SSU Play App Guides

Website Application KYBSA uses the Sports Sign Up Play League Management System.   The following links offer basic instructions on how to navigate the account setup and play registration. End User Gu... More

Play It Forward 2

After a SUCCESSFUL event last weekend, we have decided to host another Play It Forward.  We are again seeking "gently used" softball/baseball equipment and apparel (shirts, pants, belts, shoes) donations. ... More

Play It Forward

Saturday, March 10, 2021, at the Armory Complex. We are seeking "gently used" softball/baseball equipment and apparel (shirts, pants, belts, shoes) donations for our Play It Forward event.  Many of us have... More

MyKingstonKids Radio

KYBSA's President, Jim Meyer, was on MyKingstonKids Radio, Saturday morning 7:00am-9:00am, March 27, 2021, talking with host Winston Queen about the upcoming Spring Softball & Baseball season. Click be... More

DICK’S Sporting Goods 20% off Shop Event

On March 26 - 29, 2021, the Kingston Dick’s Sporting Goods store location will be hosting a KYBSA Appreciation Discount Weekend to assist families and players with preparing for the upcoming softball and base... More

Wait-List Registration is Ending

Wait-list registration ends Friday, March 26, 2021 Registration General Information Safety First - COVID-19 Information Should an opening become available, registrants will be contacted on a firs... More

Registration - Wait List Only

REGISTRATION is "wait-list" only now.   Register to place yourself on the wait-list.  Should an opening become available, registrants will be contacted on a first-come first-serve basis. During player eval... More

Coaches Wanted!

While players are the heartbeat that bring the league to life, volunteers are the backbone that allow the league to stand.  Without either, KYBSA would not exist.  It takes a team effort from everyone in the ... More

Final Day to Register

Spring registration closes TODAY! Sign up now to secure your spot. T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Helping families in need by covering registration fees Registration General Information... More

Time is Running Out!

Only 3 days left!.  Spring registration closes March 15, 2021! Sign up now to secure your spot. Registration General Information 2021 Registration Fees Divisions of Play Safety First - COVI... More

Chevrolet Play Ball Reporter

Calling all contenders! MLB® and Chevrolet are scouting to find this year’s Chevrolet Play Ball Reporter. Submisstion deadline March 15, 2021 at 5:00pm ET. Over the years, the Chevy Play Ball Reporter h... More

T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant

Program Overview The T-Mobile Little League® Call Up Grant is dedicated to helping families in need by covering registration fees associated with their local Little League program. T-Mobile and Little Leag... More

Senior Divisions ages 13-18

Playing for your school may not be an option this year depending on your level of play. But KYBSA is open for registration and looking to have teams for girls ages 13-16 and boys ages 13-18.

One Week Remaining to Register

Spring registration closes March 15, 2021! Sign up now to secure your spot. Registration General Information 2021 Registration Fees Divisions of Play Safety First - COVID-19 Information

Two Weeks Remaining to Register

Spring registration closes March 15, 2021! Sign up now to secure your spot. Registration General Information 2021 Registration Fees Divisions of Play Safety First - COVID-19 Information

2021 Spring Registration

Welcome to the 2021 spring season! We are excited to get everyone out on the field again. It is no secret that 2020 was a trying year for everyone but we have been working hard behind the scenes to find wa... More

Softball Pitching & Catching Clinics

UPDATE: This clinic has been moved to Sunday, March 7th.  Open to all ages and experience levels. This is a great opportunity for younger girls that are thinking about pitching and catching. A few spots are s... More

2021 KYBSA Board of Directors

Please join us in welcoming the 2021 KYBSA Board of Directors. Board Positions President – Jim Meyer Vice President 1 – Christopher Schuon Vice President 2 – OPEN Director of Baseball Operation... More

2021 Board of Directors Elections

Elections for the Kingston Youth Baseball and Softball Association 2021 Board of Directors are approaching.  Pursuant to the 2020 KYBSA Constitution, elections were supposed to be scheduled for the October Bo... More

2021 Kingston Plaza Indoor Baseball Training Program

See information and flyer below Contact Mike Groppuso to register.  

USA Baseball Virtual Clinics

Register for a FREE September USA Baseball Online Community Clinic USA Baseball announced today it will continue its offerings of online Community Clinics through the month of September in an effort to sup... More

Safety First

Dear KYBSA Member Families,   Registration has closed and teams are in the process of contacting players and scheduling practice.   Our divisions will understandably be a little smaller this season, but... More

Registration is Closing Soon!

