throughout the season, and you should be aware that there may be additional fees to play in these tournaments. 

For each level there is a dedicated team page, found in the navigation to the left.

Skill Levels: Teams are categorized based on skill and competitiveness

• AA: Intermediate level; for associations fielding multiple teams.​
• A: Developmental level; focuses on building baseball mechanics and preparing players for higher competition.​

Players are selected through tryouts held between late winter and early spring. Independent evaluators assess each player's abilities in core baseball skills. Based on these evaluations, players are ranked, and teams are formed accordingly. Those not selected for traveling teams are invited to join the Community League program, ensuring every player aged 13 to 15 has an opportunity to participate. 

Participation in the traveling program requires a significant commitment. Players should be prepared for baseball to be their primary focus during the season, with activities potentially spanning 5 to 6 days a week throughout June and July. This includes regular games, practices, and tournament play. ​

By joining ACYBA's traveling baseball program, players have the opportunity to compete at high levels, develop their skills, and experience the camaraderie and challenges of competitive youth baseball.

Good luck to the 16U travel teams