Balcones Youth Sports

⚾ BYS Opening Day Weather Updates ⚾
(This post will be updated with all weather decisions)
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for Opening Day this Saturday.

🌧 Rain vs Lightning
Rain alone does not always cancel baseball.
The biggest concern is lightning.
Per our safety rules:
⚡ If lightning strikes within 10 miles of the park, all fields must clear immediately.
⏱ Games must be delayed 30 minutes.
🔁 The 30-minute clock resets with every lightning strike within 10 miles.
These rules will determine whether games are delayed or able to continue.

📢 Where to Check for Updates
This post will be updated throughout the day with any weather decisions.

You can also check:
🌐 www.playbys.com
📸 Instagram: and
📘 Facebook: Balcones Youth Sports

📌 If you do not see an update saying games are cancelled or delayed, please assume games are ON as scheduled.

⛈ Status Updates

(We will update this section as decisions are made)
11:24 ALL GAMES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED

Hello Friends, Families, urrent and Former Members,
For 60 years, Balcones Youth Sports has been, and still is, a completely volunteer-run organization - a safe place where Austin kids learn teamwork, confidence, and friendship.
This year, despite an increase in the Parks and Recreation budget and the largest proposed tax increase in Austin's history, the City of Austin decided to end the $50,000 annual utility stipend that has been in place for decades This stipend was spread out across multiple ballparks across Austin and helped nonprofit organizations like ours directly offset their Austin water bills.
We were given 45 days notice that this program was cut from the new city budget due to "Austin’s historical legacy of racial segregation" All of this while proposing spending more than $379,000 in new pet projects.

So, we’re taking proactive steps to secure our future.
If our fundraiser is successful, we’ll drill a sustainable groundwater well and repair our fencing, keeping our 16-acre facility safe, green, and community-owned.

Donate or learn more: www.PlayBYS.com or directly to the donation website: https://vraise.org/UcF5Jp

Every dollar goes directly to the fields the kids call home.
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CHAMPIONS! 🏆⚾️ The Railhawks finish the Centex tournament UNDEFEATED and flying high as 8U CHAMPS!

These boys brought the energy, the hustle, and the heart — and they did it together. No pressure, just pure fun and fearless baseball. From Day 1 to the final out, they played the Railhawk way, with class, grace, and professionalism. Each and every one of them grew as baseball players, as friends, and as teammates.

Huge shoutout to our coaches who showed up every practice ready to give selflessly, families who traveled and supported the players at every practice and game, and fans who cheered them on every step of the way.

Hopefully, the first of many to come.
Go RAILHAWKS!!

Game reschedules are being evaluated.05/05/2025

14U Baseball is Coming to Balcones! This young pitcher was just one pitch away from a perfect game—humble, focused, and passionate. He embodies what BYS stands for: giving kids the chance to grow, compete, and love the game. You don't need elite travel teams or hefty fees. What they need are opportunities, moments, and a field to play on. BYS 14U is officially launching, and registration opens in less than 48 hours. Be part of something new. Be part of something special. Come back to Balcones—we're here, and we want you here too. #BYS14U #BalconesBaseball #YouthBaseball #NoHitter #PlayBall #BaseballLife #austinsports #austinyouthsports #austintexas #austintx #austinkids #austin #austinyouthsports

Parents, you're up!
Join us for the Balcones Parent Softball Fundraiser —
BLUE TEAM vs RED TEAM

$40 entry includes:
• Team hat
• Game-day goodies
• A whole lotta fun (and bragging rights!)

Spots are limited. Link in bio to sign up!
Let’s raise some money and have a blast doing it.
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Have 10 minutes to do 10 surveys on stores where you already shop? Every survey yo fill out raises $1 for Balcones Youth Sports. Take a minute...or 10 and help raise money for some well deserving kids!!

Team Rosters are coming in the next 48 hours!! Keep an eye out...

www.BalconesYouthSports.org