11/12/2025 - ATTENTION - All divisions have a waitlist except for Mustang and Pony. To read more about our waitlist, please keep reading.
Division Placement
Please register your child into their correct age division. Do not falsify information.
| Division | Date of Birth (DoB) Range |
| Pony | 5/01/11 – 4/30/13 |
| Bronco | 5/01/13 – 4/30/15 |
| Mustang | 5/01/15 – 4/30/17 |
| Pinto | 5/01/17 – 4/30/19 |
| 6U Shetland Majors | 5/01/19 – 4/30/20 |
| 5U Foal | 5/01/20 – 4/30/22 |
Play Up / Play Down Requests
- Foal division is NOT eligible for play up requests in Spring 2026. For all other divisions, the official play up and down protocols are available on our Forms page. Please review thoroughly as failure to adhere to the protocol will make you ineligible for play up/down.
- To be eligible for a request, your player must first be successfully registered in their age qualified division (see age key above). Then you must complete the appropriate Google Form (linked below) for submitting requests. Form will open on November 1st and must be submitted by December 13, 2025 or when availability is full, which ever comes first.
- Play up requests click here.
- Play down request click here.
- Direct all questions (no exception requests) to the Registration Director or 1st Vice President.
Key Deadlines & Logistics
Waitlist and Player Drops
Spaces are filled up to maximum capacity. If a division is full, you will be placed on a waitlist.
- The final deadline to request a drop for a refund is January 6, 2026. Please send your drop request to Jordan Purpura.
- Waitlisted players will be notified via email if a space becomes available and will have a limited time to complete payment to secure the spot. Waitlist spots will likely become available around the 2nd week of January. Due to the high volume of requests, we are unable to respond individually with an update on where your child is in line.
- To add your child to the waitlist, select registration from the drop down menu and proceed with enrollment. The system will automatically add you to the waitlist.
Financial Aid Requests
- Please submit your request for financial aid using the google form link on our financial aid page no later than November 30, 2025.
- The SMYB board will review all submissions and approve eligible requests on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact Jordan Purpura.
Stallion Teams
- During spring, if your player is selected for a Stallion team, they must also play rec. No exceptions. Please be sure that your player is enrolled in rec before availability runs out.
Payment Method
- Credit card payment is required to complete the online registration.
- If you require an accommodation to pay by cash or check, please contact Jordan Purpura directly.
Mandatory Player Evaluations (Evals)
| Division | Date | Location | Notes |
| Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, Pony | January 10, 2026 | Mission Sports Park | Evals are mandatory. The league uses an online sign-up system to assign time slots. More info to come around the end of December. |
| Foal/Shetland | N/A | N/A | These divisions do not have player evaluations. |
Stay Connected
Email Communication
Email is the primary form of communication from SMYB. Please ensure your email address is updated and that you have not opted out of receiving communications, or you may miss critical information.
General Questions & Inquiries
- For questions or requests related to your child's registration, please contact the registrar, Jordan Purpura.
- For other matters, please contact the Director of your child's division via Contact Us. SMYB will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible.
Get Involved! Volunteer Opportunities
Our league runs entirely on volunteer power! We have many ways for parents and community members to contribute. You can sign up during the registration process:
| Role | Description | How to Sign Up |
| Team Manager | Lead the team, motivate our youth, and provide an encouraging learning environment. | Add this opportunity to your cart during registration. |
| Assistant Coach | Help the manager run the team during practices and game days. | Add this opportunity to your cart during registration. |
| Team Parent | Manage team communication, organize snacks, pass out uniforms, and plan the end-of-season party. | Add this opportunity to your cart during registration. |
| Umpire | We are always looking for youth and adult umpires. Its a great way to serve our community. | Contact Eric Field or visit our website for more information. |
| Board Member | Commit to managing our organization year-round. | Reach out with a general inquiry via the Contact Us link on the SMYB website. |