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

• Walnut Grove Park - Zarrelli Diamond ... SEE MAPS TO ALL PARKS   
  

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TIER I vs TIER II

MINORS IS:

• A great house program for players that want to go out and have fun
• Great for 11/12 year olds that are still developing their skills or confidence
• For 11/12 year olds that want to play ball but do not have the time commitment for the Majors division
  

• 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 (60+ MPH)
  

• Teams are made up of 12 players
• 2 games/ week + 1-2 practices/ week is typical
• Refined plays are developed
• The Minor division is formed by 11 year olds that do not fill the necessary spaces in the Major division and includes 12 year olds who evaluate at this level.
• Fair Play Rule continues to be in effect
• 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)
• Teams are selected by a draft process after all players are graded to determine skill level
• Grading is done by a hired 3rd party or by NLDS coaches
• It is ESSENTIAL that all players attend 50% of the available grading sessions in order for the League to assess where players are best suited to play to ensure a safe and successful season.
• Skills Grading occurs in February - Players that do not grade will automatically be place on a Minor team
• Umpires officiate over every game both during regular season and during the playoffs

• Teams are made up of 12 players
• 24 Games for the season.... est of 2-3 games/ week + 2-3 practices/ week is typical
• Refined plays are practiced
• Pitching in excess of 60mph is typical
• The Majors division is formed by a maximum of 8 x 12 year olds with the balance of the team as 11 year olds
• Little Leagues rules require that all "capable" 12 year old will experience Major level of play.  This rule was developed when it was discovered that in some areas 9 & 10 year olds that showed promise were taking the places of 12 year olds that evaluated the same.
• 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)
• Teams are selected by a draft process after all players are graded to determine skill level
• Grading is done by a hired 3rd party or NLDS coaches
• It is ESSENTIAL that all players attend 50% of the available grading sessions in order for the League to assess where players are best suited to play to ensure a safe and successful season.
• Skills Grading occurs in February - players that do not grade will automatically be placed on a Minor team
• Umpires officiate over every game both during regular season and during the playoffs

• One 11 select team
• One 11/12 Minor team
• One 11/12 Major team – involved in a District 3 tournament the winner of which goes on to Provincials/Nationals or Little League World Series if the winning streak continues.