The Hamilton Township Recreational Baseball Association has launched a new financial-assistance initiative to ensure that cost is never a barrier for young athletes who want to play baseball.
The Every Child May Play Legacy Program expands on a core belief dating back to HTRBA’s founding in 1960 — that every child deserves a chance to take the field.
The program offers confidential assistance for eligible families, covering full or partial registration fees and equipment across all divisions, from T-Ball through Majors.
“Youth baseball should be accessible to every child in our community,” said HTRBA President Jay Dugan.
“Every Child May Play formalizes a commitment HTRBA has upheld since day one,” Dugan said. “It reinforces the mission that has shaped our league for sixty-five years.”
Families can apply through a secure online form on the league’s website.
The Legacy Program is supported by donations from local businesses, organizations, and residents. SkyZone Hamilton is among the first sponsors, contributing funding to help launch the effort. Interested donors may contact Dugan at president@htrba.com.
HTRBA, which is celebrating its 65th season, provides recreational baseball for children ages 4 to 12. Beginning in 2026, the league will officially join the Cal Ripken Baseball League while continuing age-based and skill-matched play.
The 2026 season is scheduled to begin in early spring, with regular-season games starting in April at Van Horn Park off Sloan Avenue.
HTRBA’s 2025 7-year-old All Star team. (Photos courtesy of HTRBA Baseball.),
