Raider Nation Baseball

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 and catchers gear.  Players must provide their own glove and batting helmet. 

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 23rd - March 1st Registration 

Uniform Fittings: When registering you will need to select the shirt and pant size. Please look at last years uniform to determine sizing or you can register after you attend one of the uniform fittings below at the YMCA

• January 24th: 6-8PM
• January 27th: 6-8PM
• February 7th: 6-8PM

March 8th: Uniform Orders Placed

April 30th- 9:00am - Farm Ball- Equipment Handout and Coaches Meeting at Pioneer Park (At least One Coach needs to come from each team)

May 1st: Equipment Handout and Coaches Meeting at Stor-Away Storage Shed located at 445 Spiral Blvd Hastings MN(At least One Coach needs to come from each team)

• 5PM: Tball 
• 6:30PM: Minors

May 16th-24th: Uniform Distribution - Coaches will hand out at practice

Preseason Games Start: June 6th or 7th(depending on level)

Opening Day: June 11th at Veterans Athletic Complex

July 22-24 End of Season Tournament

**Player age based on grade at the time of registration**

T-Ball Level: Pre-K (ages 4/5)

May 24th thru July 24th: 2 days a week- Mondays and Wednesday

First Practice: May 23rd 

Opening Day: June 11th

Games and Practice Times: 5:30-6:30PM

End of Year tournament July 22nd thru July 24th

Cost: $60.00

Farm Ball Level: K-1st grade (ages 6/7)
May 11th thru July 24th: 2 days a week- Mondays and Wednesday
Coach pitch

First Practice: May 11th 

Opening Day: June 11th

Games and Practice Times: 6:00-7:30PM

End of Year tournament July 22nd thru July 24th

Cost: $100.00

Minors Level: 2nd-3rd grade (ages 8/9)

Season: May 12th thru July 24th: 3 days a week-Sunday, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Machine Pitch/ Kid Pitch

First Practice: May 12 

Opening Day: June 11th

Games and Practice Times: 6:00-7:30PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Sundays TBD

End of Year tournament July 22nd thru July 24th

Cost: $160.00