divisions

8 year-olds

QUICK LINKS:

  COMPOSITE BATS
                         Bats approved for 8s, 9/10s & 11/12s

LOCATION:

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Up to 12 players per team
2-3 games/ week + 1-2 practices/ week
Games run ~2.0hrs with teams arriving on the field to warm up before the 6pm game start
4 innings makes a game with max. of 6 innings played
Pitching machine is used for the entire game until the May long Weekend with practices used to develop pitchers.
After the May long WE pitchers will pitch for the 1st 2 innings and the pitching machine will be used for the remaining innings.
Developing baseball skills and learning to be part of a team are emphasized in this level
All players will get a chance to pitch and develop those skills during practice
Fair Play Rule is followed (2 infield innings)
Players rotate thru positions
Jersey, cap, socks, belt & pants are supplied
You will need your own glove (Little League glove size is a maximum of 12'), helmet & sports cup (mandatory)
All players are graded to determine skill level in order to evenly balance the teams.
Teams are placed on the teams based on grading & requests when possible
Skills Grading occurs in February - see Grading Schedule
Parents umpire over every game both during regular season
NLDS Umpires officiate during the playoffs

POST SEASON:

If there are enough players Post Season All-Star play includes:

One 8 year old All Star team
- All Star tournaments are more competitive than the NLDS house program
- Fair play rules are not in effect - tournament rules apply
- All Stars is a great opportunity to play with others in the same or greater caliber than your child
- Some players may sit more than others but a focus on team participation and recognition of each ones strengths and weaknesses is critical to a successful post season of play.

These teams are selected via tryouts of interested players. The All-Star team may play 1-2 tournaments in Late June and July

OTHER DIVISIONS:

See the division links below for specific division details and requirements