Majors Baseball

 

The Majors division is full-fledged baseball and focuses on refining basic skills and learning higher-level game play strategies.

Majors baseball is the most competitive Little League division. A Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) from this division may enter the Little League International Tournament at the end of the season. This culmination of this tournament is the Little League Baseball World Series, featuring teams from around the world.

In Majors, players tend to specialize at particular defensive positions, even during the regular season. Although this of course helps coaches field competitive teams for interlocking play, the main reason is to protect children from physical injury and embarrassing or unpleasant experiences.

A child who is new to baseball but hoping to play Majors is required to attend an assessment in order to verify that their skill level is high enough to ensure their safety during practices and games.

The Minors level is generally open to Majors-age players who are still learning baseball fundamentals.

Who can play?

  • “League Age” 10 – 12 year olds
  • Other ages may “play up” as appropriate
  • New and experienced players are welcome
  • Players are selected through mandatory assessments to ensure teams have balanced skill levels

What is included?

  • A hat and t-shirt style jersey that players get to keep!
  • A team/individual photo
  • Use of basic playing equipment (bats, catchers gear)

What is needed?

  • Jock/Jill (groin protection)
  • Glove
  • Grey baseball pants
  • Cleats
  • A batting helmet

Other recommended items include: batting gloves

Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to help with the following:

  • Field setup and takedown
  • Scorekeeping (one scorekeeper from each team is required for a game to be played)
  • Volunteering in the concession
  • Helping the coach: Dugout manager or base coach during games; first baseman, catcher etc. during practices

The team’s head coach will ask for volunteers and set up a parent volunteer schedule

Team Schedule

Games:

  • 2 per week played against other National teams and Little Leagues throughout Greater Victoria (Beacon Hill, Central Saanich, Hampton, Lakehill, and Layritz)

Practices:

  • At least two per week, as set by the head coach

Rules

Click here for the 2018 Major Interlock Rules.