Innings / Time Limit: time only; 60 minutes, no inning starts after 60 minutes
Pitching: Distance/Type: Tee. Rules: Tee
Batting: Lineup: Continuous. Bunting: No. Dropped 3rd Strike: No
Fielding: Everyone plays somewhere – suggested to rotate in zones. Ball: 11″ D Safety. Masks: optional. Infield Fly: No
Base Running: Leading: No. Stealing: No. Overthrows: No. Look Back: Ball is controlled by any fielder. Courtesy Runner: No. Base Dist: 60′
Umpires: Coach / Parents
Scorekeeping: Reporting: No. Max Runs: N/A, Not keeping score
Playoffs: No
Farm (6-7U)
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Game Days: Saturdays
Innings / Time Limit: time only; 60 minutes, no inning starts after 60 minutes
Pitching: Distance/Type: Coach Pitch To Own Team. Rules: Coach Pitch To Own Team
Batting: Lineup: Continuous. Strikeouts: 3 swings, encourage use of “foul tips”, then batting tee. Bunting: No. Dropped 3rd Strike: No
Fielding: Everyone plays somewhere – suggested to rotate in zones. Ball: 11″ D Safety. Masks: optional. Infield Fly: No
Base Running: Leading: No. Stealing: No. Overthrows: No. Look Back: Ball is controlled by any fielder. Courtesy Runner: No. Base Dist: 60′
Umpires: Coach / Parents
Scorekeeping: Reporting: No. Max Runs: N/A, everyone bats at least once
Playoffs: No
Rookie (7-9U)
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Game Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Innings / Time Limit: 6 innings, no extra innings; 75 minutes, no inning starts after 75 minutes
Pitching: Distance/Type: Kid pitch with Coach stepping in after three pitches or wild pitcher. The batting tee is optional to keep the game moving. Rules: No pitcher’s circle required, pitcher needs to start with one foot on the rubber, hit batter max 3 per inning or 5 per game
Batting: Lineup: Continuous. Strikeouts: Yes, but with liberal use of “foul tips”. The batting tee is optional to keep the game moving. Bunting: No. Dropped 3rd Strike: No
Fielding: 11, 4 Outfielders on the grass, all Infielders behind the pitcher. Ball: 11″ D Safety. Masks: Strongly recommended for infielders and pitchers. Infield Fly: No
Base Running: Leading: No. Stealing: No. Overthrows: No. Look Back: The Ball is controlled by any fielder. Courtesy Runner: Ability to remove the catcher with 2 outs, last batted out as runner. Base Dist: 60′
Umpires: Coach
Scorekeeping: Reporting: No. Max Runs: 5 per inning, stop mid-play after the 5th run crosses home plate
Playoffs: Playoffs – Yes (random seeding) All Stars – No
9U and Above
Minors (9-11U)
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Game Days: Tuesdays and Saturdays
Innings / Time Limit: 6 innings, extra innings; 90 minutes, no inning starts after 90 minutes
Pitching: Distance/Type: 35′. Max: 3 innings per game. Rules: No pitcher’s circle required, pitcher needs to start with one foot on the rubber, hit batter max 3 per inning or 5 per game
Fielding: 10, 4 Outfielders on the grass. Ball: 11″ D. Masks: Mandatory for pitchers, strongly recommended for all infielders. Infield Fly: Yes
Base Running: Leading: After the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand. Stealing: Yes, 3rd base only (no home). Overthrows: Yes. Look Back: Ball controlled by pitcher in circle (runners return to base). Courtesy Runner: Ability to remove the catcher with 2 outs, last batted out as runner. Base Dist: 60′
Umpires: Ron Marino
Scorekeeping: Reporting: Yes. Max Runs: 5 per inning (last inning unlimited), stop mid-play after the 5th run crosses home plate
Playoffs: Playoffs – Yes (seeded) All Stars – Yes
Majors (11–13U)
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Game Days: Thursdays and Saturdays
Innings / Time Limit: 6 innings, extra innings; 90 minutes, no inning starts after 90 minutes
Pitching: Distance/Type: 40′ or 43′. Max: 3 innings per game. Rules: No pitcher’s circle required, pitcher needs to start with one foot on the rubber, hit batter max 3 per inning or 5 per game
Fielding: 9, 3 Outfielders on the grass. Ball: 12″ D. Masks: Mandatory for pitchers, strongly recommended for all infielders. Infield Fly: Yes
Base Running: Leading: After the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand. Stealing: Yes, any base. Overthrows: Yes. Look Back: Ball controlled by pitcher in circle (runners return to base). Courtesy Runner: Ability to remove catcher with 2 outs, last batted out as a runner. Base Dist: 60′
Umpires: Ron Marino
Scorekeeping: Reporting: Yes. Max Runs: No, unlimited
