Baseball, Spring

NOTE: We are hoping to start baseball practices the week of April 15th, depending on weather and field condition. Thank you for your understanding.

Batter up! Baseball is open for kids 5-15 years old. Practices will be held Monday - Friday between 5:30 and 7:30pm. Games will be held on Saturdays between 8am and 8pm.
Register by Wednesday, 2/28 to avoid a $25 late fee!

Shirts and hats are provided for all levels. Socks are also provided when uniform pants are required. Spikes are recommended but not metal cleats. Grey uniform pants (where required) are participants' responsibility. Please check out the baseball bats approved by Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken League on this website under "Dept Info".

Baseball age is based on participant’s age on April 30, 2013.
Minors play on a 60' diamond
Majors play on a 70' diamond

T-Ball: 5 & 6 year olds ~ T-Ball introduces the player to organized baseball. Players will begin to learn the fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is on skill development where batters hit from a ”T”. No uniform pants required.
A League: 7 year olds ~ The fundamentals of baseball are reinforced for 7 year old players with coaches pitching to the players. Players age 8 with no experience in organized baseball may play in the A League at parent's request. No uniform pants required.
AA League: 8 & 9 year olds ~ Players ages 8 & 9 will begin pitching (with the help of coaches when needed) and also receive reinforcement in the basic skills and fundamentals of baseball. Grey uniform pants are required.
Minor/Major League: 10-12 year olds ~ Players will play regulation Cal Ripken baseball. All players will be screened and the top players will field the Major League teams with the remaining players fielding the Minor League teams. Grey uniform pants are required.
Babe Ruth: 13-15 year olds ~ Play on a 90 foot diamond with home games played at the Souhegan High School. Grey uniform pants are required.

The New Hampshire Babe Ruth league consists of 8 to 9 teams from Merrimack, Milford, Hollis/Brookline and Amherst. This is a Middle School friendly league! The league recognizes that Middle School practices and games are the priority. The New Hampshire Babe Ruth practices will be held after Middle School practice times. Babe Ruth games will generally be played on Wednesdays and Saturdays to not conflict with Middle School games normally played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If there is ever a conflict in schedule, the Middle School will take priority.

The Amherst Recreation Department encourages all players trying out for the Middle School team to also sign up for Babe Ruth before the March 10 cutoff. If the player makes the Middle School team, no conflict and more games to play. If the player does not make the team, then there is still a team to play on. Players that want to pitch will get the opportunity with Babe Ruth. The schedule extends beyond the Middle School schedule with playoffs and a great weekend tournament in Merrimack.

NOTE: Any 9yr old player may screen up to Minors & Any 10 yr old player may screen up Majors.
Players MUST attend the Screening Sunday, March 10, 3-5 PM, Souhegan High School
Players will only be moved up if space is available in their desired league.

Code

Activity

Ages

Grades

Days

Date/Time

Location

Fees

Registration Unavailable

A League: 7 year olds

7 - 7

N/A

04/01/2013 - 06/15/2013

$45.00 R, $70.00 NR

Registration Unavailable

AA League: 8 & 9 year olds

8 - 9

N/A

04/01/2013 - 06/15/2013

$75.00 R, $100.00 NR

Registration Unavailable

Babe Ruth: 13-15 year olds

13 - 15

N/A

04/01/2013 - 06/15/2013

$100.00 R, $125.00 NR

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