8U through 14U
Age-appropriate instruction and competitive experiences that grow with each player. Team availability, league participation, practice schedules, and tournament plans vary by sport, age group, and season.
Building the foundation
Our youngest travel athletes take part in a development-focused program built around learning fundamentals, gaining confidence, and enjoying the game. Practices and skills instruction come first. Games and other competitive experiences may be included when they support player development.
- Throwing
- Catching
- Fielding
- Hitting
- Baserunning
- Positions
- Teamwork
Developing competitive players
Players build on core fundamentals with more structured competition, situational awareness, positional development, and team play. Teams may play regional league games and tournaments based on the season plan.
Preparing for what's next
Older teams focus on advanced fundamentals, decision-making, leadership, physical readiness, and preparation for the next level, including the move to larger fields and new game formats where they apply.
Travel baseball
Players register for the age group set by Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League (GHVBL) eligibility rules. Exceptions require Travel Board approval.
Spring 2027 tryouts include 8U Boys Baseball, 9U & 10U Boys Baseball, and 11U Boys Baseball. Additional age groups are announced as they are confirmed.
Travel softball
Players register for the age group set by Greater Hudson Valley Softball League (GHVSL) eligibility rules, which may consider grade as well as birthdate. Exceptions require Travel Board approval.
Spring 2027 tryouts include 8U, 9U, and 10U Girls Softball, with the same development-first approach at 8U as baseball.
Our teams
Where enough players try out, an age group may field more than one team.
Baseball
- 8U forming
- 9U
- 10U A
- 10U B
- 11U
- 12U
- 14U / 15U
Softball
- 8U forming
- 9U
- 10U
- 12U
The GHVSL is updating its softball age groups to match current USA Softball and USSSA brackets. We'll post the age rule that applies for each season.
What every family hears up front
Travel is a bigger commitment than recreational play. Before accepting a roster spot, families receive the following for their team and season:
- Which seasons the team plays: fall, spring, and any summer opportunities
- Expected practices and games, including travel distance where known
- Possible tournaments and the time they take
- Coaches and how the team communicates
- Fee estimate, what it covers, and when payments are due
- Attendance expectations and how other sports are handled
- Playing-time and conduct policies that apply