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 THE FREE SPRING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY!
BASEBALL IS BACK!
The Free Softball and Baseball Academy is for anyone interested in playing softball and baseball at all skill and experience levels.We will be working on the following skills:
Fundamentals
- Throwing
- Batting
- Catching
- Baserunning
- Fielding
- Pitching
- Knowledge of the game
Baseball and softball etiquette
We will also play a few scrimmages and games with teams from neighboring leagues.
Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at Newell Park, 9130 Newell Baptist Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
Sign up for the 2023 Free Softball and Baseball Academy | Tee Ball
Ages 4 - 6
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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| Machine Pitch
Ages 6 - 8
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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| MinorsAges 7 - 11
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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| Majors
Ages 9 - 12
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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| Intermediate (50/70) - Little League Baseball
Ages 11 - 13
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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| Junior Varsity
Ages 12 - 14
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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| VarsityAges 14 - 16
Division Price:$0.00- ends on 6/1/2023 at 12:00 AM.
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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 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 |
COUPONS!
