Canyon Baseball Association

ABOUT

The Canyon Baseball Association is a recreational league that provides a developmental, fun draft league for kids ages 3-14. This league is perfect for kids who are new to the sport, want to play in local leagues, or are looking for more playing time to improve their game.

Players will register individually and be placed or drafted to a team. This league will focus on skills, fundamentals, and development in a recreational setting.

Check out the Overview of Age Division/Leagues below for specific details.



2026 Spring League Information

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Opens

01/21

Registration Ends

02/27

Payment Due*

03/02

Schedules Released

WEEK OF

03/23

Games Begin

03/28

Games End**

05/03

*Thursday before player evaluations
** Weather permitting: Games, including the end-of-season tournament, could be played through 06/14, if needed.

PARENTS

OVERVIEW
  1. Register & Pay
  2. Attend Evaluations: if 8U and up, and NOT on a coach’s protected player list
  3. Coaches draft/form teams.
  4. Play ball!
Register a Player

EVALUATIONS

Evaluations: Only players registered in 8U and up attend the evaluation.

All players who register and complete the payment process by the deadline will be placed on a team.

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Kent Johnson Memorial Baseball Complex, Canyon

Majors and Babe Ruth:
9:00-11:00

Rookie and Minors:
Last name begins with A-L 12:30-2:00
Last name begins with M-Z 2:00-3:30

Coaches

OVERVIEW
  1. Complete Coach Registration Form
  2. Background Authorization
  3. Attend Draft Day
  4. Play ball!
BECOME A COACHBACKGROUND CHECK

Draft Day Details

Date: March 10, 2026
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Register to Coach + Protect 6Draft Day Details

Age Division Information

Players participate in divisions listed based on their age as of April 30th, 2026

VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure to read and understand the division listed so you know which age group you need to register your child in. It’s not always the age they are now, but the age they will be by a certain date, and we don’t want any kid missing out because they were registered wrong and the correct division is full. If you have any questions, please email the league at baseball@kidsinc.org.

Overview of Age Division/Leagues

3-4U Knee High

COST:$85.00
8 games, 1 game per weekend.
Draft League
Evaluations: NO. Coaches will draft and contact parents within 48 hours after rosters are finalized.


This is a fun introduction to baseball for the little ones. All the players will only be hitting off the batting tee.

Players must turn 3 on or before April 30th, 2026, and can’t turn 5 until May 1st, 2026, or after. All players in this division get an end-of-season ring that they will love. 

6U Pee Wee

COST: $130
Team Formation: Draft League Coaches can protect up to 6 players, then attend the coaches’ draft to fill their remaining roster. 
Evaluations: NO
10 Games + End of season league tournament-WEATHER PERMITTING.

This is a hybrid tee-ball/coach-pitch division that introduces players to coach pitch while still giving them the tee when needed.

Players must turn 5 on or before April 30th, 2026, and can’t turn 7 until May 1st, 2026, or after.

8U Rookie

COST: $150
Team Formation: Draft League Coaches can protect up to 6 players, then attend the coaches’ draft to fill their remaining roster. 
Evaluations: YES
10 Games + End of season league tournament-WEATHER PERMITTING.

This is a pure coach-pitch division.

Players must turn 7 on or before April 30th, 2026, and can’t turn 9 until May 1st, 2026, or after.

10U Minors

COST: $150
Team Formation: Draft League Coaches can protect up to 6 players, then attend the coaches’ draft to fill their remaining roster
Evaluations: YES
10 Games + End of season league tournament-WEATHER PERMITTING.

This is a kid pitch with closed bases, along with a couple of other age-specific rules to help kids continue learning the basics.

Players must turn 9 on or before April 30th, 2026, and can’t turn 11 until May 1st, 2026, or after.

12U Majors

COST: $150
Team Formation: Draft League 
Evaluations: YES
10 Games + End of season league tournament-WEATHER PERMITTING.

This is kid pitch and will follow regular baseball rules with open bases, etc, following Cal Ripkin Major 70 rules.

Players must turn 11 on or before April 30th, 2026, and can’t turn 13 until May 1st, 2026, or after.

15U Babe Ruth

COST: $150
Team Formation: Draft League 
Evaluations: YES
10 Games + End of season league tournament-WEATHER PERMITTING.

For players ages 13-15. Players must turn 13 on or before April 30th, 2026, and can’t turn 16 until May 1st, 2026 or after.

All-Stars

All-Star nominations due: 4/27
District Tournament: 6/12-6/14 in Pampa
State Tournament 6/18-6/21 in Levelland

We brought All-Stars back to the area 3 years ago and now have added a tournament trail for the Rookie division as well. The District and State tournaments will be as follows.

We will be participating against other area All-Star teams through the Cal Ripkin tournament trail. The district and state will be played in West Texas with an opportunity for our teams if they choose to participate in the Regional and World Series tournaments.

All-Stars Selections: Coaches will nominate kids from their own teams and email them to baseball@kidsinc.org by April the 21st and then the coaches will get together on April 28th to pick the teams. Before turning in their nominations, they will need to get confirmation from the parents that they are available to participate (See dates above). This will give coaches several practices with the team before the season is over and then several more before the All-Star tournaments. It will also give us plenty of time to get the community involved and make it about these kids. Depending on the size of each division, we could have more than 1 All-Star team.

Information + Details

Evaluation DetailsDraft Day Details

FAQ

When are practices?

Coaches get their practice locations lined up and set their own practice schedules after getting with parents and seeing what works best for the team.

When and where are games played?

Most games are played on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons, with the occasional Monday or Friday evening.

Game locations can include:
Kent Johnson Memorial Baseball Complex, Canyon
Rick Klein Sports Complex (Fall only)
Martin Road Baseball Complex (Fall only)

Can my child play up in the next division?

Yes, but we highly recommend players remain in their appropriate age division. Only in rare, extenuating circumstances is it advisable to move up.

  • Spring Deadline to request Player Advancement: March 3, 2026
  • Only even-numbered ages are eligible to play up in the next division.

Player Advancement Rule

Player Advancement Request Form

What are the travel requirements?

No teams in these leagues travel.

Most games are played on the weekend, with the occasional Monday or Friday evening.

Are there any holiday breaks?

We do not play games on Good Friday or Easter Sunday, but do play games that Saturday if needed. We also play games on Mother’s Day weekend.

When do tournaments start?

End-of-season tournaments start after the regular season games and will be scheduled to conclude by Memorial weekend (weather permitting). If necessary due to makeups, we will resume playoffs after Memorial Weekend and finish no later than June 8th. 

Is my child's spot on a team guaranteed?

All paid registrations received prior to registration being closed are guaranteed a spot on a team. If there is room on any teams after that, we will take registrations on a first-come, first-served basis and post details on the website about how to register.

Can siblings be on the same team?

Only siblings living in the same household may be placed on the same team. School records may be requested, verifying addresses if necessary. 

Player Advancement Rules Apply.

Players can only move up, not down divisions.

What bats can my child use?

ALL BATS MUST FOLLOW BABE RUTH RULES. ABSOLUTELY NO USSSA BATS ALLOWED. Babe Ruth bat rules.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL Baseball@kidsinc.org.