Senior Baseball
Ages 13-16

LOGISTICS

Schedule:

• Begins when the weather is warm enough and the ground is dry enough (targeting mid March to early April)
• 2 to 3 Days per Week – can vary weekly - final schedule established by the league closer to the start of the season
• Weekdays (Games normally start at 6:00 pm) and Saturdays (varies) Games & Practices run between 2-Hours to 2.5-Hours
• Practices & Home Games take place at Coopersburg’s Living Memorial Park's Seniors Field; and at Upper Saucon Park's Seniors Field

Games:

• Format: 60/90 base paths
• Pitching distance is 60 feet, 6 inches
• Base paths are 90 feet

EXPECTATIONS

For the Kids:

• To have consistent mechanics and a thorough knowledge of baseball
• Respect for teammates and other teams
• Respect for coaches and umpires

For the Parents:

• To cheer for (not instruct) all kids of all teams during games
• To help with field preparation & clean-up before & after games

By the end of the season, your child will learn:

• Good Sportsmanship/Teamwork Playing Competitively in a Team Environment

EQUIPMENT

The league provides:

• Team Shirt
• Team Baseball Hat
• Catcher’s Gear

Your child will need:

• Personal Baseball Glove
• Baseball Pants (color determined by individual coaches)
• Batting helmet
• Baseball bat ("USA BASEBALL" approved. BBCOR is required for Seniors age players)
• Water Bottles (games & practices)
• Protective cup
• Baseball Cleats (metal cleats are allowed)
• Batting Gloves (Optional)