Little Brewers Program

Age: 6-8 or grades K through 2


Philosophy:  This program starts with general instruction on hitting, fielding, throwing, and game instructions.  The coach pitches to her/his own team but does not field a hit ball. Coaches are allowed on the field to instruct play as it happens. Ten players are in the field in correct positions.  There are no walks.  Three swinging strikes and you are out.  Play stops when ball is back to pitcher (coach).  Only 10 batters per inning and three outs, or 10th batter is put out or ball brought back to pitcher.  Catcher wears facemask and chest protector.  Batter wears helmet.  A 12-inch rag ball is used.

Season:  The season runs from the middle of June to the end of July.  The season runs for 6 weeks and plays twice a week on Mondays and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.  A picnic is held at the end of the season for the Brewers, Cardinal, and Minor Leagues where a game is played first.  A family pot luck, with hot dogs and drinks, is furnished by the Commission.

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.  All games are played on the grass at Kromrey Middle School, which makes for a very family friendly atmosphere.  Time limit is one hour or six innings.