BASEBALL (CO-ED)
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America’s pastime and our most popular program, “rec” baseball welcomes co-ed players ages 4-17 to the diamond. Join our vibrant community where young athletes of all abilities develop essential life skills while having fun. As kids step onto the field, they learn the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance through the challenge of friendly competition. Baseball encourages a healthy lifestyle, promotes physical fitness, and fosters friendships that last a lifetime. Be part of the excitement and register now.
Key Dates and Information
We offer spring and fall baseball seasons, each roughly the same duration with a similar schedule.
Spring Season
- November: Registration opens.
- Late March: Team assignments, uniforms distributed and schedules posted.
- Early April: Opening Day and team parade to Prospect Park.
- Mid-June: Season-end playoffs and championship games (ages 8 and up).
Fall Season
- May: Registration opens.
- Early September: Team assignments, uniforms distributed and schedules posted.
- Early September: Opening Day.
- Early November: Season-end playoffs and championship games (ages 8 and up).
Program Information
- Ages 4-8 will play one game per week; Ages 9-17 will play up to two games per week.
- Games are played primarily at Prospect Park, Washington Park, Van Voorhees Playground, DiMattina Field and the Red Hook Recreation Center.
- Practices are optional with time, place and frequency at the coaches’ discretion.
- Registration fees range from $200-300 per season and include 8-10 games, a jersey and a hat.
- All coaches are AED/CPR certified and must past a background check.
- Financial aid is available for families that qualify. Inquire here.
GET ON A TEAM. NO TRYOUTS FOR RECREATIONAL PLAY.
- All you have to do is sign up! We’ll place your child on a team.
- Want to be on a specific team or with a certain coach? Just make the request when you register.
- Do you want to coach your child? Inquire here about volunteering.
- Play up? Play down? Other questions? Contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate your requests.
New To The Game? No Problem!
- Our coaches will teach the game!
- For our youngest players ages 4 – 6 years old, 78 Youth Sports and SportStrata (sport psychologists) have developed a proprietary, developmentally-appropriate game called Bases Loaded. Click here for overview and rules.
Divisions
| Division | Description |
|---|---|
| Pee Wee | 4 and 5-year olds; tee ball with 40’ bases through our Bases Loaded program |
| Rookies | 6-year olds; underhand coach pitching from 15’ with 40’ bases |
| Lions | 7-year olds; overhand coach pitching from 15’ with 40’ bases |
| Pony | 8-year olds; player pitching at 33’ with 50’ bases |
| Cubs | 9 and 10-year olds; stealing when the catcher has control of the ball, pitching at 43’ with 60’ bases |
| Bantam | 11 and 12-year olds; stealing when the ball passes the batter, pitching at 47.5’ with 70’ bases |
| Super Bantam | 12 and 13-year olds; major league rules except for pitching at 54’ with 80’ bases |
| Grasshopper | 13, 14 and 15-year olds; major league rules |
| Freshman | 16 and 17-year olds; major league rules |
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Any questions, email us.