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 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: May 6 - Mid June
Registration: February 9 - March 15
Registration Links: 3-4 Years Old / 5-6 Years Old
Pictures: TBA
Downloads:
Pictures Form
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 6 - Mid June
Registration: February 9 - March 15
Registration Link: Machine Pitch
Pictures: TBA
Downloads:
Pictures Form
Schedule
Rules
BASEBALL (boys) / SOFTBALL (girls)
Our YMCA U11 and U14 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: 11U (9-11 years) and 14U (11-14 years) - Age as of April 30!
Fee: Members $40 / Program Participants $55
Dates: May 6 - Mid June
Registration: February 9 - March 15
Registration Links: 11U Baseball / 11U Softball / 14U Baseball / 14U Softball
Pictures: TBA
Downloads:
Pictures Form
Schedules - 11U Baseball / 11U Softball / 14U Baseball / 14U Softball
Tri-County League Bylaws
2024 Rule Changes
Game Rules
USSSA Baseball Pitching Rules
USSSSA Rules
Tournament Information