UAMBA Board Meeting February 8, 2022
The next UAMBA board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm at the Upper Allen Township Building.
Spring 2022 Registration
Registration for the Spring 2022 season begins on December 1, 2021 and runs to February 6, 2022 for ages 4-12 and until March 1, 2022 for ages 13-18. All children who reside or attend school in the Mechanicsburg Area School District are eligible to play.
Our Playing Levels are listed below (playing age determined as of April 30, 2022).
Tee Ball/Quick Ball (4 year olds) – For the first time players learning the basics of the game. This level stresses FUN while using tees and soft, squishy balls to ensure SAFETY. “Quick Ball” is a fun variation of baseball designed to keep young kids moving and focused.
Junior Pony (5-6 year olds) – This level uses a combination of pitching machines, coach-pitch and tees. Emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of the game and having a fun, positive experience.
Senior Pony (7-8 year olds) – Kid pitching is introduced at this level and mixed with the use of pitching machines. While scores are kept, emphasis is still on development of skills and having a fun, positive experience.
Minors (9-10 year olds) – Kid pitching exclusively. Games are more competitive as scores and standings are kept and teams compete for the league championship. However, emphasis is still on player development and a positive experience.
Majors (11-12 year olds) – Play 50/70 baseball. Players learn real baseball taking leads, holding runners on, and pitching out of the stretch.
Teeners (13-18 year olds) – Competes in the Greater West Shore Teener League. 90′ bases and 60’6″ pitching distance. Jr.Teeners is for ages 13-14 (typicially Middle School students) and Sr.Teeners is for ages 15-18 (high school students). For more information on Teeners, please see the FAQ under Teeners under the Teams tab above.
Buddyball (4 – 17) – For children with special needs, Buddyball is designed to foster confidence and self-esteem, make memories, and have fun. Ages are broken into junior and senior divisions.
Registration Fees Per Player:
Tee Ball/Quick Ball ($50)
Jr. Pony ($60)
Sr. Pony ($65)
Minors ($70)
Majors ($75)
Teeners ($125)
BuddyBall ($40)
There is a 25% discount for the 2nd child and 50% discount for 3rd and subsequent children (full price is paid on oldest child). In addition to the registration fee, each family is charged at registration a $50 fundraising fee (except for Buddyball and Teeners). Before the season, each family will be given ten (10) $5.00 raffle tickets to sell. When you sell the tickets, you submit them to your team parent but keep the $50.00 collected, which equals the amount you paid at registration.
Families in need may submit a hardship application which is available above. UAMBA will never deny a child the opportunity to play baseball due to financial reasons.
2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2022 season! Businesses can advertise and support youth baseball in our community by sponsoring a team and/or purchasing a banner to hang on an outfield fence. Check out our 2022 Sponsor Brochure under “How to Sponsor” under the About us tab above for full information
Preseason Camp at Messiah University
Registration is open for UAMBA’s annual preseason camp hosted by Messiah University Baseball! The camp is for ages 5-12 (based on 2022 playing age) and will be held on February 27, 2022, at the Sollenberger Sports Center at Messiah University. To register, click here: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1217687.
