- Home
- Government
- Departments M-Z
- Park & Recreation
- Programs / Events
- Youth Activities
- Baseball / Softball Programs and Clinics
Baseball / Softball Programs and Clinics
Summer Baseball and Softball
Learn the basics and more of baseball and softball! All groups will learn through drills and games, and focus on good sportsmanship, teamwork, and having fun! All participants are required to have a glove and water bottle.
Programs available:
- Tiny T's (Ages 4-5) - Intro to baseball. Skills taught include base running, throwing and hitting the ball from the tee. Focus will be on good sportsmanship and teamwork while building new friendships with teammates.
- T-Ball (Ages 5-6) - Continue your child's progress from Tiny T's; introduction to having the ball pitched (by the coach) and outfield positions.
- Minor League Baseball (Ages 6-8) - Coach-pitched from 25 feet away, with the focus on skill progression and fundamentals. New skills developed include grip on the bat and batter's stance, introducing catching pop flies, and throwing from a further distance. Games will be played once a week beginning in week 2.
- Major League Baseball (Ages 9-12) - Players will begin pitching to each other, picking positions, and learning and developing advanced techniques and strategies of the game. Games played once a week beginning in week 2.
- Minor League Softball (Ages 6-8) - Fundamentals will be the main focus. Skills including throwing, catching, batting, catcher's position and base running as well as sportsmanship.
- Major League Softball (Ages 9-12) - Focused on skill development, including advanced throwing, catching and batting skills as well as base running and game strategies.
2023 Youth Baseball/Softball Program
Program | Day | Dates | Time | Location | Cost | Dates Not Held |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tiny T's | Tu/Th | 6/6-7/27/23 | 5-5:45pm | Whitney Field 6 | $45 | 7/4, 7/6 |
T-Ball | Tu/Th | 6/6-7/27/23 | 6:15-7pm | Whitney Field 6 | $45 | 7/4, 7/6 |
Minor League BB | M/W | 6/5-7/26/23 | 5:30-6:30pm | Whitney Field 6 | $55 | 7/3, 7/5 |
Major League BB | M/W | 6/5-7/26/23 | 6:45-8pm | Whitney Field 6 | $55 | 7/3, 7/5 |
Minor League SB | M/W | 6/5-7/26/23 | 5:30-6:30pm | Whitney Field 7 | $55 | 7/3, 7/5 |
Major League SB | M/W | 6/5-7/26/23 | 6:45-8pm | Whitney Field 6 | $55 | 7/3, 7/5 |
* Championship Night for Minor League BB, Major League BB, Minor League SB and Major League SB will be held July 26th
Youth Baseball Clinic
Swing into summer with Augie Rodriguez, former head coach for the St Cloud Rox and current facility manager for MASH baseball! Augie and his staff specialize in teaching the fundamentals of baseball through extensive instruction. Participants will be receiving high level coaching in skills including hitting, fielding, and throwing. Clinic attendees are asked to come in athletic clothing, tennis shoes, water bottle, and to bring a glove if they have one.
Day | Date | Time | Location | Cost |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday | 6/21 | 10am-12pm | Whitney Sports Complex | $15 |
Cancellations or Rain-Outs
Please listen to WJON or call 255-7277 for cancellations or rain-outs; or check our Facebook page.