LET'S PLAY BALL!

Important Dates

* Dates are tentative and should be used for planning purposes only.

• January 10 thru March 2 - Player Registration - LATE REGISTRATION - If you missed registration -email [email protected]
  
• March 28- 31 - Dick's Sporting Goods Shop Event (See Vendor Resources section below)
• TBA - Coaches Meetings
• March 16th - Player notification of team assignment
• Apr 1 - Fields Open for Practice
• Apr 26   - Regular Season Games Begin
• Apr 27  -  Opening Day
•  TBD - Tournament Weekend

Important Information for Parents/Guardians

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025!

2025 Registration Update - Operation and equipment costs have been on the rise. For the past 4 years, we have done our best to keep registration fees the same. This year we will be adjusting the registration fees to correlate with surrounding baseball programs.   We hope that everyone sees the hard work and dedication given by the Volunteers to run the programs.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. There are local programs available that can help cover youth sports registration fees.

The recreation council is a fully operated through volunteerism. Chairs, coaches, assistant coaches, etc. all perform these duties through a love of the sport, and a love of our district's children. Please keep in mind that during practices and games, our coaches are doing their very best to keep all players challenged, engaged, and most importantly... SAFE. However, it is every parent/guardian's duty to ensure their own child's safety especially those who are not on the team, but are attending for a friend or sibling. Children (players and non-players) should not be left unattended at any time during practices, games, or other league events. Please understand this policy prior to registering your players. This policy is for the safety of all league participants. Some general guidelines:

• Parents/Guardians must stay for all practices/games. No drop-offs unless discussed and cleared with coaches.
• Keep all non-players off of the field and away from dugout/bench areas.
• Keep smaller children behind fencing to avoid being hit with balls.
• Keep an eye on the activities on the field so you can react if a ball is hit in your direction.
  

Special Events

• MARCH 28th - 31st - DICK'S Sporting Goods - 7DRC Shop Event (See Below)

Equipment Requirements

Program Provided

As part of registration, each player will receive the following:

• Ball Cap
• Team Jersey/Shirt (Please consider shrinking materials when selecting size)*
  

*Jerseys are non-refundable. If the wrong size is requested, additional fees will be required for replacement jerseys.

Player Provided

Players will need to be equipped with the following:

• Ball Pants/Shorts Typically gray or white
• Socks
• Glove
• Bat Baseball only, Teeball provides bats
• Batting Helmet Baseball only, Teeball provides helmets
• Cup Catchers must wear cups, other players optional
• Water Bottle

Player/Team Assignment

Field Availability & Scheduling

Contact Info

The 7th District Bat Sports Chairperson is Joseph "Jay" Longobardi.

For questions about the league, divisions, or to inquire about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us [email protected]

Recreation Softball

Girls' recreation softball registration is now run through Prettyboy's Rec Council page. https://pbrec.org/softball/ (new website this year)

Please see below for the divisions available. 
We are pleased to offer leagues by date of birth this year. (The league age of the player is determined by the player's age on August 31, 2025.)

Players/Parents may choose to "Play up" so long as they are able to compete with older players safely.

League Rules

• UPDATES SOON

Here is a list of our vendors and information regarding vendor events and specials. 


We'd like to say a huge thanks to Greenway Lighting for being a sponsor this year!
Greenway will be featured on all the kids' jerseys this year as a sponsor.

About Greenway Lighting ~
Greenway is a local, woman-owned business providing efficient lighting solutions to commercial clients throughout the area. From Sports Complexes to Hotels to Resorts - Greenway Lighting can assess and provide lighting solutions to fit your business's needs.  Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau - we are happy to partner with them this year for 7th District Rec Bat Sports!
If you have a commercial light need - please visit their website at: https://www.greenwaylighting.com/



Coming in March 2025 - March 28th -31st - Our DICK'S Sporting Goods 7th District Shop Event...

7DRC Baseball

20% OFF Throughout the Store!

Hunt Valley

Dick’s Sporting Goods Location

Save the date! Our partner DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering all our members an exclusive discount of 20% off throughout the store!  Be sure to grab all the things you will need for the upcoming baseball/softball season as well as all the other items that you have had your eyes on! To access exclusive savings, click the coupon linked below (we'll post soon). The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and must be shown at the register during checkout. Please consider taking advantage of the additional shopping days that were added to provide more flexibility.

Welcome our newest Sponsor - Ledo Pizza of Hunt Valley!

Ledo Pizza has been a cherished establishment in Hunt Valley for decades, serving as a community cornerstone and even providing first job opportunities for many of our parents. Their commitment to our area is evident through their generous support of the 7th District Recreation Council's Baseball and T-ball programs.

We encourage everyone to consider Ledo Pizza for your dining needs, whether it's for a team celebration or a family meal. Remember, just like in baseball, Ledo Pizza never cuts corners!

When you visit, please extend our gratitude by telling Sam, the manager, "Thank you from the 7th."

Additionally, for orders over $100, don't forget to ask for the manager's special to receive a 10% discount on your purchase.

Let's show our appreciation for Ledo Pizza's unwavering support of our youth programs by supporting their business in return.

Order online here: https://order.ledopizza.com/menu/ledo-pizza-hunt-valley

The Baseball Warehouse donated 1 camp session and some autographed memorabilia to the league. We will be working on raffling or a silent auction for opening day with a list of the items. The Baseball Warehouse offers training for all ages from former MLB players such as Rick Dempsey, Mike Borderick, Chad Cordero, Adam Jones, Brian Jordan, Jose Canseco and many more.  To learn more about their training go to:
https://www.thebaseballwarehouse.com/home.html