Tee Ball
For ages 4 to 6

-Introduction to bat and ball sports (baseball and softball)…focused on teaching and fun.
- No scores kept, no umpires.
- The more parent and volunteer coaches the better in T-ball!!

- Team selection can incorporate friend requests
- BILL attempts to keep team roster sizes to under 12 players; but can only do this with sufficient volunteer Managers/Head Coach and Assistant Coaches.
- Teams typically have one evening practice during the week.
- Games are typically Saturdays at Strawberry Field or Battle Point..
- Practice and game schedules are not yet determined for any division at the time of registration.

Typical skill level: Players still learning simple baseball rules and how to catch, throw, hit, and run the bases. Short attention spans dominate.

Uniforms
•Each player will receive a team jersey and hat.
•Please have your child wear baseball pants or sweats (jeans or cargo pants are discouraged as they limit flexibility).
•If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks @ 842-2306 to inquire.

“A" Baseball
For ages 6 (if they have done T ball previously) and 7

- Coach-pitch. No umpires, scores are generally not kept.

- Mostly baseball with defensive positions, outs, and innings.

- Team selection by Player Agent Placement but can incorporate friend request.
- Teams typically have one evening practice during the week.
- Games are typically on Saturday and one weeknight each week (there maybe some exceptions to this).
- Practice and game schedules are not yet determined for any division at the time of registration.

Typical skill level: Can make contact with a pitched ball some of the time. Can throw and catch the ball, but only inconsistently. Simple baseball rules and positioning are understood.

Uniforms:
•Each player will receive a team jersey and hat.
•Please have your child wear baseball pants.
•If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks @ 842-2306 to inquire.

“AA” Baseball
For age 7 (with previous A ball experience), 8, and first time age 9 players

- Hybrid kid/coach pitch.
- Team placement by Player Agent after player assessment day (known as “Show Your Stuff”); friend requests are not accommodated.
- 7 year olds may qualify to play in AA if they have played a minimum of one year of Coach Pitch (“A” Baseball).
- "Home Plate" Umpire will call balls/strikes from behind the plate. When coaches umpire, they will call balls/strikes from behind the mound.
- Competitive. Individual game scores will be kept, with overall standings during the regular season and a league playoff to determine the AA Champion.

- Teams typically have 1-2 evening practices during the week. Games are 2 a week and may be any day except Sunday (Typically at Hidden Cove or Rotary).
- Practice and game schedules are not yet determined for any division at the time of registration.

Typical skill level: More consistent ability to catch thrown balls, field grounders and catch easy pop ups. Ability to throw ball accurately to designated target at reasonable distances. (2nd to 1st; and SS to 1st are good tests). Clear understanding of basic defensive situations and where to play the ball. Players should be able to bat off Coach Pitch pitches majority of the time; and hit off kid pitches in strike zone some of the time.

Uniforms
•Each player will receive a team jersey and hat.
•Please have your child wear baseball pants.
•If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks @ 842-2306 to inquire.

“AAA” Baseball
For ages 9, 10, and first year 11 year old players

- 100% kid-pitch.
- Competitive. Individual game scores will be kept, with overall standings during the regular season and a league playoff to determine the AAA Champion.

- Team placement by the Player Agent after player assessment day (known as “Show Your Stuff”); friend requests are not accommodated.
- Playing times can be unequal, though Little League minimum play is enforced.
- Defensive positioning becomes more specialized; not all kids get to play all positions.
- Home Plate umpires are available, but parents are sometimes called upon to call balls and strikes from behind the mound.
- Teams typically have 2 evening practices during the week. Games are 2 a week and may be any day except Sunday (Typically at Hidden Cove or Rotary).
- Practice and game schedules are not yet determined for any division at the time of registration.

- Players at this level may be eligible for 8-10 year old All-Star team participation.

Typical skill level: Consistent ability to throw and catch, can hit an easy pitch most of the time, hitting balls to the outfield more often. Pitchers can throw strikes ~50% of the time. Steals are allowed. Players have an increased baseball awareness of more complex situations.

Uniforms
•Each player will receive a team jersey and hat.
•Please have your child wear baseball pants.
•If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks @ 842-2306 to inquire.

Majors Baseball
For ages 11 and 12

- Competitive. Individual game scores will be kept, with overall standings during the regular season and a league playoff to determine the Majors League Champion.

- Team selection by Manager draft after player assessments (known as “Show Your Stuff”).

- 10 year old players with previous AAA experience can participate in Majors after Show Your Stuff tryouts AND if selected in the draft.

- All 11-12 players must be in this division to qualify for All Star play.
- Playing times may be unequal and only Little League minimums are enforced.
- Defensive positioning becomes more specialized; not all kids get to play all positions.
- Home Plate and Field Umpires available.
- Teams typically have two practices per week. Games are typically twice a week (varying days). Practices and games are at Rotary Park.
- Practice and game schedules are not yet determined for any division at the time of registration.

Typical skill level: Can make routine infield and outfield plays, pitchers can throw 50+ MPH with increasing accuracy and some are throwing breaking balls. Some batters are able to hit balls with tremendous force and some are able to hit home runs over the fence. Players usually understand baseball situations without adult guidance.

Uniforms
•Each player will receive a team jersey and hat.
•Please have your child wear baseball pants.
•If you need cleats, there is a used cleat locker at the Parks Department. Please call Parks @ 842-2306 to inquire.

Intermediate 50/70 Baseball
For age 13

-50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths.

- No tryouts needed; usually 1 team is formed per season.

-Many of the Junior League rules are used such as runners being permitted to lead off bases, runners may attempt to steal at any time, and allowing an on-deck batter.

- The emphasis remains on fun and fair play, with continued development of fundamental skills along with the mental aspects of baseball the players will need to compete at this higher level.

- The games will be scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in the District 2 Area.

- The local league has an option to enter the team in the International Tournament.

Junior Baseball
For ages 13 & 14

Senior Baseball
For ages 15-16