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The Miracle League of the South Hills is an all inclusive program that allows individuals starting from the age of 5 and up to learn and play the fundamentals of baseball.

The Miracle League of the South Hills serves individuals with special needs. Our community of players, families, and volunteers work together toward a common mission: to give individuals of all abilities the chance to learn and play the fundamentals of baseball.
Benefits of playing
  • Making friendships and interacting socially with peers.
  • Participating in a program that promotes physical activity and a spirit of encouragement.
  • Developing relationships with coaches and members of the extended community.

Logistics of Playing
  • Safety is the #1a Rule. With everything we do, we will always be on the side of safety first.
  • Have fun! #1b Rule in our league!
  • Our league is for kids and adults with special needs
  • The Miracle League Field has a rubberized, all-weather surface that is wheelchair accessible.
  • The Miracle League season consists of a spring season and fall season.
  • The spring season consists of 6-7 games from mid-May to late June.
  • The fall season consists of 6-7 games from September to mid-October.
  • Every effort will be made to makeup cancelled games due to weather.​

​Organization of Players

If you are a new player in our league and/or have never played baseball before, we recommend starting in the Miracle Division! Any new players interested in playing in the Advanced Skills Division should reach out to Assistant Director Miranda Klein at miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org or 412-600-9976.
Miracle Division (non-competitive)
  • Ages 5 and up
  • Buddies are assigned to each player to help them hit, run the bases, and have fun on and off the field!
  • Everyone hits, everyone scores.
  • There are no outs, and all games end in a tie.
  • Players are in the field while other teams hit, but defense is not a priority.
  • 2 inning games (1 hour)
  • Hitting: coach pitch or tee, whatever the athlete prefers
  • Miracle Division teams do not have practices; only games.
Advanced Skill Division (competitive)
  • Ages 10 and up
  • No buddies. Players in the Advanced Skills Division are independent on the field: hitting, running the bases, and fielding on their own without the guidance of a buddy.
  • Players in the Advanced Skills Division lean on their teammates and coaches for support.
  • We teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and some baseball rules and skills.
  • Players play defensive positions and learn the skills at each position during games and practices.
  • We play with baseball rules, so outs are recorded.
  • Innings switch at either 3 outs or 5 runs scored, whichever comes first.
  • 4 inning games
  • Games can end in a win, loss, or tie.
  • No strike outs, but you can get out if the defense makes a play, catches the ball, tags you out, etc.
  • Hitting: Coaches Pitch. If there is not a hit in fair territory after 15 pitches, the player draws a walk.​
  • Practices are once a week on Mondays or Tuesdays during the season.

2022 Return to Play Guidelines (COVID-19 Recovery)

The Miracle League of the South Hills is following CDC guidelines. If you are exposed or contract COVID-19, the current CDC COVID-19 guidelines state:

​Quarantine for at least 5 days
Stay home
Stay home and quarantine for at least 5 full days. Wear a well-fitting mask if you must be around others in your home.

Get tested
Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

After quarantine
Watch for symptoms
Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

If you develop symptoms
Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitting mask around others. Take precautions until day 10.

Wear a well-fitting mask
Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a well-fitting mask.
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Avoid being around people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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No Drop Off Policy: A family member or staff (aide) is required to be at all Miracle League of the South Hills activities when your athlete is present. This policy is for children and adults. The family member or staff is responsible for the athlete in case of emergency or any situation where that athlete needs to be one-on-one with another person (i.e. bathroom breaks or emergencies).