FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many players should I have?

Most teams operate with at least 12 players. If you have any less you may find it difficult to field a team.

When will the games be played?

Games will be played on Sunday's in the Spring & Summer. The Summer League will offer one game on Sunday and one game during the week. The Fall program will be played on Saturdays. Some games for the older divisions will be scheduled on Sundays.

How far will I have to travel ?

Almost all teams are from Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean & Mercer counties. Most games are no more than a 20-minute drive from your home.

Do I need a home field ?

Most teams that join the program have a home field. If you can not obtain a home field, the league will schedule your games on a league field or at your opponent’s field.

How many home games will I have ?

You should have at least one half your games scheduled at home. If you do not have a home field, you will be the home team at someone else’s field.

How do I rate my team ?

If your team has been together for a year or two and have had some success, you should rate your team a 4 or 5. If this is the first season for your team and all players are from you town or recreation program, you should rate your team a 2 or 3. If you have put together a regional team, you should rate your team a 5. If you are just not sure, rate your team a 3.

What does the league cover ?

The league fee will cover the cost of umpires, baseballs and insurance.

What will the insurance cover ?

The insurance will cover the players, coaches, umpires and spectators. You will have liability coverage and an accident policy, in case of injury. The league does not offer primary health insurance coverage.

This insurance is for our program only. You can not transfer the insurance policy to any other league. We will however insure you to participate in tournaments.

When can the team practice ?

The team may not practice until the team is insured. If you would like to practice before you league fee has been paid, you can pay the first $125 for insurance. This amount will be deducted from your league fee.

What will the 50/70 program be like ?

Many teams have over the last few years made a move to the 50/70 diamond. This is a little bigger field and allows the players to take leads, steal bases with pitchers pitching from the stretch while having to hold runners on base. In general this is closer to real baseball and does prepare players and teams for the 90-foot diamond. This option is offered to 11 -and 12 year old teams only. Please note that all 12 year old teams will play on the 90 ft. diamond during the Fall season.

How do I know what team age my team will be.

The cut-off date is April 30. If a player turns the next age before April 30, he must play in the next division. Teams playing in the Fall league will be classified as the same age as they played during the Spring & Summer seasons. Example: If you had a 9 year old team in the Spring or Summer, your team will still play as a 9 year old team in the Fall.

Teams playing in the 13/14 division may only have 2 players that have turned 14 before April 30. (The right place for your 13 year old team) The 14/15 division may only have 2 players that have turned 15 before April 30. (The right place for your 14 year old team) Teams in the 15/16 year old division will be placed in divisions with other teams that are mainly 15 or mainly 16 year old teams.