HBC Recreation Ministry

HBC Recreation Ministry

Spring Baseball/Softball

Registration begins Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

SPRING BASEBALL FACTS
Who: T-Ball - 3yrs. to 6 yrs. Old - coed- $90.00
Boy’s Coach Pitch - 7yrs. - 8 yrs. old - $90.00
Boy’s Kid Pitch - 9 yrs. - 15 yrs. old - $100.00
When: Mar. 14, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Registration: Jan. 11, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

GIRLS’ FAST PITCH SOFTBALL FACTS
Who: 7 yrs. - 9yrs. Old - $90.00
10 yrs. old - 15 yrs. old - $100.00
When: Mar. 14, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Registration: Jan. 11, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

Bat Rules

Tee Ball Bats ------- 2-1/4 Diameter and must have the USA Baseball Stamp

Coach Pitch Baseball Bats ------2-1/4 or 2-5/8 Diameter and must have the USA Baseball Stamp

Kid Pitch Baseball Bats ------ 2-5/8 Diameter and must have the USA Baseball Stamp Drop(-10) for ages 9-10 and 11-12.
13-15 Boys Baseball -------Drop(-5). Bats for 13-15 division can be no longer than 34" with a 2-5/8 diameter barrel drop (-5), composite barrel bats must say BBCOR. 50 certified or have the USA Baseball Stamp. Aluminum/alloy barrel bats with composite handles only are allowed. USSSA Bats, 2-3/4 Barrel bats, are not allowed. The following bats are banned; 2018 USA Easton Ghost X, 2020 BBCOR Louisville Slugger Meta and Blue Meta, 2022 BBCOR Stinger Missile II.

Girls Softball Bats ------2-1/4 Diameter and must have the USA Softball Stamp

Evaluation Dates and Times
Thursday, March 5th

Families need to check in at the designated field.

12-13-year-old girls - 6:00-7:00 - Field 8
14-15-year-old girls - 7:00-8:00 - Field 8
13-15-year-old boys - 6:00-7:30 - Field 7
11-year-old boys - 6:00-7:00 - Field 6
12-year-old boys - 7:00-8:00 - Field 6

Saturday, March 7th

3-4 year old Tee Ball will not have evaluations. Coaches will divide teams at the pre-season coach's meeting.

Families need to check in at the designated field.

5 Year Old Coed Tee Ball - Field 6 - Last Name A-G 12:00-1:00; Last Name H-O 1:00-2:00;

Last Name P-Z 2:00-3:00

6 Year Old Coed Tee Ball - Field 6 - Last Name A-G 9:00-10:00; Last Name H-O 10:00-11:00;

Last Name P-Z 11:00-12:00

7 Year Old Boy's Coach Pitch - Field 7 - Last Name A-G 12:00-1:00; Last Name H-O 1:00-2:00;

Last Name P-Z 2:00-3:00

8 Year Old Boy's Coach Pitch - Field 7- Last Name A-G 9:00-10:00; Last Name H-O 10:00-11:00;

Last Name P-Z 11:00-12:00

7-8 Year Old Girls' Softball Coach Pitch - Field 1 - 11:00-12:00

9 Year Old Girls' Softball Coach Pitch - Field 1 - 10:00-11:00

10 Year Old Girls' Softball Kid Pitch - Field 8 - 11:00-12:00

11 Year Old Girls' Softball Kid Pitch - Field 8 - 10:00-11:00

9 Year Old Boy's Baseball Kid Pitch - Field 9 - 11:00-12:00

10 Year Old Boy's Baseball Kid Pitch - Field 9 - 10:00-11:00

**The system is set up to divide players by age. If you want your child to play up to an older division, go ahead and register them in the one offered. Then send an email to [email protected] and let her know. She will move up from her side."

Registration Listing

Spring 2026 HBC Baseball/Softball

The purpose of the Hopewell Recreation Ministry is to assist the athletes in growing physically, mentally and spiritually through athletic competition. We believe athletics can be a valuable tool in leading people to follow Christ by emphasizing spiritual teaching and coaching, Christ-like sportsmanship, and glorifying God over self.