Baseball is America's favorite past-time, and there's no better place to learn to play than at the YMCA, where sportsmanship and teamwork are always practiced.
The Grand River Area Family YMCA offers youth baseball leagues in multiple formats, from TBall to Baseball and Softball. They are designed to teach young players the fundamentals of the game, including catching, throwing, and batting, in a fun team atmosphere with no tryouts, no getting cut, and no bench warmers!
Leagues
Our Baseball and Softball Leagues organize children into parent/volunteer coached teams. As part of a team, your child will learn how to throw, catch, field, and hit correctly while focusing on teamwork and fair play. Each participant receives a team t-shirt. Children must have a glove to play. Cleats are helpful but not mandatory.
In 2021, the YMCA took over the Baseball and Softball leagues formerly run by the Summer Playground Association (SPA). We are excited to continue offering quality softball and baseball programs now and in the future.
TBALL
TBall introduces boys and girls to the game of baseball. Teams play on Monday and Tuesday nights on the Danner Park soccer field. Players will receive a shirt and hat. Cleats are recommended.
Ages: 4u - 3-4 years (Co-ed) / 6u - 5-6 years
Fee: Members $40 / Program Participants $55
Dates: June 1 - June 29
Registration: February 1 - May 1
Registration Links: 4u / 6u
Pictures: TBA
Downloads:
Pictures Form
4u Schedule / 6u Schedule
Rules
MACHINE PITCH
Machine Pitch is the next level up from T-Ball. Games will play at Danner Park. Players will receive a shirt and hat. Everyone should wear long black pants. Cleats are highly recommended.
Ages: 7-8 years (Co-ed)
Fee: Members $40 / Program Participants $55
Dates: May - June
Registration: February 1 - March 25
Registration Link: 8u
Pictures: TBA
Downloads:
Pictures Form
Schedule
Rules
BASEBALL (boys) / SOFTBALL (girls)
Our YMCA 10U - 16U baseball and softball teams will play in the Tri-County League. While some travel is involved, most games are played within a one-hour drive from Chillicothe. Playing in the league is an excellent learning experience for our young players as they can play a wider variety of teams. Home games will be played at Danner Park, and a double-elimination tournament will be held mid to late June. Players will receive a shirt, hat, and socks. Everyone must wear long black pants. Neutral-colored cleats are highly recommended. Metal cleats are prohibited.
Ages: 10U (9-10 years), 12U (10-11 years), 14U (13-14 years), 16U (15-16 years) - Age as of April 30!
Fee: Members $40 / Program Participants $55
Dates: May - June
Registration: February 1 - March 25
Registration Links: 10U Baseball / 10U Softball / 12U Baseball / 12U Softball / 14U Baseball / 14U Softball / 16U Baseball / 16U Softball
Pictures: TBA
Downloads:
Pictures Form
Schedules - 10U Baseball / 10U Softball / 12U Baseball / 12U Softball / 14U Baseball / 14U Softball / 16U Baseball / 16U Softball
Pictures: TBA
Tri-County League Bylaws
2024 Rule Changes
Game Rules
USSSA Baseball Pitching Rules
USSSSA Rules
Tournament Information
COMPETITIVE MACHINE PITCH
Machine pitch is for participants ages 6-8. Put together and sign up your competitive team today! Games will be played at Danner Park on Monday evenings. Teams will be guaranteed 4 games. If games get rained out, if field availability allows, we will make them up. Also a one day tournament will be held at the end of season
Each team will play the season to get their placement in the one day tournament. Teams must provide their own uniforms!
Cost: $350/Team
Tentative Dates: Mondays from June 29 - July 27
Registration Deadline: June 22
Downloads: Registration Form/Waiver
Machine Pitch 8u Practice Expectations: At least one practice per week. Weekly practices must be at least 60 minutes in length. Practices must include at least 10 minutes of throwing and catching, 10 minutes of fielding, and 10 minutes of batting. Coaches may be innovative and include different types of ways to work on these fundamental skills. Additional games and activities are also highly encouraged to create an exciting environment. We recommend a 2-to-1 ratio for sport-specific practice drills and fun games or group activities for these age groups. Conditioning should be lightly implemented in this division. For every 1-hour of practice time, no more than 15 minutes should be spent on conditioning (only running). Additional "conditioning" may be completed through active drills that are engaged in the sport.
Registration Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/grandriverymca/Activity_Search/3435