Description
The Minors division is full-fledged baseball and focuses on refining basic skills and getting a better understanding of offensive and defensive strategies. Players pitch from the full 46-foot pitching distance for the first time.
A Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) from this division may enter the Provincial Tournament at the end of the season.
Who can play?
- “League Age” 8 – 11 year olds
- Other ages may play up or down 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
- Batting helmet
We also suggest each child have a pair of batting gloves
Parent Expectations
National Little League is 100% volunteer operated and our success depends entirely on the involvement of volunteers. If you are a parent of a player in our park, we ask that you contribute some volunteer time and energy. There’s lots of different things to do, so we are sure you will find some way to make a meaningful contribution that you are comfortable with.
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, base coach or participate in practice drills (if not enough coaches for the team)
The team manager 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:
- 1 – 2 per week as set by the head coach
Rules
Click here for the 2018 Minor Interlock Rules.