Fun At Bat: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible to receive the Fun At Bat program?

The Fun At Bat program is designed specifically for elementary physical education teachers working with students in grades K–5.

Q: What is the cost for my school to receive the Fun At Bat program?

There is no cost to schools to participate in the Fun At Bat program — it is completely free!

Q: What do schools receive when approved for the Fun At Bat program?

Approved schools receive a Franklin Sports equipment kit, digital access to SHAPE America co-developed lesson plans for grades K–5, 10 Championship Principles books focused on character development, access to the Fun At Bat Instructor Course and additional supplemental resources to make the program engaging and easy to implement.

Q: What equipment is included in the Fun At Bat kit?

The Franklin Sports equipment kit includes two packs of foam balls (one baseball-sized and one softball-sized), a hitting tee, a throw-down base set, two foam bats, two vibe balls, two four-packs of training discs, a ball pump, and a mesh bag to store all the equipment.

Q: Does USA Baseball offer training or professional development for Fun At Bat?

Yes. USA Baseball offers a free, online instructor training course hosted by former MLB player and USA Baseball National Team alumnus Michael Cuddyer. Visit www.usabdevelops.com and select “Education” after logging into your USA Baseball Develops account you can find the "Fun At Bat Instructor" course in the course catalog. For in-person professional development sessions, please contact funatbat@usabaseball.com.

Q: Does USA Baseball require follow-up from schools after receiving the Fun At Bat program?

USA Baseball may periodically reach out to schools to gather feedback and identify areas for program improvement.

Q: How do I apply for my school to receive the Fun At Bat program?

Create an account at www.usabdevelops.com. Navigate to Fun At Bat in the top menu, select “Bring Fun At Bat to Your School,” and complete the application form.

Q: How do I enroll in the Fun At Bat Instructor Course?

Log in to your account on www.usabdevelops.com, go to Fun At Bat in the top navigation, find the Fun At Bat Instructor Course, and enroll.

Q: Who do I contact for more information about bringing Fun At Bat to my school or district?

Please email us at funatbat@usabaseball.com.

Q: How can I stay connected to USA Baseball after my school receives the Fun At Bat program?

Follow @USABaseball on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your students’ Fun At Bat experiences by tagging us and using the hashtag #FunAtBat. You can also join the Fun At Bat Teacher Facebook group to receive regular updates, special resources and connect with other educators using the program.