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Sharon Youth Baseball and Softball Association

Sharon Youth Baseball & Softball Association

SPRING BASEBALL
AGE DIVISIONS

Division Name	Age/Grade Range	Evaluations Required?
Tee Ball - PreK/K	4-6 YOs born 09/01/2018-08/31/2021	No
Single A (A)	5-7 YOs born 09/01/2017 -08/31/2021	No
Double A (AA)	6-8 YOs born 09/01/2016-08/31/2019	No
Triple A (AAA)	8-9 YOs born 09/01/2015-08/31/2017	No
Minors	8-11 YOs born 09/01/2013-08/31/2017	Yes
Majors	10-12 YOs born 09/01/2012-08/31/2015	Yes
Intermediate	11-13 YOs born 09/01/2011-08/31/2014	Yes
Junior	13-15 YOs born 09/01/2009-08/31/2012	Yes

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2025 SPRING BASEBALL
REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Registration for Juniors (60/90, Intermediate (50/70), Majors, and Minors Divisions closed on February 24, 2025.

Registration for AAA, AA, A, and Tee Ball Divisions has been extended and will now close on March 14, 2025 @ 5pm.

REGISTER HERE

EVALUATIONS AND
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

Each season, all players who are registered for the Minors division or higher need to be evaluated to be properly placed. Click here for more information on evaluation dates.

Team Assignments will be announced in mid-March for all divisions other than Tee Ball. Minors and higher divisions are assigned by evaluation and formal draft procedures. Lower divisions assignments are randomly generated.

All 12-year-olds will automatically be assigned into the Majors division. However, they are still required to attend evaluations to allow for the best draft decisions. All LL 13+ year-old players not drafted to a Junior division team will automatically be entered into the Intermediate division draft.

Co-ed (Boys & Girls Tee Ball) (Pre-K & K)

Description
The primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of the sport and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. The time is spent on teaching and will focus on fun, fitness, and fundamentals. With player engagement in mind, we try to keep kids in small groups as they transfer between hitting, fielding, throwing, and running stations. No live player pitching is permitted in this division.

Schedule
This division will run on Sundays from April 13, 2025 - June 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (note: this time is a change from the spring 2024 season), on Field E at Deborah Sampson. There will be no Tee Ball on 4/20/25 at the start of April vacation week, or on 5/25/25 in observance of Memorial Day. If two or more sessions are canceled, SYBSA will work with Tee Ball coaches to identify a possible makeup date.

Single A (A)

Description
The Single A division is an instructional division for players graduating from Tee Ball. Single A has a continued focus on increasing players love for the game. Players are introduced to live pitching by coaches and have their first experiences with game play. Games rules are modified for smaller sized teams to increase opportunities for players to hit and field at this young age. Practices are focused on improving players fundamental skills particularly ability to catch and throw.

LL 6-year-old players and younger should have one session of SYBSA Tee Ball prior to joining this division.

Teams are randomly generated to allow all players equal opportunities to play with, or against, their friends.

Schedule
The spring season runs from Opening Day Ceremonies on Friday night, April 11, 2025 (Majors teams only will be playing) and will run through Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Teams will meet twice a week on Tuesdays at 5:45pm and Sundays at 9:00am for 60 minutes (subject to change dependent on coach availability; note: this is change from the spring 2024 season), and will play roughly 6 games in the season.

Double A (AA)

Description
The Double A (AA) division concentrates on preparing our young players for competitive baseball. Practices at this division become more structured as coaches help players refine important individual skills, such as catching and throwing. Players are challenged with learning how to combine their individual skills to create team success. It is truly an exciting division as players start grasping how their individual hard work at practice is having an effect on the games they are playing.

LL 7-year-old players and younger should have one Single (A) season prior to joining this division.

Teams are randomly generated to allow all players equal opportunities to play with or against friends.

Schedule
The spring season runs from Opening Day Ceremonies on Friday night, April 11, 2025 (Majors teams only will be playing) and will run through Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Teams will meet three times a week, typically Monday and Wednesday at 5:45pm, and Sunday at 10:00am for 60 minutes (subject to change dependent on coach availability; note: this is an udate to the previous proposed time of 9:00am and a change from last season). Players will participate in roughly 9 games. Games rules are modified specifically for this age group to aid in players' development as well as their enjoyment. Coach/machine provides live pitching, and teams field a 10-man outfield.

Triple A (AAA)

Description
The Triple A (AAA) divsion is SYBSA's lowest level of competitive baseball. Scores and standings are kept, and a double-elimination playoff series is played to close out the approximate 12-game season. Players start the season facing coach/machine pitching for 2-4 games, then are challenged as player pitch is introduced for the season's remaining games. Players continue to learn more baseball concepts as individual position's responsibilities are reinforced.

LL 7-year-old players and younger should have one Double A (AA) season prior to joining this division.

LL 8-year-old players who have participated in two Double A (AA) seasons will feel a healthy challenge in this division.

Teams are randomly generated to allow all players equal opportunities to play with or against friends.

Schedule
Indoor pre-season practices will be on Saturday afternoons (time TBD based on coach availability) from March 15, 2025 through April 5, 2025.

