Ripley Summer Sports

T-Ball is our division for boys/girls 5-6 years of age. They play 1 game/ pratice per week . This division continues to focus on the fundaments of the game but also includes a full 3 inning game each week with a 30min practice to lead off each evening.

T-Ball Season - Starts in late May - Ends in Early August 

7U Hardball is our introductory hardball division for players ages 6-7 which is the 1st year of live pitching from a machine. This is a great step towards learning the game of baseball. Bases are set at 65ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at the Ripley Ball Diamond. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes.

What is needed?

• Batting helmet
• Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
• Pants
• Baseball glove 

9U Hardball continues with an introductory to hardball for players ages 8-9 which is the 2nd year of live pitching from a machine. This is a great step towards learning the game of baseball. Bases are set at 65ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley, Point Clark or Reid’s Corners ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes. 

What is needed?

• Batting helmet
• Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
• Pants
• Baseball glove 
• Bat

11U Hardball is our hardball division for players ages 10-11 and is the 1st year for player pitching. Bases are set at 65ft. Pitching rubber set at 44ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley, Point Clark or Reid’s Corners ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes.

What is needed?

• Batting helmet
• Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
• Pants
• Baseball glove 
• Bat

13U Hardball is our hardball division for players 12-13. Bases are set at 75ft. Pitching rubber set at 50ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley, Point Clark or Reid’s Corners ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes.

What is needed?

• Batting helmet
• Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
• Pants
• Baseball glove 
• Bat

15U Hardball is our hardball division for players ages 14-15. Bases are set at the MLB standard of 90ft. Pitchers throw from the MLB standard of 60ft 6in. Home Game times are 6pm / 8:15pm starts. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley or Point Clark ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes

What is needed?

• Batting helmet
• Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
• Pants
• Baseball glove 
• Bat

BlastBall introduces the basic fundamentals of baseball (hitting, throwing, catching, running and fielding) to kids aged 3-4 years old in a fun and understanding environment. Small groups of players rotate through stations that use balls, bats and other fun equipment to develop hand/eye coordination. We also play a very simple game where players hit off a tee and get to run the bases. There are no complex rules and no umpires – just fun! Blastball is held once per week on Monday evenings in a 45 minute time slot.

What is needed?

Dress your player for the weather, bring water (we have a fountain if you forget or want to refill) and shoes they can run in. All equipment is supplied. We use soft balls, soft bats and honking bases. Gloves and helmets are not used at this level. Please do not bring your own equipment – keep that for playing at home.

Extra coaching/organizing help is always appreciated. No baseball experience is not necessary as it is mostly providing leadership where needed to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

The season starts May 27. 

The key objectives are each player to establish a basic understanding of the game and to get as many touches on ball as possible - all through incorporating the element of FUN! U6 Soccer introduces the game play concepts and fundamental movement skills, builds physical literacy and coordination central ingredients, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and there will be inter-squad games scheduled by the coaches. Practice are Mondays 5:30-6:30pm, from mid-May to end of July.

Players will receive a Tim Bits jersey to keep!

The key objectives are each player to establish a basic understanding of the game and to get as many touches on ball as possible - all through incorporating the element of FUN! U8 Soccer continues with the game play concepts and fundamental movement skills, builds physical literacy and coordination central ingredients, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July.

U10 Soccer continues with more structured game play concepts and skills development, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July.

U12 Soccer continues with more structured game play concepts and skills development, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July