Each June, all MLB teams come together to encourage youth baseball and softball participation across the country as part of the MLB PLAY BALL Initiative. The Nationals PLAY BALL Weekend event is geared toward children and will take place on Saturday, June 6 at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event includes a fun, fast paced clinic for participants ages 5-14.
Registration is FREE and all participants will receive:
- A Nationals PLAY BALL t-shirt
- One (1) PLAY BALL bat and ball set
- A book from Everybody Wins DC
- Healthy snacks provided by D.C. Central Kitchen
Register today using the link below! No prior baseball/softball experience is required. Dress comfortably in athletic clothing and close-toed shoes, bring your water bottle and a baseball glove, and come prepared to have a good time! Metal spikes are prohibited from being worn on the fields.
Event Details for Nationals PLAY BALL clinic:
AGES:
5-14
TIME:
Check-in: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Team Time on Field: 10:00 a.m.
PLAY BALL Activities: 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Event Concludes: 12:00 p.m.
DETAILS:
Attendees will participate in fast-paced, fun rotating clinic stations that introduce and reinforce baseball basics. Participants will also have the chance to sign up for the Academy’s year-long free YBA PLAY program.