Miracle League Brings Joy to Players of All Abilities

If you’re a baseball fan then you know that spring training is right around the corner, but did you know that Prince William County also has its own special baseball league? Our Miracle League baseball program provides youth and adults ages 5-18+ who have mental and physical disabilities, the opportunity to play baseball on an adapted field.

The Miracle League program is a nationally recognized program with 300+ Miracle League organizations across the country, including Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada, serving approximately 250,000+ children and adults. The program removes the barriers that might otherwise keep children and adults with disabilities off the field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime.

“At the heart of it, the Miracle League is really about support—being able to support these children and their families, and provide opportunities for them to grow and learn, and really to just have fun—that’s what it’s all about,” said Mac Slover, who coordinates the program for sports services at Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation. 

Registration for the program is now open, and the spring season kicks off on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 am. All games are played at Dr. Richard Tami Miracle Field,  which is an accessible, custom-designed, rubberized surface field located at George Hellwig Memorial Park.

During each game, every player will have the opportunity to play in the field, bat off a batting tee and circle the bases each inning. In the Miracle League, every hit is a homerun and every player scores.  

If you know of a family member or friend who would like to sign up to play please click here.

In addition to players, the Miracle League is also looking for volunteers to be “Angels in the Outfield Buddies." These buddies assist players with hitting, catching, throwing the ball and circling the bases. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a buddy for one or multiple games, please click here for more information and to sign up. All volunteer buddies must register in advance. 

“We need up to 15 buddies each game. We are looking for sports teams (youth, adult, schools, leagues, government agencies, businesses, organizations, etc.) to come and volunteer with us this year,” said Slover. “Anyone who wants to volunteer is welcome. It’s a great way to give back to the community.” 

To learn more about the Miracle League program, click here.