The Edina Baseball Association provides opportunities to play baseball for grades K-12, boys and girls, that reside in Edina, MN or attend school in Edina.
For players entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in the 2021-2022 school year, ages 5-11. The season runs 5 weeks from August 30 through October 10, 2021; and includes a tournament the last week of the season. Registration opens July 21 closes August 16. The registration fee is $125.
Teams are organized based on such factors as schools and experience level to balance teams; efforts are made to match play-with request, although this is not always possible. Teams are led by a Parent Coach; it is ideal to have 2-3 coaches per team. Please consider coaching and complete Coach Registration.
Basic information by grade/age
Fall Baseball K/1st grade, for players in Kindergarten and 1st grade
The general rule is that the K/1st grade division will play Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
Location typically varies between Weber, Normandale, Countryside and Courtney
Objective and basic structure: Continued exposure to baseball using a tee and games focused on teaching baseball skills and engaging the players.
Fall Baseball 2nd/3rd grade, for players in 2nd and 3rd grade
The general rule is that the 2nd/3rd grade division will play Monday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
Location typically varies between Weber, Normandale, Countryside and Courtney
Objective and basic structure: Continued exposure to baseball using coach pitched games focused on teaching baseball skills and engaging the players.
Fall Baseball 4th/5th grade, for players in 4th and 5th grade
The general rule is that the 4th/5th grade division will play Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Location typically varies between Weber, Normandale, Countryside and Courtney
Objective and basic structure: Continued exposure to baseball using some player pitched games focused on teaching baseball skills and engaging the players.
Equipment
Players will receive a team T-shirt and baseball cap. Players are expected to provide their own baseball pants, baseball glove and wear non-metal cleats or sneakers. While not required, players should begin wearing a protective cup by 9-10. The league provides bats and batting helmets, but players are also welcome to bring their own. Please bring a water bottle and label everything including your player's cap and bat (if you bring one).
