Rookie baseball introduces 4 & 5 year-olds to the fundamental rules and skills of baseball.  Players will be introduced to hitting, throwing and catching mechanics in a safe and fun environment.  In order to make games more lively, fun and confidence-boosting, whiffle baseballs and bats will be used.  Players will still learn to hit regular weight SAFE-T / Tee Ball style baseballs during practices.  Games are 3 innings in length and every player bats in each inning.  No scores are kept during games. 

Teams will meet once per week on Saturday mornings – up to a 2.0 hour total time commitment.  The meetings will be a combined practice and game format for 6 weeks.  The season will run from late-April through early-June.

The League provides parent volunteers with coaching practice plans, team baseball gear and team uniforms.   The volunteer coaches receive training prior to the start of the season.  Players will need to purchase a baseball glove, long-sleeved T-shirt, baseball pants, and athletic supporter (including cup) for boys.  Baseball cleats (rubber) are recommended, but running shoes will suffice.  The League provides all players and 3 coaches with a team hat and jersey.  Your coach will recommend a coordinated color of pants to purchase.

Team parents are expected to help the coach with other important team volunteer duties like snack coordinator, bench coach, field prep, photo coordinator, and more.

Teams are generally organized by school, neighborhood and buddy requests, all of which is indicated during online registration process.  It’s recommended that any buddy requests you make during registration are reciprocated by the buddy’s parents, so please coordinate with other parents prior to registration.