|
Level / Description |
What to expect |
What does my child need? |
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Rookie
League
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Age 4
·
No tryouts required |
·
Learning fundamentals
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No game play, just fun drills
·
Short practices for focus |
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Sneakers
·
Regular pants/shorts Hats & shirts will be supplied |
|
T-Ball
·
Age 5 – 7
·
No tryouts required |
·
Instructional play
·
Emphasis on fun
·
Game Play against other BLL T-Ball
teams |
·
Sneakers/Cleats
·
Baseball pants or regular
pants/shorts Hats & shirts will be supplied |
|
Minors AA
·
Age 7 – 9
·
No tryouts required |
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Instructional play
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Emphasis on learning, not competition
·
Coaches pitch, but player may pitch
towards the end of the season
·
Children have an opportunity to play
all positions |
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Cleats
·
Baseball pants*
·
Baseball socks** Hats & shirts will be supplied, however shirts
must be returned at the end of the season |
|
Minors
AAA
·
Age 8 – 11
·
Tryouts are required if never played
at the BLL AAA level before. |
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Competitive, yet still instructional
play
·
Preparing for Major League level
selection
·
Player pitch level
·
Best attempt to rotate among all
positions
·
Teams play other BLL and Hollis
teams.
·
Children can be selected to play in
regional All-Stars games. |
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Cleats
·
Baseball pants*
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Baseball socks**
·
Protective cup is required for
catchers at all times, but highly recommended for all male players. Hats & shirts will be supplied, however shirts
must be returned at the end of the season |
|
Majors
·
Age 10 – 12
·
Tryouts are required if never played
at the BLL Major’s level before. |
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Emphasis on competitive play
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Only players who are drafted can play
·
Players will most likely remain in
positions once determined
·
Teams play other BLL and Hollis teams
for tournament programs
·
Teams may play ‘friendly’ or
non-tournament games with other towns
·
Children can be selected to play in
regional All-Stars games. |
·
Cleats
·
Protective cups are required for all
male players The following items are provided by the Buxton
Little League:
·
Pants***
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Socks
·
Adjustable belt***
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Shirts***
·
Hats |
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*Take it from a mom who knows when it comes to
buying baseball pants: black is hot, white gets super dirty (not to
mention “Mom, I can see my underwear!), clay-colored is just right.
Buy two pairs; you’ll thank me in the long run. **You should try to hold out as long as
possible to buy socks so you can get some that match. Don’t wait too
long though, they’ll disappear quickly! ***For Majors, all items must be returned at
the end of the season with the exception of socks and hats. |
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