Natchez, MS – Natchez Youth Sports (NYS) is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for its Spring
2025 Baseball season. Online registration is available at natchezyouthsports.com. The registration period
will run from January 10 to February 1, 2025.
The leagues offered by Natchez Youth Sports include Wee Ball (3/4U), Tee Ball (5/6U), Coach Pitch (7/8U),
and Kids Pitch (9/10/11U), each requiring specific registration fees ranging from $65–75. To enhance our
youth sports program, we’re piloting a combined 9/10/11U league in 2025. This will allow us to better serve
our younger athletes and prepare for separate 10U and 12U leagues in 2026.
The upcoming season, set to run from March 24 through May 23. Regularly scheduled games will take
place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with make-up games scheduled for Fridays.
NYS will also be hosting an in-person Registration Event on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.
until 1:00p.m. at Sports Center, located at 305 Sgt. Prentiss Drive in Natchez.
At the heart of Natchez Youth Sports lies a resolute mission to empower young individuals through sports,
fostering personal growth and a strong sense of community. The organization is dedicated to providing a
comprehensive learning environment for all participants, promoting skill development and sportsmanship.
“Our youth baseball program is an integral part of our community, providing a safe and positive
environment for our children to learn and grow through the sport of baseball. However, we are in need of
support from our community to ensure the success of our program,” stated Natchez Parks & Recreation
Director, Ryan Porter. “We are calling for coaches, umpires, volunteers and sponsors to help us provide a
high-quality program for our youth.
By volunteering your time and skills, you will not only be making a
difference in the lives of our young athletes but also contributing to the overall well-being of our
community. We urge our community members to come together and support our youth baseball program.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our future leaders.”
NYS strongly upholds the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) standard, ensuring
that each young athlete receives at least 50% playing time.
The organization encourages
adherence to the 24 Hour Rule, promoting a calm and rational approach to handling any
concerns by waiting a minimum of 24 hours before issues are addressed.
In commitment to safety, Natchez Youth Sports will adhere to USSSA background check
guidelines and the SafeSport initiative. The organization urges all potential team managers and coaches to
complete the mandatory background check through USSSA.
For more information on registration, leagues, or general inquiries, visit their website at
natchezyouthsports.com.
Natchez Youth Sports looks forward to an exciting and rewarding Spring 2025 season, fostering a love for
the game and a spirit of community among young athletes and families.
For more information, contact Ryan Porter, Director of Natchez Parks and Recreation at (601) 597-4495,
email at rporter@natchez.ms.us or visit their website at natchezparks.com.
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