North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball

The invitation to bid on a 2013 State Tournament is being mailed to the leagues this week. The deadline to bid on a 2013 State Tournament is June 30, 2012.

The minimum requirements can be found under the Handout link to the left.

Marsha Burney of Clarkton was inducted into the Danny Jones Club during a ceremony in Clarkton on April 21. She was presented the award by State Director Carey Wrenn who told those in attendance of Burney's many contributions to Clarkton DYB and Bladen County DYB. These included helping build the outstanding baseball complex in Clarkton, along with coaching, serving as the league president, and helping several former players with winning Dixie Youth scholarships.

Marsha becomes the 24th inductee from North Carolina in the 42 years of DYB participation.

The Danny Jones Club is named after the first commissioner and one of the incorporators of Dixie Youth. The award is the highest honor recognized by Dixie Youth Baseball and is given to those who have provided outstanding service and dedication to a local DYB league. The award requires a nomination by the local league and must be approved by the State DYB Board of Directors and ratification by the National Board of Directors.

Tom Little, former District 4 Director and a Danny Jones Club Member, passed away on December 19 at the age of 81. He was survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna and two children.

Tom was instrumental in having South Park Youth Association join Dixie Youth Baseball. One of the fields at the SPYA complex is named in honor of Tom. Tom was a dedicated Christian.

Tom will be missed by many.  

Lois Mobley of Rose Hill has been inducted into the Danny Jones Club by Dixie Youth Baseball. She was given the award in a surprise presentation on April 17 during the Opening Day ceremonies of the Rose Hill league.

Lois has been the dedicated leader of the Rose Hill league for over 20 years. She was nominated by her local league and approved by the NC Dixie Youth State Board.

We congratulate Lois on the deserved inclusion into the Club that is named after the first Commissioner and co-founder of Dixie Youth Baseball.

The State Tournament Umpire Applications have been added to the Handouts section.