Hey there, future baseball stars and awesome parents! Get ready to step up to the plate because Nashua Cal Ripken Baseball's Spring 2025 registration is officially OPEN!

Here's what to know:

• Sign up online at nashuacalripken.org/signup.

  • T-Ball, Rookies and Minors costs only $40 for the season and AAA or Majors only costs $50!

• The season's set to kick off in late April and wrap up in late June, with about 12 games per team.

• What divisions are available?

  • T-Ball is the perfect starting point for first-timers, focusing on fun and the basics.

  • Rookies is generally for players between 6 and 8 years old, but advanced 5-year-olds with T-Ball experience can play too.

  • Minors introduces player-pitched baseball, usually for 7 and 8-year-olds, setting the stage for more competitive play.

  • AAA is the introduction to merit-based baseball and is for 9-10 year olds.

  • Majors is the most competitive level of baseball in Nashua Cal Ripken for 11-12 year olds.

• Got a specific coach or teammate request? For Tee-Ball, Rookies, and Minors, drop it in the comments during registration. While the league can't promise anything, they'll do their best.

• Practices and games? Expect about 1-2 of each per week. Weekday activities usually start around 5:00/5:30 pm.

• Game time limits? Tee Ball and Rookies max out at 4 innings or 75 minutes, Minors at 6 innings or 1.5 hours, AAA at 6 innings or 2 hours, and Majors at 6 innings with no time limit (except in the Fall).

• Need help deciding on a division? Parents, take a look at the player leveling guide to make sure your player is in the right place. (https://www.nashuacalripken.org/levels)

Don't sit on the bench—sign up ASAP so teams can be formed, and everyone can get on the field as soon as the City of Nashua gives the go-ahead. Let's play ball!.

Game Formats per Division:

• T-Ball: Every player bats each inning (off a batting tee), using a semi-cushioned base-ball, and plays in the field. Players rotate positions in the infield/outfield. No scores are kept and games last no more than 4 innings or 75 minutes.

• Rookies: Every player hits machine or coach-pitched baseballs (soft core) at 35-40 MPH each inning. Coaches pitch while taking a knee, from 2 feet in front of the mound. Players do not strikeout, but are put on base if they have not hit after 5 pitches. Players who are “put-out” in the field return to the dugout. Players rotate through infield and outfield positions. Game scores are not kept. Games last a maximum of 4 innings or 75 minutes.

• Minors: Introduces live pitching from the players, as well as a hard baseball. Toward the end of the season base stealing and bunting is introduced. Players may be called out on strikes and half-innings end after three outs. At certain times batters will continue to hit from a coach pitcher after being walked by a player-pitcher. Players are rotated through infield and outfield positions. Game scores and records are not kept. Minors plays for no more than 6 Innings or 1.5 Hours.

• AAA: Players are introduced to more competitive play. Regular season standings are not kept. AAA teams compete in an end of the season playoff tournament. AAA plays for no more than 6 Innings or 2 Hours.

• Majors: At the Majors level, coaches increase the instructional focus on baseball strategies and tactics while continuing to reinforce the fundamental skills.  Infield fly rule is called. Balks, leading, stealing are now introduced as well as most baseball rules apply. Teams may only use 3 outfielders. Season standings are tracked and regular-season champions are recognized. Majors teams participate in an end-of-year tournament at the conclusion of the regular season. Majors plays 6 inning games with no time limit (except in the Fall where there is a 2-Hour time limit).

Field Dimensions:

• All divisions except the Majors Division use fields with 60 foot basepaths and a 46 foot distance to the pitcher's mound.

• The Majors Division uses fields with a 70 foot basepath and a 50 foot distance to the pitcher's mound.