League age is based on the players age on April 30 of the playing season!
Cal Ripken Divisions:
T-Ball (Ages 4-6):
We form teams based on the neighborhood school and comments parents have provided on the registration form (i.e. "I want Brad to be on the same team as Angelina"). Team formation happens after the older divisions have completed tryouts and the draft, but are generally settled by late February.
As a rule, the T-Ball teams will start practice around the first of March. Practices can be once or twice a week, depending on the Team Manager and his/her schedule and objectives. The days of the practice, are again, at the discretion of the Manager. Practices will be held at a local school we have assigned to the league.
Once we get into the season and start our games, games are once a week and are played on Saturdays; times can be as early as 9:00 am as late as 3:00, depending on how the schedule is formed; that we will not know until we get closer to the middle of March.
Equipment needed for players: glove (not plastic), belt, socks, practice pants, plastic cleats, cup and mouth guard. Specific colors for regular season pants, socks and belt will be determined by team assignments and coaches choice. Bats (must meet USA standards). Be aware that some t-ball bats are heavier than small rookie bats. Buy the lightest if you are going to buy one. Bat size should be sternum to fingertip and the larger the "drop" number as you care to pay for. Carbon fiber, at this age, is a waste of money. Helmets are provided by the league unless you'd like to provide your own.
Equipment provided by league: jersey and hat
Rookies (Ages 6-8):
We form teams based on the neighborhood school and comments parents have provided on the registration form (i.e. "I want George to be on the same team as Barbara"). Team formation happens after the older divisions have completed tryouts and the draft, but are generally settled by late February.
Rookies will typically start practices in mid- to late February after the teams have formed. Practices can be once or twice a week, depending on the Team Manager and his/her schedule and objectives. The days of the practice, are again, at the discretion of the Manager. Practices will be held at a local school we have assigned to the league.
Once we get into the season and start our games, games are twice a week with one on a weeknight and one on Saturday. Weeknight games start a 5:30 and Saturday games can be as early as 9:00 am as late as 3:00, depending on how the schedule is formed; that we will not know until we get closer to the middle of March.
Equipment needed for players: glove (not plastic), belt, socks, practice pants, plastic cleats, cup and mouth guard (both recommended). Specific colors for regular season pants, socks and belt will be determined by team assignments and coaches choice. Bats (must meet USA standards) and helmets are provided by the league unless you'd like to provide your own.
Equipment provided by league: jersey, pants and hat
Minors (Ages 9-10):
We form teams based on the neighborhood school and comments parents have provided on the registration form (i.e. "I want Beyonce to be on the same team as Jay-Z"). Team formation happens after the older divisions have completed tryouts and the draft, but are generally settled by late February.
Minors will typically start practices in mid- to late February after the teams have formed. Practices can be once or twice a week, depending on the Team Manager and his/her schedule and objectives. The days of the practice, are again, at the discretion of the Manager. Practices will be held at a local school we have assigned to the league.
Minors play on 60 foot bases, with no lead-offs or stealing, are all player pitching both years including drop 3rd strikes and the infield fly rule. No more pitching machine. This is the maximum level of baseball that we can teach on a 60' base path.
Once we get into the season and start our games, games are twice a week with one on a weeknight and one on Saturday. Weeknight games start a 5:30 and Saturday games can be as early as 9:00 am as late as 3:00, depending on how the schedule is formed; that we will not know until we get closer to the middle of March.
Equipment needed for players: glove (not plastic), belt, socks, practice pants, plastic cleats, cup and mouth guard (both recommended). Specific colors for regular season pants, socks and belt will be determined by team assignments and coaches choice. Bats (must meet USA standards) and helmets are provided by the league unless you'd like to provide your own.
Equipment provided by league: jersey, pants and hat
Majors (Ages 11-12):
Teams are formed by a try out and draft process. Incoming 11 year olds and 12 year olds who either did not play on a previous Majors team or who wish to change teams try out and are then drafted. If a player is unable to attend try outs, they will still be drafted to a team but as a random hat pick.
Practices can start after the draft (typically the day after try outs) after the teams have formed. Practices can be once or twice a week, depending on the Team Manager and his/her schedule and objectives. The days of the practice, are again, at the discretion of the Manager. Practices will be held at a local school we have assigned to the league.
Majors play on 70 foot bases, with lead-offs, stealing, and most of the rules of upper level baseball.
Once we get into the season and start our games, games are twice a week with one on a weeknight and one on Saturday. Weeknight games start a 5:30 and Saturday games can be as early as 9:00 am as late as 3:00, depending on how the schedule is formed; that we will not know until we get closer to the middle of March.
Equipment needed for players: glove (not plastic), belt, socks, practice pants, plastic cleats, cup and mouth guard (both highly recommended). Specific colors for regular season pants, socks and belt will be determined by team assignments and coaches choice. Bats (must meet USA standards) and helmets are provided by the league unless you'd like to provide your own.
Equipment provided by league: jersey, pants and hat
Babe Ruth Divisions:
13-15 Division:
Teams are formed by a try out and draft process. Incoming 13 year olds and 14 or 15 year olds who either did not play on a previous 13-15 team or who wish to change teams tryout and are then drafted. If a player is unable to attend tryouts, they will still be drafted to a team but as a random hat pick.
Practices can start after the draft (typically the day after try outs) after the teams have formed. Practices can be once or twice a week, depending on the Team Manager and his/her schedule and objectives. The days of the practice, are again, at the discretion of the Manager. Practices will be held at a local school we have assigned to the league.
13-15 plays on 90 foot bases, with all the rules of real baseball, except for the minimum play rules (3 defensive innings and 1 at bat).
Once we get into the season and start our games, games are twice a week with one on a weeknight and one on Saturday. Weeknight games start a 5:30 and Saturday games can be as early as 9:00 am as late as 3:00, depending on how the schedule is formed; that we will not know until we get closer to the middle of March.
Equipment needed for players: glove, belt, socks, practice pants, plastic cleats, cup (especially catchers) and mouth guard (highly recommended). Specific colors for regular season pants, socks and belt will be determined by team assignments and coaches choice. Bats (must meet USA standards) and helmets are provided by the league unless you'd like to provide your own.
Equipment provided by league: jersey, pants and hat