Player Participation is coach selected based on a pre-season skills tryout.  Players will be evaluated at an open tryout, scheduled for Saturday 2/1/2020. Based on a combination of evaluation criteria, players will be selected and placed on the Section 1 team. The Section 1 team is made up of the more experienced, qualified 9 and 10 year olds and is considered to be township’s most competitive team at the 10U level. The top 12 players will be selected to form the one travel team offered at the 10u level. If a parent or the MTBSA feels a child is not ready for travel baseball and does not make the travel team that is offered, then that child will be reassigned to the Minors and a refund of the cost difference will be processed. Details of play are below:

• Travel baseball competitors will come from neighboring school districts in Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, and Chester Counties.

• Section 1 players are expected to make this team their #1 baseball and spring sport commitment and priority.

• Travel team roster will have 10-13 players (maybe more - determined by coach and selection committee)

• Practice/Game weekly commitment averages 3 nights per week – coach to communicate days of the week

• Games are played during the week and will require some travel for away games

• Section 1 field dimensions = 46’ mound to home plate and 60’ base pads

• Games are officiated by paid umpires

• End of year playoffs are scheduled based on team win-loss record

• NOTE:  Please visit the “important documents,” “Baseball, and “Softball” specific tabs on the Homepage of the MTBSA website for more detail regarding:  (1) team selection, (2) player evaluation, and (3) divisional program requirements and expectations.

Player Participation is coach selected based on a pre-season skills tryout.  Players will be evaluated at an open tryout, scheduled for Saturday 2/1/2020. Based on cumulative score, players will be selected and placed on either the Section 1, Section 2, or Section 3 team(s).   The Section 1 team is made up of the most experienced, qualified 10**, 11 and 12 year olds and is considered to be township’s most competitive team at the 12U level.  Total number of travel teams is determined by the number of registrations and skill level of players. 

All players that tryout will be placed on a travel team roster either section 1, 2, or 3. Details of play are below:

• Travel baseball competitors will come from neighboring school districts in Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, and Chester Counties.

• Section 1 players are expected to make this team their #1 baseball and spring sport commitment and priority.

• Travel team rosters will have 10-13 players (final roster count determined by coach and selection committee).

• Practice/Game weekly commitment averages 3 nights per week – coach to communicate days of the week

• Game are played during the week and will require some travel for away games

• 12U field dimensions = 50’ mound to home plate and 70’ base pads

• Offensive base “leads” and Defensive Pitcher “pick-offs” are introduced at the 12U level

• Games are officiated by paid umpires

• End of year playoffs are scheduled based on team win-loss record

**5^th Graders who are league age 10 will be permitted to play with their classmates on a 12U travel team

NOTE:  Please visit the “important documents,” “Baseball, and “Softball” specific tabs on the Homepage of the MTBSA website for more detail regarding:  (1) team selection, (2) player evaluation, and (3) divisional program requirements and expectations.

Player Participation is coach selected based on a pre-season skills tryout.  Players will be evaluated at an open tryout, scheduled for Saturday 2/1/2020. Based on a combination of criteria, players will be selected and placed on either the Section 1, Section 2, or Section 3 team(s).   The Section 1 team is made up of the most experienced, qualified 13 and 14 year olds and is considered to be township’s most competitive team at the 14U level.  Total number of travel teams is determined by the number of registrations and skill level of players.    All players that tryout will be placed on a travel team roster either section 1, 2, or 3.   Details of play are below:

• Travel baseball competitors will come from neighboring school districts in Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, and Chester Counties.

• Section 1 players are expected to make this team their #1 baseball and spring sport commitment and priority.

• Travel team rosters will have 10-13 players (maybe more as determined by coach and selection committee)

• Team will meet on average 4 nights per week, but may vary based on LCYBL game schedule

• Games are played during the week and will require some travel for away games

• 14U field dimensions = 55’ mound to home plate and 80’ base pads

• Games are officiated by paid umpires

• End of year playoffs are scheduled based on team win-loss record

• NOTE:  Please visit the “important documents,” “Baseball, and “Softball” specific tabs on the Homepage of the MTBSA website for more detail regarding:  (1) team selection, (2) player evaluation, and (3) divisional program requirements and expectations.

Player Participation in Minors baseball is suitable for children ages 8*, 9, or 10 who are in the 2^nd, 3^rd, or 4^th Grade.  Minors is designed to introduce players to “real” baseball following a model which closely parallels Little League rules and regulations. The goal for Minors baseball is to prepare players for more competitive baseball as they grow in experience.   Details of play are below:

• All Minors players must attend an evaluation at the MTHS South Gym on Saturday, March 7th (time TBD), and will be drafted by the coaches immediately following the evaluation.

• Players pitch to their opponents – coaching staff closely monitors pitch count & days rest per Little League guidelines.  

• Balls, strikes, outs, and runs are recorded, but should not be the focus at this level

• Player playing/field time follows MTBSA requirements and will be communicated by the coach to players and parents at the start of the season. 

• There will be an end of year tournament, with a league champion named. 

• The pitcher’s mound is placed at 40’ and the base pads are placed at 60’ apart

• Practice schedule is usually 1 night per week – coach to communicate specific day of week

• Expect 1-2 games per week

• Umpires are parent volunteers

*2^nd grade players must be evaluated by an MTBSA volunteer prior to the season to ensure that they are capable of competing in the Minor’s program. Safety is our #1 concern and any questionable 2^nd grader will be asked to play with their classmates in Rookies.

