The Great Miami Valley
YMCA Youth Miracle Leagues are designed for children with special needs ages
5-16. Participants are not required
to be a member of the Great Miami Valley YMCA, as these leagues are open to all
community participants.
League Information
Registration for any session of the Miracle League can be done at any of the
Great Miami Valley YMCAs, or online at
www.gmvymca.org. Youth Miracle League registration fees are $20 per child,
and include a player shirt, hat and end of season award. For more
information, contact Damon Knoche, Fairfield YMCA Executive Director, at (513)
829-3091 or dknoche@gmvymca.org.
Click here for a printable registration form
for upcoming seasons
Spring
Miracle League
Registration Dates: January 7 – March 9
League Dates/Times: March 23 – May 18
Games Played on
Saturday mornings
Summer
Miracle League
Registration Dates: April 1
– May 25
League Dates/Times: June 8 –
August 3
Games Played on Thursday evenings
Fall
Miracle League
Registration Dates: July 3 –
August 10
League Dates/Times: August
24 – October 12
Games Played on Saturday mornings
Volunteer Information
The Miracle League is more than just playing a game, but is also about making
friends, building self-esteem, and being treated just like everyone else.
Youth Miracle Leagues use a "Buddy" system - pairing each player with a peer or
friend to assist them throughout the game. Each "Buddy" focuses on
providing their teammate with an encouraging, safe environment in which their
efforts produce success in each facet of the game. The result is a
bond that forever connects them as teammates. The Miracle League is a
wonderful way to give back to others. For more information on how to
become a "Buddy" or volunteer opportunities, contact Damon Knoche, Executive
Director, at (513) 829-3091 or
dknoche@gmvymca.org.
Click here for a printable
volunteer application for the upcoming Miracle League seasons
Sponsorship Opportunities
Funds raised through YMCA efforts will provide financial assistance to special
needs youth who would otherwise be unable to participate. Youth
participants experience enhanced coordination and knowledge of the sport, but
most importantly, youth aquire increased self-confidence and the joy of playing
baseball. If interested in sponsoring the Miracle League youth sports
program at the the YMCA, please contact Kimberly Munafo, at (513) 887-0001 ext.
12. Donors are recognized on site throughout the season.
Community Resources
For more information about the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League and other
opportunities to get involved please visit:
www.nuxhallmiracleleague.org
For adult league information, visit
www.trdonline.org for upcoming seasons.