Ages indicated are general guidelines for placement in individual programs, but subject to change based on coach and family discussion of individual skill level, if needed.
Tee Ball is an 8-week program for 4-6 year-olds that focuses on learning basic baseball skills and having fun. Players will practice one day per week and play one game. All you will need is a glove and to be ready to learn. T-shirt and hat will be provided.
Coach Pitch is an 8-week program for 7-8 year-olds that focuses on skills and game play. Players will practice two times per week and play one game. A glove and cleats will be needed. T-shirt and hat will be provided.
Minors is for 8-10 year-olds with evaluations late March/early April with 2-3 practices and 2 games per week for players interested in on-field fundamentals and skill development in a competitive environment. A full 12 game schedule will be played with a playoff after the regular season. Following the regular season, if a player is selected for a post-season All-Star Team, there will be tournament play for 8-10 year-olds with the ultimate goal of entering the Little League International Tournament!
Majors is for 9-12 year-olds with evaluations late March/early April with 2-3 practices and 2 games per week for players interested in on-field fundamentals and skill development in a competitive environment. A full 12 game schedule will be played with a playoff after the regular season. Following the regular season, if a player is selected for a post-season All-Star Team, there will be tournament play for 9-12 year-olds with the ultimate goal of entering the Little League International Tournament!
All players will need a baseball glove to participate. Baseball pants and socks are needed for Minors and Majors, and an athletic supporter is required. For all Minors and Majors players, purchase of a USA Baseball approved bat and batting helmet is optional. Rutland County Little League will supply bats, helmets and all other equipment for all players. Uniform shirts are provided for use during the season and all players will receive a baseball hat. Season dates are dependent on when fields are ready to play on in Spring and the dates of tournament play post-season.
All practice and game schedules will be prepared following Evaluation Day, to be announced. Following Evaluations and the Draft, all players once teams are allocated will be contacted by their coach with additional information.