Kingsport Miracle League accepting registrations

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce registration is now open for the fall baseball season of the Kingsport Miracle League.

Kingsport’s Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children and adults with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime.

Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, rubberized turf that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices while helping to prevent injuries. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a “buddy” system – pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. The result is a bond that cannot be described.

Athletes can register for one of two divisions: ages 17 & under and ages 18 & older. Last year, more than 140 athletes participated in Kingsport’s Miracle League.

Games will be played on Saturdays at 10 a.m. (ages 17 & under) and 11 a.m. (ages 18 & older) beginning the week of August 22 and running through October 3 (excluding the Labor Day weekend).

The games typically run two to three innings or about an hour in length and are played at Kingsport’s Miracle Complex (2017 Brickyard Park Drive). Shirts are provided at no cost and there is no fee to participate in the league. Note – any late registration might not be guaranteed a shirt.

“The Miracle League of Kingsport is more than just playing a game of baseball. It’s about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated like every other athlete,” said Program Coordinator Renee Ensor.

To register for the Miracle League, visit https://bit.ly/4fLl36J. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “miracle league” in the search bar.