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2026 SPRING Registration Listing

2026 Spring Baseball

REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 31st
Registration may close early if an age group reaches its maximum capacity. Once that happens, a waiting list will be started. Players will be added from the list if spots open up or if more teams can be accommodated within the age group. Late registration will only be accepted to balance numbers, and a $25 late fee will apply.

Practices will begin mid-February and Games will conclude mid-May

VOLUNTEER WORK DEPOSIT:
NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization that depends on parent involvement. We need parents to help out, whether it’s serving as a Head Coach, working a concession stand shift, or manning a gate during a tournament—your participation matters. A Volunteer Work Deposit (VWD) fee of $25.00 is added to each participant’s registration and is refunded once you complete your work shift or take on the role of Head Coach. More details can be found on our Baseball page.

COACHING
NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization, and we rely on Parents’ involvement. Our player evaluations and player drafts are geared to help first time coaches. During the registration process there will be a section where parents can indicate their desire to coach. If you have any questions, please contact your age group commissioners. The list of age group commissioners can be found under the baseball webpage.  Head coaches will receive a refund of their Volunteer Work Deposit

Team Assignments:
COED T-Ball (3 and 4-yr.-old) and COED Modified Coach-Pitch Baseball (4 and 5-yr.-old)
There are no player evaluations, and teams are assigned by the League Commissioner. Players can request to be placed with a specific teammate or coach during the registration process. While we try to accommodate these requests, we can’t guarantee them, as there are times when too many players request the same coach or teammate for us to fulfill them all.
6-year-old and up: Coach-Pitch Baseball and Kid-Pitch Baseball
Players will be evaluated and then drafted by coaches, with all registered players guaranteed a spot. To keep the teams balanced, we don’t allow requests to play with specific coaches or players, so please don’t ask. Thank you.

Player Evaluations will be held on Saturday, February 7th.
BASEBALL EVALUATIONS: 
Saturday, February 7th (1-4pm)              
Please report according to your last name 
A-M      1pm
N-Z       2:30pm                
Field assignments:
F3 – 6 yr. old
F4 – 7&8 yr. old 
F5 – 9&10 yr. old
F6 - 13-16 yr. old
F7 -11&12 yr. old

There are no player evaluations for 3- 4 yr.-old TBall and 4 -5 yr. old Modified Coach-Pitch,

GAME SCHEDULES:
Game schedules will be posted on our website as soon as they are ready. nwraa.net/baseball
3-4 yr.-old and 4-5 yr.-olds - Play once a week primarily on Saturday. Depending on team numbers there may be a game scheduled during the week.
6 yr.-old and up - Games will take place twice a week, and all teams will join the End of Year Tournament, which is tentatively set to kick off on Thursday, 5/14, and wrap up on Sunday, 5/17.

Practices:
COED T-Ball (3 and 4 yr.-olds) and COED Modified Coach-Pitch Baseball (4 and 5 yr.-olds)
Teams will practice once a week. We cannot arrange for specific practice days. Coaches will select times slots when they receive the team roster.
Once games begin there will be no assigned practices for the T-Ball age group (3-4 yr. old).

6-year-old and up: Coach-Pitch Baseball and Kid-Pitch Baseball
During pre-season, teams will practice twice a week. Once games begin teams will practice once a week. We cannot arrange for specific practice days. Coaches will select times slots when they receive the team roster.

UNIFORMS
Each player will receive a game jersey and team hat.

AGE GROUPS:

LEAGUE AGE IS DETERMINED BY HOW OLD YOU ARE ON APRIL 30th, 2026

4-year-old have the option to play T-Ball or Modified Coach-Pitch. 4 yr-olds that have previous experience are encouraged to play Modified Coach-Pitch
COED 3 and 4yr old T- ball
Game length will be 4 innings or 60 minutes. Batters will be instructed how to hit a ball off a Batting –T. Everyone will bat and everyone will be on the field defensively each inning. 

COED 4 and 5 yr. old Modified Coach-Pitch Baseball
Game length will be 4 innings or 60 minutes. Everyone will bat and everyone will be on the field defensively each inning. Players will be first given a chance to hit a pitched ball (from the coach) if unsuccessful a batting-T will be used. 
5-year-old girls are encouraged to play 6U Coach-Pitch Softball. Registration is on the softball page.

6 yr. old Coach-Pitch Baseball
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up). Everyone will play defensively. Normal Coach-Pitch rules will be played with a few age-appropriate variations. 

7 and 8yr. old Coach-Pitch Baseball
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Normal Coach-Pitch rules will be played.

9 and 10 yr. old Kid-Pitch Baseball
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Normal baseball rules will be played with a few age-appropriate modifications. 

