Tee Ball Division:
James Guptill - Commissioner (tball@dyaa.net)
Age (As of 4/30/2012)
5 and 6.
Ability/Experience
Beginners and second year players. All 5 year olds, and 6 year olds that have not played organized baseball previously, must play at this level. Returning 6s (especially younger 6s) may select this level to continue to build on basic skills and understanding of baseball.
Player Evaluations
None
Team Selections
Teams selected by coaches. Typically 9-10 players per team. Requests to be placed with a small number of friends or siblings can usually be accommodated. Note we are limiting requested player groupings to a maximum of 5 players. Team rosters will be balanced by ages.
Schedule
Teams selected week of March 12. Practices begin March 17. Opening Ceremonies is April 14. Games played April 9 – May 25.
Practices and Games
Two practices per week prior to the season. One practice per week possible after games begin. One weeknight game and one Saturday game each week. Practices held at fields in the Dilworth area. Games played at Freedom Park fields off of East Blvd.
Games Details
A batting tee is used for all players. Non-competitive, no score kept. All kids play in the field every inning and bat in full team order. 8-10 batters per inning regardless of outs. Games are 3 innings and last 60-75 minutes.
Post-Season Play
None