Purpose:
Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork.
In most regions, participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading to the 10 Year-Old World Series.
Age:
- Select 8 year olds that evaluate out of Rookies
- All 9 year olds
- Most 10 year olds with the exception of a select few that evaluate into Majors Division
Season Structure:
- 2 practices a week beginning in March through Opening Day
- 2 games per week, 1-2 games Mon-Friday, occasional game on Saturdays
- Division Playoffs begin first week of June
- All-Star try-outs for the 9 and 10 year old teams will be announced in early May
- The All Star teams play through June and most of July
Pitching:
Kid Pitch
Game Length:
- 6 innings, 1 hour 45 minute time limit
- Weekday games start promptly at 6pm
- Saturday Game times vary