Registration is July 15, 2020 to August 8, 2020, for KYBSA Summer/Fall Season.  2020 Summer/Fall Registration Fees

Registration Extended One Week

Due to the high volume of registrations over this past weekend, we have extended 2020 Summer/Fall Registration by one week.  We feel it's important to allow everyone ample opportunity to participate. A... More

Represent KYBSA in an Upcoming MLB Broadcast

Calling all Kingston Youth Baseball and Softball families! Represent our league in the first-ever Chevrolet Virtual First Pitch for a chance to be featured in a national video shown during an upcoming MLB®... More

Spring 2020 Season Cancelled

Dear KYBSA Families and Friends, We hope this message finds you and your family well. Regretfully, the Spring 2020 baseball and softball seasons are officially CANCELED. We have and will continue to follow... More

Daily Freeman

Local Little Leagues wait to see if, when they can play ball

Season Update

As the impact of the COVID-19 virus grows and we all continue to adjust to this strange new way of life, we hope this message finds you and your family safe and healthy.  The KYBSA would like to let our membe... More

Babe Ruth League Statement on COVID-19

Helpful Links: About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html   Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - WHO https://www.wh... More

2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade - Postponed

POSTPONED! Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Come join us March 15th in celebrating Spring and everything Green. Line up begins at 11:30 am in the Kingston Plaza for decoration helpers. ... More

Welcome to Kingston Youth Baseball & Softball Association

We are proud to announce the collaboration of Kingston Little League and Kingston Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth.  Our children will now have the opportunity to play in one united program, the Kingston Youth Baseball &... More

KYBSA Expanding Online Presence

For the 2020 KYBSA baseball and softball season(s), we would like to implement the use of social media much more than in the past.  With the creation of KYBSAmedia@gmail.com, parents, coaches and players are ... More

3rd Annual Guys Night Out

Come join us April 3rd at our 3rd annual GUYS NIGHT OUT All You Can Eat Italian Dinner at FRANK GUIDO'S LITTLE ITALY honoring Freeman 2019 Pitcher of the Year: Steve Freer  Lifetime Achievement Aw... More

Early Bird Registration

KYBSA is pleased to announce an Early Bird Registration Discount for the Spring 2020 season. Register before March 1, 2020, and receive a $25 discount on each registered player.  

2020 KHS Winter Carnival

Saturday, February 22, 2020, come join us from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Kingston High School Winter Carnival. Stop by the KYBSA Booth where you can have your pitching speed clocked by a radar gun. Top spe... More

2020 Kingston Plaza Indoor Baseball Training Programs

2019 Annual Organizational Meeting

Elections for the Kingston Cal Ripken & Babe Ruth League 2020 Board of Directors are approaching.  Pursuant to the 2019 KCRBRL Constitution and By-laws, elections were supposed to be scheduled for the October... More

Softball Clinics at DYS

KCRBRL Softball is partnering with DYS (Design Yourself Strong) to offer fall/winter softball clinics at the Dugout in Saugerties. Group instruction is available for pitching, catching and hitting. Pric... More

Fall Registration

Registration for Fall 2019 is now open.  Click HERE to register. A six week Fall session is being offered from the beginning of September until the middle of October. Registration is available until Aug... More

How to Follow 12U Softball World Series

Babe Ruth Softball World Series Web Site General Information 12U Schedule and Results Download Tourney Machine App and search for 2019 Babe Ruth Softball World Series Pool & Bracket Play Sc... More

12U Softball's Quest to the World Series

Dear Community Members,   We are excited to announce that the Kingston Babe Ruth 12U Softball Team has been invited to participate in the Babe Ruth Softball World Series July 25 – August 3 in Florida... More

2019 NY BLACKHAWK FALL BASEBALL TRYOUTS

Hudson Valley's Premier Youth Baseball Organization Offering 9U, 10U, 11U & 12U Teams When:  August 10th & 11th 9:00am - 12:00pm              August 14th 5:30pm - 8:00pm Where:  Armory Baseball ... More

Summer Camps at the Dugout

The Dugout in Saugerties is offering summer camps for Softball Baseball All Sports For more information or questions regarding the camps email thedugoutatdys@gmail.com or call 845-750-2185. ... More

Stallions 2019 Baseball and Softball Training Camps

When:  July 1-3 & 5 OR July 15, 17-19 Where:  Cantine Field Times:  9am - 12pm Ages:  6-12 Cost:  $200

SUNY New Paltz Youth Baseball Camp

July 8 - 12, 2019 Offense - Defense - Fielding - Pitching - Catching - Throwing - Base Running - Team FUNdamentals - Game Competition Minor League Ages 5-6 Half-Day Camp 9am-12pm Major League Ages 7... More

End of Season Picnic

DATE:  SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 LOCATION:  ARMORY TIME:  1-5PM FOOD:  HAMS, HOTS, SNOW CONES, DRINKS, FESTIVITIES:  HR DERBY, PITCHING SPEED AND BASE RUNNING SPEED CONTESTS BY DIVISIONS VENDORS:... More

