Community Program - 8th & 9th Grade

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8th/9th Grade Community Program: The In-House program is for boys & girls in the 8th and 9th Grade. For the Community Leagues, players play with their current grade in school at time of registration (Spring of the current year).  The policy of the EPBA Board of Directors strictly prohibits players from playing up from the established rules.  

Travel programs for EPBA are offered at 8th and 9th Grade - your player can either play in the community program OR the travel program, not both.

Volunteers:   To run a successful baseball program, we need volunteers to coach. We will provide a coaching clinic for all coaches, instructional videos on the EPBA website, and a source for coaches to ask questions when needed. Please indicate if you are interested in being a Head Coach or Assistant Coach on your player's registration.

• Registration Dates: January 17 - February 28
• Registration Fees: $215
• School Grade: Currently in 8th or 9th Grade
• Included in Registration Fees: Jersey & Hat
• Additional Equipment Needed: Glove, Tennis Shoes or Cleats, Baseball Pants Optional
• Optional Equipment: EPBA provides bats, baseballs and helmets. Feel free to use your own bat and/or helmet.

• Community Coach Meeting: April 13 via Zoom
• Coaches Equipment & Jersey Pickup: Friday, April 25 - 6:30pm - Miller Building
• EPBA Opening Day Event: Saturday, April 26
• Season Start Date (estimated): April 28
• Season End Date (estimated): July 13

• Evaluations (to balance teams): No
• # of Players per Team: 11 to 13 Players
• Friend Requests Allowed: No
• Team Formation: Coach Draft

• # of Events per Week: 2 to 3
• Potential Event Days: Monday - Thursday and Saturdays; nights can vary week to week
• Event Times: 6:15-8:15pm weekdays; Saturday - morning to early afternoon
• Event Duration: 2 hours
• Event Locations: Grill East
• Type of Hitting/Pitching: Player Pitch

8th & 9th Grade Rules

• End of the Year Tournament: Yes
• Days of End of the Year Tournaments (estimated): July 11-13 - Edina

Because the EPBA believes that no young baseball player should ever be denied the opportunity to participate in America’s favorite pastime because of temporary family economic problems we provide financial assistance to families in need.

Should you need financial assistance in order to participate in the league, please email [email protected] for more information.