Q: What is the difference between Tee Ball and Coach Pitch?
Tee Ball is for first time players. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. Tee Ball teams are kept small in order to maximize hitting and fielding opportunities for each player. Players hit a soft, safety ball off of a batting tee and run one base at a time, while fielders learn to field the ball and throw the ball to first base. Every player bats and plays the field in each inning. All players are safe on the bases.
Coach Pitch is for players who have completed a season of Tee Ball. Coaches pitch a soft, safety ball off to players while fielders learn to field the ball and throw the ball to any appropriate base. Every player bats and plays the field in each inning. Players begin to learn the concept of force outs, and the position of catcher.
Q: When does the season start?
The spring season starts at the end of March and runs through May
Q: Where are the games held?
All games are played at Poplar Tree Park or at the EDS Fields on Saturdays in the morning to early afternoon.
Q: How long are the games?
Games are scheduled for two hour slots, lasting about an hour and twenty minutes, based on the average 5 to 7 year-old’s attention span.
Q: How are the teams assigned?
We typically assign teams by schools and neighborhoods and try to honor all special requests.
Q: What is the game and practice schedule at this level?
Teams will have one weeknight practice and a Saturday game each week. The coach will determine the practice night that works best for their schedule. Players are not assigned to teams based upon their desired practice night.
Q. What does my player need?
The league provides a team t-shirt and a hat for each player, as well as a tee at each game.
Parents are encouraged to purchase their child a batter’s helmet, cleats, baseball pants, matching socks and a baseball glove.
Q. What else is required?
Please consider coaching your childs team. Coaches are supported by the league with a coaches training sessionYour participation is a parent. Even if you don’t step up as a head coach, parents must be present at these games. Helping players learn how and where to throw the ball, and which direction to run and when to run there is a full team effort. More importantly, it really is fun!