The spring season runs from Opening Day Ceremonies on Friday night, April 11, 2025 (Majors teams only will be playing) and will run through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Playoff week will begin Sunday, June 1, 2025, culminating in Championship Sunday on June 8, 2025.

Teams will meet three times a week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45pm and Sunday afternoons for 90 minutes (subject to change dependent on coach availability). Players will participate in approximately 10-12 games. Games rules are altered slightly as teams field a 10-man defense and base-stealing is not allowed.

The annual Father's Day Tournament for selected players will run from June 12, 2025 - Sunday, June 15, 2025. Dates for the 2025 Williamsport Tournament games for selected players are TBD.

Minors

Description
The Minors division is a competitive instructional division where more advanced baseball game concepts are explored as base stealing is introduced. Coaches focus on specific position play, pitching effectiveness, and hitting strategies. Scores and standings are kept in preparation for the season ending double-elimination playoff series. Many great friendships begin here.

LL 9-year-old players and younger not drafted to a Minors team will automatically be assigned to a AAA team.

Team assignments are based on evaluations and draft proceedings. Team assignments will be announced in mid-March.

Schedule
Indoor pre-season practices will be on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (time TBD based on coach availability) from March 15, 2025 through April 6, 2025.

The spring season runs from Opening Day Ceremonies on Friday night, April 11, 2025 (Minors and Majors teams only will be playing) and will run through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Playoff week will begin Sunday, June 1, 2025, culminating in Championship Sunday on June 8, 2025.

Teams meet three or four times a week with practices and games on varying days of the week (click here for flex scheduling details). In addition, there are a few Friday Night Spotlight games scheduled to give teams and players the opportunity to play in front of their families, friends, and the larger Sharon community (pending cach and player availability)! Teams play an approximate 12-game season.

The annual Father's Day Tournament for selected players will run from June 12, 2025 - Sunday, June 15, 2025. Dates for the 2025 Williamsport Tournament games for selected players are TBD.

Majors

Description
The Majors division is SYBSA’s most competitive league for players through age 12 who perform at the top of their game. This division challenges strong players eager to learn more about strategic game play. The division features a limited number of spots and teams, with excellent opportunities for the serious player to demonstrate their skills. Game rules are based on the full Little League rule book with only minor local rule adjustments. Scores and standings are kept in preparation for the season ending double-elimination playoff series.

LL 11-year-old players and younger not drafted to a Majors team will automatically be entered into the Minors Division draft.

Team assignments are based on evaluations and draft proceedings. Team assignments will be announced in mid-March.

Schedule
Indoor pre-season practices will be on Sunday afternoons (time TBD based on coach availability) from March 16, 2025 through April 6, 2025.

The spring season runs from Opening Day Ceremonies on Friday night, April 11, 2025 (Minors and Majors teams only will be playing) and will run through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Playoff week will begin Sunday, June 1, 2025, culminating in Championship Sunday on June 8, 2025.

Teams meet three or four times a week with practices and games on varying days of the week (click here for flex scheduling details). Teams play an approximately 14-game season.

The annual Father's Day Tournament for selected players will run from June 12, 2025 - Sunday, June 15, 2025. Dates for the 2025 Williamsport Tournament games for selected players are TBD.

Intermediate (50/70)

Description
The Intermediate division bridges the transition from a Little League sized field (46/60) to a full-sized "Big Diamond" field (60/90). Traditional “Big Diamond” concepts are added such as leading off bases, pickoff attempts, and stealing at any time. Teams play against teams from other local towns.

Players may be dual rostered for an Intermediate team and Majors or Junior Division team. However, those players should have no baseball commitments other than SYBSA. Dual rostered players aged 12 and younger are expected to satisfy Majors team responsibilities in the event of game conflict with the Intermediate schedule. 13-year-old dual rostered players are expected to satisfy Intermediate team responsibilities in the event of game conflict with the Junior schedule.

LL 12-year-old and younger players not drafted to an Intermediate team will automatically be entered into the Majors Division draft.

Team assignments are based on evaluations and draft proceedings. Team assignments will be announced in mid-March.

Schedule
Teams meet three or four times a week with practices and games on varying days of the week (click here for flex scheduling details). Teams play an approximately 12-game season against other local town teams.

Details regarding the start and end dates of the season will be announced as soon as they become available.

Junior (60/90)

Description
The Junior League 60/90 Division is a program that plays on a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet. The 60/90 Division prepares players for high school baseball on the larger "Big Diamond". Teams will play against other teams from other local towns in the Hockomock League.

Players may be dual rostered on a Junior team and an Intermediate Division team. However, those players should have no baseball commitments other than SYBSA. Dual rostered players aged 13-year-old are expected to satisfy Intermediate team responsibilities in the event of a game conflict with the Junior schedule.

LL 13-year-old players not drafted to a Junior team will automatically be entered into the Intermediate Division draft.

Team assignments are based on evaluations and draft proceedings. Team assignments will be announced in mid-March.

Schedule
Teams meet three or four times a week with practices and games on varying days of the week (click here for flex scheduling details).

The start and end date of the season, and the number of games played, is determined by the Hockomock League. Details will be announced as they become available.