Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grand Strand Miracle Leagues?

Does your League have child protection policies in place?

My child plays Miracle League baseball, can they play soccer, golf, and cheer too?

Do I have to register to play?

Where will the games be played and when?

Do I have to live in Myrtle Beach to participate?

How do the volunteers help?

Do I need to bring anything?

No. Baseball players will be given a team jersey and baseball cap to wear to games. Players are welcome to bring their own gloves and bats, but the league provides equipment for everyone to use. The Miracle League provides a soccer ball for each player during soccer training. All registered soccer players receive a t-shirt the first night to wear to training. For both sports, tennis shoes are suggested. Please note that no cleats are allowed on our rubberized field.

What goes on at soccer training?

Players and coaches from Coastal Carolina University and other area soccer teams provide instruction on basic soccer skills and work one-on-one with our players. For an hour, players move through various skill stations, and the evening usually ends with a scrimmage or a friendly kickball game. Training sessions are held on the Miracle League field, and some players, depending on their mobility, move onto the grassy area that borders our facility.

How are the baseball games played?

Each game lasts about an hour. Every player on each team comes up to bat, travels to each base, and crosses home plate. Teams switch between batting and being in the outfield, and each team typically bats two times during the game. Coaches and Buddies assist players with hitting and fielding if they need it. Both teams go through their line-up twice before the game ends in a tie! The players and Buddies line up to shake hands and then head off to the patio for a meal!

What is a Miracle League Field?

A Miracle League field is an ADA-approved, all-access baseball field featuring flat, synthetic turf that ensures individuals with disabilities can safely play ball. The bases are painted on the turf, and dugouts are on level ground, providing a barrier-free surface. The James C. Benton Miracle League Field in Myrtle Beach was built in 2001, making it the second of its kind in the nation! The field was resurfaced in December 2023.

Is there an age limit or cost?

My child has never played baseball or any other sport. Can they participate in the league?