Coaching FAQs
Minors - 5 run rule
5 run rule is always in affect for every inning even last unless a batter hits the ball over the fence for a Home Run NO exceptions except championship game of A bracket. Baseball is a game of momentum. It would be totally unfair to cut off a team in the first inning and then let the other team continue their momentum in the last inning and win because their momentum occurred in the last inning.
Championship Games for Majors and Minors A
There is no time limit on Majors tournament games and the Championship game for both Majors and Minors A bracket. All other games regular season and Minors tournament games have a time limit.
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General Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Q. How old does my child need to be for Majors and Minors?
A. We try very hard to accommodate all children age 9-12 in Majors and Minors. We follow the official Little League age calculator and rules. If we have enough coaches and skill level is appropriate we welcome our 8-year-old players to participate in the tryouts as well. So long as there is space, and we feel they have the skill to be safe on the field they will be placed on a team Minors team. If they are more equipped for pitching machine they are able to play in this league.
https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/determine-league-age/
Q. Does my child need to live in Ammon to play?
A. No. All children in Bonneville County are welcome to play. Our charter with Little League is for all of Bonneville County
Q. Is this league for Boys and Girls?
A. All children that fall within the age requirements for 4-12 year olds are welcomed to play in our programs.
Q. What is the projected schedule baseball and softball?
A.
May-JuneMajors: 10-12 yr olds - Monday and Wednesday - 6 PM & 6:30 PM
Minors: 8-10 yr olds - Tuesday and Thursday - 6 PM & 6:30 PM
June
Pitching Machine: 7-9 yr olds - June 830 AM - 4:30 PM
T- Ball: 4-6 yr olds - June 830 AM - 4:30 PM
All Softball Divisions: 7-12 yr olds - June 830 AM - 4:30 PM
September
Fall Baseball and Softball:
September M-F 6 PM SAT Depending on numbers
Q. Where are the Games played?
A. We use 7 City of Ammon baseball fields; McCowen Park, Lions, Eagle Pointe, and Peterson Park North and South fields.
Q. What rules do you use?
A. We are the only league in South Eastern Idaho that is affiliated with the Official Little League and we use their rules.
Q. What divisions are in your league?
A. Baseball - Tee Ball (4-6), Coach Pitch (6-7), Pitching Machine (7-8), Minors (8-11) and Majors (10-12). Softball- Pitching Machine (7-10), Coach Pitch (7-10) and Fast Pitch (10-12).
Q. Will my child need to tryout or redraft every year?
A. No. All you need to do register and list the team your child played for last year. If for some reason your child would prefer not to return to their previous team, they are welcome to once again tryout and be redrafted.
Q. My boy and his neighbor friend wants to be on the same team for car pooling reasons, can they be?
A. Ages 4-8 that is totally possible. For Minors and Majors here is the answer. The only way that 2 friends can be on the same team is if they were drafted onto the team or their parents are coaching and if there are available spots to protect the kids. A player can only enter the team by protected status if there are less than 2 protected players already on the team.
Q. Will siblings be placed on the same team?
A. Absolutely! Younger siblings need not tryout, and will be placed on the older siblings' team. If the older sibling is on a Major team and the younger sibling wants to be on a minor team, the younger sibling will have to tryout and be drafted onto a Minor team.
Q. What kind of time commitment is expected from my child? From me?
A. Teams have 2 games per week, Minors have typically played on Tuesdays and Thursday, while Majors have played Mondays and Wednesdays. Games are held in the evenings. Most coaches will hold a practice or two through the week as well. Parent involvement is an integral part of this league. We are run 100% by volunteers; from the Board members, to the coaches, to the scorekeepers, to this website. Please consider offering to help.
Q. How can I help?
A. This is a great organization that teaches many things to our young players. We're proud to be a part of it. If you're willing to give some of your time this season, we always need coaches and assistant coaches, score keepers, pitch counters, Board members, help with equipment, ordering uniforms, creating ads, entering scores.If you've no experience in things, no worries! We'll welcome the offer and help you learn anything you need to know.
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