Division Level Descriptions
T-Ball
This program is designed for children baseball-age 4, 5 and 6 years old (Pre-K & K or those 1st graders who are just being introduced to the sport)
Coach Pitch
This program is designed for baseball-age 6-7 (1st graders) who have a basic skill set (can catch, field, throw, and swing a bat) and are now ready for more of a commitment to baseball.
Farm
This program is designed for baseball-age 8 years (2nd graders) who are ready for more advanced baseball concepts, competition, and commitment; teams will play or practice 3-4 times per week. The two game schedule will include one game Saturday and one game on a weekday. This is the first entry into a Kid-Pitch level of play where the coaches will work to add additional exposure to more advanced skills will be introduced throughout the season. Games are conducted with several of the local towns to include Rowley, Byfield/Newbury, Salisbury, Merrimac, West Newbury.
Minors ITBL
This program is typically designed for baseball-age 9 and 10 years olds (3rd/4th graders) who are ready for more advanced baseball concepts, competition, and commitment; teams will play or practice 3-4 times per week. Games feature a 6-inning format with certified Umpires, base stealing, bunting, and players pitching. Games are conducted using certified umpires and follow the complete set of ITBL game rules.
These teams are drafted and we cannot guarantee placement together with other players.
Players at this level will be required to attend one evaluation prior to draft and team placement.
Currently teams will play approx. 2-3 games a week at this level.
Registration deadlines for this level is typically early February.
Majors ITBL
This program is typically designed for baseball-age 10-12 year olds (5th/6th graders). This is the most competitive level of baseball with season standings being recorded to determine a Regular Season champion and a Post-Season tournament to determine the Tournament champion. Games are conducted using certified umpires and follow the complete set of ITBL game rules. New rules are added at this level including leading, balks, pickoffs, drop 3rd strike.
These teams are drafted and we cannot guarantee placement together with other players.
Players at this level will be required to attend one evaluation prior to draft and team placement.
Teams play 3 games per week; practices are at the discretion of the Manager.
Registration deadlines for this level is typically early February.
Evaluations/Tryouts
Evaluations and/or Tryouts are used for the Minors and Majors level and this is a requirement of participating in ITBL. The primary purpose of the evaluation is to assess player skill levels and safety factors. At the Minors and Majors levels, every effort is made to create evenly matched teams, with players who can safely participate at that level, to help foster player development and skills. Tryouts for the Minors and Majors level are used to evaluate talent more closely and players are chosen for teams via a traditional draft method.