Spring baseball and softball season is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! Opening Day is set for April 25th, and we have some important updates to share as we gear up for an amazing 2026 season.
REGISTER NOW - Registration Deadline is March 6th!
Registration is OPEN and filling up fast! This year, we have a firm deadline of March 6th with NO late registrations accepted. Why the hard cutoff? We're committed to making sure every single player has their jersey in hand by Opening Day! Late orders mean increased costs and delays, and we don't want any player missing out on that special moment when they put on their jersey for the first time with their team.
Don't wait—secure your player's spot today at www.ypsinational.org
Need Help Registering?
Little League introduced new age brackets this year, and we know some families are running into issues with SportsConnect based on birthdays. If the division you're looking for isn't showing up, no problem! Just email
[email protected] and we'll get you registered manually. We're here to help!
**Important:** No refunds will be issued after players are placed on teams.
Get Ready with Winter Skills Clinics!
Don't let the cold weather slow you down! Our first Winter Skills Clinic is January 24th from 2:00-4:00 PM at New Arbor Bible Church, 8318 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (use South Entrance). It's FREE to attend (with a suggested $10 donation) and covers hitting, pitching, fielding drills, and a chance to meet coaches. More clinics are coming in January and February—register at www.ypsinational.org!
What's Coming This Spring
March - Player Evaluations: We're working with Eastern Michigan University to bring evaluations back to the EMU Dome! Last year was incredible—a venue and experience your kids will never forget. All players from Coach Pitch through Seniors will participate. Once we confirm the date with EMU, you'll be the first to know! Immediately after evaluations, we'll order uniforms and assign teams.
Late March/Early April - Practices Begin: Weather permitting, coaches will start practices and get your players ready for the season!
April - Field Cleanup & Parent Meetings: Join us as we prepare our beautiful fields and get important season information at parent meetings.
April 25th - OPENING DAY! The moment we've all been waiting for!
We Need Your Help - Volunteers Make It All Possible!
Many of you saw that our park was vandalized over the winter—graffiti covered our buildings and some dugouts were damaged. It's heartbreaking, but we're working tirelessly to restore everything and make it safe and ready for your players. We'll need all hands on deck for our April cleanup days to get our fields looking championship-ready!
Here's the truth: Ypsi National is completely run by volunteers. Without volunteers, we wouldn't be the Ypsi National you all know and love. Not one of our board members gets paid—we put in countless hours preparing for each season, and during the season, many of us are at the fields 6 or 7 days a week running concession stands, helping umpires, coaching teams, and preparing the fields.
All of our volunteers are background checked and have completed SafeSport safety training through Little League. Please consider signing up to volunteer and help us out—even if it's just for a few hours, you can make a real difference in the players' lives and within the league!
The Countdown Is On!
We know it's hard to believe when you look outside, but spring is coming fast! Before you know it, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will fill our fields again. Let's make 2026 our best season yet!
Stay tuned for more exciting updates with dates, times, and additional information. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out—send us a message on Facebook or email us at
[email protected]
Register before March 6th
www.ypsinational.org
Let's Play Ball!