In-House Programs
Questions? : Contact baseball@spya.org
Our baseball in-house programs cater to the youngest players, providing an ideal platform for them to embark on their baseball journey. Our primary focus lies in cultivating a love for the game and fostering player development. Our dedicated coaches create a nurturing environment where each child's growth is celebrated, both on and off the field.
T-Ball
Ages: 4 and 5 (Cannot be 6 before May 1, 2025)
Practice: One or two days a week
Location: Cetronia Elementary
Program Description: A program recommended for 4- and 5-year-olds to teach the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All batters will hit the ball from a batting tee which is adjusted to height that allows for a level swing. All players present for the game bat in order each inning as well as play a defensive position in each of the four innings. Towards the end of the season, the basics of coach pitch will be introduced into one inning of each game if agreed upon by both teams. Adult coaches are stationed on the field to provide instruction. The primary goal is to begin to teach young players the fundamentals of baseball in a supportive team setting while preparing the players for the next level (Coach Pitch). The T- Ball level will use 50 foot bases. Players should have their own glove for T-Ball. Purchasing of your own baseball bat is optional as they are provided by the league.
Coach Pitch
Ages: 6 and 7 (Cannot be 8 before May 1, 2025)
Practice and Games : Three days a week
Location: Lone Lane Park
Program Description: The Coach Pitch League is a coach pitch league designed primarily for 6–7-year-olds. The Prep League is designed to teach the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All players present for the game bat in order each inning as well as play a defensive position in each inning. Towards the end of the season, the basics of kid pitch will be introduced into one inning of each game if agreed upon by both teams. Adult coaches are stationed on the field to provide instruction. The Coach Pitch League continues teaching the fundamentals of the game of baseball in a safe, supportive team environment while preparing the players for the next level (Grasshopper). Players should have their own glove. Purchasing of your own baseball bat is optional as they are provided by the league.
Grasshopper
Age: 7 and 8 (Cannot be 9 before May 1, 2025)
Practice and Games : Three days a week with rotating days and times
Location: Parkway Manor Elementary
Program Description: The Grasshopper League is a coach pitch / kid pitch combo league designed primarily for 7- & 8-year-olds to prepare for advancing to full kid pitch in the fall. The league is designed to expand upon the fundamentals of hitting and fielding learned at previous levels. All players present for the game bat in order each inning as well as play a defensive position each inning. This is a primary player pitch with a coach coming in under league specific rules. This allows the players to begin to get a feel for pitching they may want to do at the next level of play. Batters cannot walk against kid pitching, if a ball 4 count happens, a coach will step in to finish the at-bat. The Minors level continues teaching the fundamentals of the game of baseball in a safe, supportive team environment. Grasshopper will use 60 foot bases. Players will need to have their own glove and bat.