THROUGHOUT ALL DIVISIONS, WEARING OF JEWELRY, IN ANY FORM, IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES.
THOSE WEARING ANY FORM OF JEWELRY WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE IT BEFORE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE.
NOTE:
ALL Divisional Placements are Evaluation Based
NBSL makes all divisional placement decisions based on demonstrated ability shown during spring training evaluations
AGE CHART - FOR BASEBALL ONLY
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FULL TIME COACH PITCH
Prerequisite for entry:
Players must have 1-2 years of TBALL experience
Traditionally for players without the consistent ability to throw and catch a baseball.
This program is where our newest players are taught fundamentals to support their entry into baseball & softball
Coach pitch level will include player development programs appropriate to the level at which players are participating
Scores and standings are not kept at this level.
RIF 1 safety balls and newest equipment is utilized for maximum player safety and interest
Travel to other communities should be expected each season, though this can & does change
Requests for a child to be placed with a specific coach or another player cannot be honored
Siblings in the same division will be placed together.
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MINORS 60’ BASEBALL
Prerequisite for entry:
Players must have at least 1-2 years of Coach Pitch experience
Players must demonstrate a consistent ability to throw and catch a baseball
This division is where full time player-pitch baseball begins and is designed to further the education and development of players
The focus at this level continues to be on individual skill development and understanding of situational play.
The environment is competitive
Players will experience playing multiple positions throughout the season.
Pitching & Catching - all players are provided an opportunity to play these positions - once ability is demonstrated at practice.
Travel to other communities should be expected
Requests for a child to be placed with a specific coach or another player cannot be honored.
Siblings in the same division will be placed together.
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MAJORS 60’ BASEBALL
Prerequisite for entry:
Players must have at least 1-2 years of Minors 60' experience
Players must possess the ability and temperament to play this level
This division represents the highest level of play on the 60' diamond
As the competition level increases at this level, we wish coaches to continue and focus on refining and improving skills, team building and teaching the game.
Playing time may not necessarily be equal among players at the Majors level.
Travel to other communities should be expected
Requests for a child to be placed with a specific coach or another player cannot be honored.
Siblings in the same division will be placed together.
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INTERMEDIATE 70’ BASEBALL
Prerequisite for entry:
Players must have at least 1-2 years of Majors 60' experience
Players must possess the physical and mental ability play this level
Intermediate 70' Baseball is played on a 70' field (full size baseball is played at the 90' field size)
This level will provide a bridge in players' progression toward the full-sized 90' diamond.
Players must demonstrate abilities necessary to transition from the 60-foot diamond and play within a competitive environment
This division will help to better prepare player's skills, mental and physical development to become better engaged in the game of baseball.
Intermediate 70' Baseball provides a game that more closely resembles “real” baseball, including rules regarding leading off bases, stealing and others that are in line with the sport on higher levels.
For those players who are ready for the challenge which real baseball brings, this division will allow players to be challenged and to play with and against like-minded players of similar ability in Northampton and our surrounding communities.
Travel to other communities should be expected
Requests for a child to be placed with a specific coach or another player cannot be honored.
Siblings in the same division will be placed together.
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90’ BASEBALL
Prerequisite for entry:
Players must have 1-2 years of 70' experience
Players must possess the physical and mental ability play this level
90' Baseball is played on the full size 90-foot diamond.
The environment is competitive as players are preparing themselves for high school baseball.
Travel to other communities should be expected
Requests for a child to be placed with a specific coach or another player cannot be honored.
Siblings in the same division will be placed together.