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T Ball
All 5 and 6 year olds are on T-Ball. There are no exceptions. T-Ball is a non competitive league that was started in 1993. It involves one practice during the week and a game on Saturday that lasts about 1 ½ hours. The fundamentals of throwing, catching and hitting are stresses with players hitting off the tee. All games are played at the Marina field site either on the softball field or at the backstops near the Babe Ruth field.
Farm
Farm League is a non-competitive division, emphasis being on skills development. No scores are kept and there are no standings. Teams practice twice a week at Ralston Middle School or Cipriani School and play one game on Saturday and sometimes Sunday. Pitching machines are used in this division. Each player gets 5 pitches. If the player is unable to hit any of the 5 pitches then a Tee is used. Games are played at Ralston School and the Marina Sports Complex. The ages in Farm League range from 7 to 8 and placement is determined by members of the Board of Directors.
AA
AA ball is a competitive league where league standings are kept but with an emphasis on skill development and players understanding game strategy. Batters hit from a pitching machine. Teams practice twice a week and play one to two games per week. Games are played at Sandpiper School in Redwood Shores and at the Marina Sports Complex. The age range for AA is 8 to 9 and placement is dependent upon tryouts and the draft.
AAA
AAA ball is a competitive player pitch league. Standings are kept. This is the first opportunity for players to pitch to each other. Teams practice twice a week during pre-season and during the regular season there is usually one practice a week and 2 games. Games are played at Nesbit School and the Marina Sports Complex. The age range for AAA is from 9 to 11 and placement is dependent upon tryouts and the draft.
Majors
Major League baseball is the most competitive league. Players pitch and standings are kept. Teams will practice 3 times a week during the preseason. During the season, teams practice twice a week and play 2 games a week. The age range for Majors is 10, 11 and 12, placement is dependent upon tryouts and the draft.
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