The Rookie Division is for 7-8 year olds.  This division is primarily instructional and is the first opportunity for player pitching.  Players must try-out and be drafted to a team.  Teams bat the entire roster.  Batters are expected to be rotated so everyone has a chance to bat first.  In March, there are no walks.  When there have been 4 balls thrown and there are less than 3 strikes, the Manager/Coach will go out and pitch the remaining strikes.  During the time the Manager/Coach is pitching, no bases maybe stolen and the umpire continues to call balls and strikes.  In April, there will be no walks once bases are loaded.  In May and June, walks are allowed and there will be no Manager/Coach pitching.  An inning is over if there are 3 outs, 4 runs scored, or 9 batters have batted.  A player may advance only one base on an overthrow.  Base stealing is allowed, however, a player at third may only advance home by a hit or a walk (no stealing home or advancing on an overthrow).  Players must play at least two innings on the field and will be rotated to try all positions, if desired and can be done safely.  A fourth outfielder is allowed so 10 players may be on the field.  Games are 1 hour and 15 minutes no new inning and drop dead at 1 hour and 30 minutes.  There may be an optional tournament held at the end of the season.

Our primary field is Bill Martin Park, located south of Miller between Cypress and Juniper.  Games may also be scheduled for Coyote Canyon Park, 5051 Duncan Canyon Rd. or Hunter’s Ridge Park, 5220 Cherry Ave.  Games will begin after Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, March 3^rd.  Games at Bill Martin may be played Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights, and Saturday all day.  The season is scheduled to end on June 15^th.