2027 Spring Registration
The Ephrata Baseball Association (EBA) offers Ephrata Area baseball players an opportunity to compete at the ‘recreational’ level, as well as the ‘competitive’ level, with a variety of divisions offered to players aged 5 to 14. Our ‘In-House’ League offers players aged 5 to 12 the opportunity to play at the recreational level in the Ephrata Area. We also enter 10u, 12u, and 14u ‘Select’ teams into the Lancaster County Youth Baseball League (LCYBL), which play at a more competitive level throughout Lancaster County with home games in Ephrata.
Age Common
Spring Baseball Programs Range Age Cost Season Duration Games
● Rookies (In-House) 5-7 5-6 $75 Late March-Mid June 7-8 Regular Season - no Playoffs
● Minors (In-House) 6-10 6-8 $150 Late March-Mid June 7-9 + All-Star Game & Playoffs
● Majors (In-House) 7-12 8-10 $200 Mid March-Mid June 9-11 + All-Star Game & Playoffs
● 10u Select (LCYBL) 8-10 9-10 $200 Early March-Late June 14-16 + Playoffs if qualify***
● 12u Select (LCYBL) 11-12 11-12 $225 Early March-Late June 14-18 + Playoffs if qualify***
● 14u Select (LCYBL) 13-14 13-14 $250 Early March-Late June 16-20 + Playoffs if qualify***
What the Cost Includes & Uniform Information
● Your base fee includes a Jersey w/name, Hat, & Belt. **STARTING THIS SPRING** We wear/require White baseball pants with a Black braid/piping. You will have the option in the registration form to purchase pants through the EBA at an additional fee. Black team helmets are provided in your team's equipment bag. If you wish to use your own helmet, please purchase a Black helmet. We do not want different colored helmets
Registration Information
● Registration (Majors-14u) opens on Sunday, October 4th and closes end of day Sunday, November 29th
● Registration (Rookies & Minors) opens Sunday October 4th and closes end of day Sunday January 31st
● Your player’s ‘2027 Spring Age’, is simply their age on April 30th, 2027 (age before May 1st, 2027)
● Due to field and coaching availability in certain divisions, the EBA may close/end registration before the above listed end dates. Registration is on a ‘1st-come-1st-serve’ basis. A few days advance will be given if we see the need to close registration for a division early. We recommend registering early to guarantee a spot.
● For our EBA In-House Leagues: ‘Rookies’ = T-Ball, ‘Minors’ = Coaches Pitch, ‘Majors’ = Kids Pitch from 40’
● $20 multi-player discount per player in the same household (players must be registered at the same time).
● Register at https://ephratabaseball.org > ’Registration’ Tab, > ’Spring Programs’. **Payment Plans Offered**
● Open indoor large group workouts may start as early as November - ONLY for registered Majors-14u kids
● Optional indoor team workouts for LCYBL 10u, 12u, and 14u teams may start as early as January, Majors in Feb.
Player Evaluations & Team Rostering Explained
● Evaluations are MANDATORY for all players who register for the ‘Majors’ through ‘14u Select’
● If your 7/8/9/10 yr old evaluates for the Majors, and gets placed in the Minors, you will be refunded $50, and $25 will remain with the EBA as an evaluation fee. If they make the Majors, there will be no cost adjustments. 11 and 12 yr-olds may be placed in the ‘Majors’ with no refund ($25 evaluation fee).
● Your player must make a 2027 ‘Majors’ team or higher in order to be eligible for our 2027 Fall 10u-14u LCYBL teams. If your 7/8/9 yr-old is placed at the ‘Minors’ level, they will only be eligible for our ‘Minors’ level in the Fall of 2027. If you feel your 7/8/9 yr-old is ready to face ‘live’ pitching this Spring (from kids, not coaches), consider having them registered/evaluated for our ‘Majors’ division. **Typically 3-5 7yr-olds make the Majors each year
● Upon registering your player for ‘Majors’ division or higher, a ‘Cheddarup’ link will be emailed to you to reserve your player’s evaluation date & time. Expect 30-45 minutes for your players evaluation by the EBA and High School Baseball Staff. Location: EBA Indoor Facility Dates: Majors thru 14u, December 5th or December 12th
● The EBA and its coaching staff will assign players to teams at our discretion.
Uniform & Hat Fittings Recommended (***to confirm sizing you selected on the registration form***)
● Majors through 14u Jersey, Hat, and Pant fittings take place at your player’s evaluation. If you have a Rookies or Minors player that does not need to evaluate, you must stop by the EBA Indoor Facility (270 Park Ave. Loading Dock Entrance) on Dec 12th from 1-4pm or February 6th from 1-4pm to confirm your sizes.
Spring Season Fundraiser Information
● Our In-House Fundraiser this Spring will be an R&K Sub Sale, or a mandatory $30 Opt-Out Option
● Our LCYBL Select Teams Fundraiser will be a ‘Fan Angel’ Fundraiser, more info to come
For Questions, Answers, & More Detailed Information
● Email: info@ephratabaseball.org Visit: https://ephratabaseball.org Facebook: facebook.com/EphrataBaseballAssociation
What to expect after registration:
Rookies (T-Ball) and Minors (Coach Pitch) Teams: Teams will begin practicing in late March or early April and you'll hear from your coach with more details around that time. Typically, a team will practice 1-2 times per week and when games start it will be a max of 3 times per week. Each coach makes their schedule according to field availability and other variables. No events are scheduled on Sundays unless weather cancellations require make ups. The season typically ends in early June, but your coach will provide your schedules. Please note any scheduling conflicts during registration and we'll try to accommodate. We ask for your child's school as we try to place them on teams that will practice close to that area.
Majors & 10U Select Teams: For ages 7-10 we have a Majors division and 10U Select teams. The Majors division will play in the Ephrata-area with the season beginning in Late March and ending in early June. All players 9 and 10 that play in the Major division and 10U Select will be evaluated and placed on the proper teams at the discretion of the EBA Coaches and staff. If your player is 7 or 8-years-old and wants to play in a 10U level, they will also need to be evaluated.
10U/12U/14U Select Teams: To assist with team assignment for the select teams, we provide an evaluation opportunity that is completed in early January for each age level. All players must be registered to attend our Winter Workout sessions and evaluations in January.
All 10U/12U/14U select rosters will be determined by late January and coaches will then communicate team practice schedules and season expectations. Your coach will determine their team's practice frequency and schedule, but you can usually expect 3-4 practices per week starting in March and then an additional 1-2 games per week beginning in April. The regular season ends in mid-to-late June and if playoffs are achieved then the season may continue through mid-July.
Coaches may also enter their team into tournament(s) and that will be explained at the beginning of the season. Please let your coach know of any scheduling conflicts as soon as you know and remind the coach as you progress through the season.
Volunteers
We need your help as a board member, coach, Team Mom, field crew, etc.