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2026 Season
⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Heat Safety Notice for Sunday’s Games
To all VABL Managers, Players, Umpires, and Fans:
We are expecting extremely high temperatures this Sunday across our game sites in Ojai, Fillmore, and Ventura. Inland venues like Ojai Valley School and Fillmore Two Rivers Park will see severe heat, and even our coastal fields in Ventura will experience unseasonably hot conditions on the turf and dirt.
To ensure everyone stays safe and games can run smoothly, all teams and spectators are required to follow these mandatory heat prep protocols.
🥤 1. Liquid & Hydration Requirements
Dehydration can set in before you even step onto the field. Do not rely on field facilities or snack bars alone.
Bring More Than You Think You Need: Every player must bring a minimum of 1 gallon of water/electrolytes for their game.
Pre-Hydrate: Start loading up on fluids on Friday and Saturday. Drinking water right before game time is too late.
Electrolytes are Mandatory: Water alone isn't enough under high heat. Bring electrolyte packets, Gatorade/Powerade, or pickle juice to replace lost sodium and minerals.
Cooling Towels & Ice: Managers should bring a team cooler stocked with ice and damp towels for quick cooling between innings.
⛺ 2. Shade Structures Required (Players & Fans)
Shade is essential to lower core body temperatures during breaks.
Pop-Up Tents / Canopies: Teams and spectators are strongly encouraged to bring 10x10 pop-up shade tents for dugouts, warm-up areas, and bleachers—especially at fields with limited natural shade.
Protect the Spectators: Ensure family members, kids, and fans sitting along the foul lines have adequate overhead shade and plenty of cold drinks.
⚾ Game-Day Operational Notes
Know the Signs of Heat Illness: If you or a teammate experience dizziness, muscle cramps, headache, heavy nausea, or sudden fatigue, remove yourself from the game immediately and inform your manager.
Listen to Your Body: No single regular-season game is worth a heatstroke emergency. Play smart, look out for your teammates, and prioritize safety above all else.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping VABL games safe and competitive. See you on the field this Sunday—stay cool and hydrated!
— VABL Board & Executive Committee
2026 Fall Ball
Get ready for another exciting season of Fall Ball! We're finalizing plans for the Fall Ball 2026 season and want to make sure everyone has the key details ahead of time.
Important Dates
- Season Start: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Season End: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- 10 weeks = 10 games
Team Costs & Payments
- Returning Teams: Managers and players returning from the 2026 Spring/Summer season should budget $1,200 to cover field and ball fees for the season.
- New Teams: Teams new to Ventura NABA must pay the NABA 2026 Registration Fee of $450, which covers up to 16 player/manager spots.
- Umpire Fee: An additional $80 per game, paid on top of field and ball fees.
Weather Advisory: Large El Niño Season Predicted
Forecasters are predicting a large El Niño season this fall. This significantly raises the chance of rainouts and lost field time throughout Fall Ball.
Please note: Rainouts will NOT be made up this season. Plan and budget accordingly, as a heavier-than-usual rain pattern could mean a real reduction in the total number of games played.
We're looking forward to another great Fall Ball season! Please reach out with any questions or to confirm your team's participation.
Email: wjmbaseball@gmail.com
Best,
The Ventura Adult Baseball League
Directions to Ojai Valley School (Upper Campus)
Address: 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai, CA 93023
- Head East Through Ojai: Follow E. Ojai Avenue (Highway 150) heading east, away from the downtown area.
- The Turn: Look for Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta on your right. Just after passing the restaurant, make a left turn onto Reeves Road.
• Note: If you are arriving from the Santa Paula direction (heading west on Hwy 150), you will turn right onto Reeves Road. - The Approach: Continue on Reeves Road all the way to the end. As you drive, you will see white-painted boulders along the roadside; follow these, as they are marked with arrows pointing toward the Upper Campus.
- Final Stretch: The road will narrow to a single lane of blacktop and feel quite rural—this is correct, so please continue driving until you reach the school.
- Arrival: The access gate will be open. Once you pass through, you will see the field on your right. You may park next to the field fence or continue further up the road for additional parking options.
WELCOME TO VENTURA NABA BASEBALL LEAGUE!
We are the Ventura chapter of the National Adult Baseball Association. Our regular season games are in very nice city parks, college & high school fields throughout Ventura County (with real mounds, fences, and dugouts!). Every game will have a minimum of two umpires (summer league), and all games and player stats are kept online for all to see!
Our Summer League begins in March/April and is 15+ games. Fall begins in September and is up to 10 game season. We are WOOD bat leagues only.
We have 2 divisions for 18+ year olds and 35+ year olds so all ages can play! (We can accept younger players 17 years old with parents consent forms that will turn 18 in the calendar year.)
Sign up here.