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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LITTLE LEAGUE

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Division Descriptions

Bainbridge Island Little League Baseball Divisions (scroll down for Softball)

Bainbridge Island Little League offers opportunities to play for kids ages 4-16 across 12 divisions. Divisions are based on the Little League Age Chart and are as follows:

 

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



- Conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Modified diamond dimensions may be used during the regular season.

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

- Runners are permitted to lead off bases, runners may attempt to steal at any time, and on-deck batters are allowed.

- The games will be scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in the District 2 Area (e.g. North Kitsap, Port Orchard, etc.) with 16 games as the normal season. 

- BILL will explore scheduling games to generally occur on weekday evenings or games will be scheduled as doubleheaders on Saturday and/or Sunday.  Generally 2 practices a week during the season.

- Team may be combined with Senior Baseball.

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


Senior Baseball
For ages 15-16



- Conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Modified diamond dimensions may be used during the regular season.

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

- Runners are permitted to lead off bases, runners may attempt to steal at any time, and on-deck batters are allowed.

- The games will be scheduled across Kitsap County against other Little Leagues in the District 2 Area (e.g. North Kitsap, Port Orchard, etc.) with 16 games as the normal season. 

- BILL will explore scheduling games to generally occur on weekday evenings or games will be scheduled as doubleheaders on Saturday and/or Sunday.  Generally 2 practices a week during the season.

- Team may be combined with Junior Baseball.

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






Challenger Division

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5 to 22, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide.  Bainbridge Island Little League is proud to include and support our Challenger players. -Learn More 

Do your best to register your child for the appropriate division based on your understanding of  current skill level. Feel free to use the Frequently Asked Questions tab on our website to learn more. 

If you have any questions about the appropriate division for your athlete or questions regarding the league please contact our VP of Baseball ([email protected]).



 
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Softball Divisions

Bainbridge Island Little League Softball Divisions

 

Minors (Coach Pitch)

- Ages 6, 7-9 before January 1st
- Emphasizes development of fundamental skills (throwing, catching, fielding and batting)
- Introduces playing rules
- Games and practices are arranged in a format that is more advanced than T-Ball and appropriate for players skill and knowledge level (e.g. coach pitch and all players bat with a quick pace of play)
- Goal is to teach players about the sport in a non-competitive environment the emphasizes having fun and team spirit
- Players are given equal playing and the opportunity to play all defensive positions
*Little League 6 year olds can play Minors softball if they have played one year of T-Ball*


Intermediates (Player Pitch)

- Ages 7-12 before January 1st
- Emphasizes development of players and their skills while introducing more rules and situations of the game (players pitch the entire game, stealing and sliding are allowed)
- Offers a moderate level of competition, where winning and losing is introduced, but always secondary to player development, learning sportsmanship and having fun

Majors

- Ages 10-12 before January 1st
- Emphasizes player development, physical fitness and self confidence, to understand the rules of the game, to learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play
- Higher level of competition where players learn and put into play the tactics and strategy of the game of softball
- Playing time is determined by the manager subject to minimum requirements and may not be equal

Junior/Senior Division(s)

- Ages 13-16 before January 1st
- Emphasizes the continuation of growth and competing in fastpitch softball
- Games are generally held on Saturdays so as not to conflict with the local High School schedule



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Contact

Bainbridge Island Little League
P.O. BOX 10911 
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Washington 98110

Email: [email protected]

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