We are a youth recreational baseball league dedicated to serving youth ages 4-12 who want to learn the game of baseball and all there is to love about it. Based in Fresno, California, we primarily serve players and families of the Central Unified School District.

Got an hour to spare while your kiddo warms up before their game? Come hang out in the shade and help out in the snack bar! Click the link below for more information.

Important Updates

Summer All Stars

Second Chance tryouts for the 8U and 10U divisions are scheduled for Friday, April 12th at 6pm at Central Elementary. 

All division coaches will reach out to parents of selected players within the next 1-2 weeks. Watch for more information re: fees, payment schedules, and more.

Mid-Season All Stars

Teams were selected by division coaches, who were responsible for notifying selected players.

• T-Ball: 11am start
• Rookies: 1v2 @8:30am and 3v4 @10:15am
• Minors: 8:30am start
• Majors: 10:30am start

Academic All Stars

Submission window has closed. Recognition ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 14th following Mid-Season All Star games, beginning between 12-12:30pm at home plate on the Majors field. Please email CentralCalRipken@outlook.com if you have questions.

Scroll down to view FAQs and Upcoming Events for important information about what's scheduled this season, including opening weekend!

WE NEED YOU!

Our league runs on volunteerism and our executive board is looking for your help! We are always excited to have your help. We also seek to fill the following volunteer coordinator positions each year:

• T-Ball Division Coordinator
• Rookie Division Coordinator
• Minors Division Coordinator
• Majors Division Coordinator
• Fundraising Coordinator
• Snack Bar Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator

We will also have two Executive Board positions due for election in September this year - Vice President and Secretary! Send us an email to submit your name and a brief statement of interest (tell us why you want to be a board member and a little about yourself).

Interested in more information? Contact us at CentralCalRipken@outlook.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to register?

Our fees for the Spring 2024 season were:

T-Ball, ages 4-6: $100

Rookies, ages 6-8: $130

Minors, ages 8-10: $150

Majors, ages 10-12: $160

** Age, for the purpose of selecting a division to register, means your child's age as of May 1, 2024. Example: Little Mickey is 6 years old now when I'm registering him, but he will be 7 before May 1st. He will need to register for the Rookies division since he will age out of T-Ball before the end of the season.

Once I register, what should I expect next?

Those registered for Minors and Majors divisions will need to attend Player Evaluations (tryouts), typically held within one of the first two weekends of February. All players will be evaluated by coaches and drafted to a team that day. Evaluation times will be announced closer to the event date.

Those registered for T-Ball and Rookies divisions will be assigned to a team by the Executive Board.

All players will receive outreach from their coach by mid-February to discuss details such as pant/belt/sock color for uniform, and practice schedule and location.

When does the season start?

Opening Weekend 2024 is scheduled for March 9-10th. Game schedule for the season, including opening weekend, will be available no later than the weekend of March 1st.

When are games and practices?

Practice schedules and locations are determined by the coaches and will be communicated when your coach connects with you. In general, anticipate at least one practice per week.

Game schedules are created once all teams have been formed and are dependent on the number of teams per division. In general, anticipate up to one weeknight and one weekend game per week. Games are scheduled on weeknights Monday through Thursday with 6pm start times and on Saturdays with start times varying between 8am and 3:30pm. All games are held at Central Elementary School. The season game schedule will be available no later than March 1st and is subject to change depending on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) weather or field conditions. Reschedules are dependent on field availability and conditions throughout the season and may not be possible, resulting in a cancellation instead.

I made a mistake / I changed my mind / My kiddo changed their mind. How can I request a refund?

Life happens! Refunds can be requested by emailing us at CentralCalRipken@outlook.com. Please provide your player's name and date of birth to assist us with locating their profile and registration. Refunds are issued to the original form of payment, and can take up to 7-10 business days to appear back in your account once we process your request.

PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not permitted once teams are formed, which occurs the weekend of player evaluations for Minor/Major divisions (Rookie and T-Ball division rosters are completed this weekend as well). Once rosters are finalized, uniforms are ordered and insurance for the season is paid for - read: your registration fees have been paid to other vendors and are no longer available to return. If you selected the supplemental insurance option during the checkout process when registering, you'll need to contact the insurance provider to request a refund claim.

If you are interested in sponsoring our league for the upcoming season, please contact us by clicking here - a form email will pop up for you to complete. A member of our board will follow up with you to discuss benefits and next steps.

"BASE" Benefits of Sponsorship:

• Be a supporter of local youth recreational activities!
• Advertisement on league website
• Social Media promotion
• Encouraging youth scholar-athletes in a positive setting

Your donation is also tax-deductible - we are a 501(c)3 organization!