New Horizons Youth Baseball & Softball League (NHYBL)

Registration:  Opens January 1, 2026
Closes February 9, 2026

Registration Link

Check your child's age for 2026 registration: USSSSA Age Calculator 

Current Registration Status: Open

      • 5-6U Coed Coach Pitch (individual players & full teams)
      • 7U Baseball (individual players & full teams)
      • 8U Baseball (individual players & full teams)
      • 9U Baseball (individual players & full teams)
      • 10U Baseball (individual players & full teams)
      • 11U Baseball (individual players & full teams)
      • 12U Baseball (individual players & full teams)
      • 8U Softball (individual players & full teams)
      • 10U Softball (individual players & full teams)
      • 12U Softball (individual players & full teams)
      • 14U Softball (individual players & full teams)

Parents: We are currently forming teams and assigning coaches. You will hear from your coach around the beginning of March, after our coach meeting. If you haven't received a message by March 14, please email nichole@dardenneprairie.org. Practices can start in March, and games will begin in April.

Coaches: Please see below for coach checklist.  For any questions, please reach out to Nichole nichole@dardenneprairie.org

League Overview:

The City of Dardenne Prairie offers a recreational spring softball and baseball league through the NHYBL, which includes teams from Wentzville, New Melle, Flint Hill, Dardenne Prairie, and Wright City. Teams in the 7U league or older are part of the NHYBL, while Coach Pitch teams will play exclusively at City Hall Park.

Practice Schedule:

  • 7U Baseball/8U Softball and Older:
      • Begin: March (weekend practices only)
      • Practice: 1.5 hours week
      • After April 1: Teams will have 1.5 hours per week of field time
  • Coach Pitch:
      • Begin: March (weekend practices only)
      • Duration: 1.5 hours per week
      • Games: Typically scheduled on Thursday evenings.

Note: Practice times are determined by volunteer coaches and may vary.

Game Schedule:

  • Start Date: April
  • Home Games: City Hall Park (minimum of half games at home)
  • Game Days: Monday to Friday at 6:00 PM or 8:00 PM
  • Standings and scores will be kept for all NHYBL games (7U and older). Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each division.

For schedules, standings, and field directions, visit: NHYBL Website
For rainouts, check: RainOut Line or call 636-202-2002.

Equipment Requirements:

  • 7U and Older: Players must provide their own glove and batting helmet. Metal spikes are not allowed. Teams will order their own uniforms once established.
  • Coach Pitch: The league will provide batting helmets, baseballs, Batting T, and uniforms.

Batting Regulations:

Bats for players aged 14U and younger must be stamped with the USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark or BBCOR.50 Certified Mark.

Registration Fees & Categories:

This registration is for individuals without a team or partial teams. Dardenne Prairie Recreation will assign players to teams. Partial teams are usually placed in the silver division, while individual registrations go to the bronze division. Requests to play with specific coaches or players can be noted, but cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted until the first practice (weekend of March 8). Refunds will not include processing fees. No refunds will be issued after March 8.

Deadline to Register:

February 9 or until full. Any registrations not on a waitlist, after February 9, a late fee will be added.

If a league is full, please add your child to the waitlist.  They will be shared with other cities in an attempt to help you find placement. 

Team Registration Fees:

Teams of 10-15 players can register as a full team to avoid adding extra players later. Coaches should complete a team roster and submit it to the League Supervisor. Team registrations are typically placed in the higher division.

Coach Information:

If you have a partial team or want to request players, please submit the roster form to Nichole by the registration deadline. Coaches must complete online registration and a background check, which the City covers.

Registration Checklist for Coaches registering as a full team:

  1. Make payment HERE
  2. Fill out the team information and practice request form HERE
  3. Complete the background check for both coach and assistant coach HERE
  4. Submit the Team Roster
  5. Collect signed program release forms from each player (Submit as a whole team.  Individual release forms not accepted)
  6. Sign and submit Code of Conduct HERE 
  7. Attend the coaches meeting March 5, 2026 at 5pm at Dardenne Prairie City Hall.  2032 Hanley Rd, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
  8. Order uniforms (responsibility of the coach for teams 7U+) Each player must have a number, and that number must be 6 inch high.

Registration Checklist for Coaches Assigned/Volunteer

  1. Both Coach and assistant coaches background check HERE
  2. Fill out the team information and practice request form HERE
  3. Sign and submit Code of Conduct HERE
  4. Attend the coaches meeting March 5, 2026 at 5pm at Dardenne Prairie City Hall.  2032 Hanley Rd, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
  5. Order uniforms (responsibility of the coach for teams 7U+) Each player must have a number, and that number must be 6 inch high. 

All items must be completed to receive official practice times. First come, first served for practice scheduling.

UMPIRE INFORMATION

The Umpire In Chief provides excellent umpire training clinics. Since this is a requirement for new umpires, the clinics are free of charge and are provided both in-house and on-the-field. We are looking for boys and girls, men and women, who are committed, enthusiastic, and willing to work hard.

      • 15 years of age or older
      • Experience helpful, but not required
      • Pay $35 to $50 per game depending on experience

Games are typically played Monday through Thursday at 6 and 8 p.m. (umpires can request early games only).

