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FOR ALL
DIVISIONS:
Majors A and Majors B
Assessments: For the 2011 Season we are planning this for
the last Sunday in February 2011. More information to come by
December 2010.
Jericho Little League
Divisions: We offer a variety of Divisions for your child.
Please scroll down to see information about all of our
Divisions.
Volunteering:
There are two level of volunteering at Jericho Baseball.
Level 1 - Team Volunteering for
Parents who are not Coaching: All parents MUST help out at
practices by staying with their children and helping the coach run
drills, use the pitching machine, set up equpment, etc. All
parents (other than coaches) MUST help out at games by preparing
the field for game play including raking sand, setting up bases,
lining the fields and cleaning the field at the end of the game.
Level 2 - League Volunteering.
At the time of registration parents must pay a $110.00
volunteer deposit. This deposit is refunded
by
signing up for a volunteer
position
sending in a cheque dated July
1, 2010 and made out to "Jericho Baseball". Mail to 4433 West
4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6R 1P9. This cheque will be
destroyed on as soon as volunteer duties are completed. The
cheque will be cashed on August 1, 2010 if volunteer duties have
not been completed or committed. to.
Equipment and Uniforms:
Equipment, jersey and cap are supplied; player must have their own
helmet and glove. Sports cup is mandatory from Minors B and up. The
league provides umpires when necessary.
No Unattended
Children: Children -in Minors B and down to Blastball may
not be left unattended at practice or games. A parent or
adult must be there and be aware they are responsible for the
child.
April 30th Age
Point: Little League has set April 30th as the
date which determines your child’s age for the entire season.
A child who is 13 on April 30th is now too old to play
Little League a
2011 Age Points:
Children who are 12 on April 30, 2011. If your child is 13
on April 30, 2011 then please contact the next league which is
Vancouver
Community Baseball.
Chldren who are 11 on April 30, 2011.
JLL
Divisions
BLASTBALL
($60.00; 4-5 year olds, Not in Kindergarten)
Blastball is a fun, basic introduction to T-Ball. In Blastball,
kids hit a spongy ball from a stationary tee, run to the base, and
stomp on it to make it honk. Teams are smaller, games are shorter,
a numbered T-shirt and cap uniform is provided, and everyone has
fun! Baseball glove and helmet are not required.
T-BALL
($80.00 for children in Kindergarten.)
T-Ball offers players the opportunity to learn, develop and
practice fundamental baseball skills. The aim of our T-Ball program
is for players to have fun while learning some basic skills at
hitting, throwing, fielding and running. The games are held on a
small diamond and use a special “soft” official ball. The ball is
hit from a stationary tee (hence the name). Coaches are allowed on
the field and designated parents help by taking turns umpiring. All
players are on the field and rotate positions. The season
begins in April and games are played in the early weekday evenings
or on
weekends at Trimble Park (8th Avenue and Trimble). Team
equipment, shirts and baseball caps are provided but players
must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet. T-Ball is
for 5, 6 and 7-year olds, but 5-year olds must be in kindergarten
to play.
MINORS C and B
(Minors C - $100.00; for children in Grade 1 or 6 years
old on April 30, 2011 (born earlier than May 1, 2005)
(Minors B - $125.00; for children in Grade 2 or 7 years
old on April 30, 2011 (born earlier than May 1, 2004)
Minors C/B offers players the opportunity to continue to learn,
develop and practice fundamental baseball skills. The aim of our
Minor C/B program is for players to have fun while continuing to
learn basic skills at hitting, throwing, fielding and running. The
games are held on a small diamond and use a special “soft” official
ball. The players are introduced to the pitching
machine. The machine is set to lob the balls over the home
plate at an easy speed and with some arc (with more speed and less
arc in MINORS B). After 5 pitches the T is brought in to
ensure the player hits the ball and gets on base. Coaches are
allowed on the field and designated parents help by taking turns
umpiring. All players are on the field and rotate
positions. All players hit once through the order
in each half inning. No outs are called in MINORS C but clear
outs are called in MINORS B. The season begins in April and
games are played on Wednesday evenings or on Saturday mornings at
Trimble Park (8th Avenue and Trimble). Team equipment, shirts and
baseball caps are provided but players must have their own
baseball glove and batting helmet. Players should be prepared
to attend one practice a week of 1 – 1.5 hours.
