Spring Baseball
Gahanna Junior League Sports (GJLS) offers recreational baseball and softball in Gahanna and the surrounding communities. Run entirely by volunteers, GJLS provides a fun, supportive environment where players of all skill levels learn, grow, and enjoy the game.
Tee Ball
Ball hit from a tee and try coach pitch if ready
Ages: 5-6
Location: Woodside Green & Academy Park
Cost: $95
Game Days: Saturdays
Practice: Once a week as determined by the coach
Rules:
A Minor
Coach pitch entire game from 40 feet
Ages: 6-7
Location: Academy Park
Cost: $120
Days: Tuesdays/Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Rules:
A Major
Coach pitch innings 1-3, players pitch innings 4-6
Ages: 7-8
Location: Academy Park
Cost: $135
Days: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays
Rules:
AA
Pitchers throw from 46 feet
Ages: 9-10
Location: Academy Park
Cost: $150
Days: Mondays/Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Rules:
AAA
Pitchers throw from 50 feet
Ages: 11-12
Location: Jefferson Elementary, Academy Park & Hannah Park
Cost: $150
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Rules:
Pony League
Plays in a C.O.B.R.A. League & runs from late May through July with evaluations in mid-May.
Ages: 13-14
Days: TBD based on Coach & League
Location: Practices at Academy Park, Games at Academy or other parks in Central Ohio
Cost: $160
Additional Information
Cost of League: Each team will play a minimum of 12 games. Cost is determined by field use expense, field maintenance costs, umpire expenses, and equipment needed such as catcher's gear and baseballs.
What does my player need? The league will provide each player a jersey and hat. Player to provide glove, bat, batting helmet, cleats, baseball pants, socks, and belt. League has limited extra equipment for players in need so please email gjlscommunications@gmail.com. GJLS does not want the cost of equipment to hinder a player from participating.
Days for Games and Practices: GJLS tries to adhere to the assigned days of the week for each league. However, days could be adjusted if there are issues with field conditions or weather. Each league has assigned fields listed above, but there is an opportunity to play at another field location in Gahanna dependent on field availability.
Spring Practice and Game Times: All weekday practices or game times will typically start at 6:00pm or later. Saturday games can start as early as 9:30am with the latest games at 2:00pm. Saturday games times will be determined at the beginning of the season and can change weekly based on field availability. Practices will begin the week of March 23, 2026. Spring break for Gahanna is March 30 to April 4, and practices will be optional based on coach availability.
Evaluation Dates: Spring evaluation dates are determined based on the age group. All players are evaluated by the coaches, who will draft teams. Practices will begin the week of March 23, 2026. Evaluation dates are weather permitting so any update will be communicated if needed.
- A Minor & AA - March 18 at Academy Park
- A Major & AAA - March 19 at Academy Park
- Tee Ball - No evaluations, league will pull together teams
- Pony - Evaluations will take place in mid-May depending on the number or teams
Please include any special requests on the registration for review by coaches on a case-by-case basis.
2026 Spring Season
Spring Registration Opens 1/1/2026
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