Rookie Minors acts as a natural “next step” into Minor Baseball for graduating Mini Minors. This division stresses skills development, peer pitching and more “real game experience.” Unlike Minors, where players pitch to each other from a full 46 foot mound, a closer 38 foot pitching distance is used. After 3 called balls, the batting team’s coach will pitch (before the May long weekend, a tee is used instead). No batter walks. Batters either hit or strike out.

Who can play?

• “League Age” 7 – 9 year olds
• Other ages may play up or play 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
• A batting helmet

Other recommended items include cleats

Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to help with the following:

• Field set up and take down
• 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 manager will ask for volunteers and set up a parent volunteer schedule

Team Schedule

Games:
1 – 2 per week played against other National teams and Little Leagues throughout Greater Victoria (Central Saanich, Hampton, Lakehill, and Layritz)
Practices:
1 – 2 per week as set by the head coach

Rules

Click here for the Rookie Minors Game Rules.