Cave Spring American Little League: 2012 season Divisions
Players are age 13 and 14. This is the first opportunity for many to play on a regulation size baseball field (90' base-lines, 60'6" pitching distance, 300' outfield fence) etc. In addition to games among CSALL teams, the Junior Division may have a schedule of Inter-League games with nearby leagues, (Cave Spring National League and Vinton League). There is also post-season play; CSALL selects an All-Star Team which competes in District and State Tournaments. There is also a Junior League Baseball World Series. Players often tell us that Juniors play is their most satisfying experience in recreational baseball.
Seniors
The Seniors Division offers a high-quality baseball experience for players ages 15 and 16, playing on regulation size baseball fields. The playing schedule usually involve games with our neighbors in the Cave Spring National League and other nearby leagues. The Seniors Division provides a competitive environment and exciting play.
Instructional T-Ball
Open to 4 and 5 year old's, this division offers first time exposure to organized sports for many players. Players must use a batting tee rather than a pitched ball. A cushioned ball is also used in the interest of safety. It is non-competitive, and its goal is to have fun, and learn sportsmanship and teamwork.
T-Ball
The Tee Ball program is a training process by which youngsters can learn, develop and practice fundamental baseball skills at an early age and receive maximum enjoyment from the experience. Open to 6 year olds. Players must use a batting tee rather than a pitched ball. It is non-competitive and no score is kept. Coaches teach basic baseball skills, but the goal is to have fun, and learn sportsmanship and teamwork.
Majors
The offical name of this division is "Little League Baseball", but has also become known as "Majors" to avoid confusion with the larger organization of which it is a part. The players in this division are ages 10, 11 and 12, and are selected by a draft which is held following spring tryouts. Once drafted, players stay with their team through age 12. After the regular season, players may be selected for an All Star Team. If successful, the All Star Team could compete in the Little League World Series, an international event held in August.
Minors
Open to ages 9, 10 and 11, using a 60-foot diamond with pitching distance set at 46 feet. The rules are CSALL traditional Minor League. Players pitch, but there is a "No-walk" rule: Coaches pitch after "ball four". There are four outfielders, base stealing is permitted but players may not steal home. Players are selected by a draft. Teams are redrafted each year. If there is a need for more players to fill the team rosters, players who are age 8 may be drafted or selected from the Coach Pitch division. After the regular season, players may be selected for an All Star Team, which may compete in district and state tournaments.
Machine Pitch
Open to 7 and 8 year olds, using the CSALL traditional "Coach Pitch" rules and a 60-foot diamond with pitching distance set at 46 feet. Players receive pitches from a coach on their own team. Score is kept, but there are no league standings posted. Emphasis is on player skill development, sportsmanship and teamwork. Teams are reassigned each year.
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