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. Drop(-5) for ages 13-15. 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

**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.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16).

Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. (2 Timothy 2:5).

Not to us, Lord, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. (Psalm 115:1)