The Community Baseball Program for Children of the Mechanicsburg School District
Registration for the 2023 Spring Season opens December 1, 2022 and runs to February 5, 2023 for ages 4-12 and to March 1, 2023 for Teeners (ages 13-18). All children who reside or attend school in the Mechanicsburg School District are eligible to play in our program. A player’s playing age is determined by his age as of April 30, 2023.
The Ripken level program (ages 4-12) is structured as follows:
T-Ball/Quick Ball (4 year olds): An early introduction to baseball, this level stresses a fun experience 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 continuing to stress fun. Pitching machines are introduced along with more t-ball. No scores or standings.
Senior Pony (7 and 8 year olds): Spring loaded pitching machines are used and kid pitching is introduced. Scores may be kept by teams but no standings; There is a season end tournament.
Minors (9 and 10 year olds): Kid pitch on 46/60 size field. Scores, standings, playoffs and a league champion is crowned.
Majors (11 and 12 year olds): Kid pitch on 50/70 size field. Kids learn to take leads and hold runners on. Scores, standings, playoffs and a league champion is crowned.
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 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 in the Greater West Shore Teener League’s Senior Teener National or American Divisions or the 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: For ages 5-17 for children with special needs. For information can be found under the Buddy Ball link under the teams tab. Any questions can be directed to Pat Mowery at [email protected].
Registration Fees Per Player:
There is a 25% discount for the 2nd and subsequent children (full price is paid on 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 paid at registration.
UAMBA will never deny a child the opportunity to play baseball due to financial reasons. Families in financial need may submit a hardship application.
Please use the contact us button under the About Us tab if you have any further questions. We have an FAQ here for our new parents at the TBall and Pony levels.
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