2023 YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

Brothers Tire Sales (2 teams)
Coach's Neighborhood Grill
DICK'S Sporting Goods (2 teams)
Greg Sobiech Sales
Myers Home Rentals
Relentless Ink Tattoo
Shortstop's Burgers & Shakes

League Information & Eligibility Requirements

The child’s age on May 1, 2023 determines the division of play.

• 5-6 Coed T-ball		• 7-8 Coach Pitch Soft
• 7-8 Coach Pitch Base		• 9-10 Player Pitch Soft
• 9-10 Player Pitch Base		• 11-12 Player Pitch Soft
• 11-12 Player Pitch Base		• 13-15 Player Pitch Soft
• 13-15 Player Pitch Base

5-6 & 7-8 Divisions: These divisions begin developing fundamentals for each specific sport. Rules are modified to present the optimum playing experience for novice participants.

9-10 Division: This division builds on basic fundamentals of a given sport. Rules are slightly modified to present optimum playing experience for participants with limited exposure.

11-12 & 13-15 Divisions: These divisions are designed to promote teamwork, sportsmanship and advance fundamental development. No rule modifications.

     

Registration and Fees

Resident of Kannapolis: $40
Non-Resident: $60
Financial Assistance is Available. Click here to learn more about scholarships.
Registration fees include cost for uniforms, practices and games.

Registration wil begin January 23 and end March 5.
Register online (RECOMMENDED) or in person at:

City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Office
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Equipment

Kannapolis Parks & Recreation will provide bats, balls, tees, batting helmets and catchers gear as needed. Kids are allowed to bring their own equipment if desired, we just ask that it be clearly marked with their name.

Gloves are mandatory and must be supplied by participants.

Cleats are optional but recommended. No metal cleats are allowed.

Parent Information

Additional parent information will be released online and via email after registration has closed. There will be no in person parent meeting.

Volunteer to Coach

We need your help!! Potential coaches must be at least 18 years old, complete a coach’s application, pass a criminal background check and sign the Coach's Code of Conduct. Approved coaches must attend a mandatory coaches meeting (may be virtual or required to watch a video) and will be given a photo ID Coach badge. Coaches are required to wear their ID badges at all practices and games. Completion of paperwork does not guarantee a coaching position.

     

Skills Evaluation & Player Draft

Currently, we plan to have skills assessments between March 14-16. Final dates and times will be communicated via email and posted here once a final decision has been made. If no skills days can take place then all players will be randomly assigned to teams.

All participants playing in the 7-8 year old age group or older are required to attend skills assessments. If a child does not attend a skills assessment, then that child will be randomly assigned to a team at the player draft. There are no skills assessments for the 5-6 year old age group. All players in this age group will be randomly assigned to teams.

Practices & Games

Coaches will contact players after team assignments between March 24-26. Please allow volunteer coaches time to contact each participant before contacting our office on March 27 for team information.

Practices will begin the week of March 27. Teams will have one practice per week (lasting one and a half hours).

Games will be played on Saturdays from April 15 through June 10.

Depending on schedules and field availability, some weeknight games may be necessary. Practices and games will be played at Kannapolis Parks and City Schools. Nearby Cabarrus County schools or additional facilities may be utilized if registration numbers dictate that a particular division play countywide.

Additional Information

Team Pictures - Team and individual picture opportunities will be available. Days, times and locations will be announced once scheduled.

Sponsorship - If you would like to sponsor a team opportunities are available. Please see the attached Sponsor letter and sponsor document or contact our office.

Special Request - Requesting a particular coach, teammate or practice night does not guarantee that request, but staff will do all they can to help grant a request.

Inclement Weather Hotline - 704-920-4344

The City of Kannapolis reserves the right to cancel, delay or otherwise alter the season if safety guidlines make it necessary to do so. Please click the below link for additional information.

Click here for our FAQs and Safety Information

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