HYAA Sponsorships
Do you own a local business? Would you consider being a sponsor for HYAA? Take a look at our sponsorship package for more information.
Spring Recreational Schedule
For full details on your division’s spring schedule, see the links in the sidebar at the right.
- March 12 — Spring practices begin
- April 14 — Spring opening day & Picture day
- June 8 — End of Spring season (subject to weather rescheduling)
Changing Bat Rules
Rules for bats have changed! Starting in 2018, HYAA, along with its parent Cal Ripken / Babe Ruth organizations, is using the USABat standard.
| 2017 | 2018 |
| T-Ball/MP30 | |
| Marked for T-Ball Use | USABat T-Ball Stamped (or USABat sticker, with league approval) |
| Cal Ripken Baseball (Rookie, Exchange, and Schley) | |
| 2 1/4″ Barrel with 1.15 BPF Marking | up to 2 5/8″ Barrel with USABat Marking No BBCOR Bats |
| Babe Ruth Baseball (Diamond) | |
| 2 5/8″ Barrel Aluminum or Composite BBCOR .50 | up to 2 5/8″ Barrel with USABat or BBCOR .50 |
| Babe Ruth Baseball (beyond HYAA) | |
| All bats must be BBCOR .50 No greater than -3 |
All bats must be BBCOR .50 No greater than -3 |
| Babe Ruth Softball | |
| Marked as “Official Softball Bat” or “Official Fastpitch Bat” | Marked as “Official Softball Bat” or “Official Fastpitch Bat” |
Thank you to all of our Sponsors!! For information on how to sponsor HYAA next season, click here: Sponsors Link
