Youth Baseball & Softball

T-Ball

Fee: $25
This league is set up for Boys & Girls ages 4-6.  Learn the fundamentals of the game. Batters will hit from a pitched ball with a “T” being used as alternative. No tryouts!

Age Cutoff’s: Children must be 4 years old by January 1st & must not turn 6 before April 30th.

Games: Fridays
Location: Jubilee Park
League Starts: May
Registration: Open NOW until March 22. Extended registration hours will be offered Feb 25 & March 16 (4p-8p). March 22-26 a late fee will occur. Registration can be made via our registration box & mailing system. For mailing registrations, please send forms to 515 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Registration Form

Coach Pitch

Fee: $30
A fundamental, skill-learning program for youths ages 7 & 8 (Ages as of April 30). No tryouts!

Age Cutoff’s:  If your child turns 6 before April 30th, the athlete is eligible with guardian approval. 8yr old’s must not turn 8 before April 30, 2021.

Games: 1-2 times a week
Location: Jubilee Park & Delphos, Ohio
League Starts: May
Registration: Open NOW until March 22. Extended registration hours will be offered Feb 25 & March 16 (4p-8p). March 22-26 a late fee will occur. Registration can be made via our registration box & mailing system. For mailing registrations, please send forms to 515 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Registration Form

Little Sluggers

Fee: $15
Learning the basics. This program is designed to teach youth ages 3-4 the basics. We will learn how to throw, catch and run bases. There are no games or tryouts for this program. This program will only have 10 spots for registration.

Practices: Tuesdays
Location: Jubilee Park (behind softball field)
Time: 4 PM – 4:45 PM
Length: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
​Registration: Can be made via our registration box & mailing system. For mailing registrations, please send forms to 515 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891. Registration will close May 31st.

Registration Form

Girls Fast Pitch

Fee: $40
Farmette – Age: 10 U (Can not turn 11 before January 1, 2021) Games are played on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting in May.
Buckeye – Age: 12 U (Can not turn 13 before Jan 1, 2021) Games are played on Mondays & Wednesdays starting in May.
4 County – Maximum Age 15 (as of Jan 1, 2021) Games are on different days, games are scheduled between coaches and will find times when there are open fields. Normally starting around the end of May beginning of June due to school ball schedules.
Registration: Can be made via our registration box & mailing system. For mailing registrations, please send forms to 515 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Facebook: Van Wert Fast Pitch

Registrations DO take place at the Jubilee Park Office; however, the program is run by the Van Wert Fast Pitch organization.

Registration Form

Extended Registration Days & Times

Registrations can be made Monday-Friday 8a-4p at the Jubilee Park Office. Extended hours will be made available Feb 25 & March 16 from 4p-8p. Normal registration is open now until March 22.

Late registration: March 22-26th. An additional $5 will be added

Registration & Refund Policy: All Fees must be paid at time of registration.
If Multiple children register within a family, a $5 discount will be given to each child after 1st child is registered at normal price. A Maximum out of pocket of $75 per Family per program. NO REFUNDS will be given once the program begins or team jerseys have been ordered.

Little League/Pony League

Youth ages 9-12 and 13-15 have the opportunity to play baseball through the Van Wert Youth Baseball (VWYB) organization. Three age groups comprise them into three leagues . Inner-County League ages 9 & 10, Tri County Little League ages 11 & 12 and the Pony League for ages 13-15. For more information on registration, games, etc. go to the VWYB website.

Coaches

The Parks Department is always looking for coaches that are willing to teach the kids the fundamental skills of the game and good sportsmanship. Give each and every player the opportunity to participate and to encourage them to do the best to their abilities. All coaches are required to complete a Online Concussion Training. Please remember to print your certificate once completed. If you are interested in coaching please fill out the form below.