Altoona Youth Baseball

The baseball program is designed for boys from 6-14 years of age (Gr K-8).  There are five age divisions.  AYS&B League Play strives to create fair play opportunities for children of all skill levels.  Coaches are advised to consider a child’s abilities and may not play a child in a position that the child is not able to play in order to keep the child safe.  Our goal is to create a passion for the sport of baseball based on team camaraderie and sportsmanship.  

The season starts in late April and continues through the end of June.  Practices are generally 2 times per week before games begin based on field and coach availability.  Once games begin, games are generally one or two times per week.  Practice may occur in addition to games, but generally no more than once per week when games are being played.  Specific dates and times for practice and games depend on field availability and the coach’s discretion.

Rookies (Grades K-1)

This is an entry level age group for boys and girls who are playing baseball for the first time.  This age group stresses the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, and hitting.  It is a developmental league for kids of all skill levels, with a focus on learning and having fun.  The schedule normally consists of 10-12 games and all games are played in Altoona. 

Coach Pitch (Grade 2)

This program build off of our rookies program and continues to emphasize the fundamentals of baseball. It is a developmental league for boys and girls of all skill levels, with a focus on learning and having fun. This program will be have coaches pitching to the players. The schedule normally consists of 10-12 games.   This division takes part in the Chippewa Valley Baseball League.  Games will be played in Altoona and other surrounding communities.

Minors (Grades 3 & 4)

This age group still covers the fundamentals of baseball and learning proper skills and techniques.  Kids will pitch!  The schedule will consist of 10-12 games in addition to a year end tournament.  This division takes part in the Chippewa Valley Baseball League.  Games will be played in Altoona and other surrounding communities.  Games will be played in Altoona and other surrounding communities. 

Majors (Grades 5 & 6)

This is more competitive division.  All aspects of baseball are stressed and fundamentals are further enforced.  The schedule will consist of 10-12 games in addition to a year end tournament.  This division takes part in the Chippewa Valley Baseball League.  Games will be played in Altoona and other surrounding communities.  

Preps/Pony (Grades 7 & 8)

This division is designed to help prepare players for High School Baseball.  Focus on fundamentals as well as building proper skills for pitching, offense and defense.  The schedule will consist of 10-12 games in addition to a year end tournament.  This division takes part in the Chippewa Valley Baseball League.  Games will be played in Altoona and other surrounding communities. 

Summer traveling teams info/tryouts

If your son wishes to play at a more competitive level, we do have travel teams in the older age groups.  These teams would play in 4-5 weekend tournaments through the summer and practice during the week.  There is an additional cost for these teams and tryouts may be necessary based on participation and interest. 

For additional information or questions please contact: 

Steve Scullion - Contact