Our Major Division is for 11- and 12-year-olds, however, 10-year-olds may try out. Players should have 2 years at the Minor Division level before playing in this division.
From Cal Ripken: "The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12-year-old players. Cal Ripken Baseball is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. Under the Major Division, there are two formats, the Major/70 and Major/60 divisions. In both formats, games consist of six innings. In order to encourage the league to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week."
The FLAA plays under the "Major/70" format. The field is a 50/70 setup, meaning the pitching distance is 50 feet and the bases are 70 feet apart. Baserunners are allowed to lead off and pitchers may be called for balks.
Game Days and Locations:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 5:45 pm
Games on Allison Field at Central Park in Freetown.
A tryout/evaluation will be held for new and returning players. Any player (who is at least league age 10) wishing to play in the Major Division must attend a tryout in order to be eligible.
The evaluation for the Spring 2022 season will be held in the Fall of 2021. Dates and times are currently TBD.