MINORS A
($150.00 for children in Grade 3 or children who are 8 on April
30, 2011 (born ealier than May 1, 2003). Many children who
are 9 on April 30, 2011 will stay in Minors A for a second year.
Reasons for this will be because the parent or League feels
the child needs another year to develop their skills; OR the child
wants to stay with their friends.
Minors A offers players the opportunity to continue to learn,
develop and practice fundamental baseball skills. The aim of our
Minors A program is for players to have fun while learning more
intermediate skills at hitting, throwing, fielding , running and
baseball strategy. The players continue to use the pitching machine
but player pitch will be introduced with the intent that by the
time the season finishes the games will be entirely player
pitch. The catcher's position is played and stealing bases
allowed. In Minors A an umpire will be provided to call
strikes and balls. Not all players may bat through the inning
as run limits are imposed. Coaches are not allowed on the
field. Ten players are allowed on the field and all players
must be evenly rotated through all the positions. All players
are on the field and rotate positions. The season begins in
April and games are played on Wednesday evenings or on Saturday
mornings at Carnarvon Park (16th and McKenzie). Team equipment,
shirts and baseball caps are provided but players must have
their own baseball glove and batting helmet. Players should
be prepared to attend one practice a week of 1 – 1.5 hours.
MAJORS B
$150.00 for children in Grade 4 and 5. Children should be
9 as of April 30, 2011 (born earlier than May 1, 2002).
Children who are 8 on April 30, 2011 may play up to Majors B
IF they attend the assessment and are selected for a team)
Majors B is the first division where batters face players
pitching with regulation hard baseballs. The emphasis is on
development of baseball skills and team play. For safety reasons,
all players applying to Majors B must attend the Major B
evaluations. These evaluations are also used to help balance the
teams in this division. Balanced teams take precedence over team
mate requests. Major B games are 5 innings, and there maybe
limits on the runs per inning, except in the fifth inning, which
has unlimited runs. Pitching limits must be adhered to for player
protection. There are usually 12 players per team. All players are
rotated through the infield and outfield positions and all players
bat through the rotation. Active parent participation through
rotational scorekeeping and field preparation duty is mandatory for
Majors B Parents. The season begins in early April and
games are played at the Majors B Diamond at Jericho Park
(west of the Jericho Hostel) or a Carnarvon Park (16th
and McKenzie) in the early evening or on Saturdays. There are
usually 1 practice and 2 games per week. Team equipment, caps and
socks are provided. The team jersey and a belt require a $50
refundable uniform deposit paid at the time of registration.
Fitted baseball pants (with belt loops) may be required .
Players must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet; a
protective cup is mandatory for boys.
MAJORS A
(11 and 12 year olds; 10 year olds by permission. If your
child is 13 on April 30, 2010 then they are too old for this
Division, read the "April 30th Age Information" above for a
link to Vancouver Community Baseball. prior to Assessment Day
they have previously received permission from the Board of
Directors. Please "Email
Permission")
This is the top competitive division of Little League Baseball
and Players aged 11-12 years may qualify for selection to a Majors
Division team if they have commitment and skill set necessary.
Active parent participation through rotational scorekeeping and
field preparation duty is mandatory for Majors A Parents.
Teams are selected through a draft system and only a limited number
of positions are available (not every player will be drafted –
players who are not drafted will be placed with a Majors B
team). There are usually 4 practice/games a week (2 practices
with 2 games or 1 practice with 3 games). Team equipment, caps and
socks are provided. The team jersey and a belt require a $50
refundable uniform deposit at the time of registration.
Fitted baseball pants (with belt loops) maybe required . Players
must have their own baseball glove and batting helmet; a protective
cup is mandatory for boys.
For further information n each division please see our Rules
Handbook.
Jericho Baseball LL
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