Berwyn Paoli Area Little League: Spring Divisions

Minors Baseball
Players age 9, 10, and 11 eligible for this league. Players from one team pitch to batters of the opposing team.
All players are drafted by managers, draft conducted by League Director and Player Agent. Thus, requests for player placement are NOT honored beginning with this age group. Nine year olds not eligible for Majors Baseball. LL Baseball rules apply as outlined in "LL Official Regulations and Playing Rules". Note that players are eligible for LL/District Tournament play if they have played in 50% of their scheduled games.

2008 Minors Director: Dave Phelan 610-902-0656

Majors Baseball
Players age 10, 11 and 12 eligible for this league. Players from one team pitch to batters of the opposing team.
All players are drafted by managers, draft conducted by League Director and Player Agent. Again, for this Division requests for player placement are not honored. Nine year olds not eligible for Majors Baseball. LL Baseball rules apply as outlined in "LL Official Regulations and Playing Rules". Note that players are eligible for LL/District Tournament play if they have played in 50% of their scheduled games.

2008 Majors Director: Dave Phelan 610-902-0656

Challenger
The Challenger Division is a program for mentally and physically disabled youth to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. It should be noted that where possible and with reasonable accomodations, we encourage disabled youngsters to participate in unrestricted league play provided their participation is possible and fair within the standard rules and regulations of Little League Baseball.

The goal of the Division is to allow the players to enjoy athletic and social activity strengthening their self esteem and providing them the opportunity to develop teamwork and fair play, which are the hallmarks of the Little League program.

Some of the rules that apply to Little League Baseball have been adjusted to accomodate the Challenger Division.

Vice President Challenger: Vince McAneney 610-251-0706

TeeBall
Tee ball is the entry into organized baseball. Its open to both 5 and 6 year old girls and boys. The emphasis at this age is for the kids to have fun. As Little League is a program of service to youth, it is geared to provide an outlet of healthy activity and training under the leadership of our parents. Thus, the goals are to help establish values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.

The season usually begins the Saturday after Easter weekend and continues until school lets out in mid June. There are no weekday games. Practices, if held, are solely at the discretion of the coach.

Scores of the games are not kept. Games are 4 innings long with an eight run limit for each team.

2008 TeeBall Director: Ramesh Raghupathi 610-647-7022

Coach Pitch 7
Transitional league from teeball to minors baseball. Coaches pitch to their own players (underhand or overhand). Intent is for the batters to put ball in play. No walks, batter either strikes out or hits ball. Will use a softer ball (not as soft as what is used in Teeball). Games are 4 innings long.

2008 Coach Pitch Director: Tom Schopf 610-889-0220

Coach Pitch 8
Transitional league from Teeball to Minors. Coaches pitch to their own team (overhand)using a hard ball. Games are 5 innings long. Intent is for batters to put ball in play. No walks, batter either strikes out or hits ball. Skill level advanced over 7 yr old group.
For those 8 year olds whose parents feel another year of Coach Pitch 7 would be beneficial, a request through the League Director, VP Baseball or Player Agent may be made.

2008 Coach Pitch Director: Tom Schopf 610-889-0220

Juniors Baseball
Players now use the 90' diamond. Players are 13 and 14 year olds. Some 14s allowed to move up to Seniors. The regular season schedule is tailored to compliment the school and Legion programs, to minimize conflicts. Game schedule is expanded to include other area LL programs.

2008 Junior Director: Craig Pavillard 610-296-5074

Seniors Baseball
This Division includes ages 15 and 16 with some 14 yr olds. Play is on the 90' diamond. Scheduling includes teams from other area Little Leagues.

2008 Senior Director: Craig Pavillard 610-296-5074

Coach Pitch Softball
Open to girls in 1st and 2nd grade, who are 8 or younger as of 12/31. The objective is to have every girl hit and field the ball. Coaches pitch underhand to players on their team.

Games are twice weekly, one weekend and one weekday game.

2008 Coach Pitch Director: Kim Gibney 610-644-2593

Minors Softball
Open to girls in 3rd and 4th grade, who are at least age 9 and older as of 12/31. Emphasis is on continued development of fielding and hitting skills. At this level pitching is introduced, where players pitch to the opposing team. Modified rules allow for the coach to pitch to speed play. Scheduling includes teams from Devon Strafford.

2008 League Director: Gwenn Mascioli gwenn@del.net

Majors Softball
Open to girls in 5th and 6th grade, and 7th graders who are 12 years old as of 12/31. Games are moderately competitive. Scheduling includes teams from Devon Strafford. Regular season may include a run limit per inning to speed play.

Seventh graders who are league age 12 may elect to move up to the Juniors division.

2008 Majors Director: Andy Youman andy.youman@klinespecter.com

Juniors Softball
Open to girls league age 13 and 14. All LL softball rules in the "Official Regulations and Playing Rules" book are enforced. Games are scheduled with other area Little Leagues.

2008 Juniors Director: Karen Joyce 610-695-2598

Seniors Softball
Open to girls league age 15 and 16. Play is very competitive. Games are scheduled with teams from other area Little Leagues.

2008 League Director: Karen Joyce 610-695-2798