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 divisions
8 year-olds


 QUICK LINKS:


  Grading Schedule
  Season Schedule
  Playoffs

  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

 

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