Dearborn Lightning 12U
Dearborn Baseball offers a competitive tournament team experience through its Dearborn Lightning baseball teams and girls' Fastpitch Mustangs.
The Dearborn Lightning teams are made up of select players from the Dearborn Baseball house leagues.
Over the past two seasons, the Dearborn Lightning 10U and 11U teams have had the privilege of practicing and competing in tournaments across Metro Detroit, representing Dearborn Baseball. We’ve also hosted multiple home tournaments and welcomed many nearby teams to our community and our baseball family. This program provides players with the chance to elevate their game without sacrificing the joy and connection of rec baseball. Most importantly, we’ve seen real growth in their skills, teamwork, confidence, and character.
As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue building on that foundation, and our focus on maintaining an affordable, manageable commitment doesn’t change.
Ages
To be eligible for 12U Dearborn Lightning, players must be 12 years old or younger as of April 30, 2026.
When
Trainings and tournament season for the 12U team runs September 2025 to August 2026.
Dearborn House League games run June 1 through August 10.
Where
We’ll play 7-8 local tournaments, including one overnight travel tourney, starting with two tournaments in the Fall. We’ll then take a break until Spring 2026, when our tournament schedule will pick back up.
Tournament weekends will not interfere with Dearborn Baseball house league rec games.
The Dearborn Baseball Community Cup Tournament is planned for July at Levagood Park.
Practices
Winter practices will be capped at 2 per week, picking up in late winter/early Spring.
Once Mustang/Bronco seasons start, Lightning practices will slow down to avoid schedule overload.
12U Head Coach
Dan Grant
League Coordinator
Bart Bernocco
2025-2026 Season
Registration by coaches' invitation only. Pay by credit card, or to avoid fees select the ACH payment option.
Payment In Full:
$950 total + processing fees
Or Select Registration Payment Plan:
$350 due at registration
$200 installment 2 on 1/15
$200 installment 3 on 2/15
$200 installment 4 on 3/15
To pay by check, reach out to admin@dearbornbaseball.org before completing registration.
House league registration by 4/1/2026
A photo/scan of the player's birth certificate and headshot photo are required during registration.
Signatures of both parents/guardians are required on the Participation Waiver. In addition to parents/guardians, the player is required to sign the Code of Conduct.
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