Bend Little League South: Bend Little League South 2009 Divisions
Competitive baseball for 13 & 14 year olds (as of April 30, 2007). Fee: $85.00
Majors (All Games)
This is a competitive baseball division for 11 & 12 year olds (as of April 30, 2007). Players participate in tryouts at the beginning of the season and a draft system is used to balance the teams. Limited space is available for 10 year olds who are ready to play at this level. They must try out and be drafted to a team to participate in this division. At this level of play, the emphasis is on learning baseball rules, strategies, and sportsmanship. Fee: $65.00
Minor American
This division is open to 7 and 8 year olds (as of April 30, 2007) and is designed as an introduction to kid-pitch baseball. At this level, the emphasis is still on learning the rules of baseball and proper technique. Score is not kept and good sportsmanship is emphasized. No walks are allowed and coaches will step in and relieve the pitcher is the pitcher has thrown 4 non-strike pitches. Fee: $75.00
Minor National
This division is for 9 & 10 year old (as of April 30, 2007) boys and girls and is intended to be an introduction into competitive baseball. Players participate in tryouts at the beginning of the season and a draft system is used to balance the teams. Limited space is available for 8 year olds who are ready to play at this level. They must try out and be drafted to a team to participate in this division. At this level of play, the kids pitch, bases can be stolen, and the emphasis is on learning baseball rules and sportsmanship. Fee: $75.00
T-Ball
This division is for 5 (born on/before April 30, 2002) & 6 year olds (as of April 30, 2007) and is an introduction to baseball. The emphasis is on learning basic baseball rules and learning the proper technique for throwing, catching and batting. Players will hit only from the tee, no coach pitch is allowed at this level. Players cannot strike out, but the side will be retired if the defensive team makes 3 outs in the field. Fee: $60.00
