Strafford kids ages 5 through 18 play baseball and softball through the Barrington Youth Association (BYA), in the following levels:
- Softball:
U8, Ages 7-8
U10, Ages 9-10
U12, Ages 11-12
U14, Ages 13-14
U16, Ages 15-16
- Baseball:
Rookie, Ages 7-8
Cal Ripken Minors, Ages 9-10
Cal Ripken Majors, Ages 11-12
Babe Ruth, Ages 13-15
Senior Babe Ruth, Ages 16-18
Teams are comprised of both Strafford & Barrington kids, which presents a great opportunity to meet new friends from a neighboring town. The season runs from April into June, with All-Stars for those who want to play at a higher competitive level. Practices take place in Barrington & Strafford. The majority of games are played at the wonderful BYA Athletic Complex, located on Smoke St in Barrington. The complex features 7 fields, restrooms, and the BYA snack shack where you can feed your whole family for under $20!
Watch for registration in February, then oil up that glove & let’s PLAY BALL!
For more information visit Barrington Youth Association.
You can also e-mail our Baseball/Softball Coordinator, Susie Ashley
Latest news
Basketball Players~ There will be a skills assessment for all that have signed up for grades 5 through grade 8, next Saturday, November 12, 2011. Grade 5 & 6 girls will be 9:00 to 9:45am; grade 5 & 6 boys will be 10:00 to 10:45am; grade 7 & 8 girls are 11:00 to 11:45am and grade 7 & 8 boys are 12:00 to 12:45pm. All of these assessments will take place at Strafford School. Make sure to have mouth guards and basketball sneakers. See you there!
Parents of Basketball Players ~ We are still looking for volunteers on Saturdays to work the clock, keep the score book and monitor the gym during games. ALSO~ we are in NEED of coaches. Remember, NO COACH, NO TEAM! Please email Torri at tar3664@metrocast.net to sign up.
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