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Lake Shore Little League Divisions of Play

Baseball

Squirts

Squirts is geared towards boys and girls 3-4 years old who want to begin to learn the fundamentals (catching, throwing, hitting, and base running) of the game of baseball. It is a child/parent participation program meaning parents will work with their child both in the field and at bat. Teams will consist of approximately five (5) players. Every child will bat every inning and scores will not be kept. Players provide a glove, but LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and hat) that the player keeps. Games are played Fridays at 6 PM. Practices are at the coach's discretion. Cost for the season is $75.

Coed T-Ball

Coed T-ball is geared toward boys and girls 4-6 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. In T-Ball, players hit a soft Incrediball baseball off of a batting tee. We encourage coaches to pitch underhand as the season progresses to continue the development of skills . Every player plays in the field and bats each inning. To encourage sportsmanship and keep the games moving along, we do not keep score in T-Ball. We focus on the experience and the value of teamwork. Also, the rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching. Players provide a glove and baseball pants, but LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and hat) that the player keeps. Games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM as well as several Saturday mornings in June. Practices are at the coach's discretion. Cost for the season is $150.

8U Instructional

This division is aimed at boys and girls  6-8 years old.  Instructional, also called  "machine pitch" and "kid pitch" is designed to further enhance the skills that were learned in T-Ball. Coaches pitch a RIF (Reduced Injury Factor) baseball to their own team for the entire season. Only 9-10 players play in the field and everyone bats each game. Players are selected to teams by means of a draft by the coaches and overseen by a league player agent to ensure a fair level of competition during the season.  To encourage sportsmanship and keep the games moving along. The primary goals are to instruct players in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. Players provide a glove, but LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and hat) that the player keeps at the end of the season.  Games are played Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 PM and some Saturday mornings in June.  Practices are at the coach's discretion. Cost for the season is $150.

10U Kid Pitch

The Minors Division is intended for boys 8-10 years old. There are 10 players in the field, including a pitcher, catcher, and four outfielders. In this division, real baseballs are used, umpires work the games, scores and standings are kept, and there is a playoff tournament at the end of the season. Players are selected to teams by means of a draft by the coaches and overseen by the league Player Agent to ensure a fair level of competition during the season. The primary goals are to instruct players in the fundamentals of baseball, to allow them to experience the value of teamwork, and to develop pitchers and catchers. Players provide a glove, protective cup and baseball pants.  LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and hat) that the player keeps at the end of the season. Games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM and may be up to a 15 minute drive from the Lake Shore home fields.  Practices are at the coach's discretion. Cost for the season is $150.

12U Kid Pitch

The Majors Division is intended for boys 11-12 years old. There are 10 players in the field, including a pitcher and catcher. In this division, real baseballs are used, umpires work the games, scores and standings are kept, and there is a playoff tournament at the end of the season. Players are selected to teams by means of a draft by the coaches and overseen by the league Player Agent to ensure a fair level of competition during the season. The primary goals are to instruct players in the fundamentals of baseball, to allow them to experience the value of teamwork, and to develop pitchers and catchers. Players provide a glove, protective cup and baseball pants.  LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and hat) that the player keeps at the end of the season.  Games are played Mondays and Wednedays at 6 PM and some games are played at other fields than Lake Shore's.  Practices are at the coach's discretion. Cost for the season is $150.

16U Kid Pitch

The Boys Juniors Division is intended for boys 13-16 years old. There are 9 players in the field, including a pitcher and catcher. In this division, real baseballs are used, umpires work the games, scores and standings are kept. Players are selected to teams by means of a draft by the coaches and overseen by the league Player Agent to ensure a fair level of competition during the season. The primary goals are to instruct players in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. Players provide a glove, protective cup and baseball pants.  LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and hat) that the player keeps at the end of the season.  Games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM and may be up to a 15 minute drive from the Lake Shore home fields.  Practices are at the coach's discretion. Cost for the season is $175.



Softball

7-8 Girls Instructional

The Instructional Division is intended for girls 7 - 8 years old.  (Can play at age 6 if competed at t-ball and ready for the next level) This is a learning division for girls’ softball with 60 foot base paths and a 32 foot pitching distance. There are 10 players in the field including pitcher and catcher.  This is a modified player/coach pitch division using lightly padded 11" softball and having umpires work the games.  This goal of this division is to help the players transition from T-Ball to softball and continue to develop their skills and love of the game.  Games are played against Lake Shore teams as well as teams in neighboring towns so some games may require up to 30 minutes of travel. Mondays and Wednesdays are game days and practices are at the coach's discretion. Players provide a glove, and any protective gear.  Infielders’ masks are highly recommended for the child’s safety. LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey, socks) that the player keeps. Cost for the season is $150.

9-10 Kid Pitch

The Ponytail Division is intended for girls 9 - 10 years old.  This is a competitive division for girls’ softball with 60 foot base paths and a 32 foot pitching distance. There are 10 players in the field including pitcher and catcher.  This is a modified player/coach pitch division using an 11" softball and having umpires work the games.  This goal of this division is to help the players transition from Instructional baseball to softball and continue to develop their skills and love of the game.  Games are played against Lake Shore teams as well as teams in neighboring towns so some games may require up to 30 minutes of travel. Tuesdays and Thursdays are game days and practices are at the coach's discretion. Players provide a glove, and any protective gear.  Infielders’ masks are highly recommended for the child’s safety. LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey, socks) that the player keeps.  Cost for the season is $150.

11-12 Kid Pitch

The Major Division is intended for girls 11 - 12 years old.  This is a competitive division for girls softball with 60-foot base paths and a 40 foot pitching distance.  There are 10 players in the field including pitcher and catcher.  This is a player pitch division using standard 12" softball and having umpires work the games.  This goal of this division is to help the players continue to develop their skills and love of the game. Games are played against Lake Shore teams as well as teams in neighboring towns so some games may require up to 30 minutes of travel. Mondays and Wednesdays are game days and practices are at the coach's discretion .Players provide a glove, and any protective gear.  Infielders’ masks are highly recommended for the child’s safety. LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey, socks) that the player keeps.  Cost for the season is $150.

13-16 Kid Pitch

The Junior Division is intended for girls 13 - 16 years old.  This is a competitive division for girls softball with 60-foot base paths and a 40 foot pitching distance.  There are 10 players in the field including pitcher and catcher.  This is a player pitch division using standard 12' softball and having umpires work the games.  This goal of this division is to help the players continue to develop their skills and love of the game.  Games are played against Lake Shore teams as well as teams in neighboring towns so some games may require up to 30 minutes of travel.  Tuesdays and Thursdays are game days and practices are at the coach's discretion. Players provide a glove, and any protective gear.  Infielders’ masks are highly recommended for the child’s safety. LSLL supplies a uniform (jersey and socks)  that the player keeps.  Cost for the season is $175.


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