9/10 year-olds
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Divisions
| DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TIER I vs TIER II |
TIER II IS:
- A great house program for players that want to go out and have fun
- Great for 9/10 year olds that are still developing their skills and confidence
- For 9/10 year olds that want to play ball but do not have the time commitment for the TIER 1 division
TIER I IS:
- For more competitive players that are committed to working hard and attending all practices/games
- More focused on winning and strategic plays
- At a higher level of play with higher throwing speeds & pitching
- Up to 12 players per team
- 2-3 games/ week + 1-3 practice/ week is typical with Tier 1 being on the field more than Tier 2
- Games run ~2 - 2.5hrs
- Teams arrive for warm up at 5:15-5:30 for 6pm game start
- 4 innings makes a game with a max of 6 innings played
- Developing baseball skills and learning to be part of a team are emphasized in this level
- No pitching machine
- Players pitch and develop their pitching skills
- Teams typically have 3-4 pitchers assigned based on the grading results for pitchers. 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 (in Tier 2) but typically play a few selected ones (Tier 1) to further improve the game play
- 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.
- Teams are selected by a draft process based on the results of Skills Grading
- Skills Grading occurs in February - see Grading Schedule
- Grading is done by a hired 3rd party or by NLDS Coaches
- Umpires officiate over every game both during regular season and during the playoffs
- If enough players are registered the 9/10 division is divided into Tier 1 for the more advanced players and Tier 2 for those players new to the game or still developing their skills
If there are enough players Post Season All-Star play includes:
- One 9 select team
- One 9/10 minor team
- One 9/10 major team – involved in a District 3 tournament & Provincial tournament if they win the Districts!
- 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
See the division links below for specific division details and requirements
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