Dixie League Baseball and Dixie League Softball registrations are currently underway for those youngsters living in the Eastern Montgomery area until Friday, March 11. 

The cost is $45, and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.  When registering please make sure MCPR has a copy of your child’s birth certificate on file.  If not, please bring a copy or we can make a copy in our office.  The age cut-off for Dixie Baseball is May 1, and for Dixie Softball the date is January 1.  Your child’s age on those dates determines which group the child will be placed in.  Your son/daughter may not register for a league that he/she is too old for; there will be no “playing down” allowed. 

Dixie AAA Baseball and Dixie Ozone baseball will practice and play games at old Shawsville Elementary School,  Dixie Angels and Dixie Ponytails will practice and play at old Shawsville Elementary School as well.  Dixie Belles Softball will practice and play at Eastern Montgomery High School after the middle school and JV season are complete. 

New this year, Dixie Boys Baseball will play their games at Harkrader Sports Complex in Christiansburg.  If there are not enough kids registered to field a Montgomery County team, they will be invited to play for Christiansburg. 

The season will start after JV season has been completed.  Exact practice times and game schedules will be determined after registrations are completed. 

For any further questions please call us at 540-382-6975.  For those interested in coaching please fill out a coaching application when you register your son/ daughter.  We still have a few teams that need coaches.  Registrations can be done in person at our offices located in the Montgomery County Government Center located at 755 Roanoke Street in Christiansburg.

START SMART BASEBALL

The Start Smart Baseball program teaches the basic motor skills necessary to play organized teeball, baseball and softball while participants work one-on-one with their parents.  The program focuses on such skills as throwing, catching, batting, running and agility without the threat of competition of the fear of getting hurt.   This program will take place on a weeknight to be determined at old Shawsville  Elementary School.

MCPR CO-ED TEEBALL

Teeball is a timeless classic; the sport develops the primary skills of hitting, running, fielding and throwing.  Teeball players will gain an understanding of the fundamental rules of baseball and softball.  Participants’ age as of May 1 will determine division placement.  Season starts in April and runs through early June.  Practices and  games will be held at the new Eastern Montgomery Elementary School.

MCPR COACH-PITCH

Coach-Pitch Baseball and Coach-Pitch Softball stress individual skill development and game understanding in a relaxed and recreational atmosphere.  Coach-Pitch seasons consist of teams from area New River Valley recreation departments to form a true baseball/softball league.  Participants’ ages as of May 1 will determine division placement.  Season starts in April and runs through June.  Coach-Pitch Baseball and Softball practices and games will be held at the new Eastern Montgomery Elementary School. 

The registration deadline for Start Smart, Teeball and Coach-Pitch will be on Friday, March 18.  Please sign up on time!  Late registrations will not be accepted.  Registrations can be done in person at our offices located in the Montgomery County Government Center located at 755 Roanoke Street in Christiansburg.