We Are University East!
We are a youth athletic organization that was organized to bring Little League® Baseball and Softball to the boys and girls that reside or attend school in the communities in and around East Charlotte and University City.
We are a tax-exempt organization chartered member of Little League International and your financial contributions are tax deductible.
We are a volunteer-run organization. If you would like more information on how to get involved, please click here to explore volunteer opportunities.
We play our home games and hold our practices at Newell Park, which is located in the University City area at 9130 Newell Baptist Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28213 (map)
SIGN UP FOR SPRING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL!
BASEBALL IS BACK!
Registration is open for 2023 Spring Baseball and Softball. Sign up today!
2023 SPRING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL DATES:
Early Bird Registration Ends - January 16
Registration Closes - February 18
Skills Day/Evaluations/Tryouts -February 25
Challenge Team Tryouts - February 26
Spring Coaches Meeting - February 28
Team Draft - March 2
Skills Day/Evaluations/Tryouts II- March 11
Skills Day/Evaluations/Tryouts II Rainout Makeup Day - March 18
Baseball Block Party/Opening Day Ceremony - April 22
Red Carpet Awards Ceremony - June 4
WHAT TO BUY
What Players Need to Play Baseball or Softball
The below items are not supplied by University East Little League and recommended for every player:
- Baseball Glove
- Batting Helmet
- Baseball Bat
- Baseball Pants
- Baseball Cleats
- Protective Cup
Allowed Bat Information
For our divisions Machine Pitch, Minors and Majors divisions, all bats must contain the USA Baseball marking. Barrel sizes for these divisions may have a 2 5/8” maximum size. Our Juniors and Seniors divisions have differing standards depending on the age group. Bats that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for use at University East Little League. Below is a summary of the rule for the different divisions:
| Division(s) | Bats |
T-Ball, Machine Pitch, Minors, Majors, Intermediate | USA Baseball Marking 2 5/8” Maximum Barrel No BBCOR Bats |
Juniors | USA Baseball Marking or BBCOR .50 2 5/8” Barrel |
Seniors | All Bats Must Be BBCOR .50 No Greater Than -3 |
