BASEBALL
Whether it's a game, a clinic, a camp, or an opportunity to take some swings in our batting cage while being coached by a World Series champion, Yorkville has a baseball program for children of all skill levels.
See below for all that Yorkville Baseball has to offer!
Spring Dates: April 4 - June 14 (skipping April 11, 12 & May 23, 24)
Spring League
Our parent-coached program is a competitive way to be part of a team, learn the game, have fun, and make friends. All players are welcome to play with Yorkville, regardless of whether a player also participates in another baseball league or sport. All Spring League games are played on Saturdays.
PRE-K (4/5 YEAR OLDS) CO-ED - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK -GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 2:00PM - 75 MINUTE SESSIONS (Tee Ball)
KINDERGARTEN BOYS - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 2:00PM - 75 MINUTE SESSIONS (Tee Ball)
GRADES K&1 GIRLS - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 2:00PM - 75 MINUTE SESSIONS (Tee Ball)
GRADE 1 BOYS - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 2:00PM - 75 MINUTE SESSIONS (Tee Ball)
GRADES 2&3 BOYS - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 12:30PM - 90 MINUTE SESSION (Coach pitch with a safety ball.)
GRADES 2&3 GIRLS - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 12:30PM - 90 MINUTE SESSION (Coach pitch with a safety ball.)
GRADES 4-5 BOYS - GAMES ON RANDALL'S ISLAND - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Player pitch begins at this level.)
GRADES 4-6 GIRLS SOFTBALL - GAMES ON RANDALL'S ISLAND - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Player pitch begins at this level.)
GRADES 7-8 GIRLS SOFTBALL - GAMES ON RANDALL'S ISLAND - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Player pitch begins at this level.)
GRADES 6-8 BOYS - GAMES ON RANDALL'S ISLAND - GAME TIMES BETWEEN 8:00AM - 3:00PM - 2 HOUR SESSIONS - SOME DOUBLEHEADERS (Regulation baseball on 70 foot bases)
GRADES 9-12 BOYS - GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK - PLAYERS WILL COMPETE AGAINST OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS - 2 1/2 HOUR SESSIONS (High School rules played on 90 foot bases)
Travel Baseball - Yorkville Eagles
The Yorkville Travel baseball program provides our players with the best baseball experience around! We believe in developing skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our goal is to put the best team possible on the field, while teaching our players to play the game the right way. We do this through:
Coaching: All of our teams are provided with two professional coaches to ensure that we create a positive and effective learning environment for our players.
Training: Preparation is the key to success here at Yorkville. Each team meets for a weeknight “Swing Out” session at the Yorkville Baseball Academy, as well as an outdoor team practice on the weekends. During the winter off-season, teams meet two times per week (swing out session and an indoor gym workout) to hone their skills and maintain camaraderie.
Competition: The Eagles compete against the best competition in New York during our fall and spring seasons, and we go up against the best teams on the East Coast during our holiday weekend tournaments.
Developmental league baseball
Our D-League is for players in grades 1 through 5 who want a more intensive baseball experience, but are not yet ready for the travel baseball commitment. Our experienced coaches provide instruction each Sunday, with an extensive workout that includes all the skills and drills necessary to compete at a high level. D-League is played on Sundays and every weekly session culminates in a competitive game. D-League baseball is NEVER rained out. On rainy days we move indoors to the Yorkville Baseball Academy.
All new players who would like to participate in the Developmental League must attend a tryout. Our Spring Tryouts are held every Thursday at 6PM from January 9 to March 12 at the Yorkville Baseball Academy (PS 146, 1st Avenue & 106th Street).
Yorkville BAseball Academy
Through the leadership of John Rodriguez: 2006 St Louis Cardinals World Series Champion, and Jaime Roggenkamp: former Division 1 pitcher at New York Institute of Technology, the Yorkville Baseball Academy offers top level baseball instruction. We lead the way for our players to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to play the game at a high level. Our instructors will cover all the basic skills including hitting, pitching and fielding. We also run camps and clinics throughout the year.
Along with private and group lessons we offer a top level baseball after school program.
Academy Hours:
Monday – Friday - 4pm to 9pm
Saturday – 9am to 6pm
Location: PS 146 – 1st Ave and 106th Street (enter on northeast corner through blue gates on 1st)
For information and bookings please call 212 360-0022 or email us at yba@yyaa.org