11 and 12 yr. old Kid-Pitch Baseball
Game length is 85 minutes or 6 innings. Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Normal baseball rules will be played.

13 - 16 yr. old Kid Pitch Baseball
There may be some away games at neighboring ball parks. Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Normal baseball rules will be played.

COED 3 -4-Year-Old T-Ball

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/09/2026
$95.00

4/5 COED modified coach pitch

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/09/2026
$100.00

6-Year-Old Coach-Pitch

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$125.00

7 -8-Year-Old Coach-Pitch

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$125.00

9-10-Year-Old Kid-Pitch

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$135.00

11-12-Year-Old Kid-Pitch

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$135.00

13-16-Year-Old Kid-Pitch

Registration closes on 01/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/14/2026 to 05/17/2026
$135.00

2026 Spring League

2026 NWRAA SPRING BASEBALL 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND WILL
CLOSE JANUARY 31st, 2026

Practices will begin in February 
Games will be played Late March - Mid May

LEAGUE AGE: AGE AS OF 4/30/26

AGES 3 - 16

3/4 yr.-old COED Tball DOB 5/1/21 – 4/30/23
4/5 yr.-old COED Modified Coach-Pitch DOB 5/1/20 – 4/30/22
6 yr.-old Coach-Pitch DOB 5/1/19 – 4/30/20
7/8 yr.-old Coach-Pitch DOB 5/1/17 – 4/30/19
9/10 yr.-old Kid-Pitch DOB 5/1/15 – 4/30/17
11/12 yr.-old Kid-Pitch DOB 5/1/13 – 4/30/15
13-16 yr.-old Kid-Pitch DOB 5/1/09 – 4/30/13

Age Groups

COED 3 and 4yr old T- ball
Game length will be 4 innings or 60 minutes. Batters will be instructed how to hit a ball off a Batting –T. Everyone will bat and everyone will be on the field defensively each inning. 

COED 4 and 5 yr. old Modified Coach-Pitch Baseball
Game length will be 4 innings or 60 minutes. Everyone will bat and everyone will be on the field defensively each inning. Players will be first given a chance to hit a pitched ball (from the coach) if unsuccessful a batting-T will be used. 

6 yr. old Coach-Pitch Baseball
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up). Everyone will play defensively. Normal Coach-Pitch rules will be played with a few age-appropriate variations. 

7 and 8yr. old Coach-Pitch Baseball
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with ten players on the field defensively. Normal Coach-Pitch rules will be played.

9 and 10 yr. old Kid-Pitch Baseball
Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Normal baseball rules will be played with a few age-appropriate modifications. 

11 and 12 yr. old Kid-Pitch Baseball
Game length is 85 minutes or 6 innings. Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Normal baseball rules will be played.

13 - 16 yr. old Kid Pitch Baseball
There may be some away games at neighboring ball parks. Teams will bat round robin (all players attended will be in the batting line up) with nine players on the field defensively. Normal baseball rules will be played.

Volunteer Work Depoit

Volunteer Work Deposit

NWRAA is a volunteer-based organization, and we rely on Parents involvement. We need Parents to volunteer, whether it is becoming a Head Coach, working a concession shift, or working a gate during a tournament, your involvement is important.

A Volunteer Work Deposit (VWD) fee of $25.00 is added to each participant during registration. The VWD is refunded after the completion of your work shift or your assignment of becoming a Head Coach. If you are unavailable to volunteer your VWD is used for your buyout, and you will not receive a refund. There will be no formal Concession/Gate Work Schedule. Parents will have the opportunity to coordinate a work shift which best fits their schedule. Typical work shift is 3.5 hours.

Interested in becoming a Head Coach, please contact your Age Group Commissioner. To be assign a concession stand shift or work a gate during our tournaments please email [email protected]

Baseball/Softball Board



2026 Spring Baseball Age Group Commissioners

2026 Spring Age Group Commissioners

Interested in Coaching?  Please contact your Age Group Commissioner

3-and-4-year-old (TBall)
Sally O'Callaghan
[email protected]

4-and 5-year-old Modified Coach-Pitch

Wally Cummins
[email protected]

6-year-old Coach-Pitch
Chris Ladnier
[email protected]

7-and 8-year-old Coach-Pitch
Ben Malpass
[email protected]

9-and 10-year-old Baseball
Travis Pyle
[email protected]

11-and 12-year-old Baseball
Steve Gordon
[email protected]

13-16-year-old Baseball
Ken Schipper
[email protected]

NWRAA Baseball League Commissioner
Richard May
[email protected] 

NWRAA Baseball and Softball Director
Ken Schipper
[email protected]

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