Team and Individual Photos

This Saturday, May 18th, 2019, we'll be taking Team and Individual photos.  The photographer is Joe Richard from Park Studio in Walton, NY. Please review your Team's Time Slot.  ARRIVE 15-30 prior ... More

Opening Day Festivities

Dear Families! The start of the 2019 Season has finally arrived.  Come out and meet your fellow league members at the KCRBRL Opening Day Picnic.  Bring your chairs, tables and canopies and enjoy a nice bal... More

Important Dates

On-site/walk-up registration events highlighted in GREEN Thursday, January 3, 2019 - Online Registration Opens Friday, February 22, 2019 - 5:30pm-8:00pm - Pasta Night Fundraiser Saturday, March 9, 2... More

FlipGive Fundraiser

Shop your favorite brands and KCRBRL will earn up to 25% cash back on purchases. Choose from the following categories and much more. Gift Cards Sports Fashion Home Gas & Grocery Electronics... More

Five Guys Community Night

Kingston Cal Ripken & Babe Ruth is excited to announce a community fundraising night at Kingston Five Guys.  Come join us on Monday, April 8, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. for some burgers and fries (menu... More

2nd Annual Guys Night Out Beef Steak Dinner

Come join us April 6th at our 2nd annual Kingston Cal Ripken & Babe Ruth GUYS NIGHT OUT Beef Steak Dinner honoring Sponsor of the Year:  Herzogs/Kingston Plaza Freeman 2018 Pitcher of the Year:  Joe F... More

CANCELLED - KHS Varsity Baseball Clinic

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, the KHS Varsity Baseball Clinic has been cancelled.  The field is just too wet. A make-up clinic, if possible, will be announced at a later date.  However, it will... More

2019 KHS Varsity Baseball Clinic

Join the Kingston High School Varsity Baseball Team, led by Head Coach Mike Groppuso, in a comprehensive Youth Baseball Clinic for ages 9-12.  The general skills clinic will cover pitching, catching, hitting,... More

Chipotle Fundraiser

Come join us at Chipotle in Kingston on Tuesday, March 26th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm for a fundraiser in support of Kingston Cal Ripken & Babe Ruth. 1217 Ulster Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 Bring the fly... More

Registration Extended One Week

Due to the high volume of registrations over this past weekend, we have extended 2019 Spring Registration by one week.  We feel it's important to allow everyone ample opportunity to participate. Howeve... More

KCRBRL Appreciation Weekend March 23 & 24

On March 23rd & 24th, 2019, the Kingston Dick’s Sporting Goods store location will be hosting the first annual Kingston Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth League Appreciation Discount Weekend to assist families and pla... More

2019 Winter Carnival

Saturday, March 23, 2019, come join us from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Kingston High School Winter Carnival. We’ll be located at the Class of 2019 Booth where you can have your pitching speed clocked by a r... More

2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade

KCRBRL's Participation in the Parade has been Cancelled due to the predicted inclement weather. Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Come join us March 10th in celebrating Spring and every... More

Sports Saturday On Site/Walk Up Registration

Sports Saturday, March 9, 2019 9:00am - 12:15pm On site/Walk up registration will be available! KCRBRL will be at Kate Walton Field House @KHS cheering on the 3rd & 4th graders from Kingston's E... More

TEXAS Roadhouse Rundraiser

Greeting family and friends!   Kingston Cal Ripken is partnering up with Texas Roadhouse on an awesome 30% Rib Rally Fundraiser to raise funds!  If you've never heard of a Rib Rally - simply put - w... More

Holiday Vendor and Craft Show

Santa will be visiting from 7:00pm - 8:00pm!

2019 KCRBRL Board of Directors

Congratulations to the new members of the KCRBRL Board of Directors.  You can review the 2019 team HERE. There are still several positions that remain open.  If you have a desire to fill one of these posit... More

Baseball Umpire School

The Kingston Baseball Umpires Association will be holding a new certification class for people interested in becoming a certified Baseball Umpire in the New York State Baseball Umpires Association for the 201... More

Congratulations to the 2018 All-Stars

This year Kingston will be fielding 8 All-Star teams.. 8U Softball 10U Softball 12U Softball 8U Baseball 9U Baseball 10U Baseball 12U Baseball 14U Baseball   Additionally, Kingston... More

Local Concession Sponsors

Big shout out to some local businesses who are donating some of their specialties to make our concession choices delicious! Dallas Hot Weiners for their famous sauce, Savona's dough for some scrumptious f... More

Papi's Pizza Fundraiser

The Kingston Cal Ripken League and Papi’s Pizza & Wings are teaming up for a mouthwatering fundraiser! Wednesday, May 23rd 11am - 9pm Show the flyer below or mention you are ordering to support the leag... More

