New Palestine Youth League was founded in 1977 and has served the New Palestine community for nearly 50 years. Our objective is to instill in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and reverence, so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier children.
Each year, NPYL brings together over 800 young people and hundreds of adult volunteers to participate in and learn about baseball and softball in a wholesome, safe, structured, and fun environment. NPYL considers competition healthy and instructive but de-emphasizes the importance of winning and instead promotes the importance of participation, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
NPYL is governed by a board of directors made up of coaches, parents and volunteers.
We believe that youth participation in team sports is a vital component in the optimal development of all children, and a foundational element in building a stronger community. We are always looking for additional volunteers, partners, and resources that will allow us to expand our impact on youth and our community.
At this time, NPYL offers both spring and fall recreational league programs, a challenger league for children with disabilities, and a spring/summer travel program.
RECREATION LEAGUE
Our recreation league allows young athletes to have fun and simultaneously learn teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership skills. In this track, the teams compete against other NPYL youth teams in their respective divisions (see below).
BASEBALL
Instructional Division | Ages 4-5
Junior Rookie Division | Age 6
Rookie Division | Ages 7-8
Minors Division | Ages 9-10
Majors Division | Ages 11-12
Junior Division | Ages 13-15
Senior Division | Ages 16-18
SOFTBALL
Instructional Division | Ages 4-6
8U Division | Ages 7-8
10U Division | Ages 9-10
12U Division | Ages 11-12
CHALLENGER LEAGUE
Our challenger league is designed for youth with disabilities who want to learn to play baseball in a safe, adaptable environment that can accommodate their needs. Each child is allowed to play at their comfort level, whether that’s hand-over-hand, assistance with a wheelchair, or running alongside a volunteer buddy or family member. This league serves youth ages 6-18.
TRAVEL LEAGUE
Our travel league (“Dragons program”) allows more competitive athletes to hone their skills by competing against teams from other geographic areas. Such opportunities provide these young athletes with physical fitness and self-confidence as well as training in teamwork and leadership. At this time, the NPYL Dragons program serves youth ages 6-14, but we are looking to add higher age brackets soon.