Townsend Ashby Youth Baseball & Softball  

Spring Baseball

6U T-BALL DIVISION

Boys and girls aged 4-6 learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment. Young kids learn to hit a baseball from a batting tee which is height-adjusted for a level swing, batting in order through the line-up, every inning, for the entire game. We recommend all first-time players 6 years of age or younger complete at least one season of T-Ball prior to moving to Rookie Baseball or Softball.

For SPRING 2026 -

  • The season will begin on April 26, run for 8 weeks.
  • There are no games on Mother's Day or over Memorial Day Weekend.
  • You can select to have your child placed in one of two groups:
  • Sundays 1pm to 2:15pm & Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:15pm OR
  • Two Weeknights from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
  • Games will be either Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri - parents are not able to select which set of days. We will fill up Mon/Thu first, then only if we have additional players will we fill Tuesdays & Fridays.
  • All games will be held at the Spaulding Ballfields on the two T-Ball Fields adjacent to the Kids Kountry Playground.
  • The first half of each game will be instructional practice, followed by a game against another one of the T-Ball teams. There are no practices outside of the scheduled date/times.
  • Team selection is done by the league, balanced by age & home town.
  • Special requests for team/teammate/coach selection is allowed, but not guaranteed.
  • We anticipate having around 8 teams teams with up to 8 kids on each team.
  • Any player that turns 4-years-old in the months of May, June, July and August is eligible to participate in T-Ball.
  • We do allow exceptions for younger children, however a parent must be an active coach on the team. You will need to reach out to the league in advance to get this waiver/condition approved and will need to register using a special link.
  • Parents are required to complete 2 work shifts during the season per child (typically at one of our concession stands).

For 2026, the cost to parents is $100 per player, plus a $50 required fundraising deposit. After December 31st, the price will increase to $125 per player.

In 2025, the total actual cost to the league per player was $317. The league makes up the gap between what is charged to parents with fundraising, snack shack sales & sponsorships.

8U Rookies Division

Designed for boys & girls aged 7-8, this division uses coaches in the first half of the season to pitch allowing for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Emphasis is on starting to learn the game and rules of baseball. All positions will begin to be developed at this level including pitching and catching. The focus of Rookie League is to prepare each player to move on to the Minor Leagues.

For SPRING 2026 -

  • Weather permitting practices will start around April 1st. Practices will be held two to three days per week throughout the season. The days and times of the practices are at the sole discretion of the head coach and can fluctuate throughout the season.
  • There are 16 regular season games in total, with 2-3 games per week. The games will start on Monday, April 27th. Weekday games start at 6:00pm. Weekend games are at either 3pm or 6pm. The season will end on June 21st.
  • Player arrival time is 1 hour prior to the start of all games, and 15 minutes prior to all practices.
  • Home games will be played at both Spaulding Field as well as Craven Field. For away games, traveling up to 1 hour is required.
  • Parents are required to complete 2 work shifts during the season per child (typically at one of our concessions stands).
  • These games are competitive, and winners and losers are declared at each game. However, there are no records, and no playoffs at this level.
  • At the halfway point of the season, it will swap from coach pitch to kid pitch.

Regional League Information

For 2026, the cost to parents is $100 per player, plus a $50 required fundraising deposit. After December 31st, the price will increase to $125 per player.

In 2025, the total actual cost to the league per player was $317. The league makes up the gap between what is charged to parents with fundraising, snack shack sales & sponsorships.

10U Minors Division

Recommended for boys and girls aged 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. This is the first level that’s kids will pitch the entire season to other kids. 

For SPRING 2026 -

  • Weather permitting practices will start around April 1st. Practices will be held two to three days per week throughout the season. The days and times of the practices are at the sole discretion of the head coach and can fluctuate throughout the season.
  • There are 12 regular season games in total, with 2-3 games per week. The games will start on Monday, April 27th. Weekday games start at 5:45pm. Weekend game times are at the coach’s discretion.
  • There will be a two-week playoff tournament at the end of the regular season that will end on June 19th.
  • Player arrival time is 1 hour prior to the start of all games, and 15 minutes prior to all practices.
  • Home games will be played at both Craven Field as well as Spaulding Field. For away games, traveling up to 1 hour is required.
  • Parents are required to complete 2 work shifts during the season per child (typically at one of our concessions stands). 

Regional League Information

For 2026, the cost to parents is $125 per player, plus a $50 required fundraising deposit. After December 31st, the price will increase to $150 per player.

