Oswego Little League: 2009 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 game schedule, plus the pre-season Novelis tournament. The league playoffs will include all 8 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 9-10 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 are required to participate as an umpire, scorekeeper, field maintenance and concession helper.
The team sponsors are American Legion, Lighthouse Lanes, Elks Club, Firefighters, Knights of Columbus, Police, VFW Post 5885 and Vona's Restaurant.
The Majors contact is Harold Goodale, 342-7347, chief7347@yahoo.com.
T-Ball
The T-Ball division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 5-6, but players of league age 7 or 8 may be considered for participation if desired by a parent. 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, BASERUNNING, 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 in May and concludes by the end of July. Games and practices will be scheduled at Crisafulli Field, adjacent to Breitbeck Park on the west side of the city.
The success of the program depends upon parental enthusiasm and participation. We are recruiting T-Ball coaches for each of the 8 teams. If interested, email coach@oswegolittleleague.com.
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 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. An adult coach 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 in May and concludes by the end of July. The AA Division games will be played at Crisafulli Field this season, adjacent to Breitbeck Park on the west side of the city. 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.
The contact is coach@oswegolittleleague.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 Larry Blum, 342-4552 or email lblum1@twcny.rr.com.
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 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 coach@oswegolittleleague.com
Seniors
The Senior Division accommodates boys and girls of league ages 15-16. An advanced 14 year old is also eligible for Seniors. The Senior Division provides an excellent baseball experience 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 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 league coordinator is Jim Galletta, 342-2678, jimg44@hotmail.com.