Purpose: A fun, family-oriented league teaching basics—catching, throwing, hitting, base running—with a focus on sportsmanship. No scores are kept; every player plays all positions and bats each inning.
League dates: April TBD to June TBD, final celebration June TBD (pizza provided; bring a side).
Practices: Tuesdays at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm.
Games: Saturday mornings at 9:00 am.
Fee: $65 per child (includes jersey and hat).
Register: Opens in January—check the website for details.
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [this link].
When available:
Click HERE to download and print Team Roster/Practice Time (when available)
Click HERE to view, download and print Game Schedule (when available).
Team Roster
COACHES NEEDED! TRAINING PROVIDED!
Plan to attend the Coaches Meeting TBA
Please indicate on child’s registration form you would like to coach/assist coach or call Sports at 330-966-6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Application (Click Link)
Coaches Forms (Click Link)
Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
League Rules (Click Link)
When & Where: April 8 – June 14, 2025. Practices Tuesdays (5:30–6:45 pm & 6:30–7:45 pm). Games Saturday mornings (9:00 & 10:15 am), some weekday games. Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH.
End‑of‑Season Party: June 14, 2025 — pizza, pop, water, and paper products provided; families bring a side or dessert. Held at church pavilion or inside gym if needed.
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund after second week unless approved for medical reasons; none if removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online January 31, 2025; paper forms available February 7 at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: April 1 or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Register based on age as of July 1 of the current year. Exceptions only with director approval. Divisions may shift based on participation.
Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed.
Parents’ Meeting: April 8 at the pavilion during first practice. Parent Meeting Notes: Click here to download when available
League Rules Click Link
Picture Day Date: TBA
Equipment: Required gear: baseball glove, team shirt, and baseball cap. Recommended gear: baseball cleats (no metal cleats) and baseball pants. Optional gear: Baseball bat (must comply with Little League Regulations)