Instructional Program

Grades 2-3, Typically ages: 7-8

Philosophy:  This program is instructional in nature and is organized to teach the basics of the game.  The Instructional Program has no state or national affiliation.  The program starts with two weekend sessions while school is still in session. These sessions consists of general instruction on hitting, fielding, and throwing before actual game situations are implemented. The session also covers basics of how coaches can run practices.  The coaches do the pitching in this league.  The league does not keep win/loss records.

Season:  The season begins the first Tuesday after school is completed.  The season runs for 7 weeks. Games are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 PM.  Games have a 1-½ hour time limit.  The season culminates with an All-Star game for all the 8-year olds, played in early August and is followed by hot dogs and soda for all players in the program.

Team Composition:  The program director without consideration to talent levels organizes teams.  Consideration is given to keeping players from the same neighborhood or school together.  There are typically 6 or 7 teams in the league.