Rookies in-house: Fall 2026 grade = 1st & 2nd grade (ages 6-8): $70 fee

10u travel: Fall 2026 grade = 3rd & 4th grade (ages 9 & 10): $135 fee

12u travel: Fall 2026 grade = 5th & 6th grade (ages 11 & 12): $135 fee 

14u travel: Fall 2026 grade = 7th & 8th grade (ages 13 & 14*): $135 fee

*Please note the associated grade to age levels are approximate and each division will have the actual birth date thresholds for participation. When you enter your son/daughter's birth date, the registration system will automatically enable the division, for which your player is eligible. 

In-House Program: Rookies is a coach-pitch and a Manheim Township recreational youth baseball instructional league for developing players.  The typical fall season will consist of one (1) weeknight practice and one (1) weekend game.

Travel teams will play competitive baseball in the Lancaster County Youth Baseball League (LCYBL) and will have weeknight practices and three-hour double-headers each weekend (played either 10 a.m. Saturday or 1 p.m. Sunday).  MTBSA has no control over this game schedule as it is generated by the LCYBL.  Travel teams should not be confused with weekend tournament teams.

NOTE: The number of travel teams and player placement on either section 1 or section 2 will be determined by the number of registrations.  Players will be placed on teams based on past performance in the program.  The head coach will announce team assignments and practice dates.  

The Fall 10U-14U programs participate in Susquehanna Valley Fall Fastpitch Softball, which is sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Umpire’s Association (SVUA) and uses the same rules and protocols as the Lanco Youth Softball League (the Spring league for 8U-14U).  MTBSA travel teams should not be confused with weekend tournament teams: as in the spring, travel’ is restricted to Lancaster county-based softball fields. The league prioritizes geographically smart scheduling, so ‘travel’ for MT teams typically means games with/at nearby school districts. MT Softball ‘travel’ does not mean several weekends away per month as it may with other associations, leagues, or sports. 

Players will be registered for the age level that they will plan to play in the spring of 2027. Please refer to the Fall Softball Program Descriptions to view the 2027 USA Softball Age Chart.

The number of teams and roster placements will be determined by the number of registrants. Team head coaches will announce assignments and practice dates in mid-August and teams will practice one or two weeknight in addition to the games. Game Schedules for 10U-14U will be released by SVUA in late August. Games are scheduled either Saturdays or Sundays in September and October and typically played as doubleheaders: a 90-minute game, a short break, and another 90-minute game. There are no team rankings or playoffs in the Fall season and tournament options are very limited. Uniforms will consist of an MTBSA supplied team shirt and socks. Players will be required to supply their own grey pants. 

Players will need to supply their own softball mitt and fielding mask if desired and are of course welcome to use their own equipment such as bats and helmets. MTBSA does have these available for players to borrow for the season if needed. MTBSA will also supply each team catching gear and other equipment necessary to learn and play each position.  

 

It is the goal of the association to facilitate a safe and constructive environment for our children to learn, play, and develop a lifelong enjoyment of the game. We encourage parents to become involved in the program, whether on a volunteer basis or as an encouraging game day fan.  

Those individuals registering late (after the close date) for fall softball programs will be placed on a waiting list.  The MTBSA board of directors will do everything possible to place your player on a team prior to the start of the season.  However, there is the possibility that all team rosters will be full, and your player is not able to play in the spring program.  In such cases, a full refund will be processed at the earliest convenience of the MTBSA VP of Finance. 

Refund Policy - Should a player, for whatever reason, decide to cancel their registration, refunds will be processed using the below schedule:

Some important items to note: