Hickman Youth Baseball and Softball
Registrations for the Blue River League (BRL) Baseball and Softball take place January 1st through February 1st of each year. Late registrations may be accepted until teams are full or until February 7th of each year.
No registrations will be accepted once Late Registration has closed or once teams are full.
Open Registration and Late Registration has closed for the 2026 season.
[Registration link will be pasted here if registration periods are open.]
Note to Parent/Guardians: Due to the complexity of team creation, equity, scheduling, uniforms, pictures, etc., player and/or team adjustments will not be made after late registration deadlines. Waiting lists are available after late registration has closed or once teams are full in the event of a last-minute cancellation. Spots on the waiting list are fist come first served and a spot on a team is not guaranteed.
A $15.00 late fee will be added to all registration fees after February 1st, as noted on the registration form.
To ensure all participants have an equal opportunity, one special request may be listed on your participants registration form. The City of Hickman will do their best to accommodate each special request.
Blue River League Baseball Website | Blue River League Softball Website
2025 Blue River League Baseball Game Schedule | 2025 I-80 Pony League Baseall Game Schedule
2025 Blue River League Softball Game Schedule
Game schedules from prior seasons will remain available above until official schedules are released to provide families with a general idea of typical game formats and timing. Official schedules for the current season will be posted by late April when the Blue River Leagues distribute final Schedules.
The City of Hickman does not determine the game schedules for Blue River League Baseball or Blue River League Softball.
| Important Dates - 2026 Season | |
| Uniform Fitting Day |
Thursday, February 12, 2026: 4 PM to 8 PM Hickman Community Center |
| Team Pictures |
Tentatively Late April Studio Byrd Lowe |
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Blue River League Baseball Start Date (Early May) |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 6:00 PM 8 & Under 7:00 PM 10 & Under 8:30 PM 12 & Under |
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I-80 Pony League Baseball Start Date (Early May) |
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Monday & Wednesday Evenings 7:00 PM 14 & Under |
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Blue River League Softball Start Date (Early May) |
Monday, May 4, 2026 Monday & Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM 8 & Under 7:00 PM 12 & Under |
The City of Hickman Parks and Recreation Department annually facilitates spring youth baseball and softball for children between the ages of 7 through 14.
Hickman Area Royals Baseball and Softball: Player and coach pitch teams participate in the Blue River Leagues (BRL). These leagues travel to communities such as Malcolm, Crete, Seward, Milford and more for games. Home games are played at Hickman Main Park. The games generally take place from early May through late June. Baseball games are mainly played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and softball games are generally played on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Blue River League (BRL) Baseball Disclaimer: The Blue River League (BRL) is a recreational, town-team league. Players of legal age that are on a select/tryout team roster are NOT permitted to fill a roster position on a BRL team. Players will need to select to play BRL or select/tryout ball.
In case of inclement weather, please make sure that you regularly check the City's Facebook page. To have cancellations delivered right to your email, sign up for News Updates and Alerts. Cancellations by the City will be announced around 3:00 PM on game day. If the field is still in playable condition at 3:00 PM, the decision will be at the discretion of both team's coaches. Coaches are required to notify the parents of their team, Activities Coordinator, and Umpire Organization (if applicable) of any game delays or cancellations.
For more information, please contact the Activities/Community Center Coordinator, at 402.792.2212 or email activities@hickman.ne.gov
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