9 - 10 Year Old Baseball – Minors AA & AAA
League Ages 9 - 11
The Minor AA & AAA divisions are designed for players to further develop skills associated with player pitch. The goal is to continue teaching basic baseball fundamentals while having fun. The Minor AA and AAA divisions are targeted toward player development. HLL is in the process to move towards an assessment based placement methodology which will permit players more liberty in playing in a division best aligned to their skill, size and age. We understand that players develop at different speeds and in different intervals and having two minors divisions provide flexibility to best align players to the best baseball experience.
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Minimum Age Requirement
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Your child must turn 9 years of age on or before August 31 of current year in order to register for the regular Spring season.
•8 yr olds may request to play up to Minor AA, placement not guaranteed
•10 yr olds may request to play up to majors, selection to majors not guaranteed.
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Season
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The regular spring season starts at the end of March and runs through the end of May. Pre-season practices and grapefruit games begin in early March.
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Practice
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Multiple practices are scheduled prior to the season with usually one practice per week during the Regular season.
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Games
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Each team plays a minimum of 12 regular season games. Minor AA/AAA teams may have a couple interleague games scheduled.
Games played during the week generally start at 5:30 PM.
Games played on Saturday are scheduled between 9 AM to 7 PM.
Game length is typically 1½ hours and can go no longer than two hours and consists of 6 innings.
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Uniforms
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HLL provides a jersey, socks and cap.
Parents must provide pants and rubber baseball cleats.
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Playing Equipment
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Parents must provide glove, bat and batting helmet with mask
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Team
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Teams usually consist of 12 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches and a volunteer team parent.
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Volunteer Work/Fund Raising
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HLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help! Parents are needed to support HLL through fundraisers.
Click here for more information on HLL volunteer opportunities.
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Division Director
Minors
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Stephen Bloomquest
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Minors (AA & AAA) Baseball - Minors - FAQ’S
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Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?
A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a home plate umpire.
Q: Can I Manage or coach a team?
A: Yes, if positions are available. Prospective managers must complete an online application. If you would like to serve as a coach, then please note that on your child's spring online registration. All managers and coaches must be approved by the Huguenot Little League Board of Directors.
Q: On what size field does this division play?
A: The diamond is 60-foot and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
Q: Does my child have to pitch in this division?
A: Every player will have the same opportunity to learn pitching skills. However, not every player will be required to pitch.
Q: Can my child play up?
A: Parents may request that their child play up one division level but HLL Divisions and Drafting rules are setup and aligned to assessment based placement . However to play up, there are two factors that come into play
- a player must attend both the higher and lower division’s assessment and be drafted to the higher division. If they are not drafted to the higher division, they must accept playing in the lower division. All player assignments are ultimately determined by the Player Agent and VP of Minors Baseball.
- Little League rules specify the number of players that must be on a team and as a league we must have coaches to support additional teams. The numbers in the upper and the lower divisions must support the move. There is no guarantee that just because your player is good enough, and would be drafted that they will be able to play in the upper division.
Q: Is my child eligible for an All Star or Tournament team?
A: There are tournament teams at this division level. Please see our All Stars link for more information.
Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends?
A: Not unless they are drafted on to that team. In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment. Then a draft is held and the players must play on the team to which they are drafted.
Q: What are the volunteer requirements?
A: Huguenot Little League is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with pictures, opening day and fun day activities.
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