Rookie Ball Junior – Ages 6 & 7
For the 2022 Season, Players must have a date of birth between September 1, 2014, and August 31, 2016. Exceptions must be approved by the league in advance.
This division is designed for skilled 6-year-olds with at least one year of T-Ball experience and novice or returning 7-year-olds (age as at August 31, 2022).
In Rookie Ball the players will continue to develop their skills and learn the rules of baseball. Emphasis is placed upon hitting, base running, fielding/throwing and teamwork. Both offensive and defensive fundamentals are stressed.
Any 6-year-olds playing Rookie Ball Junior should have been among the best players on their team in T-Ball, and all 6-year-olds who have not played organized baseball before must register for T-Ball. “Younger” 8-year-olds may also participate at this level with prior approval from the league.
Rookie Junior will be using soft or squishy baseballs to help promote learning and comfortability within the game of baseball while working on developing fundamental skills.
Registration Fee: $275.00
The registration fee includes a ball cap, team and individual picture, 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.
Rookie Jr. will be scheduled any days between Monday - Thursday with the odd practice or game on a Saturday.
For the upcoming season, Rookie ball games will be held at the 3 diamonds behind St. Teresa of Calcutta School in Midnapore.
Rookie Senior – Ages 7 & 8
For the 2022 Season, Players must have a date of birth between September 1, 2013, and August 31, 2015, to register for Rookie Ball Senior. Exceptions must be approved by the league in advance.
This level of play is designed for 7-year-olds who were considered among the best players on their team in Rookie Ball Junior, 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 (based upon age as of August 31, 2022).
It is recommended that 7-year-olds who are not comfortable consistently catching a hard baseball register for Rookie Ball Junior, even if they played Rookie Ball Junior last season.
Rookie Senior will be using a hardball for all games and practices. In Rookie Senior the players will continue to develop their skills and learn the rules of baseball. Emphasis is placed upon hitting, base running, fielding/throwing, teamwork and pitching. Both offensive and defensive fundamentals are stressed.
Registration Fee: $275.00
The registration fee includes a ball cap, team and individual picture, 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.
Rookie Sr. will be scheduled between Monday and Thursdays with the odd practices or games on Saturdays.
Some 8-year-olds may be permitted to try out for the Minor Division and would be required to also attend the 9–10-year-olds evaluation session. In these cases, the following criteria will apply: 1) must have played the previous year in the Rookie Ball Division, 2) must be one of the top players in his/her age group, 3) there must be available spots in the Minor Division, 4) must be recommended to play up and invited to try out for the higher division. If selected for Minors, parents will pay the fee difference between Minors and Rookie Ball.
For the upcoming season, Rookie ball games will be held at the 3 diamonds behind St. Teresa of Calcutta School in Midnapore.