DOWNEY YOUTH BASEBALL: Downey Divisions
This division is for ages 16-18. Placement in Babe Ruth 16-18 Division is attained through TRYOUTS and DRAFT by BABE RUTH 16-18 DIVISION COACHES. Involves travel to other South Shore area towns.
FALL BALL BABE RUTH
THIS DIVISION IS FOR AGES 12 THROUGH 15. TRYOUTS HELD IN AUGUST.
CHALLENGER DIVISION
PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED YOUNGSTERS AGES 5-20.
TEEBALL
THIS DIVISION IS FOR AGES 4 THROUGH 6. EMPHASIS IN ON AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BASICS OF THE GAME IN A NON-COMPETITIVE, FUN ENVIRONMENT.
ROOKIE
THIS DIVISION IS FOR AGES 7 & 8. INSTRUCTIONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE STRESSING FUNDAMENTALS, BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT.
MINORS
THIS DIVISION IS FOR AGES 9 THROUGH 12 WHO HAVE NOT ACHIEVED THE SKILL LEVEL TO PLAY IN THE MAJORS DIVISION. FIRST INTRODUCTION TO A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH STRESSES ON CONTINUING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP.
MAJORS
THIS DIVISION IS FOR AGES 9-12 WHO HAVE ACHIEVED A HIGH SKILLS LEVEL. PLACEMENT IS BASED ON TRYOUT FOR MAJOR DIVISION COACHES FOLLOWED BY A DRAFT PROCESS.
BABE RUTH PREP
PREPARATORY DIVISION FOR LEAGUE AGE 13. INVOLVES TRAVEL TO OTHER AREA TOWNS.
BABE RUTH MAJORS
This division is for ages 14-15. Placement in Babe Ruth 14-15 Division is attained through TRYOUTS and DRAFT by BABE RUTH 14-15 DIVISION COACHES. Involves travel to other South Shore area towns.