Player Participation in Rookies baseball is suitable for children ages, 6, 7, or 8 who are in the 1^st or 2^nd Grade.   Rookies is designed to continue player development, while introducing additional fundamentals of the game.   Details of play are below:

• Coaches pitch to players using a softer type baseball

• Every player bats

• There are no balls, strikes, or outs – however, if the opposing team fields the hit ball creating an out, the batter should not remain on the base.

• There is no scorekeeping

• Bases are 60’ apart

• Practice schedule is usually 1 night per week – coach to communicate specific day of week

• Games are typically played on Saturdays

Player Participation in Tee Ball is suitable for children ages 5, 6, or 7 who are in Kindergarten or 1st Grade.   Tee Ball is recommended for first time players where the focus is an introduction to baseball.   Details of play are below:

• There is no live pitching

• Every player bats

• There are no balls, strikes, or outs

• There is no scorekeeping

• Bases are 50’ apart

• A softer type  baseball is hit off a stationary tee

• Practice schedule is usually 1 night per week – coach to communicate specific day of week

• Games are typically played on Saturdays

Player Participation in 10U softball is suitable for:
•   girls ages 9 or 10 (as of January 1, 2020)
•   girls who will turn 9 between January and June 2020 and have 8U playing experience   
10U softball is intended to solidify softball fundamentals and further develop individual skills in a positive and fun learning environment.

A few practice/game schedule details:
•  The season will start mid-March 2020, with multiple weeks of practices at a local athletic facility (TBD).
•  A pre-season practice/player evaluation will be held to assist coaches in forming teams. •  Early season practices consist of 1-hour sessions 1-3 times per week
•  Once games begin, schedule commonly shifts to 2 games per week and 1 practice per week
•  Practices will be a combination of drills/fundamentals and short scrimmages
•  Practice sessions will be led by MTBSA coaches who will make every effort to ensure equal game playing time for each player
•  Game schedule will be released by the league mid-March 2020

Player Participation is coach selected based on a pre-season skills evaluation.  Players will be evaluated at an open tryout (TBD) and based on those results will be placed on either an A or B team.    The A team is made up of the more experienced and qualified girls ages 11 or 12 (as of January 1, 2020).  Coaches will continue to focus on skills and game fundamentals, while deploying strategies centered on winning games.   The B team will focus less on winning and more on skills development and game fundamentals.   Details of play are below:

• A Team Players are not guaranteed equal playing time, but all players will have sufficient playing time during games.  

• B Team Players are not guaranteed equal playing time.  However, coaches will make every effort to provide equal playing time during the games.

• The number of A and B teams will be determine by the total number of registrants

14U Travel

Player Participation in 14U travel softball is coach selected based on a pre-season skills evaluation.  Players will be evaluated at an open tryout (TBD) and based on those results will be placed on either an A or B team.    The A team is made up of the more experienced and qualified girls ages 13 or 14 (as of January 1, 2020).  Coaches will continue to focus on skills and game fundamentals, while deploying strategies centered on winning games.   The B team will focus less on winning and more on skills development and game fundamentals.   Details of play are below:

• A Team Players are not guaranteed equal playing time, but all players will have sufficient playing time during games.  

• B Team Players are not guaranteed equal playing time.  However, coaches will make every effort to provide equal playing time during the games.

• The number of A and B teams will be determine by the total number of registrants

• Competition will consist of Section A and Section B teams from the Donegal-Rheems League

Player Participation in 8U softball is suitable for:
•   girls ages 7 or 8 (as of January 1, 2020)
•   girls who will turn 9 between January and June 2020 and do not have prior softball experience  

8U softball is intended to introduce softball to first-third graders with limited or no softball experience. Emphasis is placed on learning fundamentals in a positive and fun learning environment. 

A few practice/game schedule details:
•  The season will start mid-March 2020, with multiple weeks of practices at a local athletic facility (TBD).
•  A pre-season practice/player evaluation will be held to assist coaches in forming teams.
•  Early season practices consist of 1-hour sessions 1-3 times per week
•  Once games begin, schedule commonly shifts to 2 games per week and 1 practice per week
•  Practices will be a combination of drills/fundamentals and short scrimmages
•  Practice sessions will be led by MTBSA coaches who will make every effort to ensure equal game playing time for each player
•  Game schedule will be released by the league mid-March 2020

Player Participation in 8U softball is suitable for girls ages 8 or younger (as of January 1, 2017) who are in Kindergarten, 1^st or 2^nd grade.   8U softball is intended to be an introductory in nature.   Emphasis is on fun and learning the basics of the game.  Details of play are below:

• The season will start in (Feb-March), with multiple weeks of practices in the high school gym

• Early season practices will consist of 1.5 hour sessions 1 time per week

• Practices will be a combination of drills/fundamentals and short scrimmage

• In-house coaching staff will oversee practices maintaining a positive and fun environment

• Beginning the 2^nd week of April, teams will meet twice per week (6-8 additional practices and 8-10 games). 

• Based upon the ages and skill levels of the registrants, coaches will try to separate the girls into 8U and 6U teams.