Baseball league reports enrollment dip, early‑registration discount and $30,000 short‑term revenue tradeoff

Jonathan Majorski, president of the Baseball and Softball League, updated the committee on registrations and program changes. He said participation grew substantially through 2024 to about 418 players but the league saw a first notable decline in 2025 of roughly 70 players. He attributed the drop largely to travel teams pulling several squads full time and a decline in T-ball (about 37 fewer T-ball sign-ups).

To boost younger enrollment, the league increased outreach to elementary schools and daycares and expanded advertising onto platforms younger parents use (X, Instagram, Snapchat). Majorski said the board offered a $25 early-registration discount for the first two weeks (Dec. 1–15) and that about 160 players registered early. He estimated the promotion produced a short-term revenue loss in the neighborhood of $30,000 but said the league is willing to accept that cost to retain players long term and rebuild enrollment.

Board members asked about registration fees (e.g., $125 for baseball/softball; $85 for T-ball) and whether scholarships are available. Majorski said the league has provided need-based registration assistance and a college scholarship; families in need can contact the league for reduced or no-cost registration. The committee did not take action; Majorski said staff would circulate his presentation slides after the meeting.