For more information or questions, you can contact Ben Heger at 913-399-3045 or [email protected].

Registration for the 2025 season opens December 9, 2024. All players register individually and may use a Team Code supplied by the coach if part of a specific team; or choose "free agent" if they would like to be placed onto a team. Teammate requests are accepted. Please note that we are offering the following divisions. T-ball Coed 4/5 year olds, Coach Pitch K/1st grade, Junior 2 - 2nd grade (Machine Pitch), Junior 3rd/4th - 3rd/4th grade (Machine Pitch) and Senior 3rd/4th - 3rd/4th grade (Kids Pitch), SR 4th/5th - 4th/5th grade and SR6-8 - 6th-8th grade divisions. Stronger 3rd grade teams are encouraged to consider playing in the Senior 3rd/4th grade division and stronger 4th grade teams are encouraged to consider playing in the Senior 4/5 division.

All registration takes place through the League website www.jsportskc.com. 

2025 Age Divisions, Registration Dates and Fees

Each paid registration includes a uniform (jersey and cap/visor) and award.  The League also provides each team with a practice field and  equipment. There is a $10 sibling discount.  There is a $3 administration fee per order.
Refund Policy:  $15 refunds through Feb 17.  50% refunds are available through March 2.  No refunds are available after March 2.

Individuals and teams (whether partial or complete) are welcome to join J Softball.  New teams should contact Ben Heger at 913-399-3045 or [email protected] for additional information.  Those registering without a team are considered “free agents” and will be placed on a team by the League administrator.   

Most games are played at the Jewish Community Center located at 115th and Nall in Overland Park. The baseball complex is comprised of five lighted fields including three turf fields.  Restrooms and concessions are located on site.  In addition, J staff is present at all games, providing supervision and assistance with first aid matters.  Overland Park city fields and Shawnee Mission School fields are used for practices and back up game fields.

Any team securing their own practice space will be reimbursed $50 by The J upon proof of receipt. For those looking to use The City of Prairie Village fields, information regarding their field/practice rentals can be found HERE.

Please note that we are offering a combined Junior 3rd/4th (Machine Pitch) and Senior 3rd/4th (Kids Pitch) grade division as well as a combined 4th/5th and 6th-8th grade division. Stronger 3rd grade teams are encouraged to consider playing in the Senior 3rd/4th grade division and stronger 4th grade teams are encourage to consider playing in the Senior 4/5 division.

Regular season games will be played through July 2. Post season tournaments for 3rd/4th grade and older teams will take place July 7-13. These tournaments are included in the league fee, but participation is optional.

No metal cleats for any divisions, molded cleats or tennis shoes are mandatory.

Click HERE for a chart of division specific rules and format.

Coed T-Ball for 4/5 year olds (entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2025)

Sundays - 9:00am and 10:00am, May 18 - June 29 (times rotate weekly) Fields 3, 4 and 5 at The J
(does not meet on May 25)

For all divisions listed below, practices officially begin the week of March 25 (individual teams may begin earlier or later) and games begin as early as April 13.

Coach Pitch for current K/1st graders (2024-2025 School Year)

Players register individually, if part of a team or indicate free agent if needing to be placed onto a team. Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.  Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 60 minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there may be some weeknight games as well. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  No scores are kept during games and coaches are encouraged to focus on skill development.  Although outs are enforced (players making an out do not remain on base), a half inning consists of all players from a given team batting through the order.

JUNIOR DIVISONS

All Junior divisions are machine pitch. Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.

Click HERE  for a Chart of Division specific rules and format.

Junior 2 for current 2nd graders (2024-2025 School Year)

Players register individually, part of a team or indicate free agent if needing to be placed onto a team.  Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 75 minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there will be some weeknight games as well.  Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  While skill development is still the focus, scores are kept during games, and a half inning consists of three outs or 6 runs whichever comes first.

Junior 3/4 for current 3rd/4th graders (2024-2025 School Year)

Players register individually, if part of a team or indicate free agent if needing to be placed onto a team.  Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.  Each team is scheduled to play 10 games with a 90 minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there will be some weeknight games as well.  Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  While skill development is still the focus, scores are kept during games, and a half inning consists of three outs or 6 runs whichever comes first. 

SENIOR DIVISIONS

All senior divisions are kid pitch.. Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.

Click HERE  for a Chart of Division specific rules and format.

Senior 3/4 for current 3rd/4th graders (2024-2025 School Year)

Players register individually, if part of a team or indicate free agent if needing to be placed onto a team. Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play 10 games with a 90 minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there will be some weeknight games as well.  Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined. There will be a post season tournament. Runners may attempt to steal bases after it has crossed the plate.

Senior 4/5 for current 4th/5th graders (2024-2025 School Year)

Players register individually or indicate free agent if needing to be placed onto a team.  Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play 10 games with a 90 minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there will be some weeknight games as well.  Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  There will be a post season tournament.  Runners may attempt to steal bases after it has crossed the plate.

Senior 6-8 for current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (2024-2025 School Year)

Players register individually, if part of a team or indicate free agent if needing to be placed onto a team.  Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.  Each team is scheduled to play 10 games with a 90 minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there will be some weeknight games as well.  Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  There will be a post season tournament.  Runners may attempt to steal bases after the release of the pitch.