3-4 years (Standard T-Ball)
5-6 years (Coach Pitch)
Tony Seger: (574) 304-3594
Ballplayers ages 4-6 learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment. Young athletes hit the ball from a batting tee which is height-adjusted for a level swing, batting in order through the line-up for the entire game. The primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals of baseball/softball in a supportive team environment.
7-8 years
Mike Ferro: (574) 370-1157
Designed primarily for ballplayers ages 7-8, this division makes use of a pitching machine to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Fear of actually being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants.
9-10 years
Chris Warp: (574) 370-9887
Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading to the 10 Year-Old World Series.
11-12 years
Chris Warp: (574) 370-9887
The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. Cal Ripken Baseball is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. In order to encourage the league to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calender week
13-15 years
Jake McAllister: (574) 612-7484
Babe Ruth Baseball League was created for ballplayers ages 13-15 who wish to continue their baseball playing experience beyond the age of 12. This is where players get their baseball cleats muddy for the first time on standard 90' diamonds under Official Baseball Rules used by Major League Baseball. In this division, teams are eligible to enter tournament competition and move along the tournament trail, culminating in a World Series.
7-8 years
Laura Smiecinski:
(574) 850-3658
Designed primarily for softball players ages 7-8, this division makes use of a pitching sling to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Fear of actually being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants.
9-10 years
Laura Smiecinski:
(574) 850-3658
Recommended for softball players ages 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. Participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading to the 10 Year-Old World Series.
11-12 years
Laura Smiecinski:
(574) 850-3658
Recommended for 11 and 12 year old players is played under the Official Softball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. In order to encourage the league to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week.
We are committed to keeping prices as low as possible. All fee's include shirt and hat and insurance on your child
$ 120 /season
We are committed to growing the Children of our park. It is our hope that they may grow to be well adjusted, strong, happier individuals and continue to be good, decent, healthy, trustworthy adults.
Registration is open for the 2023 season. As alway, we offer an early bird special, so sign up as soon as you can. Let's have a great season out at the park, have fun and be safe. For those new to the park, please feel free to reach out to any one of us if you have questions or concerns. We will be more than happy to help.
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For reasons surrounding the safety of Jimtown Park visitors, volunteers and players and liability purposes, we are asking that there be NO bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, hover boards etc be ridden in the park. Items that can be left in the vehicle, that needs to be done. Bicycles should be placed/secured in a bicycle rack or in a secure place if unable to store in a bicycle rack.
Thank you for the cooperation and understanding in this matter.
The mission of the Jimtown Park shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, happier, stronger children, and will grow to be decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.