GOLDEN HILL FALL LEAGUE

The Golden Hill Fall League serves as a developmental league designed to help players improve their skills and prepare for the next level of baseball. Often referred to as the "spring training" of Little League, the focus of fall baseball is on instruction and learning the fundamentals of the game. Players concentrate on honing their skills in batting, pitching, fielding, and base running. The league also provides schedule flexibility, with teams practicing 1-2 times per week and games typically held on Sundays, except for tournaments. This structure allows players to participate in other sports, such as flag football or soccer, during the fall season.

While fall ball is generally less competitive than the spring league, it offers a mix of competitive and developmental experiences. Players engage in 7+ scrimmage games, but also experience competitive moments through three, one-week ring tournaments throughout the season. Managers rotate players frequently, providing opportunities to learn different positions and develop a well-rounded skill set. With an emphasis on more reps, fall ball gives players extra batting practice, additional turns in the field, and a chance to learn the fundamentals of various positions. The league has a relaxed atmosphere with scrimmage games that aren't scored and no official season standings, allowing the focus to remain on player development rather than competition.

Fall League Overview

Ages Offered : 6 - 15

Divisions Offered :

6U	Rookie Rules w/ Coach Pitch Only
8U	AA Rules
10U	AAA Rules
12U	Majors Rules
15U	Juniors Rules

**note, divisions may change or not be offered based on registration numbers**

Registration Opens :  May 1st

Fall Season Dates:  Late August until Mid November

Team Formation :  Golden Hill reserves the right to conduct Fall player evaluations and drafts, time permitting. If this format is not feasible, the Golden Hill player agent will assign players to teams based on requests, school affiliations, and roster balance to the best of their ability in order to achieve parity.

Practices: 1x Per Week (Mon thru Thursday) w/ Optional Batting Cage Practice on Saturdays

Games: 7-8 Sunday Scrimmage Games

Ring Tournaments:

Tommy Lasorda Classic	September
Pinktober Tournament	October
Fall World Series	November

Fall-Stars: An exhibition game featuring the top 24 players from each division (8U, 10U, 12U) held prior to Thanksgiving

Locations : All games at Unocal & Fullerton Sports Complex