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Hickory T-Ball, Baseball, Softball Registration Open

2021

January 29, 2021

Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory's Baseball and Softball programs. Participation is free for all City of Hickory residents. Nonresidents can also participate by paying a $40 non-resident fee. The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 24, at 5:00 p.m.

Registration is available online (click here). For assistance with online registration, please call 828-322-7046 or come by the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Administrative Offices, located at 1451 8th Street Drive NE, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  First-time participants must present a copy of their birth certificate prior to participation.

 *All players are required to attend one skill assessment session in order to be placed on a team. Skills assessment locations, dates, and times are listed below.


Baseball

The age group is determined by the player’s age on May 1, 2021. Children turning 16 on or before May 1 are no longer eligible to participate.

 T-BALL 
Ages 4 and 5 (boys and girls)
Stanford Park Field #1 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 15, at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m.

MIGHTY MITES 
Ages 6 - 8
Stanford Park Field #1 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m.

MIDGET LEAGUE 
Ages 9 and 10
Stanford Park Field #2 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m.

LITTLE LEAGUE
Ages 11 and 12
Stanford Park Field #2 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.

JUNIOR LEAGUE
Ages 13 - 15
Stanford Park Field #3 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Girls Softball 

The age group is determined by the player’s age on January 1, 2021. Children who turned 13 on or before January 1 are no longer eligible to participate.

 

8U 
Ages 6 - 8
Stanford Park Field #3 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m.

10U 
Ages 9 and 10
Stanford Park Field #3 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 8, at 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, at 6:15 pm.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, at 6:15 p.m.

12U
Ages 11 and 12
Stanford Park Field #3 (1451 8th St. Dr. NE)
Monday, March 8, at 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, at 6:15 pm.
Rain dates are Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, at 6:15 p.m.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH SPORTS IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT 5:00 P.M.

The Governor’s executive orders and North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) guidelines related to face masks and social distancing will be followed for the safety of participants and spectators.

For additional information or questions about Hickory’s baseball and softball programs, please contact Sports Coordinator Sherry Morgan at 828-261-2255 or smorgan@hickorync.gov.