Little Mountain Baseball: House League 2011 Divisions
4-5 yr olds
The Blast Ball program is designed for 4-5 year olds who are playing a team sport for the first time. This is a fast and fun game that introduces some basic concepts of baseball without the stress of learning the more complex game of T-Ball. There are 5-7 players per team and each player gets an opportunity to hit the ball each inning. No special equipment is required and all participants receive a team t-shirt to keep. No practices are held and 1X 1 hr games are played on the weekend. Final game schedule will be distributed by the end of March. Blast Ball games will be held:
Saturdays 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm
Sundays 10:30am, 12:00pm
T-Ball Division
5-6 yr olds
T-ball is the first introduction for children to ball and bat games at Little Mountain. It is designed for 5-6 year olds. Everyone bats every inning, but the ball is placed on a tee rather than pitched. No score, nor standings, are kept. Typically teams have 1 practice per week plus 1 X 1 hr game on the weekend. Final game schedule will be distributed by the end of March. T-Ball games will be held:
Saturdays 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm
Sundays 10:30am, 12:00pm
Mini-Minor B Division
6-7 yr olds
Having survived T-Ball, your 6-7 year old will be introduced to more basic concepts of baseball such as outs and a pitched ball (from a pitching machine). All players are in the batting order, and field; however, the side is retired on three outs. Scores are kept, standings maintained and there are playoffs.
Mini-Minor A Division
7-8 yr olds
For 7 and 8 year olds, this is relatively competitive and uses a pitching machine. This version of baseball is the next step towards real baseball. Players are assessed and drafted to Mini-Minor A teams. Otherwise, the game is the same.
Minors Division
9-10 yr olds
Most Minors players are 9-10 years old, however, LMB uses an assessment system to ensure that each player has the optimal baseball experience based on their skill level and that safety concerns are paramount. This game marks the continuing progression from T-Ball, through our Mini-Minor programs to now add stealing bases, players pitching, and nine defensive players in the field. At Little Mountain, "rookie" pitchers must pitch in the first two innings, which are limited to two runs. The third and fourth innings have three run limits, the fifth inning is limited to five runs, and the final inning is open. We continue to have the whole roster in the batting order, defensive substitutions are unlimited, and substituted players can re-enter the game
Majors B Division
10-11 yr olds
Majors B is primarily made up of 10-11 year olds, although some 9 year olds may be drafted onto teams based on their assessment scores. This is a transition division between Minors and Majors A. This division is more competitive than Minors, but less competitive than Majors A.
Majors B Interlocking
Majors B interlocking games are played during the regular season. These games do not count towards LMB league playoff standings. The games are played within District 1, which includes Dunbar, Jericho, Kerrisdale and Little Mountain.
Majors A Division
11-12 yr olds
The premier division in Little League baseball, this division is primarily for 11 - 12 year old boys and girls however some 10 year olds may be drafted onto teams based on their assessment scores. This is the most competitive level in Little League and requires a high degree of commitment from both coaches and players. It is a "try-out" division, and incorporates most rules of baseball, other than disallowing lead-offs. There are no maximum run limits per inning; and, at Little Mountain, there is no mandatory mercy rule.
Majors A Interlocking
Majors A interlocking games are played during the regular season. These games do not count towards LMB league playoff standings. The games are played within District 1, which includes Dunbar, Jericho, Kerrisdale and Little Mountain.
Challenger Division
5-18 yr olds
Special needs baseball in Vancouver! This baseball division is designed for children and youth aged 5-18 years old with cognitive and physical challenges. The Challenger Division provides players the ability to enjoy the game of baseball and participate on a team sport. Baseball rules are adapted as required to match players' abilities so that teamwork and participation are emphasized. The structure of the Challenger program provides for a "buddy system" in which others can assist the Challenger players both at bat and in the field. Buddies assist players, however, the priority for buddies is to encourage the player to participate to the maximum of his/her ability.
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