Rookies Overview | 7 - 8 Year Old's
The Rookies division is divided into Junior Rookies and Senior Rookies. The allocation of players to junior versus senior rookies is not necessarily based on age. Skill level will be a primary driver of player placement.
Players in this division are required to attend an evaluation process (fielding, throwing and batting) in order to balance teams and ensure players are placed in the appropriate rookies tier based on ability, skill level and safety considerations. The number of teams in each division will be determined by the registration numbers and level of play.
Post-season play is available in the summer and all Rookies aged players (league aged 7 and 8 year olds) are eligible to tryout.
What equipment is required?
- Baseball glove
- Helmet
- Baseball cleats
- Baseball pants
- Jock/jill (groin protection)
- All players receive a hat, belt and socks to keep and a jersey that must be returned at the end of the season.
Note: the league has bats that can be used by those that do not have one.
Parent Expectations
- Parents are expected to meet their league volunteer requirements throughout the year. At this level, this consists of coaching, field prep and basic scorekeeping (number of outs and runs each inning).
- Your coach will be asking for one team parent volunteer to assist with managing the team.
- Volunteer at any tournaments hosted by South Vancouver Little League if your team is participating
Schedule
- Typically 2 x 1.5 hour games and 1 practice each week. Players will be expected to show up 30 minutes before scheduled game times to properly warm up.
- Games are typically held on weekends. Practices are on weeknights. These days/times are subject to change depending on final registration numbers.
- Game and practices are held at South Memorial Park.
Junior Rookies | 7 - 8 Year Old's
For many players, this will be their first season playing on a full Little League Diamond with 60 foot base paths. This level continues to function in a less-competitive environment where the goal is to promote fun and skill development first. This level uses coach pitch soft-toss, there are no “strike-outs” and no scores are kept during the season. Coaches are expected to play all players in all positions regardless of their individual skill levels. Our objective is to expand the player's understanding of game rules, basic position recognition and to introduce base running concepts.
Who can play?
- Boys and girls “league age” 7 or 8 years old (and 6 or 9 year-olds pending player evaluations).
- The Age Determination Date for a Little League Baseball player is the actual age of a child as of August 31 of the current year.
- Players are required to register in the division corresponding to their birthdate. Players will eventually be placed into the division and tier best corresponding to their skill level during the assessment and team formation process.
Can my child be on the same team as their friend?
- We do our best to accommodate special requests in junior rookies. Upon registration, please indicate your special request in the "Special Requests / Comments" field. Note that special requests should only list a single player that your child would like to be teamed up with (rather than requesting a group of players).
Senior Rookies | 7 - 8 Year Old's
At this level of baseball, there is a higher level of competition and a pitching machine is used. All players will continue to play a variety of positions throughout the season. The emphasis is placed on teaching and advancing a player’s baseball skills and knowledge of the game through various drills.
Who can play?
- Boys and girls “league age” 7 or 8 years old (and 9 year-olds pending player evaluations).
- The Age Determination Date for a Little League Baseball player is the actual age of a child as of August 31 of the current year.
- Players are required to register in the division corresponding to their birthdate. Players will eventually be placed into the division and tier best corresponding to their skill level during the assessment and team formation process.
Can my child be on the same team as their friend?
- Special requests may be considered, but the primary consideration will be ensuring balanced teams. Upon registration, please indicate your special request in the "Special Requests / Comments" field. Note that special requests should only list a single player that your child would like to be teamed up with (rather than requesting a group of players).
