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StoryWho are the Genesee Rapids? Houghton’s NYCBL club since 2013
The Rapids are a collegiate summer baseball club from Houghton, New York, competing in the New York Collegiate Baseball League [1][2][8]. The franchise was introduced in November 2013 with ties to Houghton College’s Kerr‑Pegula Athletic Complex and a community‑minded model built around college players [4][5]. The organization’s 2026 fact sheet lists current contacts and reaffirms NYCBL affiliation [2][3]. The Rapids are on the league’s 2026 schedule and standings, confirming active competition this summer [6][7].
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StoryGenesee Rapids fact sheet: NYCBL club details, summer slate and fan links
The Genesee Rapids are Houghton’s collegiate summer club in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, a long‑running wood‑bat circuit that has operated for more than 45 years. [2]The team is based at 9726 Route 19 in Houghton and competes in the NYCBL’s Western Division. The 2023 fact sheet lists a 42‑game slate for the program. [2]For schedules, roster updates, and merchandise, the official team site serves as the hub for Rapids information. [1]Day‑to‑day updates, in‑game notes, and fan reminders flow through the club’s X and Facebook pages. [3][4]The Rapids emphasize community involvement and a Christian mission, with youth‑focused events and team Bible studies as part of the summer rhythm. [5]Fans and visitors can also find the club listed on Western NY Wilds’ regional guide. [6]
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StoryGenesee Rapids set 2026 NYCBL slate
Genesee Rapids Baseball, the collegiate summer club based in Houghton, N.Y., competes in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and has posted its 2026 schedule on the team site, with the slate also reflected on the league’s stats portal. [1][2][3]The organization also released a 2026 fact sheet listing club contacts, including Dr. Thomas Kettelkamp, and a Houghton, NY 14744 address for the program. [4]Fans can scan the schedule hub for dates and opponents as the Rapids gear up for another NYCBL summer. [2]
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StoryHornell Steamers vs. Genesee Rapids: full‑game replays from recent matchups
For fans catching up on the rivalry, full‑game replays from recent NYCBL matchups between the Rapids and the Hornell Steamers are available to watch. [1][2]An earlier Hornell–Rapids meeting against the Hornell Dodgers is also archived. [3]Hornell’s NYCBL sides are familiar summer foes for the Rapids, and these replays provide the full nine‑inning context. [1][3]
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StoryGenesee Rapids Baseball: Houghton’s NYCBL club with a faith-based focus
The Genesee Rapids are a summer collegiate wooden‑bat team in Houghton, competing in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and playing home games at the Houghton University Baseball Field. [1][2][3]The program operates with a faith‑based identity and a community focus, emphasizing character development, Bible studies, a team chaplain, host‑family support, and youth outreach—detailed during the 2019 season. [4]Fans can find season schedules and a team apparel store through the club’s official outlets, along with contact information (9726 Route 19, Houghton, NY; phone 716‑969‑0688). [1][2]A short history feature also spotlights the club’s roots. [5]
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StoryGenesee Rapids open 2026 player search, Houghton turf field remains NYCBL home
Genesee Rapids have opened their 2026 player search and set plans for another summer in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, keeping Houghton University’s all‑turf diamond as home. [1][2]The organization operates as a faith‑based program and typically tackles a roughly 40‑plus game slate through the summer window. [6][5]Home dates are staged at Houghton University’s baseball field within the Kerr‑Pegula Athletic Complex, a setup that has anchored the club’s operations in Houghton. [2][5]The team’s 2026 page is posted on the NYCBL stats site for the upcoming campaign, with roster and game tracking tied to league play. [3]The Rapids were first announced in 2013 with plans to debut the following summer, establishing a steady NYCBL presence in Houghton ever since. [4]
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StoryGenesee Rapids set for NYCBL summer in Houghton, blending baseball and community mission
A summer staple in Houghton, the Genesee Rapids field college players in the wood‑bat New York Collegiate Baseball League and play their home dates on campus facilities in town. [2]The club was awarded an NYCBL franchise and launched the following summer, pitched as a warm‑weather draw for the village and its baseball fans. [1]Alongside player development, the program emphasizes a faith‑based, community‑minded mission, sharing devotional resources and mentorship as part of the summer experience. [3]Schedules, roster moves, game updates and rainouts run through the team’s official site and active social channels on Facebook, X and Instagram. [2][4][5][6]With regional foes rotating through on a compact summer slate, the Rapids aim to keep Houghton buzzing once the first pitch flies each summer. [2]
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StoryGenesee Rapids Baseball Announces Two Youth Camps This Summer
Genesee Rapids Baseball will host two youth camps this summer at the Houghton College Baseball Field in Houghton, New York. The Baseball Basics Camp, designed for ages 6–12, runs June 27–29 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and includes a t‑shirt for the $60 fee. A new Advanced Skills Baseball Camp, for ages 12–18 (with tryouts for younger players), takes place July 5–6 and features Rapsodo pitching and hitting tools to evaluate metrics such as spin rate and exit velocity; it costs $100 and also includes a t‑shirt (geneseerapidsbaseball.com).
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StoryGenesee Rapids Baseball Launches Youth Camps at Houghton
Genesee Rapids Baseball has announced the launch of two structured youth camps at Houghton College’s baseball field this summer. The Baseball Basics Camp, open to players aged 6–12, runs from June 27–29 and includes a t‑shirt for a $60 fee. Additionally, an Advanced Skills Baseball Camp for ages 12–18 will be held July 5–6, featuring data-driven evaluations using Rapsodo technology for pitching and hitting. This advanced camp costs $100 and also includes a t‑shirt. The team, now in its eighth season in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, continues to support player development and community engagement through these initiatives.