UAMBA Board Meeting
The next UAMBA board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:00pm at the Upper Allen Fire Department. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Registration for the 2026 Spring Season opens on December 1, 2025 and will continue to February 8, 2026 for ages 4-12. Registration for Teeners (ages 13-18) will run to March 1, 2026. All children who reside or attend school within the Mechanicsburg School District are eligible to play in the UAMBA program. A player’s playing age is determined by his or her age as of April 30, 2026.
The Ripken level program (ages 4-12) is structured as follows:
T-Ball/Quick Ball – 4 year olds. – Introduction to the game of baseball, teaching the very basics of the game. This level stresses fun while using tees and soft, squishy balls to ensure safety. No scores or standings.
Junior Pony – 5 and 6 year olds. More introduction to the game of baseball and continuing to stress fun. Pitching machines and coach pitch are introduced along with more T-Ball. No scores or standings.
Senior Pony – 7 and 8 year olds. Pitching machines are used and player pitching is introduced. Scores may be kept by teams, but there are no standings. There is a tournament at the end of the season.
Minors – 9 and 10 year olds. Player pitching on a 46/60 size field. Scores, standings, playoffs, and a league champion is crowned. Please note that generally only very advanced 8 year olds or grade level appropriate 8 year olds will be given permission to play up in Minors. The ability to play up is dependent on skill level and if roster space permits. The ultimate decision to allow a player to play up rests within the sole discretion of UAMBA.
Majors – 11 and 12 year olds. Player pitching on a 50/70 size field. Players learn to take leads and hold runners on, and other aspects of advanced baseball. Scores, standings, playoffs, and a league champion is crowned. Please note that generally only very advanced 10 year olds or grade level appropriate 10 year olds will be given permission to play up in Majors. The ability to play up is dependent on skill level and if roster space permits. The ultimate decision to allow a player to play up rests within the sole discretion of the UAMBA.
The Teeners program (ages 13-18) is structured as follows:
Junior Teeners (13-14 year olds) – This is typically for middle school attendees (7th and 8th grade). Teams play against other local organizations in the Greater West Shore Teener League’s Junior Teener National or American Divisions. Home games are held at either Fisher Park or Koser Park. The size of the playing field is 60/90.
Senior Teeners (15-18 year olds) – This is typically for high school attendees (9th to 12th grade). Teams play against other local organizations in the Greater West Shore Teener League’s Senior Teener National or American Divisions or Central Penn Senior Teener League. Home games are held at either Fisher Park or Koser Park. The size of the playing field is 60/90. NOTE: Only 18 year olds who are still in high school are allowed to play at this level.
Buddy Ball– Any school age for kids with special needs. More information can be found under the Buddy Ball link under the “Divisions” tab above. Any questions can be directed to Pat Mowery at upperallenbuddyball@gmail.com.
Registration Fees Per Player:
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- Tee Ball/Quick Ball ($60)
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- Jr. Pony ($70)
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- Sr. Pony ($80)
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- Minors ($90)
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- Majors ($100)
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- Teeners ($140)
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- Buddyball ($40)
There is a 25% discount for 2nd and subsequent children (full price is paid for the oldest child). In addition to the registration fee, each family is charged a $50 fundraising fee (not applicable to Buddyball and Teeners). Before the season, each family will be provided ten (10) $5.00 raffle tickets to sell. When you sell the tickets, you submit the tickets to your team parent but keep the $50.00 collected, which equals the amount prepaid at registration.
NEW IN 2026: WE WILL BE OFFERING AN EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT OF 10% FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT, USE THIS COUPON CODE AT REGISTRATION: 2026UAMBAEARLY
UAMBA will never deny a child the opportunity to play baseball due to financial reasons. Families in financial need may submit a hardship application. Upon approval, you will be contacted with registration information to bypass the fees.
Please use the contact us button under the "About Us" tab if you have any further questions. We have an FAQ for new parents that can be found on the Tball/Quickball and Junior Pony pages under the "Divisions-Rosters/Rules" tab above. There is also a FAQ available under the Teeners tab.
UAMBA CAPTURES 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
The UAMBA 10u Blue and 11U Blue All Star teams both captured State Championships! It was the 4th consecutive state championship for the 11 year old group. Meanwhile, the 8u and 9u Blue All Star teams both finished as state runner-ups! Also, congrats to 11u Red which won the 11u State Ironman Tournament! Congratulations to the players and coaches on these outstanding achievements and for representing our community so well!
