What is BGR Little League?

The Bloomfield-Glen Ridge Little League is an in-town baseball league for kids (girls and boys) age 5-13. Our league merged with Glen Ridge a few years ago. Teams will be composed of kids living in both towns and will play each other over the course of a few months.

Bloomfield-Glen Ridge Little League sponsors travel teams in the Summer and Fall through the use of our fields and provides some equipment. In order to be eligible to participate on these travel teams through Bloomfield Little League, the player must participate in the 2024 Spring little league season.

Bloomfield Little League abides by the rules of the National Little League linked below.

Official Little League Rules

Parent Resources

 

Who is eligible to play?

Any child of any gender born after September 1,2011 and before August 31, 2021 and living or going to school in Bloomfield or Glen Ridge. Proof of residence or school attendance is required.

Official Little League Age Calculator

Can I request a specific coach, team or for my child to play with a friend?

• For 5-8u, yes, this year we have included this on the registration form. Please fill this in when completing registration as we can’t add it after the fact. Please be sure to make any such requests during registration as they cannot be added later. Requests are fulfilled on a best effort and are not guaranteed.
• 9-14u will have a tryout and be drafted by a coach. Once teams are established, no trades are permitted.

Coaches will get their team assignments by March 15th. If you do not hear from a coach, please email littleleaguevolunteer@ gmail.com for assistance.

Can we play with a different age group?

No, the league will not consider any such requests, regardless of grade or ability level.

When are practices and games?

Practices typically start in mid-March, and are dependent on the coach’s availability and field availability. Historically, the game schedule has been: 

5u: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 

6u: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 

7u: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 

8u: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 

9/10u: Tuesday, Thursday 

11/12u: Monday, Wednesday 

*These are subject to change based on the number of registrants in each age group.

Check out the Schedule page

What is the general objective for each age group?

• 5u: tee-ball and basic fundamentals of baseball – how to hold a bat, swing, run to first, catch and throw
• 6u: tee-ball with introduction to coach toss
• 7u: coach pitch
• 8u: kid pitch – if the child pitcher throws 4 balls, the coach finishes the batter until a hit or strike out
• 9/10u: full kid pitch with limited stealing of bases
• 11/12u: full kid pitch with unlimited stealing of bases

When will I be notified from my child's coach about their team placement?

Coaches will get their team assignments by March 10, 2024. If you have not heard from a coach, please reach out to us here on Facebook or at [email protected].

What equipment does the league supply and what do I need to get my child?

The league supplies the coach a first aid kit, balls, a couple of team bats and helmets. Your child will need their own glove. 

Bloomfield Little League also supplies a team shirt and hat for the 5-8u teams and full uniform for 9-13u.

If your child prefers to use their own bat, it MUST BE a USA Baseball bat. If it doesn’t have a USA Baseball sticker on the bat, it is not allowed.

 

Optional gear can be purchased at Lefty's or Dick's:

• Helmet - recommended for sanitary purposes
• Heart Guard
• Athletic cup - mandatory for catchers
• Face protector
• Arm sleeve

Parents should research the different safety gear available to decide what their child will need. The list above is not mandatory. We are listing some of the more popular items to make parents aware of their existence.