A Big Thank You to KHS Varsity Baseball

Thank you to Mike Groppuso, his staff, and the entire KHS Varsity Baseball team! The clinic was a GREAT success.  It was especially wonderful to see all the children getting personalized instruction from t... More

20% Discount on OAKLEY Sunglasses

The sun will hopefully be shining soon so if you need some sunglasses Potter Bros. is generously offering a 20% discount on OAKLEY sunglasses to our players. In addition they are donating 10% of sales back... More

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KHS Varsity Softball Clinics

Join the Kingston High School Varsity Softball Team, lead by Head Coach Trishann Hayes, in a comprehensive Youth Softball Clinic for ages 6-12.  The general skills clinic will cover pitching, catching, hittin... More

KHS Varsity Baseball Clinic

Join the Kingston High School Varsity Baseball Team, led by Head Coach Mike Groppuso, in a comprehensive Youth Baseball Clinic for ages 9-12.  The general skills clinic will cover pitching, catching, hitting,... More

Baseball 101

Join Fritz Genther and the Rookie Managers in a "back to basics" Youth Baseball Clinic for ages 6-7.  The general skills clinic will cover all aspects of the game. This is a wonderful opportunity to shake ... More

Sunday Morning Preseason Clinics

Kingston Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth will be offering Sunday morning clinics powered by Dirty Defense.  The clinics will run from April 8th to April 29th for 8-12 year old girls and boys.  Must be a registered K... More

20% Discount at BSNSPORTS.com

BSNSPORTS.com is offering Kingston Cal Ripken members a 20% discount on all online orders.  Additionally, KCRL will receive a 5% return on each purchase.  Save money getting ready for the Spring season as wel... More

New USABat Standards

See below for the new 2018 USABat Standards adopted by Babe Ruth or visit Babe Ruth League, Inc. Approved and Non-Compliant Bats  

9U Boys District 3 Champions

The Kingston Cal Ripken 9U All Star team captured its first District 3 Championship over Highland, 9-1 on Friday, July 7th on its home field at the Kingston Armory.  As the host for the entire 9U District 3 A... More

14U Boys District 3 Champions

The Kingston Babe Ruth14U All Star baseball team advanced to their second straight NY State Championship All Star Tournament by winning the District 3 All Star Tournament. Kingston won 12-2 Wednesday, July... More

12U Boys Advance to State Championship Tournament

The Kingston Cal Ripken 12U boys baseball team advanced to their second straight State Championship Tournament, winning 4 of 5 games in the recent District 3 Tournament, held in Highland NY. Kingston o... More

Congratulations to the 2017 All-Stars

This year Kingston will be fielding 8 All-Star teams (up from 3 last year). 8U Softball 8U Baseball 9U Baseball 10U Softball 10U Baseball 11U Baseball 12U Baseball 14U Baseball Additi... More

Kingston Elks Lodge's Bus trip to the Yankees Old Timers Game

Kingston Elks Lodge is offering a Bus trip to the Yankees Old Timers Game on June 25th. The Bus will leave from the Kingston Plaza parking lot in the parking area to the left of MAC Fitness at 9 am. The ga... More

KHS hosts Softball Clinic

On April 22, 2017, Coach Hayes and the Kingston High School varsity softball team hosted a clinic for our softball players.  It was a great opportunity for the girls to work closely with the Varsity softball ... More

Edson/Colonial Concession Repairs

The concession stand at Edson/Colonial Field received a much needed roof repair, compliments of J&A Roofing.  For years, the banner marquee had been deteriorating to the point that it had become a safety haza... More

Winter Carnival

Look for the Kingston Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth booth at the KHS Winter Carnival on Saturday March 25th from 11am-4pm. This will be the last day of registrations and you will be able to sign up for the Spring ... More

Softball Minors 9-10 Division

If numbers allow, we will have a Minors Softball Division in 2017.  The league would then have 3 divisions - Rookie 8U, Minors 9-10, and Majors 11-12. Minors Softball: (Ages 9-10) The goal of this divis... More

Babe Ruth Baseball 13-16

New in 2017, our league also handles the 13-16 year old baseball division of Kingston Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth Baseball: (Ages 13-16) Babe Ruth Baseball is for players who are 13-16 years of age.  This leve... More

Kingston Cal Ripken League Raffle

For the month of July, daily winners will be determined by matching your raffle ticket number with New York's EVENING Numbers game drawing. $50 prizes will be awarded for weekdays and $250 for weekends... More

All Star Tournament Concessions

Kingston Cal Ripken will be hosting the District 3 10U All Star Tournament starting Thursday June 23rd and concluding with the Championship game on Thursday June 30th. This is a great opportunity to generate ... More