Altavista YMCA

Baseball is offered twice during the year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Registration for spring baseball is held in January and registration for fall baseball is held in June. Volunteer coaches are needed for all ages. Contact the Sports Office for specific details about programs.

Spring Baseball

Spring baseball is offered to boys ages 5-12 years of age as of May 1st of the current year. The leagues break down as follows:

T-Ball and Coach Pitch generally get started with practices around the end of March with the season concluding no later than mid-June.

The YMCA Sports Office provides each player in T-Ball and Coach Pitch with a hat and a jersey which they can keep at season’s end. Bats, balls and team helmets will be provided. Players may use their own helmets; however, they must have a properly-secured face mask attached.

Each player must have a glove in order to participate. With T-Ball and Coach Pitch, it is recommended that the glove be no bigger than 10 ½ inches. Check with the local sporting goods store for sizing.

Baseball pants and cleats are not required for T-Ball and Coach Pitch.

In the Altavista Little League, the sports office will provide each player with a team hat, and jersey. Players must have a glove, baseball pants (grey is preferred, however, check with your child’s coach first), rubber spiked cleats and an athletic supporter with cup. Glove size should be 11 to 11 ½ inches and should not be grey or white in color. Bats, balls and team helmets will be provided. Players may use their own helmets; however, they must have a properly-secured face mask attached. Additional rules regarding equipment can be found by contacting the sports office.

Leagues interact locally, with Lynchburg Little League Fall Baseball as well as other area programs. The fall league is designed to be instructional. The league will begin around mid August and conclude by early October.

A team hat and jersey will be provided as well as bats, balls and team helmets. Players may use their own helmets.

Softball is offered twice during the year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Registration for Spring Softball is held in January and Fall Softball in June. Volunteer coaches are needed for all age groups. Contact the sports office for specific dates.

Spring Softball

Spring Softball is offered to girls ages 5-15 years of age as of May 1st of the current year. The leagues break down as follows:

In the Altavista Dixie Softball League, the sports office will provide each player with a team hat, jersey and socks. Players must have a glove, baseball pants (grey is preferred, however, check with your child’s coach first) and rubber spiked cleats. Glove size should be 11 to 12 inches and should not be grey or white in color. Bats, balls and team helmets will be provided. Players may use their own helmets; however, they must have a properly-secured face mask attached. Additional rules regarding equipment can be found at www.dixie.org or by contacting the sports office.

Girls Volleyball will be held in the fall begining after Labor Day Weekend. It is open for girls ages 8-12. The program will meet twice a week for approximately 6 weeks. The program will be run similar to a camp with each session consisting of instruction and game time. AHS Volleyball Coach, Debra Spencer and her staff will be assist with the program.