BGRA - Buffalo Grove Recreation Association: Spring Leagues
Buddy BallLeague Director: 919-9200 Ext.3,8
The Buddy League, which started in 1994, allows children with special needs to play baseball by pairing them up with able-bodied buddies. The buddies help their players as needed, whether it be pointing to where the ball should be thrown, helping them run bases or just sharing in the fun. All BGRA members and players are encouraged to experience a Buddy Ball game either as a participant or spectator and discover what the joy of baseball is all about.
Young Adult Buddy Ball: For Disabled and Handicapped Young Adults Ages 17 thru 21 Years Old. Each Player will receive a Major League Uniform and Play approximately 15 Games. Space is Limited. Please Register early.
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T-Ball
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,1
Age 6: T-Ball is an informal league which is intended to teach the basic fundamentals of baseball by the simplest method possible - letting the kids play the game. Players in this age range have a short attention span in any single activity and both practices and games are meant to move rapidly. Only the basic fundamentals of the game are brought out, such as how to catch a ball, when to run or not run, where to throw the ball and how to back up other players. Games are structured for instructional purposes, letting the teams play with little thought of victory or defeat, but merely for the joy of participation - running and yelling, while at the same time learning teamwork, group discipline and sportsmanship.
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Pinto
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,2
Age 7: Pinto is run as an informal league intended to teach the fundamentals of baseball. This league will be the 1st. league where the ball is pitched overhand. This 1st part of the season will be pitched by coaches. The second part of the season will be pitched by the players. Base rules are reinforced. No standings are kept and there is no post season tournament. The second half of the season when players pitch will utilize Farm League rules.
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Farm
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,3
Age 8: Farm League is an instructional league with players pitching throughout the season. Players play a minimum of three innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. There are no walks, if a player is thrown 4 balls, he/she will hit pitches thrown by the manager. There is no bunting nor stealing. This is the first league that has a player draft to determine rosters. All players whose registrations are accepted will be on a team unless notified prior to the draft that there is a waiting list. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.
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Mustang
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,3
Age 9: Mustang is an instructional league with player pitching that parallels older leagues as closely as the age of the participant permits. Players play a minimum of three innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. Base stealing is introduced on a limited basis. Bunting is permitted. There is a draft to determine team rosters. Any new players to the BGRA must attend a Ratings Night in January or enter the draft as an unrated player. All players whose registrations are accepted will be on a team unless notified prior to the draft that there is a waiting list. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.
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Stallion
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,5
Age 10: Stallion League provides a higher level of competition and is a continuation of the instructional structure of the Mustang League. For the first time players can steal bases for the entire season to add to the challenge of the game. Players play a minimum of three innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. Bunting is permitted. There is a draft to determine team rosters. Any new players to the BGRA must attend a Ratings Night in January or enter the draft as an unrated player. All players whose registrations are accepted will be on a team unless notified prior to the draft that there is a waiting list. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July
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Thoroughbred
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,6
Ages 11-12: Thoroughbred provides this developing age group with their first exposure to the total game of baseball on a proportionate 70 foot baseball diamond. Lead offs are permitted, balk and infield fly rules apply, players can advance to 1st on a dropped third strike and can steal home. Placement in Thoroughbred or Bronco is determined in the player drafts. The Thoroughbred League has proven a strong instructional experience for the players in this league. New and continuing players have the opportunity to excel in more playing positions and develop more readily than would be possible in one league covering all 11 and 12 year olds. Players play a minimum of four innings in the field when a full seven inning game is played. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July. There is also a World Series for Thoroughbred only, after the playoffs that extends into the 1st week of August.
The Bronco League drafts the first 60 players in this age group and provides a challenging instructional opportunity for these experienced players. Players play in every game for a minimum of 4 innings when a 7 inning game is played. The season begins at the end of April with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.
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Bronco
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,7
Ages 11-12: Bronco provides this developing age group with their first exposure to the total game of baseball on a proportionate 70 foot baseball diamond. Lead offs are permitted, balk and infield fly rules apply, players can advance to 1st on a dropped third strike and can steal home. Placement in Thoroughbred or Bronco is determined in the player drafts.
The Bronco League drafts the first 60 players in this age group and provides a challenging instructional opportunity for these experienced players. Players play in every game for a minimum of 4 innings when a 7 inning game is played. The season begins at the end of April with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.
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Palomino
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,8
Ages 13-14: Field dimensions include 80 foot bases and 54 foot pitching distances. The season begins at the end of April with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July.
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Colt
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,9
Ages 15-17: Colt League is structured very similar to High School baseball using a full 90 foot diamond and 60 foot-6 inch pitching distance. Players play in every game for a minimum of 4 innings when a 7 inning game is played. The season begins in mid- May with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into August.
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Senior Colt
League Director: 919-9200 Ext.4,9
Ages 17 and Up: Same as Colt, but with larger rosters to accommodate the needs of the older player. The majority of players are former BGRA, local high school and college players.
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