T-Ball: Coed Teams (Ages 4-6)

Season Details:

• Season: April (after spring break) - June 30

• Practices: Once a week, with the day and time chosen by the coach.

• Games: Saturdays.

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T-Ball is for preschool and kindergarten kids. Players use a soft safety baseball and hit from a tee most of the season, with some coach pitching later on. Every player bats and plays in the field each inning. The focus is on fun, fitness, and learning the basics of baseball. T-Ball is a great starting point for kids (league age) 4-6, especially if they’ve never played before. If your child is 6 and has some experience, they might be ready to move up to Rookie baseball or softball.

Key Skills:

• Fielding positions

• Running the bases

• Batting stance and grip

• Fielding ground balls

• Proper throwing and ball grip

• Playing catch

Practice and Games:

At this level, players usually have one practice and one game per week. Games are mostly on Saturdays, with occasional weeknight games. Practice times are determined after registration, once volunteer coaches are confirmed. Practices typically happen in the evening, starting between 4pm and 6pm, and last about an hour. The game schedule is usually finalized by late March or early April, and games run from April to mid-June. Each game lasts about 60 minutes, not including warm-up time.

Buddies and Coaches:

SCLL values buddy and coach requests at this level. While we can’t guarantee specific placements, we try to accommodate players who want to be with their friends. Typically, kids are placed based on their elementary school if no buddy request is made.

Equipment and Uniforms:

SCLL provides each player with a team jersey, baseball hat, and access to communal batting helmets. At this level, baseball pants and cleats are not required. The team manager will discuss the color of pants, socks, and belts at the season's first team meeting.

Volunteers:

All volunteers are highly appreciated at this level, but for safety reasons, they must complete a registration, background check, and abuse awareness training before being on the field with the kids. Approved volunteers will receive a photo ID badge, which must be worn whenever they're on the field or in the dugout. Parents can feel confident that adults wearing the SCLL badge have been screened, and these individuals can be pointed out to children as "safe strangers" if they need help.

Managers and Coaches:

We encourage parents to consider becoming managers or coaches for their child's team. The league will provide all the necessary tools and support to help you succeed. If you're interested please sign up under 'Volunteer Opportunities'. If you have any questions, please contact our baseball coaching coordinator.

Medical Release Form:

Coaches must have a Medical Release Form for every player. Please print, complete, and sign the form, then hand it to the coach at your first practice.

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