Youth Programs
Ripley Summer Sports is hosting a Parent and Tot Soccer Skills program.
When: Sunday mornings for 8 weeks, January 11 to March 8
Where: Ripley Huron Community Centre, upstairs in auditorium
Cost: $50
What players need: Clean and dry running shoes, water bottle, and comfortable clothes.
Group 1: Ages 1-2.5 years - 9:15am to 10:00am
Group 2: Ages 2.5-4 years - 10:15am to 11:00am
Space is limited. Register online today!
Minor Baseball and Minor Soccer
Registration for Ripley Minor Baseball and Ripley Minor Soccer opened on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am. Early bird pricing is in effect until March 1, 2026. Contact Community Services at 519-395-2909 for inquiries.
Please see below for details on each division of baseball and soccer.
If you are interested in coaching either Ripley Minor Soccer or Ripley Minor Baseball, please complete the Coach Application Form.
We're Recruiting!
The Ripley Summer Sports Committee is recruiting new members to join our team! Without our wonderful volunteers, Ripley Summer Sports wouldn't be able to offer the fantastic baseball and soccer programs we have. Ripley Summer Sports Committee meets about once a month and coordinates both Ripley Minor Baseball and Ripley Minor Soccer programs, as well as hosts the WOBA U9 Year End Tournament.
If you are interested in joining the Ripley Summer Sports Committee, please contact recreation@huronkinloss.com or call 519-395-2909. You can also approach a current Committee member.
Ripley Minor Baseball offers baseball teams for youth ages 4 to 15 and is a great way to learn the fundamentals of hardball and participate in exciting games and tournaments all while making new friends along the way!
Our programs include T-ball; 7U (Minor Rookie); 9U (Major Rookie); 11U (Mosquito); 13U (Peewee); 15U (Bantam)
The season starts in April with indoor practices at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre for 7U Rookie to 13U Peewee. Regular season outdoor practices and games will be in May through to August. 13U Peewee team plays until the division year-end tournament, typically mid-September. Games and practices will be held at one of 3 baseball diamonds within the Township of Huron-Kinloss, including Ripley Ball Diamond, Point Clark Ball Diamond and Reid's Corners Ball Diamond. Team schedules are finalized after registration closes. The T-ball program runs for 8 weeks from June-July.
T-Ball Division (2021-2022 Birth Years) – Ages 4-5
T-Ball is our division for boys/girls 4-5 years of age. They play 1 game/practice per week. This division continues to focus on the fundamentals of the game but also includes a full 3 inning game each week with a 30-minute practice to lead off each evening.
The T-Ball Season starts in late May and ends in Early August.
7U Hardball (2019/2020 Birth Year) – Age 7
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?
9U Hardball (2017-2018 Birth Years) – Ages 8-9
9U Hardball continues with an introductory to hardball for players ages 8-9 years 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?
11U Hardball (2015-2016 Birth Years) – Ages 10-11
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?
13U Hardball (2013-2014 Birth Years) – Ages 12-13
13U Hardball is our hardball division for players 12-13. Bases are set at 75ft. Pitching rubber is 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 are created once registration closes.
What is needed?
15U Hardball (2011-2012 Birth Years) - Ages 14-15
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 / 8:15 pm 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?
15U Hardball Select (2011-2012 Birth Years) - Ages 14-15
We're currently exploring the possibility of developing a U15 Select baseball team for the upcoming season.
The commitment would include:
Note this would be IN ADDITION TO their WOBA team commitments. Those who register for the Select Team will still be required to play WOBA games and practices with their home center.
What is needed?
Ripley Minor Soccer provides the opportunity for local youth to learn the fundamentals of soccer, participate in weekly games, make new friends each year and most importantly — have fun!
Our programs include Blastball, Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 15 teams. The Under 6 players will be divided evenly into teams, practice and play inter-squad games at the Ripley Soccer Fields on Park St. Practices for U8 and above will be held at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played against the many different Kincardine teams at either Kincardine or Ripley soccer fields. The Under 12 team plays in the Lakeshore Soccer League.
The soccer season starts in May, after the Victoria Day long weekend, and ends at the end of July. Come join the fun with our Ripley Minor Soccer teams! See below for program details.
Timbits Parents & Tot Blastball (2022-2023 Birth Years) Ages 3 & 4
Blastball is an introductory program where the basics of baseball (hitting, throwing, catching, and learning to run bases), and soccer (running, kicking, dribbling and aiming at a target) are introduced to kids ages 3-4 years old. Small groups of players and their parents rotate through stations that use various pieces of equipment to develop skills in a fun environment. Each week, half of the session is spent on baseball while the other half is spent on soccer. This is a great activity to expose your child to both team sports.
Blastball is held once per week on Monday evenings in a one-hour time slot. Coaches will lead the activities, but parents should come prepared to be active with their little athlete and take part in the program with them. Parent participation is necessary for the success of the program.
What is needed?
Dress your player for the weather, with shoes they can run in and bring a water bottle. All equipment is supplied. Cleats and baseball gloves are not needed at this level. A shirt, shorts, socks, and soccer ball will be provided through the TimBits program.
Coaching and organizing help are always appreciated. No baseball or soccer experience is necessary.
The season starts on May 25.
Timbits U6 Soccer (2020-2021 Birth Years) Ages 5-6
The key objectives are for each player to establish a basic understanding of the game and to get as many touches on the 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.
Practices are Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, from May 25 to end of July.
What is needed?
A shirt, shorts, socks, and soccer ball will be provided through the TimBits program.
U8 Soccer (2018-2019 Birth Years) Ages 7-8
The key objectives are for 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 covers game play concepts and fundamental movement skills, and builds physical literacy and coordination, 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 the end of July.
U10 Soccer (2016-2017 Birth Years) Ages 9-10
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 held at the Ripley Soccer Fields, and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to the end of July.
U12 Soccer (2014-2015 Birth Years) Ages 11-12
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 held at the Ripley Soccer Fields, and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July.
Contact Us
Township of Huron-Kinloss
21 Queen Street
P.O. Box 130
Ripley ON, N0G 2R0
Phone: 519-395-3735
Fax : 519-395-4107
info@huronkinloss.com
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