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About Berkley Baseball in Berkley, MA
The Berkley Athletic Association (BAA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization that has been serving the youth of Berkley for over 50 years. Founded in 1969, the BAA was created by a group of parents who recognized the need for additional sports programs in their community. With their commitment to providing youth sports opportunities, they set out to provide the town's youth with the best possible experiences. The BAA is dedicated to helping children grow and develop through sports and recreation. They offer a variety of programs, from baseball and basketball to track and field, as well as other recreational activities. The organization is staffed entirely by volunteers, and all funds go directly to providing youth programs. Through their commitment to helping kids stay active and engaged, the BAA strives to ensure that all Berkley children have access to sports and recreational activities.
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What kind of kids we support
- Coed
- Preschool
- Kids
- Tweens
Programs at Berkley Baseball in Berkley, MA
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T-Ball
Ballplayers ages 4-6 learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment. Young athletes hit the ball from a batting tee which is height-adjusted for a level swing, batting in order through the line-up for the entire game. The primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals of baseball in a supportive team enviroment.
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Minor
Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. In most regions, participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading to the 10 Year-Old World Series.
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Major Division
The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. 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. Under the Major Division, games consist of six innings. In order to encourage the league to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calender week. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. Special base running rules are also in effect. This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series.
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Location and contact information
60R Anthony St, Berkley, MA, 02779