February 24 & 26 at 6pm – New Umpiring Orientation at Lake Saint Louis City Hall (200 Civic Center Drive)
March 3 & 11 at 6pm – General Training  at Lake Saint Louis City Hall (200 Civic Center Drive) 

Outdoor Training:
3/15 2:30p LSL
3/19 5:30p LSL
3/29 2:30p DP
4/1 5:30p LSL
4/12 2:30p DP
* If a new umpire can't make the meeting, please attend another meeting to get updated.
First year umpires starting pay will be $35.00 per game!!! 

NEXT UMPIRE MEETING/TRAINING

If you would like to umpire for the New Horizons League, plan on attending the New Umpire Orientation at Dardenne Prairie City Hall (2032 Hanley Rd). This meeting will last around 2 hours and will provide basic information regarding umpiring with us and some league rule information. Umpires will then attend up to two more meetings (one per week), depending on the qualifications they fall under, that also start at 6pm. Please note the dates and locations listed and complete the paperwork under the "Sign Up" section to bring to the first meeting you attend. For those who are new to umpiring, please email Nichole at Nichole@dardenneprairie.org and let her know you'll be attending the new Umpire Orientation or if you have any questions.

Umpire Sign Up

Complete Umpire Forms Dardenne Prairie and submit to: nichole@dardenneprairie.org 
OR
Umpire
City Hall Dardenne Prairie
2032 Hanley Rd
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368

The Umpire Clinics will be held in the evening hours starting mid-March. Once registered umpires will receive more information on training dates/times.
* In order to umpire at the City of Dardenne Prairie you must register for direct deposit and provide W9 even if you umpire in other league cities.

Games will start the week of April 8. Teams registered through Dardenne Prairie will play their homes games at the Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex and will play a minimum of half their games at home; away games will be played at the cites listed above. Games will be played Monday through Friday at either 6 pm or 8 pm and game length can be found in the rule book below. We will keep score and standings for all NHYBL games (7u and older) and 1st and 2nd place teams in each division will receive trophies by their home associations. To find your team's schedule, league standing, or directions to the field you're playing at -- visit the NHYBL website at www.quickscores.com/nhybl.

Dardenne Prairie Coach Pitch baseball games will be played during the week at Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex. All players will receive a participation trophy for playing.

Practices for 7U baseball/8U Softball and older will begin the weekend of March 9th. During the preseason, teams may practice twice per week, one hour during the week and one and half hour on the weekend (up to 2.5 hours per week). Teams will be scheduled for batting cages typically one hour before or one hour after practice, as able. This will continue until games begin on the week of April 8, then teams will be given 1.5 hours per week field time and 1 hour batting cage time (usually before or after scheduled field time on Saturday or Sunday).

T-Ball and Coach Pitch teams will be given 1.5 hours per week and will only practice on weekends beginning in March. Games will typically be scheduled on Thursday evenings only.

* Please note that practice times are ultimately decided by the volunteer coach and may vary from what's above.


Weekend practices may be postponed or cancelled if a tournament or other City activity is taking place.

If you have any questions please email Nichole Bouchard, Nichole@dardennepraire.org
This registration is for individuals who do not have a team already or a partial teams. The Dardenne Prairie Parks & Recreation Department will place you on a team.
Please remember that this league is based on volunteer coaches to manage teams. If you wish to play with a certain coach or player, you can put that in the notes section when you register.

    • T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball League Fees

      • $80 per child Resident for Coach Pitch
      • $90 per child Non-Resident for Coach Pitch


      7U Baseball/8U Softball and Older League Fees

      • $110 per child Resident for 7U Baseball/8U Softball & above
      • $135 per child Non-Resident for 7U Baseball/8U Softball & above
  • There will be a 5% service charge applied for cancellations. No refunds given after March 8.

Registration Link
A full roster of 10 to 15 players is required for this registration. Team registration gives coaches with full teams the advantage of not having extra players added to their team. The coach will register his/her team and will need to complete a team roster that will be collected by the League Supervisor no later than April 1st. Coaches that utilize team registration will most likely be in the higher division.

If you have a partial team or want to request players, please fill out the roster form. You will also need to fill out the online registration, practice request form and the background check form. Coaches not wanting additional players added to their roster must register as a complete team.

Team Roster

Online Registration

Practice Request Form

Background Check Form

Coaches Meeting PowerPoint
Coaches Meeting:
Date: March 6, 2025 
Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall
Time: 6PM 

Umpire Information

The Umpire In Chief provides excellent umpire training clinics. Since this is a requirement for new umpires, the clinics are free of charge and are provided both in-house and on-the-field. We are looking for boys and girls, men and women, who are committed, enthusiastic, and willing to work hard.

  • 14 years of age or older
  • Experience helpful, but not required
  • Pay $30 to $55 per game depending on experience

Games are typically played Monday through Thursday at 6 and 8 p.m. (umpires can request early games only).

Sign Up

Complete the FORMS and submit one of the following ways:

Umpire
City of Dardenne Prairie
2032 Hanley Rd
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368

Nichole@dardenneprairie.org "Umpire" in subject line

Secure lock box for the courts.  Located on the side of building near the parking lot.