Division Information: Minors
Category: Minors
Age: Division for 9 & 10 year olds (Typically 3rd and 4th grade). 8 year olds can declare up but not guaranteed.
League: Southern Lehigh Recreational League
Format: 46/60 (Pitching distance is 46 feet; Basepaths are 60 feet)
Type: Players Pitch
LOGISTICS
Schedule:
- Begins when the weather is warm enough and the ground is dry enough (targeting mid March to early April)
- 2 to 3 Days per Week – can vary weekly - final schedule established by the division director closer to the start of the season
- Weekdays (Game times normally begin at 6:00 pm) and Saturdays (varies)
- Games & Practices run between one-and-a-half (1.5) hours to two (2) hours with up to a 30-minute warm-up prior to games
- Practices & Games take place at Coopersburg Living Memorial Park's Minor A Field and Pool Field, and the Upper Saucon Park Majors Field
Games:
- 6-Innings – Players pitch - Umpires
- Format: 46/60
- Pitching distance is 46 feet
- Base paths are 60 feet
- Stealing and leading are allowed after the pitched ball crosses home plate
- Teams keep track of score – there is a 5-run limit per inning
EXPECTATIONS
For the Kids:
- To consistently throw & catch
- To consistently make contact during soft-toss
- To understand the difference between a “force-play” and when a runner needs to be tagged
For the Parents:
- To cheer for (not instruct) all kids of all teams during games
- To help with field preparation & clean-up before & after games
By the end of the season, your child will learn:
- Good Sportsmanship/Teamwork
- Basic Pitching & Catching
- Pitch Selection
- Fielding Strategies
- Base-Running Strategies
EQUIPMENT
The league provides:
- Team Shirt
- Team Baseball Hat
- Catcher’s Gear
Your child will need:
- Personal Baseball Glove
- Baseball Pants (color determined by individual coaches)
- Baseball Bat ("USA BASEBALL" approved)
- Water Bottles (games & practices)
- Protective cup
- Baseball Cleats (rubber molded only, metal cleats are not allowed)
They may also bring (but not required):
- Batting Gloves
DRAFT PROCESS
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Players are selected by the coaches in a player draft