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T-Ball Spring 2025

East Ridge Parks and Recreation T-Ball Program

We are excited to offer T-Ball for boys and girls ages 3 and 4!

Important Dates:

  • Registration January 1 – March 2 CLICK HERE to sign up.

  • Ages 3 and 4. Player age as of May 1, 2025.

  • Coaches Meeting will be March 3 at 6pm at Camp Jordan Arena.

  • Practice will begin the week of March 5th.

  • The season will run from March 24 through May 8. (7 weeks, 1 game per week)

Fees:

  • The fee is $45 per player. Includes Jersey, Pants, Hat.

Practice and Game Schedule:

  1. Practices: Determined by the coach, could be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 6:00-6:45 PM or 6:45-7:15 PM.  Once season starts, we will be limited to Wednesday practice slots.
  2. Games: 7-game schedule, one game per week (dependent on the number of teams).
  3. Location: All games will be held at Camp Jordan.

Equipment:

  • Players/parents need to provide a batting helmet, glove and cleats or tennis shoes.
  • Bats are optional, as they may be shared. If you prefer your own, we recommend purchasing them from any local retailer.

If you're interested in coaching, please contact Shawnna Skiles at sskiles@eastridgetn.gov

Interested in Coaching? This is the corner for you

East Ridge Parks and Rec are always welcoming volunteer coaches. We look for passionate people, know the game, respect the game, and willing to give back to the kids. It starts with you in order to have a successful season. 

If you have any questions or want more information reach out to Shawnna Skiles at sskiles@eastridgetn.gov

In order to be a coach, you will have to complete the following things below:

  • Background Check Click the link  
  • Heads up concussion training Click the following link  
  • Sudden Cardiac-Arrest Training Click the following link or form

 

T-Ball Fall 2025

East Ridge Parks and Rec offers T-Ball for boys and girls ages 3 and 4.

  • Registration: July 5 - August 18
  • Registration Link: CLICK HERE
  • Player age as of May 1, 2026
  • Season: September 3 - October 10

Fee is $35.00 per player. Will include Jersey, Pants, and Hat.

  1. Practice depends on the coach. Could practice Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 6:00-6:45 or 6:45-7:15.
  2. 6 Game Schedule. One game per week. (Everything will depend on number of teams)
  3. All games will be at Camp Jordan.

If you're interested in coaching, please email 


2023 8U League Champions

Spring Baseball 2025

Welcome to East Ridge Parks and Recreation!

We are excited to offer baseball for kids ages 5 through 12. Our season includes a 12-14 game schedule with games on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Weekend tournaments are available at the discretion of the coach and team. Games will be held at Camp Jordan, Harrison, Lookout Valley, Fort O, Chickamauga, and Rock Spring.

Important Dates:

  • Registration January 1 – March 2 CLICK HERE to sign up.

  • Ages 5 through 12. Player age as of May 1, 2025

  • Coaches Meeting will be March 3 at 6:30pm at Camp Jordan Arena.

  • Practice will begin the week of March 5th.

  • The season will run from March 24 through May 16. (8 weeks, 2 games per week)

  • End of the Season Tournament May 19-22.

Age Divisions:

  • 5/6
  • 7/8
  • 9/10
  • 11/12

Fees:

  • The fee is $100 per player. Includes Jersey, Pants, Socks, Belt, Hat.

Game and Practice Schedule:

  • Games: 2 games per week at 6:15 PM or 7:30 PM
  • Practices: Start around the week of March 5th, at 6:00 PM or 7:15 PM. Once the season begins, practices are limited to Wednesday nights.

Equipment:

  • Players/parents need to provide a batting helmet, glove and cleats.
  • Bats are optional, as they may be shared. If you prefer your own, we recommend purchasing them from any local retailer.

If you're interested in coaching, please contact Shawnna Skiles at sskiles@eastridgetn.gov or call 423-260-9190.

For more information on Rec Softball, please visit our Softball page.

Softball

 

East Ridge Fall 2025 Baseball

East Ridge Baseball has partnered with D-Bat! By signing up with East Ridge your kid will be able to go to D-Bat and get a free swing card each day (Friday through Sunday).  

