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Northampton Baseball & Softball League

Baseball Divisions

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


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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. 

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