Founded in 2009, Raider Nation, in partnership with the Hastings YMCA, offers an In-House Baseball Program that serves ballplayers ages 4-9 (Pre-K thru 3rd grade) with a season that runs from the beginning of June through early August, depending on age level. A child's grade at the time of registration determines their eligibility for each program level.
The program provides each player a hat, pants and jersey with RN and YMCA logos. Each team is fully equipped with bats, helmets and catchers gear. Players must provide their own glove.
In-House Baseball registration fee varies from $60 - $160 based on the level. Late registrations may be accepted dependent upon availability and payment of a $100 late fee. Late registrations carry no guarantee of uniforms being ready for opening day but we will do our utmost.
All individuals interested in becoming a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager must register below in the volunteer registration box. If you have previously registered, no need to register again.
January 27 - March 7 Registration
March 8th Late Registration Begins ($100 Late Fee) thru 03/28
Uniform Fittings: At the YMCA
April(TBD): Coaches Meeting and Player Draft at Green Mill-TB
April 8th: Uniform Orders Placed
April 26th and 27th: Equipment Handout at Storage Shed
May 15th: Uniform Distribution Day at Hastings YMCA
TBD(Aiming for May 30th): Picture Day at YMCA
May 22nd and June 19th: Field Cleanup(More information will be sent out as we get closer)
June 5th: Opening Day at Veterans Park
July 23-25 End of Season Tournament
**Player age based on grade at the time of registration**
T-Ball Level: Pre-K (ages 4/5)
May 17th thru July 25th: 2 days a week- Mondays and Wednesday
First Practice: May 17th
Opening Day: June 5th
Games and Practice Times: 5:30-6:30PM
End of Year tournament July 23rd thru July 25th
Cost: $60.00
Farm Ball Level: K-1st grade (ages 6/7)
May 10th thru July 25th: 2 days a week- Mondays and Wednesday
Coach pitch
First Practice: May 10th
Opening Day: June 5th
Games and Practice Times: 6:45-8:15PM
End of Year tournament July 23rd thru July 25th
Cost: $100.00
Minors Level: 2nd-3rd grade (ages 8/9)
Season: May 11th thru July 25th: 3 days a week-Sunday, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Machine Pitch/ Kid Pitch
First Practice: May 11
Opening Day: June 5th
Games and Practice Times: 6:00-7:45PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Sundays TBD
End of Year tournament July 23rd thru July 25th
Cost: $160.00
Any participant that decides not to play prior to March 2, 2020 will be issued a full refund of registration fees paid.
RNYB has established the Chase Passauer Memorial Scholarship Fund for families in need to ensure all youth have an opportunity to participate in baseball. The fund honors its namesake and his love of baseball, both as a player and umpire. To be considered for a scholarship, complete this application and return it to the RNYB Treasurer.