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Community PONY Baseball • Berkeley & Albany<\/div>\n

Play Ball in
The East Bay<\/span><\/h1>\n

Community recreational baseball with parent coaches, balanced teams and a place for every player, now under PONY Baseball.<\/p>\n

\n Get Registration Updates<\/a>\n About Divisions<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
Registration Coming Soon<\/span> Sign up and we'll email you as soon as Spring 2027 registration opens.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \"East\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Divisions<\/h2>\n

Our familiar divisions are moving into PONY's structure, where the field grows with the players.<\/p>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n

\n Shetland<\/span>→<\/i>Pinto<\/span>→<\/i>Mustang<\/span>→<\/i>Bronco<\/span>→<\/i>Pony<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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New Names<\/h3>

T-Ball, Rookie, A, AA, AAA, Majors and Intermediate will map into PONY's divisions.<\/p><\/div>\n

Placed Right<\/h3>

We'll keep skill-based levels where they make sense. Placement looks at the whole player, not just a birthdate.<\/p><\/div>\n

No Step Back<\/h3>

Returning players won't automatically move down a division because of the new age rules.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

A full 2027 division chart and placement guide will be posted before registration opens.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Registration Coming Soon<\/h2>\n

Spring 2027 registration isn't open yet. Here's how to be first in line.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Get on the List<\/h3>

Enter your email on our short sign-up form.<\/p><\/div>\n

Watch Your Inbox<\/h3>

We'll send divisions, fees and the 2027 calendar as they're finalized.<\/p><\/div>\n

Register Early<\/h3>

You'll get the registration link the day it opens.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Sign Up for Updates<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Common Questions<\/h2><\/span><\/div>\n
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Is this becoming travel baseball?<\/summary>

No. We're still a community recreational league. Teams are formed locally, and travel ball is never required to play, coach or advance.<\/p><\/details>\n

Can my child play both rec and travel?<\/summary>

Yes. Travel stays optional, and we'll publish clear policies on scheduling and player availability.<\/p><\/details>\n

Will my returning player move down a division?<\/summary>

No. Placement considers age, past division, experience, evaluation, readiness, competitive balance and safety.<\/p><\/details>\n

Will there still be All-Stars?<\/summary>

Yes. Our postseason teams will compete in PONY tournaments instead of Little League's.<\/p><\/details>\n

Will fees go up?<\/summary>

We aren't planning a material increase because of the switch. Final fees will be set once insurance, fields and startup costs are finalized.<\/p><\/details>\n

Will we play on the same fields?<\/summary>

We expect the same fields, with games mostly in Berkeley and Albany and possibly more games against nearby leagues like El Cerrito.<\/p><\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n