In 2025, the total actual cost to the league per player was $317. The league makes up the gap between what is charged to parents with fundraising, snack shack sales & sponsorships.

12U Majors Division

The major league division is designed for 11 to 12-year-old boys and girls. Cal Ripken Baseball is played under the Official Baseball Rules but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group.

For SPRING 2026 -

  • Weather permitting practices will start around April 1st. Practices will be held two to three days per week throughout the season. The days and times of the practices are at the sole discretion of the head coach and can fluctuate throughout the season.
  • There are 12 regular season games in total, with 2-3 games per week. The games will start on Monday, April 27th. Weekday games start at 5:45pm. Weekend game times are at the coach’s discretion.
  • There will be a two-week playoff tournament at the end of the regular season that will end on June 19th.
  • Player arrival time is 1 hour prior to the start of all games, and 15 minutes prior to all practices.
  • Home games will be played at both Craven Field as well as Spaulding Field. For away games, traveling up to 1 hour is required.
  • Parents are required to complete 2 work shifts during the season per child (typically at one of our concessions stands).
  • For the Majors-A team, players must participate in a tryout in the fall to be selected to this team. Player selections are at the head coach and league officials’ discretion.

Regional League Information

For 2026, the cost to parents is $150 per player, plus a $50 required fundraising deposit. After December 31st, the price will increase to $175 per player.

In 2025, the total actual cost to the league per player was $317. The league makes up the gap between what is charged to parents with fundraising, snack shack sales & sponsorships.

16U Junior Babe Ruth

Founded in 1951, Babe Ruth Baseball League was created for ballplayers ages 13-16 who wished to continue their baseball playing experience beyond the age of 12. This is where players get their baseball cleats muddy for the first time on standard 90' diamonds under Official Baseball Rules used by Major League Baseball.

For SPRING 2026 -

  • Weather permitting practices will start around April 1st. Practices will be held two to three days per week throughout the season. The days and times of the practices are at the sole discretion of the head coach and can fluctuate throughout the season.
  • There are 12 regular season games in total, with 2-3 games per week. The games will start on Monday, April 27th. Weekday games start at 5:45pm. Weekend game times are at the coach’s discretion.
  • There will be a two-week playoff tournament at the end of the regular season that will end on July 3rd.
  • Player arrival time is 1 hour prior to the start of all games, and 15 minutes prior to all practices.
  • Home games will be played at North Middlesex High School Field. For away games, traveling up to 1 hour is required.
  • 13 and 14-year-old players are allowed to use USABAT certified bats, as well as BBCOR bats. 15 & 16-year-old players must use a BBCOR bat.
  • 16-year-old players are typically recommended to play in the Seniors division. However, they may play in the Juniors division but will be ineligible to pitch.
  • Parents are required to complete 2 work shifts during the season per child (typically at one of our concessions stands). Important - there is no snack shack at North Middlesex, so you will be required to work your shifts in one of our other fields.

Regional League Information

For 2026, the cost to parents is $175 per player, plus a $50 required fundraising deposit. After December 31st, the price will increase to $200 per player.

In 2025, the total actual cost to the league per player was $317. The league makes up the gap between what is charged to parents with fundraising, snack shack sales & sponsorships.

18U Senior Babe Ruth

The highest and most accomplished level in Babe Ruth Baseball. A favorite among high school players and coaches, this division prepares players for collegiate recruiting.

For SPRING 2026 -

  • Weather permitting practices will start around April 1st. Practices will be held two to three days per week throughout the season. The days and times of the practices are at the sole discretion of the head coach and can fluctuate throughout the season.
  • There are 12 regular season games in total, with 2-3 games per week. The games will start on Monday, April 27th. Weekday games start at 5:45pm. Weekend game times are at the coach’s discretion.
  • There will be a two-week playoff tournament at the end of the regular season that will end on July 3rd.
  • Player arrival time is 1 hour prior to the start of all games, and 15 minutes prior to all practices.
  • Home games will be played at North Middlesex High School Field. For away games, traveling up to 1 hour is required.
  • All players are required to use a BBCOR bat.
  • Parents are required to complete 2 work shifts during the season per child (typically at one of our concessions stands). Important - there is no snack shack at North Middlesex, so you will be required to work your shifts in one of our other fields.

Regional League Information

For 2026, the cost to parents is $200 per player, plus a $50 required fundraising deposit. After December 31st, the price will increase to $225 per player.

In 2025, the total actual cost to the league per player was $317. The league makes up the gap between what is charged to parents with fundraising, snack shack sales & sponsorships.

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

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