Majors is the most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for ages 11-12. Majors is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. This division is designed for the player who wants a bigger baseball challenge and to prepare for the transition to 90-ft baseball (Seniors) at age 13. All the players must be assessed and be drafted into the division. The Majors division is a competitive play division with runs, outs, wins and losses.
> $185 (Early Bird Registration Fee), $195 (Regular Registration Fee) per season
> Registration for each season begins a couple of months prior to season start
> For scholarship information, click here →
> 10 practices & games
> Uniform: team hat and team jersey
> House ball community equipment
> Field maintenance
> County fees
> Insurance
> Administrative support
> 10-12; waitlist after #
> Majors play in the spring and fall seasons
> 10 games and practices
> Spring season begins mid-March until the first week of June
> Fall season begins mid-August until the first week of November
> Players should expect 1 fielding practice and 1 batting practice during the week
> Practices typically last about 90-120 minutes
> Practice nights and times are based on the assigned coach’s preference/availability
> Games are on Saturdays and last about 2 hours
> Game schedule will be finalized and released after teams have been formed
> Games are on Saturdays and some weeknights
> Games are either 6 innings or max 2 hours and 15 minutes, whichever comes first
> Steals and lead-offs are allowed
> Each inning has a limit of 4 runs per team, except the last inning when runs are unlimited
> Clermont Park (see map here)
> Games might also occur at Beulah Park
> 70-ft base paths and 50-ft pitching distance
> Each player is provided with a team hat and
a team jersey
> Cleats are strongly encouraged at this age
> Players will need their own pair of gray baseball pants
> Each player will need a batting helmet, a glove, and a USA Baseball-labeled bat. Bats may have a barrel of up to 2 5/8″
> Each team will have a set of team catcher’s gear for those playing catcher, but personal catcher’s gear is allowed
> The league provides a couple of bats and helmets for the team to borrow and use throughout the season
> After registration has closed, teams are formed after a skills assessment and draft by the Managers/Coaches. Assessments are not a tryout, but a way for talent to be divided evenly among the teams for a more competitive environment.
> Brian Sutter
> majors@pblva.org
> $185 (Early Bird Registration Fee), $195 (Regular Registration Fee) per season
> Registration for each season begins a couple of months prior to season start
> For scholarship information, click here →
> 10 practices & games
> Uniform: team hat and team jersey
> House ball community equipment
> Field maintenance
> County fees
> Insurance
> Administrative support
> 10-12; waitlist after #
> Majors play in the spring and fall seasons
> 10 games and practices
> Spring season begins mid-March until the first week of June
> Fall season begins mid-August until the first week of November
> Players should expect 1 fielding practice and 1 batting practice during the week
> Practices typically last about 90-120 minutes
> Practice nights and times are based on the assigned coach’s preference/availability
> Games are on Saturdays and last about 2 hours
> Game schedule will be finalized and released after teams have been formed
> Games are on Saturdays and some weeknights
> Games are either 6 innings or max 2 hours and 15 minutes, whichever comes first
> Steals and lead-offs are allowed
> Each inning has a limit of 4 runs per team, except the last inning when runs are unlimited
> Clermont Park (see map here)
> Games might also occur at Beulah Park
> 70-ft base paths and 50-ft pitching distance
> Each player is provided with a team hat and a team jersey
> Cleats are strongly encouraged at this age
> Players will need their own pair of gray baseball pants
> Each player will need a batting helmet, a glove, and a USA Baseball-labeled bat. Bats may have a barrel of up to 2 5/8″
> Each team will have a set of team catcher’s gear for those playing catcher, but personal catcher’s gear is allowed
> The league provides a couple of bats and helmets for the team to borrow and use throughout the season
> After registration has closed, teams are formed after a skills assessment and draft by the Managers/Coaches. Assessments are not a tryout, but a way for talent to be divided evenly among the teams for a more competitive environment.
> Brian Sutter
> majors@pblva.org
