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2022 Fall Baseball

T-BALL

T-Ball is open to both boys and girls league age 4 through 6. Teams typically have a maximum of 10 players. Games are three innings and the entire team bats every inning. Games average approximately 60 minutes.

*If you are looking for a program for your 3 year old, or have a 4 year old who may not yet be ready for T-Ball, visit our Blast Ball page.

INSTRUCTIONAL

Instructional Baseball/Ponytail Softball is open to participants league age 6 through 8. Teams typically have a maximum of 12 players. Rules come from the current year Little League rulebook, except for a few organization-specific rules. Rules are available to review on our website. Instructional baseball uses a pitching machine in lieu of coach or player pitch to give the batter consistent pitches, to speed up the game, and to provide more quality at bats for the players. Ponytail softball uses coach pitch. Players begin to learn position responsibilities, basic base running, and continue to improve fielding and throwing skills while having fun at a competitive level.

MINORS

Minor Baseball/Softball is open to participants league age 8 through 10. Teams typically have a maximum of 12 players. Rules come from the current year Little League rulebook. Rules are available to review on our website. Players will pitch to batters and an umpire will call the game. Players continue to learn position responsibilities, basic base running, and improve fielding and throwing skills while having fun at a competitive level. Players are assigned to teams via a coaches draft.

MAJORS

Major Baseball/Softball is open to participants league age 10 through 12. Teams typically have a maximum of 12 players. Coaches are parent volunteers who receive tools to teach your child advanced fundamentals of the game. Rules come from the current year Little League rulebook. Players will pitch to batters and an umpire will call the game. Players learn advanced position responsibilities, base running, and fielding and throwing skills while having fun at a competitive level. Players are assigned to teams via a coaches draft.

INTERMEDIATE

Intermediate Baseball is open to participants league age 13. Teams typically have a maximum of 12 players. Rules come from the current year Little League rulebook. Games are played on a field with 70’ bases and a 50’ pitching distance. Pitchers will begin to learn pickoff moves and base runners will lean to lead off bases. Players will continue to learn advanced position responsibilities, base running, and fielding and throwing skills while having fun at a competitive level. Teams often play two games in a single day. Players are assigned to teams via a coaches draft.

JUNIORS/SENIORS

Junior/Senior Baseball/Softball is open to participants league age 13 through 16. Teams typically have a maximum of 13 players. Rules come from the current year Little League rulebook. Games are played on a field with 90’ bases and a 60’-6’’ pitching distance. Pitchers will begin to learn pickoff moves and base runners will lean to lead off bases. Players will continue to learn advanced position responsibilities, base running, and fielding and throwing skills while having fun at a competitive level. Teams often play two games in a single day. Players are assigned to teams via a coaches draft.