Welcome to Silverdale Youth Baseball!!
Silverdale Youth Baseball is open to all players ages 4-16 (age on Apr 30 of current year). There are no boundary restrictions - all are welcome! Most of our practices and games are at Pete Ross Fields, centrally located near the Trails in Silverdale. We also utilize Central Kitsap School and other private fields as needed. Practices & Games are scheduled on weekday evenings starting at 5pm and varying times on Saturdays (Limited Sundays). We are governed by the Central Kitsap Youth Athletics (previously SPWAA) bylaws and dedicated to promoting a positive sports learning environment for our community’s youth. Our focus is on the children’s exposure to the basic fundamental skills and strategies of baseball as well as the concepts of teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Our primary goal is to provide every child an opportunity to develop and grow both as an athlete and as a person, where they evaluate their experience based on their individual efforts and the enjoyment they achieved from participating.
Division Format
Players are asked to register at their skill level in addition to age. You will be able to select the division of play at the time of registration. For player safety purposes all players registered for Minors, Majors, and Babe Ruth League will also be evaluated to ensure their skillset matches the selection.
Babe Ruth League Seniors
The most experienced level of Silverdale Baseball, available for 15-16 year old players (age on April 30 of current year). Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules and Babe Ruth League Rules with limited modifications. This division features a 60' pitching distance and 90' base paths to better prepare players for high school baseball. Most practices will be held at Ridgetop Middle School and Pete Ross Field. Most games are expected to be played on local high school turf fields (OHS/Lobe 2 and CKHS) and all teams will play in a season end tournament. High School players are welcome and encouraged to play once their season is finished, but must still register by March 1st. This division may also include an opportunity to qualify for a Babe Ruth League All Star team for further state and regional competition in July. *NOTE: This division carries higher costs due to turf field rental, custom jerseys, and games requiring up to 2 paid/professional umpires. Due to field constraints some games may be played on Sunday afternoons and there WILL be some travel across western Washington to play Babe Ruth teams outside of Silverdale.
Babe Ruth League Juniors
Our Babe Ruth League Juniors Division is available for 13-14 year old players (age on April 30 of current year). Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules and Babe Ruth League Rules with limited modifications. This division features a 60' pitching distance and 90' base paths to better prepare players for high school baseball. Most practices will be held at Ridgetop Middle School and Pete Ross Field. Most games are expected to be played on local high school turf fields (OHS/Lobe 2 and CKHS) and all teams will play in a season end tournament. High School players are welcome and encouraged to play once their season is finished, but must still register by March 1st. This division may include an opportunity to qualify for a Babe Ruth League All Star team for further state and regional competition in July. *NOTE: This division carries higher costs due to turf field rental, custom jerseys, and games requiring up to 2 paid/professional umpires. Due to field constraints some games may be played on Sunday afternoons and there may be some travel across western Washington to play Babe Ruth teams outside of Silverdale.
Majors Division
Available for 11-12 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year) . Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. Features a 50' pitching distance and 70' base paths. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and safety of this young age group. Athletes will continue to advance their fundamental baseball skills and play at a more competitive level. This division introduces runners leading off, balks by pitcher, and running on dropped 3rd strikes. All practices & games are expected be held at Pete Ross Field #1 and all teams will play in a season end tournament. This division uses in-house umpires (PLEASE VOLUNTEER, includes stipend). The Majors division includes an opportunity for 11-12 yr old players to qualify for a Cal Ripken League All Star team for further state and regional competition in July.
Minors Division
Recommended for 9-10 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year). Team assignment is based on player evaluations and draft. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. This division plays under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and safety of this young age group. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. Players will learn to properly pitch & catch, and hit against live player pitching. They will advance their fielding and throwing skills and learn how to catch fly balls, run bases, advance on errors, and slide. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and Free Grace Field and all teams will play in a season end tournament. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Field #3. This division uses in-house umpires (PLEASE VOLUNTEER, includes stipend).). The Minors Division includes an opportunity for players to qualify for a Cal Ripken League All Star team for further state and regional competition in July.
Rookie AA Division
Recommended for 7-8 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year). Coach or teammate requests are honored if available (not guaranteed). This semi-competitive division features a 38' pitching distance and 50' base paths. It is at the discretion of the coaches to choose whether pitches are made by coach or machine for more hittable balls at the plate and action in the field. Athletes will learn how to hit without a tee and can strikeout (no walks). They will begin to learn how to field and throw to get batters out at bases, keep track of outs, and score up to 5 runs per inning. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and Central Kitsap School Fields. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Fields #4 & #5 along with Central Kitsap School Fields. Coaches or Volunteers will umpire in this division.
Rookie A Division
Recommended for 6 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year). This division serves as a developmental bridge between T-Ball and Coach Pitch. Coach or teammate requests are honored if available (not guaranteed). This non-competitive division (score is not kept) features a 38' pitching distance and 50' base paths (alternatively may be played on T-Ball sized field(s). It is at the discretion of the coaches to choose whether pitches are made by coach or machine for more hittable balls at the plate and action in the field. Athletes will learn how to hit without a tee but can also use a tee when necessary (no walks). They will begin to learn how to field and throw to get batters out at bases, keep track of outs, and score up to 5 runs per inning. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and Central Kitsap School Fields. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Field and Central Kitsap School Fields. Coaches or Volunteers will umpire in this division.
T-Ball Division
Recommended for 4-5 year old players (age on Apr 30 of current year). Coach or teammate requests are honored if available (not guaranteed). In this non-competitive division young athletes hit the ball from a batting tee which is height-adjusted for a level swing, batting in order through the line-up for the entire game. The primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals of baseball (hitting, throwing, fielding, running) in a supportive team environment. Practices will be held at Pete Ross Fields and CK School Fields. Most games are expected to be held at Pete Ross Field #2. Practices and Games are expected to be 1 hour long. Coaches or Volunteers will umpire in this division.
Buddy BallSilverdale Youth Baseball and CKYA are proud to present our new Buddy Ball program. This program utilizes a buddy system to assist children with special needs to play the game of baseball! Players of all special needs and any capability are welcome to come out, learn to play, build friendships, and enjoy being out on the diamond! This program is for children between the ages of 5-20 years old and will be a mix of t-ball and coach pitch in order adapt to every player. It is non-competitive and will focus heavily on the safety of our players and buddies while out on the field while teaching the fundamentals of baseball.