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) who are interested in developing their skills throwing, hitting, and catching; often this is a child’s first exposure to organized baseball. Primary focus is skill development in a fun and encouraging environment with some game-type activity. With safety in mind, a softer version of the traditional baseball is used. Generally, each session will include various skill drills and a few innings of game situations where in players are introduced to the basic rules of baseball, field positions, and running the bases. 

Equipment required is a glove, sneakers, cleats recommended. You may bring your own helmet and bat, but GBL also has those items.

The T-Ball program is conducted on Saturday mornings in 1 session: 9-10:30 AM at Washington Park. We run this session for 7-8 weeks.

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.

The schedule will about 1 games per week and two practices on average. Games are conducted under modified baseball rules with coaches pitching to each player. A RIF5 baseball is used for safety purposes (softer version of traditional baseball). Practice sessions will focus on further skill development and game knowledge. Games are conducted with a couple local area towns.

Games will typically be in Groveland, Merrimac, and West Newbury. Game times typically run from starting late morning (11ish) to early afternoon on Saturdays. Practices would occur on a week night.

Equipment required is a glove and cleats. You may use your own helmet and bat, but GBL also has these items.

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. 

Games are conducted on 1 weeknight and Saturday typically (from the 12-2pm starting time range). ITBL sets the Farm game schedule.

Equipment required is a glove, bat, helmet, and cleats.

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 2-3 games per a week (ITBL tries to average 2 games) and at least two practices. 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.

Games are typically at 5:45p. There are two divisions, and Saturday evening is typically a blackout date reserved for rainouts. Games can occur on any evening, you will have set nights for your division. ITBL sets the Minors game schedule.

Registration deadlines for this level is typically early February.

Full baseball equipment is required.

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.

Games are typically at 5:45p. There are two divisions, and Saturday evening is typically a blackout date reserved for rainouts. Games can occur on any evening, you will have set nights for your division. ITBL sets the Majors game schedule.

Registration deadlines for this level is typically early February.

Full baseball equipment is required.