Amherst Baseball online
registration is open. Here is some information:
How do I register?
Online registration for
the 2017 season begins on January 15 at www.amherstbaseball.org. If you wish to
register in person, we will have a table at Winterfest on February 11 and we
will make registration available during indoor Spring Training on March 11 at
the Amherst College cage. You can also request a registration form by sending
an email to amherstbaseball@gmail.com.
Do you offer financial
aid?
Yes! Scholarships are
available to qualified families. Please email amherstbaseball@gmail.com if you
wish to be considered for a need-based scholarship.
Who can register?
We have Spring leagues
for children who are 5 years old up through and including the age of 16. We have Summer leagues for ages 14
through 19, and Fall leagues for ages 9-13. All leagues are co-ed. You are
eligible to play if you live or go to school in Amherst, Hadley, Pelham,
Shutesbury or Leverett, and for Babe Ruth, Belchertown. You can also play with
waiver from the district president. Email amherstbaseball@gmail.com for more
information on waivers.
Do you offer any
clinics?
Amherst College hosts
its annual Winter Instructional Clinic on January 16 and 18, 2017 for ages
9-16. Players will participate in small groups and will be given individual
attention and instruction by college coaches and players. You can register
at
http://athletics.amherst.edu/sports/bsb/2016-17/releases/20161218m7n7or
. We also offer coaching clinics.
When does the season
start?
Our season starts with
Indoor Spring Training will be held on Saturday March 11 and Sunday March 19 at
the Amherst College cage. Please save the dates and we will provide more
information on the website regarding the exact times for each age group. We
practice for much of April outside, and games generally begin around May 1.
When does the season
end?
The season ends around
the same time that school ends in mid-June. Post-season tournaments for 9-10
and 11-12 year olds run from mid-June to mid- to late-July.
Do you have equipment
available for purchase?
Families are invited to
bring any unwanted baseball equipment to Spring Training on March 11. We will
sort and offer this equipment on a first come-first serve basis at the March 19
Spring Training.
My child is playing for
his school team. Can he also play Amherst Baseball?
Yes! We work closely
with the schools to ensure that kids can play both school and town baseball by
avoiding conflicts with practices and games.
