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Batter up! Babe Ruth League Baseball is open for players 5-12 years old. Please see below for information on specific groups including season dates. 

Registration opens January 1, 2024.

Early Bird Discount ends February 1, 2024
Last Day to register for Rookies is March 8th

Last Day to register for T-Ball is March 22nd
 

Screening Times: Saturday, March 9th at the AMS Gym. (Screenings are indoors, please bring sneakers and NO CLEATS)
  - Majors: 11:00am-12:00pm
  - Minors: 12:00pm-1:00pm
  - Rookies: 1:00pm-2:00pm
  * no screenings for t-ball

Baseball divisions are based on participant’s age as of April 30, 2024.

Jerseys and hats are provided for all levels. Grey uniform pants and socks are participants' responsibility for rookies, minors and majors.

All Stars...We do plan to have All Star Tryouts for Minors and Majors players.  To be eligible for the All Star program players must be registered in the spring Amherst Recreation baseball season.  


Coaching Info
  • Coaches Meeting: March 6th, 7:30pm at Buck Meadow
  • TBall Coaches Meeting: TBD
  • Coaches help needed for all screenings (even if you do not have a player in other age groups)

T-Ball: ages 5-6
T-Ball introduces the player to organized baseball. (T-ball (Softball) is also available under "Softball, Spring"). No uniform pants required. Glove is required. Teams can expect one practice during the week, and one game on Saturdays.

Season Schedule
- March 22nd: Registration Closes
- TBD: Coaches Meeting
- April 29th: Practices begin
- May 4th: Games begin
- June 8th: Last Game

Rookies: ages 7-8
All baseball 7 and 8 year olds will participate in a skills screening. Rookies will use coach pitch. Player pitching will begin to be developed mid-way through the season. Fundamentals of baseball are reintroduced and reinforced for players. Grey uniform pants, glove, cleats, and protective support required. Weekly schedule consists of 1 weeknight practice and 1 weekend game.

Season Schedule:
- March 6th: Coaches Meeting
- March 8th: Registration Closes
- March 9th: Screenings at 1pm
- March 25th: Practices Begin
- April 6th: Opening Day (tentative)
- June 8th: Season Close (tentative)

Minors: ages 9-10
Minor will start a waiting list Feb 22nd. Please note, this is being done so we can closely monitor team numbers and manage placement. Those on the wait list will be contacted directly closer to the screening date.

Players will play regulation Cal Ripken baseball. Team placement will be based on skill development based on screening. Minors play on a 60' diamond. Grey uniform pants, glove, cleats, and protective support required. Weekly schedule consists of 2 weeknight practices and 1-2 games. Travel to surrounding towns is required for this division

Season Schedule:
- March 6th: Coaches Meeting at 7:30pm
- March 8th: Registration Closes
- March 9th: Screenings at 12pm
- March 25th: Practices Begin
- April 6th: Opening Day (tentative)
- June 8th: Season Close (tentative)

Majors: ages 11-12
Majors will start a waiting list Feb 22nd. Please note, this is being done so we can closely monitor team numbers and manage placement. Those on the wait list will be contacted directly closer to the screening date.

Players will play regulation Cal Ripken baseball. Team placement will be based on skill development based on screening. Majors play on a 70' diamond. Grey uniform pants, glove, cleats, and protective support required. Weekly schedule consists of 2 weeknight practices and 1-2 games. Travel to surrounding towns is required for this division.

Season Schedule:
- March 6th: Coaches Meeting at 7:30pm
- March 8th: Registration Closes
- March 9th: Screenings at 11am
- March 25th: Practices Begin
- April 6th: Opening Day (tentative)
- June 8th: Season Close (tentative)

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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T-Ball: Baseball 
5y - 6y N/A   04/29/2024 - 06/08/2024

$75.00 R, $90.00 NR
 
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Rookies: ages 7&8 
7y - 8y N/A   03/25/2024 - 06/09/2024

$85.00 R, $105.00 NR
 
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Minors: ages 9&10 
9y - 10y N/A   03/25/2024 - 06/09/2024

$144.00 R, $164.00 NR
 
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Majors: ages 11&12 
11y - 12y N/A   03/25/2024 - 06/09/2024

$149.00 R, $169.00 NR
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