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Coach Pitch Overview

SEASON INFORMATION

OVERVIEW (AGES 6-7 AS OF AUGUST 31 OF THE CURRENT YEAR)

The Hamel Coach Pitch program is designed to continue introducing the basic fundamentals of baseball. The focus is on fostering an interest in the game and developing basic skills through a fun, positive, and encouraging approach. The season is considered a success if kids are enthusiastic to sign up for baseball the following season.

SPRING/SUMMER SEASON

DAYS:	TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
TIME:	Two alternating shifts starting at approximately 5:15 and 6:45 p.m.
DATES (approx.)	May 1 – June 30

SUMMER/FALL SEASON

DAYS:	TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
TIME:	Two alternating shifts starting at approximately 5:15 and 6:45 p.m.
DATES (approx.)	July 15 – August 31

In the case of inclement weather, the league will continue as of the date listed on the schedule. The league may choose to make up games after the last week of the season if there is a higher-than-normal number of canceled games during the season.

LOCATION

Games and practices are held on the grass fields located just beyond the outfield fences on Quad 1 and Quad 4 at Hamel Legion Park.

See the Fields page for more information on these locations.

REGISTRATION AND TEAM FORMATION

Season fees may vary year-to-year and will be listed in registration.

Age Requirements:
Coach Pitch is for children ages 6-7 as of August 31 of the current year.

Parents should note their child’s K-12 school on the registration form if applicable.

Team Formation:
Player "play with" request must be mutual (i.e., Player A must request Player B and Player B must request Player A on their individual registrations). Due to the size of the league, we can only attempt to honor one "play with" request per player.

Teams will be formed no later than two weeks before the season using 1) elementary school, 2) a single "friend request", and 3) an equal distribution of available coaches. We will attempt to ensure that no team has a single player of a different gender. We try to group genders together in an effort to help build friendships.

PRACTICE/GAME PLAY

Basic baseball rules and fundamentals (running the bases, holding the bat correctly, swinging correctly and playing catch with a teammate) will be taught.

Coaches will pitch to their own team, but tees may be used early in the season for kids who need them. After three outs, the bases will be cleared and the inning will continue until all players have batted.

Games will be approximately 3 innings. Scores and standings will not be kept.

Parents and spectators who aren’t on the field coaching are encouraged to celebrate success on both teams and are to refrain from “directional coaching” (i.e. giving direction to their kids) from the sidelines during the games and practices. Players, spectators, and coaches are expected to adhere to the code of conduct policies.