Softball
Baldwin City Recreation Commission (BCRC) is committed to teach the game in a fun, competitive and instructional atmosphere. We are focused on improving the ability of every player and our hope is to create a passion for the game that will last a lifetime.
Players ages 7 to 15 have the opportunity to participate in softball leagues with a variety of skill levels.
Baldwin City Recreation staff will form all teams with requests considered but not guaranteed.
Age Groups and Fees
Ages | Fees |
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8U Softball | $65 |
10U Softball | $70 |
12U Softball | $75 |
15U Softball | $85 |
Important Dates
- Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Practices will begin the week of May 1st and games will begin on May 22nd
Additional Information
- Softball games are played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
- With registration, all players will receive a visor and shirt.
- Age cutoff for all leagues is their age as of January 1st, 2023.
All registrations received after the listed deadline will be assessed a $15 late fee.
Apply to be a Coach
If you're interested in being a head coach at any age level you will need to fill out the Volunteer Coach Application.
Coaches will perform all of the pitching at this level. Players are introduced to the skills necessary to play softball. Volunteer parent coaches teach the game through a 12 game schedule. Teams are encouraged to practice once per week. Baldwin City Recreation staff will form all teams with requests considered but not guaranteed. Games are played in Baldwin City, Eudora and Wellsville. There are no standings or post season games at this level.
Additional Information
- Fee: $65
- Deadline: March 31, 2023
Players are introduced to pitching at this level. The goal is to teach the players how to pitch without slowing down the game for all other participants. There are no walks at this level, after ball four is thrown by a player, a coach enters the game to pitch to the hitter. Volunteer parent coaches teach the game through a 12 game schedule. Baldwin City Recreation staff will form all teams with requests considered but not guaranteed. Teams are encouraged to practice once per week. Games are played in Baldwin City, Eudora, Wellsville, DeSoto and Spring Hill. There are no standings or post season games at this level.
Additional Information
- Fee: $70
- Deadline: March 31, 2023
Players begin to play traditional fastpitch softball at this level, doing all the pitching and stealing bases. Volunteer parent coaches teach the game through a 12 game schedule. Teams are encouraged to practice once per week. Baldwin City Recreation staff will form all teams with requests considered but not guaranteed. Games are played in Baldwin City, Eudora, Wellsville, DeSoto, Spring Hill and Gardner. There are no standings or post season games at this level.
Additional Information
- Fee: $75
- Deadline: March 31, 2023
Players continue to play traditional fastpitch softball at this level. Volunteer parent coaches will teach the game through a 12 game schedule. Teams are encouraged to practice once per week. Baldiwn City Recreation staff will form all teams with requests considered but not guaranteed. Games are played in Baldwin City, Eudora, Wellsville, DeSoto, Spring Hill and Gardner. There are no standings or post season games at this level.
Additional Information
- Fee: $85
- Deadline: March 31, 2023
League Information
Other Information
Rules
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Trevor Smith
Assistant Director/Sports Director