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Hopewell Valley Baseball and Softball Association

Spring Registration is now Closed!

By HVBSA, 12/15/21, 7:45PM EST

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Registration Closed
HVBSA Spring Baseball and Softball Season
Registration Closes: Sunday, March 6


Divisions / Fees:

  • Spring Tee Ball (Ages 4-6 as of 4/30/22) $125
  • Spring Cal Ripken Baseball (Ages 6-12 as of 4/30/22) $235
  • Spring Babe Ruth Baseball (Ages 13-15 as of 4/30/22) $205
  • Spring Girls Softball (Ages 6-14 as of 1/1/22) $225


Important Dates:

  • March 11 and 14 - Mandatory Majors and AAA Division Player Assessments (see info below)
  • March 13 - Field Clean-Up Day (see info below)
  • March 18-21 - HVBSA DICK’S 20% Off Shop Event (see info below)
  • Week of March 21 - Teams announced
  • Early April - Practices begin (at coach’s discretion)
  • Mid April - Uniform distribution (before first games)
  • Week of April 19 - Games start
  • April 23 - Opening Day Event (see below info)
  • April 30 - Team/Player Photo Day
  • Mid June - Season Ends


Commitment:

Tee Ball

  • 1 combined game/practice per week (Saturday mornings)
  • Typically 1 hour and 15 minutes

Cal Ripken Baseball

  • 2 games per week (one weekend game and one weekday game)
  • 1 practice per week (at coaches discretion)

Babe Ruth Baseball

  • 2 games per week (one weekend game and one weekday game)
  • Weekday games start after school activities (7:30)
  • 1 practice per week (at coaches discretion)

Softball

  • Typically one weeknight per week (practice or game) and a Saturday game.
  • Some weeks will be two weeknights and there may be an occasional Sunday game at the older levels, depending on scheduling needs.


Uniforms / Equipment:

Tee Ball

  • Team shirt/jersey and hat provided
  • pants are encouraged but not required
  • “USA Baseball Tee Ball” bat
  • Glove required
  • Personal helmet (face cage) / bat encouraged


Baseball

  • Team shirt/jersey, hat and socks provided, pants are available for those needing them while supplies last (new players and those who have outgrown and/or outworn prior seasons’ pair)
  • Babe Ruth provides only shirt and hat.
  • Glove required
  • Personal helmet encouraged (face cage required through age 10)
  • Personal bat encouraged
  • Cal Ripken: bats must be “USA Baseball” 2 ⅝” barrel max (no BBCOR bats)
  • Babe Ruth: must be “USA Baseball” or “BBCOR .50” 2 ⅝” barrel)
  • Metal cleats are prohibited for tee ball and Cal Ripken.


Softball

  • Team shirt/jersey and socks provided, softball pants are available for those needing them (new players and those who have outgrown and/or outworn prior seasons’ pair)
  • Girls typically have their own glove, helmet and bat (all bats must be marked as "Official Softball Bat" or "Official Fastpitch Bat"). We have a limited supply of helmets and bats available to use for the season for those who do not have their own. Players should not share equipment.
  • Players must wear a fielding mask while playing an infield position (including pitcher), and we strongly recommend wearing one while playing all positions.
  • Metal cleats are prohibited for 8U-12U.

 

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