Rookie Ball Junior

Ages 6 & 7 with some exceptions. A players effective age is based on their age as of August 31 of the current season.

This division is designed for skilled 6-year-olds with at least one year of T-Ball experience and 7 year olds who are new(er) to baseball. Some skilled 5 year olds with T-ball experience may be suited for Rookie Ball Junior if they have a strong grasp of the fundamentals, especially catching and throwing.

In Rookie Ball Jr the players will continue to develop fundamental skills started in T-ball and learn modified rules of baseball designed to encourage proper skill development in a fun and exciting setting. In Rookie Jr players will be introduced to hitting a pitched ball, the basics of base running, fielding/throwing and teamwork. Rookie ball is non-competitive and we do not submit scores. Soft baseballs to help promote the development of fundamental skills in a safe and comfortable manner.

The registration fee includes a ball cap, team pictures and an award at the end of the season. All players receive a team jersey and belt that must be returned to the league at the end of the season.  Players supply their own grey pants and batting helmet. Cal South will provide baseball bats however players are welcome to bring their own if they choose.

Pending weather, the season will be 8 weeks long. Games and practices will be scheduled Mondays & Wednesday from 5:30-7:00pm and practices on most Saturdays from 9:00-10:30am. We will plan a full schedule at the beginning of each season and there will be no make up days for cancellations due to weather.

For the upcoming season, Rookie ball games will be held at the 3 diamonds behind St. Teresa of Calcutta School in Midnapore or the diamonds at Fish Creek School/MidSun school.

 

Rookie Ball Senior

Ages 7 & 8 with some exceptions. A players effective age is based on their age as of August 31 of the current season.

This level of play is designed for 7-year-olds who were considered among the best players on their team in Rookie Ball Junior and are comfortable consistently catching a hard baseball and most 8-year-olds who have limited baseball experience or who receive evaluation results that indicate Minors would not be the best fit for them.

In Rookie Senior the players will continue to develop the fundamental skills from the previous season. Players will continue to develop confidence hitting the ball pitched by a machine. Players will focus more on developing and using their fielding/throwing fundamentals to make plays in a game environment. They will continue to learn additional rules of baseball while playing a modified game designed to promote proper development, teamwork and fun. Rookie ball is non-competitive and we do not submit scores.

The registration fee includes a ball cap, team pictures and an award at the end of the season. All players receive a team jersey and belt that must be returned to the league at the end of the season.  Players supply their own grey pants and batting helmet. Cal South will provide baseball bats however players are welcome to bring their own if they choose.

Pending weather, the season will be 8 weeks long. Games and practices will be scheduled Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm and practices on most Saturdays from 11:00am-12:30pm. We will plan a full schedule at the beginning of each season and there will be no make up days for cancellations due to weather.

For the upcoming season, Rookie ball games will be held at the 3 diamonds behind St. Teresa of Calcutta School in Midnapore or the diamonds at Fish Creek School/MidSun school.