T-Ball / Baseball

Description:

T-BALL: This program is for children entering K & 1^st grades. Players hit from a T and are introduced to the basics of sanctioned baseball. This program starts in the beginning of May with registration opening at the end of February for our spring season, and starts in late August for our new fall season with registration opening in early June.  Teams play either one weeknight at 5p or 6p (either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), and at 9am on Saturday mornings, or they play two weeknights. The fee for this program is $45 per player with a discount for families registering 3 or more players.

INSTRUCTIONAL BASEBALL: In this program, an adult pitches to the player. It is the next step in preparing for sanctioned baseball. Children entering grades 1-3 are eligible. However, those entering 1^st grades must have one year of T-Ball prior to registering. This is not a requirement for those entering grades 2 & 3. This program starts in the beginning of May with registration opening at the end of February for the spring, and starts in late August for the new fall program with registration opening in early June. Teams play either one weeknight at 5p or 6p (either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), and at 11am on Saturday mornings, or they play two weeknights. The fee for this program is $45 per player with a discount for families registering 3 or more players.

Registration Information:

Spring 2023 T-ball & Instructional Baseball

Online registration for spring t-ball & instructional baseball will open March 3rd and closes April 9th 2023.  Late registration period from 4/2/23-4/9/23. Log onto www.ballstonarearec.org and go to the ‘Register/Log In’ link to register. If you have already created an online account with Sports Engine, you will be able to access the information used from your last registration. IF YOUR PHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS, EMAIL OR ANY IMPORTANT INFORMATION HAS CHANGED, PLEASE UPDATE IT. Email is utilized for all correspondence with this program.

If prior to this you have not registered online for a BARC program, you will need to create an account & register.  If you need help registering, you may email cummings.ryan38@gmail.com.

SEASON  BEGINS – May 6th, 2023                     ENDS – June 24th, 2023

To be eligible children must be residents of the Towns of Milton, Malta, or Ballston, or the Village of Ballston Spa, and depending on the sport, ENTERING  KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE in September of 2023.  Children outside of these grade levels are not eligible. 

THESE ARE CO-ED TEAMS. YOU CAN ONLY REGISTER FOR 1 SPRING SPORT DUE TO AN OVERLAP OF SCHEDULES.  Practices/games are either 2 weeknights or one weeknight & a Saturday morning/early afternoon. There is no Friday or Sunday scheduling.

THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE COST OF $45.00 WITH A CAP OF $110.00 FOR A FAMILY OF 3. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged after April 1st and the child is accepted only if there is space.  EARLY REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 

T-Ball: For students entering Kindergarten or First Grade (2 weeknights or a weeknight & Saturday morning). Week night practices at 5 or 6PM. Saturday practices at either 9am or 11am. (at the Wood Rd. campus front fields)

Instructional Baseball: For students entering Grades 2&3 (Players entering 1^st grade accepted with proof of playing on a T-Ball team last season). Same playing days as above. (at the Wood Rd. campus front fields)

WE CAN NOT TAKE REQUESTS TO BE PLACED WITH SPECIFIC COACHES, FRIENDS, or EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS; or TO MEET CARPOOLING or OTHER SCHEDULING REQUESTS. Please do not make these requests.

Each child should wear athletic shoes and clothing, bring a glove, and water. It is advised to use bug spray & sunscreen since athletes will be outdoors.