Spring - 8 Year Olds

8 Year Olds

At this level of baseball, for the first time, a competitive situation is introduced as score keeping begins. All players will continue to play a variety of positions throughout the season. The emphasis is placed on teaching and advancing a player’s baseball skills and knowledge of the game through various drills. Post-season play is available in the summer and all players are eligible to tryout.

Who Can Play?

Boys and girls “league age” 8 years old. The Age Determination Date for a Little League Baseball player is the actual age of a child as of August 31 of the current year. Use this Age Calculator to determine your child’s league age.

What Equipment Is Required?

• Glove
• Helmet with chinstraps or a fitted helmet
• Jock/jill (groin protection)
• Cleats
• White baseball pants (no shorts)
• All players receive a hat, belt, and socks to keep and a jersey that must be returned at the end of the season.

Parent Expectations

• Parents are expected to meet their league volunteer requirements throughout the year
• Team duties that aren't part of league volunteer requirements will also be setup by your team manager/parent for every game.  This includes field setup and takedown for games/practice.
• Your coach will be asking for one or two parents to step up as Team Parent(s) to assist with managing the team.
• Scorekeeping
• Volunteer at the year-end Jamboree in June.

Schedule

• 2 x 2 hour games per week and 1 practice.
• Games are typically Saturdays and /or Sundays at 10:00am, 1:00pm or 4:00pm. Practices are on weeknights. These days/times are subject to change depending on final registration numbers.
• A year-end Jamboree is held in June.
• Season starts early April and runs into June.

Can My Child Be On The Same Team As Their Friend?

Special requests are not accommodated for 8 year old and above as teams are selected by a formal draft process.