YMCA Youth Baseball, Softball, T-Ball Leagues & Clinics categories

YMCA Baseball, T-Ball, and Softball are designed to teach young players the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn how to catch, throw, and bat in a fun team atmosphere. Formats include t-ball, coach-pitch and player-pitch. Our approach to coaching allows players to learn and have fun!

Find baseball, softball, and t-ball offerings at a Y near you!

 

Get your cleats ready because the next YMCA t-ball and softball session is set to kick off in summer of 2024, and we can't wait to see you on the field!

 

 

Youth Baseball League

(Coach Pitch is coed grades K-2, Youth Baseball is for boys grades 3-8) - Our league features:

• One game per week

• Seven games per season

• Trained volunteer coaches

• YMCA screened and trained umpires

• Good sportsmanship and core values modeled and promoted

• Focus on fundamentals and new skill development

• All players receive equal play time

• New, upgraded team shirts/jerseys and end of season awards

• In-house tournaments for grades 3 and up

 

 

Youth Softball League

Instructional league for girls in grade 3 and up to learn the basics of softball in game play.

• One game per week

• Seven games per season

• Trained volunteer coaches

• YMCA screened and trained umpires

• Good sportsmanship and core values modeled and promoted

• Focus on fundamentals and new skill development

• All players receive equal play time

• New, upgrade team shirts/jerseys and end of season awards

• In-house tournaments for grades 3 and up

 

Youth T-Ball Preschool

Instructional skills clinic/game to learn the fundamentals of T-ball.

 

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Note: Sports and sports ages may vary by branch. Please check with your branch for offerings.

Here's a great way to give back! Be a YMCA Volunteer Youth Sports Coach! Make a difference in players lives at the Y, where our Youth Sports focus on learning, character development and teamwork. Our coach’s meetings and materials will provide you with instruction.

 

Meet some of our youth sports coaches in this brief video and see why they do what they do!

 

Create your VolunteerMatters account and fill out your application.

Refer to our handbooks for more information about YMCA sports programs:

Youth Sports Handbook and Coach's Handbook.

 

The Gateway Region YMCA partners with Cardinal Glennon SportsCare to give kids a healthy advantage through educational programs and support. Here are tips for Baseball Safety and Softball Safety.

 

If you need help finding a physician for your young athlete, contact Cardinal Glennon SportsCare at (314) 577-5640.

 

We hope you do not need to cancel. If you do, please note these policies:

  • Any cancellation made prior to the registration deadline will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received after the registration deadline will be subject to a $15 fee.
  • No refunds issued for cancellations after the second scheduled game.

Swimming Lessons

Learn to swim at the YMCA! We offer Swimming Lessons for all ages.