Baseball / Softball / T-Ball FAQs

When does registration begin for the summer season?

Team sports (Baseball, Softball, T-Ball, Track & Field) open on Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM MT (noon) both online and in person.

Standard activities (3v3 basketball, camps, etc.) open on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM MT (noon) both online and in person.

Do coaches get priority registration?

Approved volunteer and on-call head coaches may pre-register up to one player for each team they are head coaching. Requests for pre-registration should be sent to your Recreation Center Coordinator or Supervisor at least one week prior to the registration open date.

What age divisions are offered?

5-6 Year-Old Division: T-Ball
7-8 Year-Old Division: Coach Pitch Baseball, Coach Pitch Softball
9-10 Year-Old Division: Baseball, Softball
11-12 Year-Old Division: Baseball, Softball
13-14 Year-Old Division: Baseball, Softball

What is the age calculation date?

5-6 Year-Old Division: June 29, 2025
7-8 Year-Old Division: June 29, 2025
9-10 Year-Old Division: July 13, 2025
11-12 Year-Old Division: July 13, 2025
13-14 Year-Old Division: July 13, 2025

Players should register based on their age on that date.

Age calculation dates vary by age group for these sports to account for player safety in ages 9+ divisions, and to allow flexibility for players in transition from coach pitch to kid pitch.

Beginning with ages 7-8 divisions, players are permitted to play up an age division, within one year, with the permission of a Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor, when roster space is available. Example: An 8-year-old can play in the ages 9-10 division. A 7-year-old must play in the ages 7-8 division. Roster priority will be given to participants who are the correct age for a team/division. 4-year-olds cannot play in ages 5-6 divisions.

What is the team cutoff date?

Ages 9+ teams must have a minimum of 9 players registered by May 12, 2025

Ages 5-8 teams must have a minimum of7 players registered by May 12, 2025

Teams below those minimums on those dates may be canceled or combined with other teams.

What is the roster freeze date?

No players may be added to any roster after June 22, 2025.

How are rosters determined if a Recreation Center has multiple teams?

In order to ensure competitive balance within our leagues, DPR Youth Sports requires that rosters are divided so that no one team at a center/age division has a decided talent advantage. Coaches and Recreation Center full-time staff work together during the initial weeks of practice to evaluate skill levels and build rosters that are fair and balanced.

Requests can be made for a friend, sibling, or car pool buddy. Requests are not guaranteed to be fulfilled. Rosters must follow DPR rules.

Contact the Recreation Center where you are registered for more information or to make a roster request.

My son/daughter plays on a non-DPR baseball or softball team (Club, School, Other), are they able to participate in this program?

Yes; but DPR teams/rosters cannot exceed 5 participants from the same non-DPR baseball or softball team.

What will Youth Sports provide for participants?

Youth Sports will provide each participant with a jersey, hat/visor, and optional socks for league play.  Lost uniforms will be replaced in-season only as inventory is available. Participants/teams cannot print their own uniforms. Modifications to uniforms is not allowed during the season.

Team equipment - including balls, bats, helmets, and catcher's equipment - is provided.

What are participants responsible for providing?

Participants are responsible for supplying their own athletic pants, shoes/cleats (rubber sole only), and glove.

Participants may use their own equipment - including bats, helmets, and catcher's equipment - within league rules (baseball | softball | t-ball & coach pitch).

How many practices per week does our team get prior to the regular season games beginning?

Each team may practice up to two times per week until games begin.

How many practices / games does our team get once the regular season games begin?

Once games begin, each team will have one practice per week and one game per week. Some leagues may have double-headers and byes scheduled due to the number of teams in the league.

When do practices and games begin for participants?

Ages 9+ practices will begin the week of May 19, 2025.  Games will begin the week of June 2, 2025.

Ages 5-8 practices will begin the week of June 2, 2025. Games will begin the week of June 9, 2025. 

 Will schedules be available online?

Yes; schedules will be posted and can be viewed HERE.

How many games does each team get to play during the regular season?

Each team, ages 5-8, will be scheduled to play 6 games.

Each team, ages 9+, will be scheduled to play 1 scrimmage, 5 league games, and a single-elimination postseason tournament.

What holidays impact this season?

Memorial Day and Independence Day typically occur during this season.

Practices scheduled for Memorial Day Monday can be rescheduled at the recreation center and coach's discretion.

The week of Independence Day is reserved for optional practices and make-up games only. Schedules may vary by team, recreation center, and age group.

How are league assignments determined?

DPR Youth Sports teams participate in regional leagues with other recreation centers. Regional leagues are based on total team registration within an age group and geographic area. Sites are selected based on field availability, field size appropriate for age groups, spectator capacity, and other factors. DPR Youth Sports strives to schedule leagues within close geographic proximity to participating recreation centers whenever possible; however, some teams may have longer travel based on total team participation for an age group within a geographic area.

When will make-up games be played if regular season games are cancelled?

Should we have to cancel a game due to unsafe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, DPR Youth Sports will determine if and when they can be rescheduled. 

What time are games typically played?

Games on weekdays are typically played between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Games on Saturdays are typically played between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. There are exceptions to these times, but most games occur within these timeslots.

Will there be a tournament following the season?

Following the regular season there will be a tournament for all ages 9+ teams. 

Tournaments are tiered, when possible, based on league size and league standings. All ages 9+ teams will be eligible to participate in tournament play.

How do I check to see if a game or practice is cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather?

For games, call the Youth Sports Weather Line (720.865.0595). You can also visit www.denveryouthsports.org.

Site Supervisors may need to cancel/delay games due to weather conditions unique to each site. Those decisions will be made at the site based on conditions at game time.

For practices, please contact the center where you are registered for further information.

Are there opportunities to volunteer coach? How do I get involved? 

Yes, express your interest to Center Staff or note Yes on the participant registration.