Cumberland County Panther Youth Softball & Baseball League
Chartered Burkesville Babe Ruth League with Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken
Our league’s mission is to help kids in our community develop a love for the game, build strong foundational skills, and grow with the confidence to achieve their goals—ultimately strengthening and supporting our Panther program.
Important Info for Registration and for the season: (Dates and information are subject to change.)
- Opening date: March 28th
- Closing date: May 30th (tentatively)
- Multi-sibling discounts will be offered for families with children playing in any division of softball, baseball, and/or T-Ball/6U. Example pricing will be shared at the end of registration
- You will be prompted with payment options at the end of your registration
Click below to register for the 2026 Spring Season!
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Softball
The 2026 youth softball season is almost here!
Highlights for Softball Divisions
The 8U Division will be using sling-machines this season, there will not be a coach pitch division.
Your fee will include a jersey with belt and socks combo to match.
Recommended Equipment: helmet with facemask, facemask, bat cleats. If you are in need of any supplies, our Community Outreach will be available before clinics and shared on our Facebook Page.
Divisions for Softball and Age Requirements for the 2026 Season:
- 8U Girls: MUST be born before August 31st 2017 to be eligible to play 8U
- 10U Girls: MUST be born before August 31st 2015 to be eligible to play 10U
- 12U Girls: MUST be born before August 31st 2013 to be eligible to play 12U
Bat Requirements for Softball
Babe Ruth Softball | Marked as “Official Softball Bat” or “Official Fastpitch Bat” | Complete Babe Ruth Bat Rules
Multi-sibling discounts will be offered for families with children playing in any division of softball, baseball, or T-Ball/6U. Example pricing will be shared at the end of registration.
Baseball
The 2026 youth baseball season is almost here!
Highlights for Baseball Divisions
The 8U Division will be using sling-machines this season, there will not be a coach pitch division.
Your fee will include a jersey and hat
Recommended Equipment: helmet, bat, cleats (no metal cleats are allowed) If you are in need of any supplies, our Community Outreach will be available before clinics and shared on our Facebook page.
Divisions for Baseball and Age Requirements for the 2026 Season:
- 8U Boys: MUST be 8 Years Old (or younger) on May 1st, 2026
- 10U Boys: MUST be 10 Years Old (or younger) on May 1st, 2026
- 12U Boys: MUST be 12 Years Old (or younger) on May 1st, 2026
Bat Requirements for Baseball
Cal-Ripken Baseball | USA Baseball Marking | 2 5/8" Barrel Maximum | No BBCOR Bats or USSSA Bats
Multi-sibling discounts will be offered for families with children playing in any division of softball, baseball, or T-Ball/6U. Example pricing will be shared at the end of registration.
T-Ball and 6U
Our 2026 Season will be here soon! The goal for these divisions is to teach the kids the basics of the game and most importantly, create a love for the game and have fun!
Highlights for the T-Ball and 6U Divisions
T-Ball and 6U leagues are co-ed and focus on teaching kids the very basics of the game.
Your fee will include a jersey and a hat for your player
Recommended Equipment: helmet, bat, cleats. If you are in need of any supplies, our Community Outreach will be available before clinics and information will be shared on our Facebook Page.
Age Requirements for T-Ball and 6U divisions for the 2026 Season:
- T-Ball Boys/Girls: MUST be 4 Years Old by August 31st, 2026 AND born in 2022 (3 -5 year olds ONLY). If any player turns 6 by May 1st, 2026, the player MUST play in the 6u division.
- 6U Boys/Girls: MUST be 6 Years Old (or younger) on May 1st, 2026 (6 years and under)
Babe Ruth League Bat Requirements
- T-Ball Bat Requirements: USA Baseball T-Ball Stamp
- 6U Girls Bat Requirements: Babe Ruth Softball | Marked as “Official Softball Bat” or “Official Fastpitch Bat”
- 6U Boys Bat Requirements: Cal-Ripken Baseball | USA Baseball Marking | 2 5/8" Barrel Maximum | No BBCOR Bats or USSSA Bats
Multi-sibling discounts will be offered for families with children playing in any division of softball, baseball, or T-Ball/6U. Example pricing will be shared at the end of registration.
Coaches for the 2026 Season
We are grateful for our coaches who volunteer for our Cumberland County Youth Baseball and Softball every year! Without dedicated coaches and volunteers, this wouldn’t be possible for our kids.
Thank you so much for all your dedication to our kids and our league!
Any individual who is interested in coaching during the 2026 Baseball/Softball Season, must fill out the Coaches Registration Form.
Coaches will also be required to complete the Babe Ruth Membership form, complete two safety assessments, coaching education course/assessment (once this is done it is good for the entire coaching career with Babe Ruth) and the Babe Ruth Background Check (completed every 2 years). It is your responsibility to make sure you complete these forms.
Fill out the Coaches form at the link below, and you will also find Instructions for Registering through the Babe Ruth Organization.
Umpires for the 2026 Season (More information coming soon!)
Umpires are extremely important for our youth to have the opportunity to play competitively in our league.
Information regarding umpires for the 2026 season:
- Umpires may use their own personal gear, or the league will provide gear for each game.
- Age Requirements: 14 years old and older will be eligible to be considered to umpire.
- One umpire will be required behind the plate for all live-arm games
- There will be a mandatory umpires training to be scheduled at a later date.
Sponsorship
On behalf of Cumberland Country Panther Youth Sports (Baseball and Softball), we would like to ask for your support for the upcoming 2026 season by becoming a sponsor with us. Your contribution is vital to maintaining our program each season.
Click here for the sponsorship form.
Have Questions? Contact Us
- Email: ccyouthleague@gmail.com
- TeamReach: Find our group- Cumberland County Youth Softball and Baseball. Use the code 2020ccpbll to join!
- Phone: President Jacob Fisher: 270-459-2573