Bambino (3-4 year olds): This is a fun, instructional league for both boys and girls. Emphasis is on learning the skills and rules of baseball while having a good time. Players participate in one or two games per week, and no score is kept. Safety is stressed, and a softer ball is used. Please see our FAQ section for more information on Bambino and the equipment needed. If this is your first time considering our league for your child and you have any questions, please email Fossilparkbaseballsoftball@gmail.com.

T-Ball (5-6 year olds): Winning and losing are secondary to teaching young kids about baseball/softball.  A softer ball is used, and safety is paramount. Tee ball is also for boys and girls.

8U  (7-8 year olds): This is the next step after T-Ball. Babe Ruth rules require the use of a pitching machine or coach pitch. This is the first season that a softball (11" ball) is used, and we keep score to teach the players good sportsmanship whether they win or lose the game. Stealing is not allowed.

10U  (9-10 year olds): This is the first season that the players pitch (35'). Stealing is allowed.

12U  (11-12 year olds): Infield fly rule and dropped third strike are introduced. Larger 12" ball is used. Pitching rubber moves to 40'.

15U Non-competitive (13-15 year olds): Pitching rubber moves to 43'.

All teams play with a 12-player roster. Players are guaranteed to play for 6 outs on defense and get at least one turn at bat in each game. Score is kept in all divisions, and official umpires call the games.  Babe Ruth Softball rules are followed. Assessments are held in all divisions prior to the season, and a draft is done to form the teams. 

All divisions (8u-16u) play 90 minutes or 6 innings and there is a 5 run rule per inning.

Divisions-

Babe Ruth 8u is ages 7-8

Babe Ruth 10u is ages 9-10

Babe Ruth 12u is ages 11-12

Babe Ruth 14u/16u is ages 13-15