Oswego Little League: Oswego Little League 2012 Divisions
Our Majors Division is for league ages 10 - 12 and is a competitive baseball league for boys and girls. The season begins in late April and each team will play a 14-16 game schedule, plus playoffs. The league playoffs will include all teams culminating with the best two out of three City Championship Series.
Placement sessions are held in the Fall and again each March, after player registration. All new players must participate in the placement sessions to be eligible for this division.
This division will field three All Star teams selected by the Managers. There will be an 11-12 year old premier team, an 11 year old only team, and a 10 year old team.
All players are invited to participate in the District 8 sponsored Can-Am Tournament held in late July and early August.
Parents can participate as an umpire, scorekeeper, field maintenance and concession helper.
The Majors contact is Adam Clawson, 343-9456,aclawson@oswego.edu, or Leo Babcock, 216-6281,lbabcoc5@twcny.rr.com
AAA Minors
The AAA Division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 9-12. An advanced 8 year old with one season experience in the AA Division may be considered for participation. Our AAA Division is a fun and instructional league with emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork and skill development. Players preferably handle their own pitching duties, with help from an official when needed. Open substitution and a continuous batting order are used. Each player is provided with a team jersey and cap. A baseball glove is required and rubber cleats recommended.
The season generally starts in mid-May with a playoff tournament in late July. The AAA Division games are played at Losurdo Field.
AAA players may be selected during the season to move to the Majors Division, should a vacancy occur. AAA players are invited to participate in our skill clinics. All players are eligible for the District 8 sponsored Can-Am Tournament scheduled in early August for 11-12 year old players and late July for 9-10 year olds. All players are encouraged to participate in our Fall Ball League which will help prepare them to move up to the Majors Division the following season.
Parents are required to volunteer as coaches, base umpires and concession helpers.
The contact is Katie France, KatieFranceNY@gmail.com
Challenger
The Challenger Division is for players of league age 5-21 residing in Oswego County. It is designed with modified rules and provides support to make the game a challenging, but not discouraging experience. The players range from those who need minimal help to those who are paired with a "buddy" who might act as a guide, assist with catching the ball or push the wheelchair of a player who has mobility impairment. A game consists of three innings and everyone gets a chance to bat. Players learn sportsmanship and team play, as well as fair play. All games are played on Friday evenings at 6pm in June and July on the new Harry Lagoe Field at the Fort Ontario baseball complex. In August, all Challenger League teams in Onondaga County and Oswego County will play a final game at the Syracuse Chiefs Alliance Bank Stadium. A team jersey and cap is provided for each player.
The Challenger Division coordinator is Scott Clawson, 343-9456, email sclawso1@twcny.rr.com
T-Ball
The T-Ball division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 5-6, a league age 4 player may participate if turning 5 years old by 8/1/2012. This division follows the program developed for Little League Baseball by the internationally acclaimed Al Herbeck and Al Price, better known in LLB as Little Al and Big Al. Eight basic skills are broken down into simple to follow progressions. The eight skills are THROWING, CATCHING, FIELDING GROUND BALLS, FIELDING FLY BALLS, BASE RUNNING, PITCHING AND THE CATCHER. These skills are important at all levels and if learned at an early age, the game will be more enjoyable for everyone.
Each player is provided with a Major League Baseball replica jersey and hat. A baseball glove is required and sneakers are recommended.
The season generally starts with a Meet and Greet at the Oswego Armory in late April and concludes by mid-July. Games and practices will be scheduled at the McCrobie Field, at the Fort Ontario baseball complex. There is typically one game or one practice per week.
The success of the program depends upon parental enthusiasm and participation. Each team must have adult volunteer coaches who must submit a 2012 Volunteer Application. If interested in coaching, call Tim Murphy at 343-7950 or email coach@oswegolittleleague.com.
A Minors
This division was started two years to accommodate boys and girls of league age 5-6 who have completed a season of T-Ball. League age 7 year olds may play in this division if they are new to the sport.
A Division is advanced T-Ball, with pitching provided by team coaches. It is instructional by nature and scores and records are not kept. A "soft" baseball is used at all times. Each player is provided with a team jersey and cap. A baseball glove is required and sneakers or rubber cleats.
The season generally starts with a Meet and Greet at the Oswego Armory in April and concludes by mid-July. Games and practices are scheduled at the McCrobie Field at the Fort Ontario baseball complex.
Teams have a roster of no more than 10 players and an 8 game schedule is planned.
Each team requires an adult manager and coaches who must submit a 2012 Volunteer Application. Applications for 2012 coaches are now being accepted.
Contact Tim Murphy, 343-7950, coach@oswegolittleleague.com, if interested in coaching and/or being League Coordinator.
AA Minors
The AA Division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 7-8. An advanced 6 year old with one season experience in the T-Ball or A division may be considered for participation if desired by a parent. This division is designed to teach players the fundamental skills of the game. It is instructional in nature and scores and records are not kept. A coach or umpire is used as the pitcher at this level. A "soft" baseball is used at all times. Open substitution and a continuous batting order are used. Each player is provided with a team jersey and baseball cap. A baseball glove is required and rubber cleats are recommended.
The season generally starts with a Meet and Greet in the Oswego Armory in April, an 8-10 game schedule, and concludes by the end of July. The AA Division games will be played at McCrobie Field or Losurdo Field this season. Each game will start with a 15-20 minute "skill of the game" session.
Parental participation is a must, including coaching, team parent and concession help. Each team requires an adult manager and coaches who must submit a 2012 Volunteer Application. Applications for 2012 coaches are now being accepted.
Contact Tim Murphy, 343-7950, coach@oswegolittleleague.com, if interested in coaching and/or being League Coordinator.
Juniors
The Junior Division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 13-14. An advanced 12 year old is also eligible for Juniors. The Juniors provides an excellent baseball experience on a full sized diamond as we presently compete in the District 8 Travel League's Northern Division. The league schedule generally begins when scholastic baseball is over, although some weekend games could be played in May and early June. Teams play a 12-14 game schedule with playoff tournament. All players are eligible for All Star competition as one Junior team is selected by the Managers. Uniforms are provided and parents are asked to help as a coach, team parent, scorekeeper, field maintenance, etc. Trained umpires are provided. All players are eligible for the District 8 Can-Am Tournament and Fall Ball.
The contact is Rich Gillen, 342-4506, richgillen@yahoo.com
Seniors
The Senior Division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 15-16. An advanced 14 year old is also eligible for Seniors. We compete in the District 8 Travel League's Northern Division. The league schedule generally begins when scholastic baseball is over, although some weekend games could be played in May and early June. Teams play a 12-14 game schedule with playoff tournament. All players are eligible for All Star competition as one Senior team is selected by the Managers. Uniforms are provided and parents are asked to help as a coach, team parent, scorekeeper, field maintenance, etc. Trained umpires are provided. All players are eligible for the District 8 Can-Am Tournament and Fall Ball.
The contact is Rich Gillen, 342-4506, richgillen@yahoo.com
AAA and Majors Fall Ball
Players who played in AAA or Majors, with the exception of league age 12 year olds, may participate in Fall Ball. The season begins in late August and is completed by the end of September. Four teams with 13 players each and an 8 game schedule is planned. This league uses Majors Division rules and provides the opportunity for players to improve their skills in preparation for the next season.
Registration flyers will be provided to players in mid-June.
Juniors Fall Ball
