General Information
Purpose: To build skills and confidence through their first experiences with live pitching. Every player has the opportunity to learn, contribute, and succeed—both on the mound and in the field—while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong passion for baseball.
Spring Kid Pitch Baseball (Mar – June 2027)
League dates: TBA. Final celebration TBA. Main dish is provided, please bring a side dish. Please view more information under Parent Resources.
Skills Assessment: Date/Time: TBA
Practices: Mondays at 5:30 – 6:45 pm or 6:30-7:45 pm.
- Devotional: Mandatory 15-minute devotional will be held on Mondays. Players who attend practices and miss devotionals will sit out their first batting rotation of the next game.
Games: Saturday mornings at 11:30 am or 1:00 pm (if necessary).
Fee: $85 per child (includes jersey and hat). (2026 fee subject to approval)
Register: Click [HERE] to register online on the website. (when available)
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].
Printable Team Rosters/Schedule
Please click on links below to download and view: (when available)
U13 Team Rosters
U13 Game Schedule
Game Scores/Standings
Coaches Resources
COACHES NEEDED! TRAINING PROVIDED! Plan to attend the Coaches Meeting Date/Time TBA. Location: inside church.
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)
**NEW** Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
League Rules (Click Link)
Parent Resources
Where: Location First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44714
Skills Assessment: Date/Time: TBA Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in. Assessments will be at First Friends Baseball Fields. Please bring your ball glove, wear cleats, & if possible, wear a shirt with your name or number on the back. If weather is bad, assessments will move to the First Friends Gym (tennis shoes only).”
End‑of‑Season Celebration: Date/Time TBA Main dish, pop, water, and paper/plastic products provided. Held at church pavilion or inside gym if needed. Please arrive early to drop off your food item.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share according to the list below. Please put your name on any containers and utensils you bring and remember to take them home.
T-ball: Side dishes
Coach Pitch: Salads
U13 Kid Pitch: Desserts
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund after the second week unless approved for medical reasons; none if removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online at least one month prior to start of league. Please check back in January for more information. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: TBA or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Age 9-12. 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: TBA. Normally held during first practice at the pavilion. Parent Meeting Notes: Click [HERE] to download when available
League Rules Click Link
Picture Day Date: Date/Time TBA Please click on links below for information, schedule and coaches photo. (when available)
Picture Day Information
Picture Day Schedule
Coach Complimentary Photo Information
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)
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
**Disclaimer: Please note that fairness and positive competition are a high priority in our program. Thus, our league leadership reserves the right to alter team rosters/move players in order to balance teams if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.