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Happy Friday, BALL Family — and Enjoy the Thanksgiving Weekend!🍁

⚾️ Happy Friday, BALL Family — and Enjoy the Thanksgiving Weekend!

Sending big smiles and baseball love from Berkeley–Albany Little League! As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re grateful for our amazing community, the hustle our players bring, and the families who make everything we do possible.

2026 BALL Registration is OPEN: https://www.albanylittleleague.org/

Secure your spot early and get ready for another year of fun, growth, and baseball magic. 💚⚾️

Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend, cherish the time with loved ones, and we’ll see you back on the fields soon!

🔥 CHAMPIONS! BARONS TAKE THE TITLE!

BERKELEY/ALBANY Intermediate Champion Barons!! What a season—and what an ending!

The Barons battled all year long, grew together, pushed each other, and capped it off with an unforgettable playoff and championship wins! 🏆⚾

From big plays to big smiles, this video tells the little league excitement from a long season of dedication, hard work, and TeamWork… and of course the celebration at the end (nothing brings a team together like championship pizza! 🍕)

We’re incredibly proud of these players, our coaches, and the families who supported every step.

Congrats Barons— 2025 CHAMPIONS FOREVER! 💚💛⚾

Albany Little League strong!

⚾ Albany Little League 2026 Spring Season Registration is OPEN!


Get ready for another exciting season of baseball with Albany Little League! Registration for the Spring 2026 season is now open for players ages 5–12 (LL Age for 2026).

Whether you’re new to the game or returning for another year, ALL players are welcome. Albany LL is a community-focused league committed to teaching baseball fundamentals, teamwork, and fun!


📋 Program Details:

  • Who Can Play? Players League Age 5–14
  • When? Practices begin in February 2026, with games running March through early June.
  • Where? Local fields in Albany and Berkeley communities.
  • Levels of Play: Challenger, Tee Ball, Farm, AA, AAA, Majors, Intermediate, & JRs Recreational – players placed by age & skill level.

💵 Registration Info:

  • Cost – See Registration page for details
  • UC Village Residents: FREE (discount applied at checkout)
  • Need-based Scholarships: Always available — no child is turned away due to cost.

Have financial concerns? Email registrar@albanylittleleague.org and we’ll work with you privately.


🧢 Why Albany Little League?

  • Experienced volunteer coaches
  • League-wide events, opening day parade and community
  • Inclusive environment for all skill levels
  • Emphasis on development, safety, and fun

👉 Click Here to Register for 2026 Spring Season

📩 Questions? Contact us at registrar@albanylittleleague.org


⚾ FINAL WEEKEND to Register for Fall Ball 2025!

Only 2 days left — registration closes tomorrow (Sunday)!

🔗 Register Now 

Don’t miss out on 8 Sundays of baseball fun, skill-building, and practice games at UC Village Fields — starting Sept. 7!

🧢 Ages 5–12 (LL 2026 age)

📍 University Village Fields

⏱ 2-hour sessions on Sundays

💵 $150 (includes shirt) | FREE for UCV residents

🎓 Scholarships available — no child will be turned away

Players are grouped by age but can be moved based on skill level.

👉 Register now before it’s too late!

📩 registrar@albanylittleleague.org

🔗 Register Now 

Albany Little League – Fall Ball 2025 Registration is Open! ⚾

Albany Little League is excited to announce that Fall Ball registration is now open for players ages 5–12 (LL age for the 2026 season)!

As summer winds down and schools head back in session, it’s once again time for Albany LL Fall Ball at UC Village!

Our Fall Ball program emphasizes skill development, practice games, and fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. Players are coached by current and former high school coaches, former college players, and experienced instructors.

Program Details

Who can play?

Players born between Sept. 1, 2013 – Aug. 31, 2021 (LL ages 5–12 for 2026 season).

When?

  • Sundays, Sept. 7 – Oct. 26, 2025 (8 sessions).
  • Sessions are 2 hours each.
  • Younger players generally start around 10:00 AM, with additional sessions every 2 hours.

Where? University Village Fields (UCV)

Lead Instructor: Joshua Fairchild

Registration & Cost

  • Registration Fee: $150 (includes an Albany LL Fall Ball shirt).
  • University Village Residents: FREE (discount applied at checkout).
  • Need-based scholarships available.

Albany LL believes every child should have the chance to play.

If cost is a concern, simply email registrar@albanylittleleague.org with what you can afford, and we’ll provide a personal discount code to cover the rest—no questions asked.


Notes on Grouping

All players will start in their age group, but instructors may move players to a different group depending on skill level and development.



👉 Click Here to Register Now

Picture Day is May 4th

🎉 SMILE, SLIDE, SNAP! PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 📸⚾

Hey Little League Families! Grab those caps, lace up those cleats — Picture Day is set for Saturday, May 4th!

Make sure your ballplayer arrives in FULL UNIFORM, looking sharp and ready to flash that game-day smile!

Let’s capture those championship smiles and create memories that’ll last long after the season ends. 💙

👉 Have questions? Hit up your Team Manager or check the league website for details and schedules.

📷 Let’s make May 4th a picture-perfect day on and off the field!