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ARAA Baseball - Junior House 

Pre-K/KIndergarten - first Grade

Tball - Coach Pitch
 

2024 House Baseball registration is now open!

 

Cost of registration for 2024 T-ball and Coach Pitch (K-1st grade) is $115. This cost is separate from the volunteer and fundraising bond that is described below. 

Scholarship/Grant In Aid Program

ARAA Sports Organizations want all kids to be able to play sports!  We understand that financial difficulties arise and we want to help. If you need assistance paying for sports, please click the link below:

>>>>>   Grant in Aid Program   <<<<<

Fundraiser and Volunteer Requirements

All families who register a child for baseball will be required to participate in fundraising efforts to sell Green Valley gift cards or a $50 buyout option per family.

Families must complete volunteer DIBS hours; 4 hours per child or a maximum of 8 hours per family or pay a $500 volunteer buyout option at registration per registered child. This volunteer buyout option is available and included in the baseball registration form.

NOTE: T-ball players DO NOT have to complete the fundraising or volunteer requirement.  

ARAA Baseball Refund Policy

It is the policy of ARAA Baseball that we will offer a full refund should you decide not to play up until the time that registration closes.  Once registration has been closed, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to receive a full refund.  Any funds already spent on your player (pants, jerseys, hats, traveling team slush funds, etc) will not be refunded. 


Junior House Age Guidelines

Program Current Grade Birth Date (Oldest) Birth Date (Youngest)
T-Ball PreK/Kindergarten 9/5/2017 9/4/2019
Coach Pitch 1st Grade 9/5/2016 9/4/2017

Gear Requirements

Included with Registration Provided by Each Player
Jersey Glove
Baseball Pants Cleats
Hat Helmet
Bat

*Additionally, an athletic protective cup is recommended, but not required. Players may also buy baseball socks, belt, and batting gloves.

Bat Sizing Resource: https://www.baseballmonkey.com/learn/baseball-bat-buying-guide

Glove Sizing Resource: https://www.baseballmonkey.com/learn/baseball-softball-glove-buying-guide

T-ball Information

At this level, the players will get an introduction to the game of baseball. They will begin learning the basic rules and start developing their throwing, hitting and fielding skills. T-ball is recommended for all first year Kindergarten/Pre-K players (first year of organized team ball).

Season Dates: First week of May (pending field readiness) - Last week of June

Weekly Schedule (Practice and Games): Monday/Wednesday

Proposed Field Usage: Sunny Acres Park, Anoka

The T-ball season concludes with an End of Year Celebration with all T-ball teams. 2024 End of Year Celebration date is tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2024.

Coach Pitch Information

At this level, kids will continue to learn the key elements and skills of the game and will hit off of a pitch from the mound. Coach pitch is recommended for 1st Graders and Kindergarteners with at least one year of experience in organized team ball.

Season Dates:  As soon as possible in Spring (pending field readiness) - Middle of July

Weekly Schedule (Practice and Games): Tuesday/Thursday

Proposed Field Usage: Emerald Pond Park, Ramsey

The Coach Pitch  season concludes with the End of Year House Tournament at Central Park. The End of Year House Tournament is scheduled for July 12-14, 2024.  


Tball - Preschool and Kindergarten


Machine Pitch/Coach Pitch - Advanced Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Contact Information

Kayslee Kemp

Junior House Director

Kelsie Buchanan

Junior House Coordinator