Founded in 1994, Taney Youth Baseball Association provides an opportunity for over 750 boys and girls ages 3 to 15 to play baseball and softball in downtown Philadelphia.  Taney Baseball is more than just learning how to play the game.  It's also about learning how to play on a team and have fun doing it.

As an instructional league, we emphasize teaching baseball fundamentals, good sportsmanship and teamwork over competition and wins and losses.  We encourage all players to do their best, improve their skills, and be good teammates.  We seek coaches who will help players develop a positive attitude about the game, their teammates and opponents, and coaches and umpires.  We invite parents to be a part of the Taney Baseball community by coaching, sponsoring a team, or just helping out at practices or games.  Taney Baseball is a wonderful opportunity to "give back" to your community while enjoying time with your child. 

Girls Softball is offered for girls ages 9-13 as of April 30, 2010.  Weekend games & two evenings of practice a week.

Coed youth baseball is offered for children ages 3 to 15 as of April 30, 2010 as follows:

Pee Wee Tee Ball: Ages 3-4 (bat off tee) - Sunday mornings at Taney or Palumbo fields.
Tee Ball: Ages 5-6 (bat off tee) - weekend games & one evening of practice a week.
AAA Baseball: Ages 7-8 (4 innings pitching machine & 2 innings of player pitch hardball) – weekend games & two evenings of practice a week.
Minor League Baseball: Ages 9-10 (player pitch hardball) – weekend games & two evenings of practice a week.
Major League Baseball: Ages 11-12 (player pitch hardball) – weekend games & two evenings of practice a week
13-15 Baseball: Ages 13-15 (player pitch hardball) – weekend games & two evenings of practice a week through a league in South Philadelphia.

The 2010 season begins on April 10th and ends on June 19th, including playoffs, championship games and All-Star games.

Tryouts (mandatory for all baseball and softball players) will be held on February 20 & 21 for registered players ages 7 to 12, and softball players ages 9 to 13, as of April 30, 2010.  Times and locations will be announced.  All registered players are placed on a team; tryouts are to balance the teams.

Practices begin in early to mid-March for baseball, and the end of March for Softball and Tee Ball.  Pee Wee Tee Ball does not begin until Sunday, April 11th.

Register on-line at www.taneybaseball.com using VISA or MasterCard.  We are pleased to announce that there is NO fee increase for 2010.  The registration fee remains at $80.00 per player, so that all children, regardless of financial circumstances, have the opportunity to participate.  There is an "Early Discount" of $10.00 for each application received by February 10, 2010, and a discount of $10.00 for each additional child in the same family.  Any other contributions are completely voluntary.  Financial support comes from business and individual sponsors and donors, including "Fair Share" donors. Families are not asked to become involved in fundraising activities.  Scholarship information is available upon request, and will be kept confidential.

Coaches attend Training Clinics with Mike Bucci, a former Major League Baseball player, coach and scout, and former coordinator of the Phillies Youth Baseball Camps.  Mike evaluates every player at tryouts and offers coaching clinics for all coaches and pitching clinics for players.

All players are issued uniforms, which they may keep.  All players receive trophies, with special recognition for the championship and runner-up teams in each league.  Professional umpires are hired for all baseball and softball games.  Tournament teams are selected by tryouts for post-season competition.  Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted at games, practice or league activities.

Any questions about our Philosophy or Rules of Conduct should be directed to the Taney Youth Baseball Association