Divisions

Blastball is a fun, basic introduction to T-Ball. In Blastball, kids hit a spongy ball from a stationary tee, run to the base, and stomp on it to make it honk. Teams are smaller, games are shorter, a numbered T-shirt and cap uniform is provided, and everyone has fun! Baseball glove and helmet are not required.

T-BALL

($80.00 for children in Kindergarten.)

T-Ball offers players the opportunity to learn, develop and practice fundamental baseball skills. The aim of our T-Ball program is for players to have fun while learning some basic skills at hitting, throwing, fielding and running. The games are held on a small diamond and use a special “soft” official ball. The ball is hit from a stationary tee (hence the name). Coaches are allowed on the field and designated parents help by taking turns umpiring. All players are on the field and rotate positions. The season begins in April and games are played in the early weekday evenings or on

weekends at Trimble Park (8th Avenue and Trimble). Team equipment, shirts and baseball caps are provided but players must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet. T-Ball is for 5, 6 and 7-year olds, but 5-year olds must be in kindergarten to play.

MINORS C and B

(Minors C - $100.00; for children in Grade 1 or 6 years old on April 30, 2011 (born earlier than May 1, 2005)

(Minors B - $125.00; for children in Grade 2 or 7 years old on April 30, 2011 (born earlier than May 1, 2004)

Minors C/B offers players the opportunity to continue to learn, develop and practice fundamental baseball skills. The aim of our Minor C/B program is for players to have fun while continuing to learn basic skills at hitting, throwing, fielding and running. The games are held on a small diamond and use a special “soft” official ball. The players are introduced to the pitching machine. The machine is set to lob the balls over the home plate at an easy speed and with some arc (with more speed and less arc in MINORS B). After 5 pitches the T is brought in to ensure the player hits the ball and gets on base. Coaches are allowed on the field and designated parents help by taking turns umpiring. All players are on the field and rotate positions. All players hit once through the order in each half inning. No outs are called in MINORS C but clear outs are called in MINORS B. The season begins in April and games are played on Wednesday evenings or on Saturday mornings at Trimble Park (8th Avenue and Trimble). Team equipment, shirts and baseball caps are provided but players must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet. Players should be prepared to attend one practice a week of 1 – 1.5 hours.

MINORS A

($150.00 for children in Grade 3 or children who are 8 on April 30, 2011 (born ealier than May 1, 2003). Many children who are 9 on April 30, 2011 will stay in Minors A for a second year. Reasons for this will be because the parent or League feels the child needs another year to develop their skills; OR the child wants to stay with their friends.

Minors A offers players the opportunity to continue to learn, develop and practice fundamental baseball skills. The aim of our Minors A program is for players to have fun while learning more intermediate skills at hitting, throwing, fielding , running and baseball strategy. The players continue to use the pitching machine but player pitch will be introduced with the intent that by the time the season finishes the games will be entirely player pitch. The catcher's position is played and stealing bases allowed. In Minors A an umpire will be provided to call strikes and balls. Not all players may bat through the inning as run limits are imposed. Coaches are not allowed on the field. Ten players are allowed on the field and all players must be evenly rotated through all the positions. All players are on the field and rotate positions. The season begins in April and games are played on Wednesday evenings or on Saturday mornings at Carnarvon Park (16th and McKenzie). Team equipment, shirts and baseball caps are provided but players must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet. Players should be prepared to attend one practice a week of 1 – 1.5 hours.

MAJORS B

$150.00 for children in Grade 4 and 5. Children should be 9 as of April 30, 2011 (born earlier than May 1, 2002). Children who are 8 on April 30, 2011 may play up to Majors B IF they attend the assessment and are selected for a team)

Majors B is the first division where batters face players pitching with regulation hard baseballs. The emphasis is on development of baseball skills and team play. For safety reasons, all players applying to Majors B must attend the Major B evaluations. These evaluations are also used to help balance the teams in this division. Balanced teams take precedence over team mate requests. Major B games are 5 innings, and there maybe limits on the runs per inning, except in the fifth inning, which has unlimited runs. Pitching limits must be adhered to for player protection. There are usually 12 players per team. All players are rotated through the infield and outfield positions and all players bat through the rotation. Active parent participation through rotational scorekeeping and field preparation duty is mandatory for Majors B Parents. The season begins in early April and games are played at the Majors B Diamond at Jericho Park (west of the Jericho Hostel) or a Carnarvon Park (16^th and McKenzie) in the early evening or on Saturdays. There are usually 1 practice and 2 games per week. Team equipment, caps and socks are provided. The team jersey and a belt require a $50 refundable uniform deposit paid at the time of registration. Fitted baseball pants (with belt loops) may be required . Players must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet; a protective cup is mandatory for boys.

MAJORS A

(11 and 12 year olds; 10 year olds by permission. If your child is 13 on April 30, 2010 then they are too old for this Division, read the "April 30th Age Information" above for a link to Vancouver Community Baseball. prior to Assessment Day they have previously received permission from the Board of Directors. Please "Email Permission")

This is the top competitive division of Little League Baseball and Players aged 11-12 years may qualify for selection to a Majors Division team if they have commitment and skill set necessary. Active parent participation through rotational scorekeeping and field preparation duty is mandatory for Majors A Parents. Teams are selected through a draft system and only a limited number of positions are available (not every player will be drafted – players who are not drafted will be placed with a Majors B team). There are usually 4 practice/games a week (2 practices with 2 games or 1 practice with 3 games). Team equipment, caps and socks are provided. The team jersey and a belt require a $50 refundable uniform deposit at the time of registration. Fitted baseball pants (with belt loops) maybe required . Players must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet; a protective cup is mandatory for boys.

For further information n each division please see our Rules Handbook.

Jericho Baseball LL

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