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The Haddam Little League consists of the following leagues
for players age 5 though 16 years old. |
Tee Ball - Boys and Girls age 5 - 6
Tee Ball Baseball is for boys and girls who want to learn the fundamentals of
hitting and fielding. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. The
primary goals of Tee Ball are to have fun, instruct players in the fundamentals
of baseball and softball and to allow them to experience values of team work.
Each team is provided with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players on the
team. Each player is also provided with a team hat and uniform shirt for use at
all games and pratices. Players are required to provide a glove and sneakers or
cleats. All games are played each Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
at the Great Hill Athletic Complex located on Jail Hill Road. Teams may also
hold practices 1-2 times per week.
Instructional Softball - Girls age 7 - 8
Instructional Softball
is for girls who have moved up from Tee Ball and is a players first exposure to
playing softball. In this league coaches pitch during games so that players
can focus on the fundamentals. The primary goals of Instructional Softball are to have
fun, teach basic softball fundamentals, teach teamwork and to promote
sportsmanship.
Each team is provided with balls, bats & helmets for use
by all players on the team. Each player is also provided with a team visor and
uniform shirt for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to
provide a glove, cleats and white uniform pants. Normally each team holds 2 -
3 pratice sessions and or games per week.
Instructional Baseball - Boys & Girls age 7 - 8
Instructional Baseball is for boys and girls who have moved up from Tee
Ball and is a players first exposure to playing baseball. In this league
coaches pitch during games so that players can focus on the fundamentals. The
primary goals of Instructional Baseball are to have fun, teach basic baseballl
fundamentals, teamwork and to promote sportsmanship.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team hat and uniform shirt for
use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide a glove, cleats
and white uniform pants. Normally each team holds 2 - 3 pratice sessions and
or games per week. Games are usually played either at the Great Hill Atheltic
Complex on Jail Hill Road or at the Utility Field at HK High School on Little
City Road.
Minor League Softball - Girls age 8 - 10
Minor League Softball is a players first exposure to
a
level of
competitive softball and is intended for younger players with less experience
and prepares them for eventual selection to a major league team.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team visor, uniform shirt and
catches gear for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide
a glove, cleats and white uniform pants. Each team normally holds 2 - 3 games
or pratice session each week. Games are held at HK High School.
Depending on the number of players, a team may be formed for play in tournament
games held during the month of July.
Minor League Baseball - Boys & Girls age 8 - 10
Minor League Baseball is a players first exposure to a
level of
competitive baseball and is intended for younger players with less experience
and prepares them for eventual selection to a major league team.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team hat and uniform shirt and
catches gear for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide
a glove, cleats and white uniform pants.
A team may be formed at the end of the regular season for play in tournament games
held during the month of July at sites in neighboring towns. A non-tournament
team may also be formed for players who are not part of the regular tournament
team.
Major League Softball - Girls age 10 - 12
Major League softball is a competitive level of play. The goals at this
level are to continue to improve a players skills with a continued focus on
teamwork, sportsmanship and the respect of other players, coaches and umpires.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team visor and uniform shirt and
catches gear for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide
a glove, cleats and white uniform pants or shorts.
A team may be formed at the end of the regular season for play in tournament
games held during the month of July at sites in neighboring towns.
Major League Baseball - Boys & Girls age 10 - 12
Major League baseball is a competitive level of play. The goals at this
level are to continue to improve a players skills with a continued focus on
teamwork, sportsmanship and the respect of other players, coaches and umpires.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team hat and uniform shirt and
catches gear for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide
a glove, cleats and white uniform pants.
A team is formed at the end of the regular season for play in tournament games
held during the month of July at sites in neighboring towns. The is
the premier
league and age group for Little League Baseball. The tournament team in
this league plays for the chance to play in the Little League World Series in
Williamsport, PA each summer.
Junior/Senior League Softball - Girls ages 13 and up
Junior League softball is a competitive level of play. Players
continued focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and the respect of other players,
coaches and umpires while not only playing teams from within the Haddam Little
League but surrounding towns as well.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team visor and uniform shirt and
catches gear for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide
a glove, cleats and white uniform pants or shorts.
Junior/Senior League Baseball - Boys & Girls ages 13 and up
Junior League softball is a competitive level of play. Players
continued focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and the respect of other players,
coaches and umpires while not only playing teams from within the Haddam Little
League but surrounding towns as well.
The league provides each team with balls, bats & helmets for use by all players
on the team. Each player is also provided with a team hat and uniform shirt and
catches gear for use at all games and pratices. Players are required to provide
a glove, cleats and white uniform pants.
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