Across Berkeley Albany Little League, the season is already coming to life. Teams have been formed. BALL players are out on the fields practicing. Camaraderie is growing at every team meeting and practice.

All around the league:

⚾ Fields are being prepared and lined

⚾ Umpire training is wrapping up

⚾ Game schedules are coming together

⚾ Volunteers are stepping up across the league

Gloves popping. Cleats on dirt. Coaches gathering teams around the diamond.

And just ahead…

🎉 The Berkeley Albany Little League Opening Day Parade 🎉

A new season is here. Woot woot… Play BALL! 💚⚾

Hello BALL Families!

Opening Day is nearly here, and we’re kicking off the season with one of Little League’s most time-honored traditions — our Opening Day Parade on March 14.

🕘 Parade begins promptly at 9:00 AM

📍 All players and coaches must arrive by 8:30 AM

📍 Meet at the grassy median at Key Route & Solano Ave.

Players should wear their full uniform and comfortable shoes.

Parents and families are encouraged to line Solano Ave. to cheer on the teams and then join us at Krone Field at University Village for the Opening Ceremonies.

Please note:

• Only teams and coaches may march in the parade

• No one may join once the parade has started

This event is a cornerstone of our season and takes all of BALL to make it happen.

Each team must provide one volunteer to support one of the following roles: •Staging, •Barricades, •Welcome at the Village •Set up / Clean up, •Snack Shack

We need approximately 50 volunteers to make this event successful. Please sign up here.

We’re excited to once again be joined by ABGSL — and this year we welcome the Cal Band to the festivities.

After the Opening Ceremonies, games will begin. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a Sno Cone booth at UC Village — a sweet way to celebrate and support the league.

Play BALL!

Questions? Email info@albanylittleleague.org

Looking forward to a great season together.

Hello BALL Families,

The season is right around the corner, and we need your help getting our fields ready.

Join our Board members, Managers, and Coaches this Saturday from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM as we clean up the complex at University Village.

📍 Meet at the Shed near Victory

We’ll be pulling weeds, picking up garbage, and getting Krone Field game-ready.

If you have a line trimmer, please let us know — there are a few spots that could use some extra power.

Helpful items to bring:

• Rakes
• Hoes
• Shovels
• Hand trowels
• Organic waste bags
• Contractor garbage bags

Many hands make light work. Let’s get our home field ready together.

See you at Krone. 💚

Play BALL.

Berkeley Albany Little League Coaches,

This Sunday, February 22, we’re coming together to prepare for the season ahead.

🗓 Sunday, Feb. 22

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or dark)

📍 Krone Field

This clinic is about alignment, preparation, safety, and setting the tone for the year. Whether you’re a seasoned coach or stepping into the role for the first time, this session will help ensure we’re delivering a consistent, positive, and developmental experience for every player.

Stronger coaches build stronger teams.

See you at the field. 💚

Play BALL.

The weekend is here and that means one thing… more baseball.

More swings. More cheers. More teammates becoming friends.

There’s something special about Friday energy — knowing the fields are waiting, the gloves are ready, and the community is coming together again.

Enjoy the weekend. Enjoy the game. Enjoy BALL baseball.

💚 Play BALL!

We’re bringing our coaches together for a hands-on clinic to prepare for the season.

📅 Sunday, February 22

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or until dark)

📍 Meet at Krone Field

This clinic is a great opportunity to:

✔️ Review practice structure

✔️ Share coaching tips and drills

✔️ Align on league standards and expectations

✔️ Build consistency across divisions

Whether you’re a returning coach or stepping into the role for the first time, this session is designed to help you feel prepared and confident heading into the season.

Strong coaches build strong teams.

See you at Krone. 💚

Play BALL.

At Berkeley Albany Little League, we teach more than baseball.

We teach integrity.

Integrity is doing the right thing — even when no one is watching.

It’s respecting the game, the umpires, your teammates, and your opponents.

It’s owning your mistakes and learning from them.

It’s playing hard, playing fair, and playing with character.

Baseball gives our players opportunities every single day to grow — not just as athletes, but as young people.

A close call at first base.

A tough strike call.

A dropped ball.

Integrity shows up in how we respond.

At BALL, we are building confident players, strong teammates, and young leaders who carry these lessons far beyond the field.

💚 Play with character. ⚾ Play with respect. 🔥 Play BALL.

📅 Feb. 14 | 2–5 PM

📍Krone/Victory Field @ The “SHED”

Need gear? Swap it here! Bring gently used gear your player has outgrown. Find what your player needs. Connect with other BALL families.

✔️ Bring a glove, take a glove 🧤

This is what community baseball looks like — helping every player step onto the field ready and confident.

See you at The SHED 💚

Play BALL!

There’s something special about that moment…

The wind-up. The focus. The release.

Baseball isn’t just about wins and losses. It’s about confidence growing pitch by pitch. It’s about teammates cheering behind you. It’s about learning, improving, and having FUN every time you step on the field.

At Berkeley Albany Little League, we build skills — but we also build smiles, friendships, and memories that last long after the final out.

⚾ FUN is why we play.

💚 FUN is what keeps us coming back.

🔥 FUN is what makes this community special.

Play BALL!

Saturday, Feb. 14 | 2:00 PM

Let’s get everyone ready for the season—together.

See you at the field! 💚

Play BALL!