Baseball & Softball

Baseball

Locations:

• Clarke Field

• High School Field

• Houston Field

• Park Ave Field

HYSA & Concord Little League

If you are a resident of Hopkinton or Contoocook and have a child between the ages of 6 and 12 that's interested in playing baseball this spring, Hopkinton will again be participating in Concord Little League for the 2026 season.

• T-ball (boys and girls ages 4–7 and under): through HYSA

• Concord Little League AA, AAA, & Majors (ages 6 –12): through Concord Little League

Levels of Play:

HYSA T-Ball: For children ages 4–7. T-Ball is a non-competitive teaching division, designed to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball, to allow them to experience the value of teamwork, and give them the opportunity to develop baseball skills in a positive social environment with other children. Generally, T-Ball events occur just once per week on the weekend.

Concord Little League AA (Coach Pitch): Generally, for children ages 6–7. This is a developmental level which focuses on throwing, catching, and hitting. Mechanical pitching machines and/or coach pitching will be used, both in practice and for games. Players will need a glove. Cleats are optional.

Concord Little League AAA: 60’ field – Generally, for children ages 8–10. This level focuses on further development of skills. Games are normally held 2–3 times per week with practices held one or two times per week. Players will need a glove. Sliding shorts and athletic cups are recommended. Cleats are optional. Players’ skill level will be evaluated to achieve parity in team selection. Games will be held in Hopkinton and surrounding townships.

Concord Little League Majors: 60' field – Generally, for children ages 10–12. Games will be held 2–3 times per week. Practices are normally twice per week. This is a competitive level of play with an end of season playoff. Players will need a glove. Sliding shorts, athletic cup and cleats are recommended. Players’ skill level will be evaluated to achieve parity in team selection. Games will be held in Hopkinton and surrounding townships.

Baseball Commissioner:PJ Swett

T-Ball Coordinator: Bryan Geary

Softball

Locations:

• Blood Field

• Clarke Field

• Maple Street Field

Levels of Play:

Softball AA: Generally for girls ages 7–8. This is a developmental level which focuses on throwing and catching. Coaches use pitching machines for practices and games. Games are usually held Saturday mornings along with Thursday nights and are 3 innings long. Practices are generally held once or twice a week. Players will need a glove and cleats.

Softball AAA: Generally for girls ages 9–10. Focuses on the further development of skills. Girls pitch to opposing teams (Pitchers rubber is 35 feet, ball is 11 inches). Games are normally held on Saturdays and Tuesdays, with two practices scheduled per week. Players will need a glove and cleats.

Softball Majors: Generally for girls ages 11–12. (Pitchers rubber is 40 feet, ball is 12 inches). Games will be held on Saturdays and Mondays/Wednesdays. Practices will be held twice per week. Players will need a glove and cleats.

Softball Seniors: Generally for girls ages 13–16. (Pitchers rubber is 43 feet and ball is 12 inches.) Games will be held one or two times per week usually on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Practices will be held twice per week if possible. Players will need a glove and cleats.

Softball Co-Commissioners: Joanne Johnson & Elizabeth Sides

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