Junior Twins Equipment Kit will support youth t-ball/coach pitch in Mankato
MANKATO – Mankato Family YMCA announced today that they have received a Junior Twins Equipment Kit from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. This new equipment donation will by used by the 2026 Summer T-Ball & Coach Pitch participates. Summer T-Ball & Coach Pitch registration is currently open for those in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Minnesota Twins Community Fund for this generous equipment donation,” said Sophie Tonander, Sports & Rec Director at the YMCA. “Programs like T-Ball & Coach Pitch give kids the opportunity to build confidence, learn teamwork, stay active and simply have fun. Having access to quality equipment helps ensure every child has a positive experience and the chance to grow both on and off the field.”
The Twins Community Fund’s Junior Twins Equipment Kit Program provides new equipment kits to youth baseball and softball organizations in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida. Fulfilled by nonprofit partner Pitch In for Baseball & Softball, Junior Twins Equipment Kits for both baseball and softball provide new, age-appropriate equipment including gloves, balls, bats, helmets, and catcher’s sets. The Twins Community Fund and its grant programs are supported in part by its cornerstone partners—Target, US Bank, Treasure Island, Nike and Uponor—and fans across Twins Territory. The Junior Twins Equipment Kit Program is granting $125,000 worth of equipment kits to 38 youth baseball and softball organizations across Twins Territory this spring.
“The Twins Community Fund is committed to making sure kids across Twins Territory have the support, equipment, and safe places to play the games they love. We are proud to provide more than $1 million in grants this year to help communities empower young people through these games,” said Kristin Rortvedt, Executive Director of the Twins Community Fund.
Summer T-Ball & Coach Pitch at the Mankato Family YMCA is open to youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade and focuses on skill development, teamwork and fun in a supportive environment. The program provides young athletes with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of baseball and softball while building confidence and friendships throughout the summer season. Registration is currently open. Families can learn more and register online at https://mankatoymca.org/.