We offer baseball to kids ages 5 through 12 years old. We will play 12-14 game schedule with games on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  Tournaments are offered on the weekends to enter and that is up to the coach and the team. We play at Camp Jordan, Harrison, Lookout Valley, Fort O, Chickamauga, and Rock Spring. 

  • Registration: July 5 - August 18
  • Registration Link: CLICK HERE
  • Player age as of May 1, 2026
  • Pre-Season Tournament: TBA
  • Season: September 3 - October 22
  • End of the Season Tournament: October 24, 28, 29
  1. Baseball Ages: 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12.
  2. Age as of May 1, 2025.

Fee is $85.00 Includes Jersey, Hat, and D-Bat Partnership. 

Teams will play 2 games during the week. 6:15 PM or 7:30 PM.

Practice should start around the week of August 19.  Practice times are 6:00 pm and 7:15pm.  Once season has started, practices are limited. We will offer Wednesday night for any team that would like to practice as that will be the only time, we have fields open.

Baseball players/parents are to provide pants, glove and cleats.  Helmet and Bat are optional as other kids may have one to share. If you want your own, then we suggest you buy it. These items may be purchased at any local retailer.

For Rec Softball please visit: Softball (eastridgeparksandrec.com)

2025 Hubba Bubba/ Big League

East Ridge Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the Summer 2025 Hubba Bubba and Big League for kids aged 12 to 16! These leagues are designed to help young athletes prepare for school baseball by providing valuable exposure and practice to enhance their skills both on and off the field.

  • Hubba Bubba League: For ages 12 to 14
  • Big League: For ages 15 to 16
  • Player Age: Determined as of August 1st, 2025

Both leagues will feature an 8-game schedule plus a tournament, with games held at Camp Jordan and North Georgia.

  • Registration: March 19th - May 18th, 2025 (Link coming soon)
  • Season: May 27th-July 15th
  • End of Season Tournament: July 17th-22nd, 2025
  • Cost: $100.00 per player (Jersey, Pants, Socks, Belt, Hat)

We look forward to seeing you on the field!

If you're interested in coaching, please contact Shawnna Skiles at sskiles@eastridgetn.gov or call 423-260-9190.

Hubba Bubba / Big League Fall 2025

East Ridge Parks & Recreation will offer a Fall  Hubba Bubba and Big League for kids 12 through 16! These two leagues are to help kids get ready for school ball. We want kids to be able to get some exposure and reps in to help them become a better baseball player on and off the field. 

  • The Hubba Bubba League will be for kids ages 12 through 14. 
  • The Big League will be for kids ages 14 through 16.
  • Player Age as of August 1st. 

These two leagues will play a 10-game schedule plus tournament. We will play games at Camp Jordan, Hixson, Lookout Valley, East Brainerd, Signal Mtn, Snow Hill, Harrison, Ooltewah, and North Ga. 

  • Registration: August 1 - September 3.
  • Registration Link: CLOSED
  • Season: September 14 - October 21
  • End of the Season Tournament: October 26, 28, 29.

Cost is $85.00 per player. Fee includes Jersey, Hat, and D-Bat Partnership. 


Parents & Kids

All children in the park are required to have a parent or guardian with them at all times. To prevent kids from getting hurt, lost, or tearing things up we ask everyone to work together to keep each other safe. 

Dizzy Dean Baseball

East Ridge Parks and Recreation plays Dizzy Dean baseball and softball.

Lost and Found

If anything is found or left behind at the park, please send an email to sskiles@eastridgetn.gov or 423-805-3110.

Baseball Program Information

The City of East Ridge recreational baseball program is open to players ages 3 through 16. We want your kids not only to have fun but also be with a program where your kid can learn the game and grow.

  • T-Ball is 3/4
  • Coach Pitch is 5/6 and 7/8
  • Kid Pitch is 9/10, 11/12

The age group determination cut-off date is (Age prior to May 1st) of the current year. Participants may play up a division but may not play down.

  • Hubba Bubba Leage will play on 60/90. Ages 12 through 14. 
  • Big League will play on 60/90. Ages 14 through 16.

Player age as of August 8th. 

Questions call:

Shawnna Skiles

Parks and Recreation Director

Phone: 423-260-9190