To apply to be considered as a Head or Assistant coach, registration will open in December.   All HAJBA Coaches must pass a background check and complete Concussion training as well as SafeSports Act Mandatory reporter training. Coaching opportunities are limited based on player registration.

You will be contacted by the division commissioner with your next steps. If you have any questions concerning coaching, please contact any board member. Contact information is available on the About Us page.

Registration for Baseball is based on your child's age on May 1st. Softball is based on your child's age on January 1st.

T-ball - 4 - 5 year olds - learn fundamentals of baseball, will hit off a tee and play infield; try to limit to 6-8 players

Coach Pitch - 6 - 8 year olds - 2 different levels for this division. Learn fundamentals of baseball, focus on fielding and batting; no postseason tournament, but will have all star game

10U - 9-10 year olds  - learn fundamentals of baseball, focus on pitching, fielding and batting; goal is to give every child an opportunity to pitch.  

12U - 11-12 year olds - learn fundamentals of baseball, should be able to pitch, field and bat

14U - 13-14 year olds - Should be able to pitch, field, bat and understand how the game is played, focus on improving skills in positions

17U - 15 - 17 year olds - Need to be able to pitch, field and bat; games start after memorial day and may have to travel.

HAJBA Challenge Baseball League tailored to the strengths of players with complex needs.

Players, baseball buddies, and coaches! An awesome league for kiddos with complex medical and/or learning needs will start this Fall. Registration will open soon!

Please contact Coach Sarah if you are interested in being a volunteer coach or baseball buddy (e.g., HAJBA players, high school players, college players, peer mentors).

THANK YOU to our awesome sponsors and supporters 

• The Arc Livingston 
• RADD Lab 
• Michigan State University 
• Livingston County MI Sheriff's Office
• Corrigan Oil and Propane
• M Street Baking-Howell
• Accu-Temp Heating and Air Conditioning
• Romans Pool Supplies and Service
• More to come! 

These dates are subject to change

March 31, 2025 - Practices Begin
May 3, 2025 - Opening Day & Pictures
June 7, 2025 - Baseball All Star Game
June 30, 2025 - End of Season

HABJA is independent and not connected to a city or county department. Our organization receives funding through player registration fees, fundraisers, and business sponsorship. These funding sources are necessary to offer the level of programming we currently provide.

To continue to offer a quality extracurricular activity for the youth in our communities, we need your financial support through Sponsorships.

2025 Spring Sponsorship Deadline MARCH 1st.  

sponsorships@howellbaseball.org.

If you or someone you know would love to play baseball or softball but can't afford to register, please fill out this form.  The board will look over all nominations, once a decision is made you will be notified by email.  

Thank you
HAJBA Board

HAJBA works to teach kids the skills to umpire to help save on costs  and keep them involved in the game. Registration for 2025 will open in January.

Click Here for the Frequently Asked Questions page. Scroll down for information about Umpiring!

Umpire in Chief: umpires@howellbaseball.org

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Want to be apart of the decision making for the 2025 HAJBA season.....we need more members to help keep HAJBA thriving for years to come!!  Please reach out to board@howellbaseball.org if you have any questions. 

• 10U Baseball Commissioner
• Field Maintenance
• Concession Director
• Equipment Director
• 12U Softball Commissioner
• 14U Softball Commissioner
• Fall Season Director

Any adult community members are eligible to participate on the HAJBA Board.

• President - Jim Steakley
• Vice President - John Ingamells
• Secretary - Stacey Steakley
• Treasurer - Charlie Hainstock
• Director of Community Softball - Sarah Dunkel-Jackson
• Director of Community Baseball Ages 4-7 - Jason Buntine
• Director of Community Baseball Ages 8-14 - Loren Black
• Concessions Director - 
• Umpire in Chief - Brian Riordan
• Team Coordinator - Andy Guzik
• Sponsorships & Fundraisers - Maggie Gibbons
• Tball Commissioner - 
• Coach Pitch Commissioner - 
• 10U BB Commissioner - Erin Landino
• 12U BB Commissioner - 
• 14U BB Commissioner - Jennie McLean
• 10U SB Commissioner - 
• Assistant to Umpire in Chief - Justin McLean

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HAJBA has began work on the Bennett Field Renovation project. Watch our page for more news as we launch this great new initiative!