GYBSA Pre‑Season Update & Spring 2026 Information

Dear GYBSA Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already in March and gearing up for another great Little League season!

This past weekend, both Baseball and Softball held their annual assessments and draft for Minors and Majors. Baseball evaluated approximately 40 new players, and Softball assessed all 72 new and returning players.

A huge thank‑you to our GYBSA Board Members, Coaches, and the GHS Baseball and Softball programs for supporting these events.

Off‑Season Work Completed by the GYBSA Board

• Updated GYBSA Constitution
The Board ratified a revised Constitution that better reflects the needs of our organization, including updated financial/credit card policies and the creation of Standing Baseball, Softball, and Audit Committees.

• Financial Audit
The Executive Committee completed a full audit of GYBSA financials in fall 2025, confirming everything is in order. The next full audit will occur in fall 2026.

• Bank Transition
Our Treasurer opened a new account with Maine Community Bank, and the TD Bank account will be closed as TD has left Gorham. Keeping our banking local is important to the Board.

• Website Updates
The GYBSA website has been refreshed to better reflect our fields, sponsors, and teams. As the season begins, more team‑specific information and schedules will be added.

• Capital Improvements
In fall 2025, the Board divided capital funds into three accounts: General Operating, Baseball Operating/Capital, and Softball Operating/Capital. Recent approved or completed projects include:

• Softball: $10,000 for a new outfield fence at Lower Village Softball Field
• Softball: $6,000 for a new electronic scoreboard at Lower Village Softball Field

• AED Installation
In partnership with Gorham Fire Department, GYBSA has acquired three AEDs that will be installed at each snack shack—an important investment in player and spectator safety.

• Stakeholder Engagement
Board members met with Gorham Recreation to discuss 2026 field usage, scheduling at Little Falls under the new lights, and future field development at Village School.
Our sponsorship coordinators have secured all team sponsors for Spring 2026, and we still have space for additional field sign sponsors. If interested, please email [email protected].

• GHS Scholarship Program
We are excited to introduce an annual $1,000 scholarship for one GHS baseball player and one GHS softball player—an investment in our student‑athletes.

Spring Season Reminders

As always, Maine weather will dictate when fields become playable. We cannot access fields until Gorham Recreation gives approval. Our VPs are in regular communication with Gorham Rec and will share updates throughout the spring.

This past week, both the Baseball and Softball Boards completed the Spring 2026 player drafts. Thank you to our generous sponsors who make our teams possible:

Baseball Team Sponsors

Chalmers Insurance
Family Fun Pools
Dirigo Bats
Moody’s Collision Center
Southern Maine Heat Pumps
Plowman Realty Group
Shaw Earthworks
Sanborn Real Estate
Willis Real Estate
Gorham Sand & Gravel

Softball Team Sponsors

5‑Point DJ’s
Knowles Industrial Services
Gorham House of Pizza
Dance Studio of Maine
Summit Community Church
Jukado

Please follow the GYBSA Facebook page for updates, including information on GHS Baseball & Softball Little League clinics.

Thank you to our volunteer board members, coaches, umpires, and families for everything you do to support our players and the Gorham Little League community.

Play Ball!

— GYBSA Board of Directors