Baseballtown Dream League

Participants can now register for the 2025 Baseballtown Charities Spring Dream League. The season will begin on April 2025. All games are played at the Savage 61 Dream Field located at Athlete's Edge at 2816 Old Pricetown Road, Temple, PA 19560.

The Baseballtown Charities Dream League kicked off in 2018 and allows those with physical and intellectual challenges the same chance to enjoy the game of baseball like so many able-bodied players do. Our athletes play on a custom-designed, turf field that can accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Stephen Thomas, Director of Baseballtown Charities, at [email protected] or 610-406-4575.

Where are games played?

All games are played at the Savage 61 Dream Field located at East Coast Sports Academy (formerly Relevant Sports Complex) at 2816 Old Pricetown Road, Temple, PA 19560.

There are no raised obstacles on the field such as bases or mounds, instead they are painted directly on the field to make everything flat and safe. The field is a little smaller than a typical little league field with the base path, pitching and outfield fence distances being a bit shorter. We have even witnessed home runs hit out of the park at the Savage 61 Dream Field!

When do games take place?

We host a Spring and a Fall season each year. Teams play one weekday game, on either Monday or Thursday evenings, and one weekend game on Saturday mornings/afternoons. Since the league is about fun and inclusion over competitiveness, we do not host practices.

Schedules are distributed prior to the start of the season. Weeknight games begin at 5:45pm. The first game on Saturdays begins at 9:15am.

Who can join the Dream League?

The Dream League is designed for ANYONE with physical and cognitive disabilities. There are no requirements or age barriers. If you know someone that would like to play, they can!

Participants are placed on teams based on age and ability level. Our participants currently range from 3-60 years of age.

How should my athlete dress for games?

Athletes will be provided with a team shirt and hat. Other than that, athletes should dress for the weather and wear sneakers on the field. We encourage athletes to bring a bottle of water as well.

How are games played?

Games will consist of 2 innings with every player coming to bat in each inning. Games last approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour. All games will end in a tie and will be non-competitive and a ton of fun!

Whether your athlete can hit the ball on their own or with a batting tee, everyone cheers when contact is made and the ball is put into play!

Will someone be able to assist my athlete on the field?

The Dream League allows the parents/guardians of the athletes to sit down and watch their athlete have fun while playing baseball. To accomplish this, we recruit volunteer groups (area high school and college athletic teams, businesses, community organizations, churches, etc.) to help guide the athletes on the field, give encouragement, and keep everyone safe!

We certainly welcome parents/guardians to help with their athlete on the field if they feel more comfortable doing so.

Know of a group that might be interested in volunteering at the Dream League? Contact Stephen Thomas, Director of Baseballtown Charities, at [email protected].

Is there a registration fee to participate?

There is a nominal fee to participate which will be paid at that time of completing the online registration. This helps cover the cost of your athlete’s shirt and hat. It is our wish that as many individuals as possible can play in the Dream League, so if the registration fee is a barrier for your athlete’s participation, please contact us to make other arrangements.