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Youth Baseball

Youth BaseballKnightdale Parks Recreation and Cultural Programs offers youth baseball in the fall and spring months. The KPRD baseball program is driven to provide a comprehensive learning environment for all baseball skill levels. 

KPRD Baseball offers programming for athletes from 4-15 years old. 

 

SPRING BASEBALL:

The spring session consists of practices, Opening Day in late April, and full-length games starting in May. 

T-Ball & Modified T-Ball Info:
Registration Dates: January 1st - March 1st 

League Fee Knightdale Resident $25, Non-Resident $40 
Ages 4-6:  (age as of May 1st, 2024)
Season Dates: April-June
Days of Play:
4-T-Ball: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
5-6 Modified T-Ball: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 

Coach Pitch & Kid Pitch Info:
Registration Dates: January 1st - March 1st

League Fee Knightdale Resident $45, Non-Resident $65
Ages 7-15: (age as of May 1st, 2024) 
Season Dates: Mid-March - Mid-June
Days of Play:
7-8 Coach Pitch: Mondays & Wednesdays
9-10 Kid Pitch: Tuesdays & Thursdays 
11-12 Kid Pitch: Tuesdays & Thursdays
13-15 Kid Pitch: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs

FALL BASEBALL:

The fall session consists of practices and full-length games starting in mid-August.

Registration: July 5th - July 30th 
Fee Ages 6-13: Knightdale Resident $45.00 // Non-Resident $65.00
Season Dates: Mid August - Mid October 

Modified T-Ball Info:
Registration Dates: July 5th - July 30th 

League Ages: 4-6 (age as of May 1st 2023)
League Fees:
Knightdale Resident $25, Non-Resident $40 
Season Dates: Mid August - Mid October
Days of Play:
5-6 Modified T-Ball: Tuesdays & Saturdays 

Coach Pitch & Kid Pitch Info:
Registration Dates: 
July 5th - July 30th
League Ages: 7-15 (age as of May 1st 2023)
League Fees:
Knightdale Resident $45, Non-Resident $65
Season Dates: Mid August - Mid October
Days of Play:
7-8 Coach Pitch: Mondays & Wednesdays
9-10 Kid Pitch: Tuesdays & Thursdays 
11-12 Kid Pitch: Tuesdays & Thursdays
13-15 Kid Pitch: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs

 

WAYS TO REGISTER:

  1. Register online REGISTER NOW!
  2. Give us a call at 919-217-2231 or 919-217-2234
  3. Email our Athletics Team:
    Armoni Shipman: armoni.shipman@knightdalenc.gov 
    Victor Davis: victor.davis@knightdalenc.gov 

Interested in coaching? Please visit the Volunteer Opportunity Page page for more information.

2023-24 USA BASEBALL BAT RULES:

For a list of approved bats go to: https://usabat.com/

Ages 7/8 and 9/10: The bat shall be round and made of wood or any other approved material, and shall not exceed 36 inches in length or 2-5/8 inches in diameter. Bats must be USA Baseball approved and carry the USA Baseball stamp or must be NFHS approved and carry the BBCOR stamp (High School) for use in Tar Heel Leagues. There is no rule regarding weight/length ratio.

Ages 11/12 and 13/15: The bat shall be round and made of wood or any other approved material, and shall not exceed 36 inches in length or 2-5/8 inches in diameter. Bats must be USA Baseball approved and carry the USA Baseball stamp or must be NFHS approved and carry the BBCOR stamp (High School) for use in Tar Heel Leagues. There is no rule regarding weight/length ratio.

** There is no restriction on the “drop” for either league!!  Tar Heel Leagues, Inc. has adopted the new bat standard for the 2023-24 seasons.

Approved Bat Stamp Listed Below: