Welcome to Silverdale Youth Baseball!!
Silverdale baseball is open to all players ages 4-16 (age on Apr 30 of current year). There are no boundary restrictions - all are welcome! Most of our practices and games are at Pete Ross Fields, centrally located near the Trails in Silverdale. We also utilize Central Kitsap School and other private fields as needed. Practices & Games are scheduled on weekday evenings starting at 5pm and varying times on Saturdays (No Sundays). We are governed by the Central Kitsap Youth Athletics (previously SPWAA) bylaws and dedicated to promoting a positive sports learning environment for our community’s youth. Our focus is on the children’s exposure to the basic fundamental skills and strategies of baseball as well as the concepts of teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Our primary goal is to provide every child an opportunity to develop and grow both as an athlete and as a person, where they evaluate their experience based on their individual efforts and the enjoyment they achieved from participating.
Division Format
Players are asked to register at their skill level in addition to age. You will be able to select the division of play at the time of registration. For player safety purposes all players registered for Minors, Majors, and Seniors will also be evaluated to ensure their skillset matches the selection.
Seniors Division / Babe Ruth League
The most experienced level of Silverdale Baseball, available for advanced 13 yr old and all 14-16 year old players (age on April 30 of current year). Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and safety of this young age group. This division features a 60' pitching distance and 90' base paths to better prepare players for high school baseball. Practices will be held at Ridgetop Middle School and Pete Ross Field. Most games are expected to be played on local high school turf fields (OHS/Lobe 2 and CKHS). High School players are welcome to play once their season is finished, but must still register by March 1st. *NOTE: This division carries much higher costs due to turf field rental and games requiring 2 paid umpires.
Majors Division
Available for 11-13 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year) . This division is also available to advanced 10 year old athletes who have played two years of Minors. Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. Features a 50' pitching distance and 70' base paths. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and safety of this young age group. All practices & games will be held at Pete Ross Fields. This division uses volunteer umpires.
Minors Division
Recommended for 9-10 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year) and advanced 8 year old athletes who have played at least one year of Rookie (coach/machine pitch). Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and safety of this young age group. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. Players are learn to properly pitch & catch, and hit against live player pitching. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and Free Grace Field. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Field #3. This division uses volunteer umpires.
Rookie Division
Recommended for 7-8 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year) and 9 year old athletes who are new or still learning basic baseball skills. This division is also available to advanced 6 year old athletes who have played at least one year of T-Ball. Coach or teammate requests are honored if available (not guaranteed). Features a 38' pitching distance and 50' base paths. It is at the discretion of the coaches to choose whether pitches are made by coach or machine for more hittable balls at the plate and action in the field. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and CK School Fields. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Field #5. Coaches will umpire in this division.
T-Ball Division
Recommended for 5-6 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year). We are also open to 4 year olds when a parent takes a coaching role and/or a coach can attest to their athletic skillset (for safety reasons). Coach or teammate requests are honored if available (not guaranteed). In this division 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 environment. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and CK School Fields. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Field #2. Coaches will umpire in this division.