For those coaches attending the open division baseball meetings tomorrow (Sunday) night (see times), below are some of the items we will review:

8YO (4:45PM)

1. Open division versus a Majors/Minors approach – see notes further below.
2. Desired number of league games (League game window of 7 weeks between Mar 22 – May 7 with tournament window of May 11 – 18)
3. Any rule changes to consider vs what is on our website

 9YO (5:45PM)

1. Decision for 9YO for bases at 60’ with no lead offs or 65’ with leadoffs
2. Desired number of league games (League game window of 7 weeks between Mar 22 – May 7 with tournament window of May 11 – 18)
3. Age cutoff discussion
4. Any rule changes to consider vs what is on our website

10YO (5:45PM)

1. Desired number of league games (League game window of 7 weeks between Mar 22 – May 7 with tournament window of May 11 – 18)
2. Age cutoff
3. Any rule changes to consider vs what is on our website

11YO (6:15PM)

1. Desired number of league games (League game window of 7 weeks between Mar 22 – May 7 with tournament window of May 11 – 18)
2. Age cutoff
3. Any rule changes to consider vs what is on our website

12YO (6:15PM)

1. Middle school impact
2. Desired number of league games (League game window of 7 weeks between Mar 22 – May 7 with tournament window of May 11 – 18)
3. Age cutoff
4. Any rule changes to consider vs what is on our website

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Because 8YO is the first year we start open division play, there are options to consider.

8YO Option #1

1. Have divisions as Recreation and Open.
2. The distinct difference at this age is that open division is a stop the runner format whereas Rec Division uses the rules from our recent league play.
3. The rec divisions rosters will be created with head coaches protecting 6 players and drafting the rest.
4. Open division rosters are created by head coaches through tryouts or invitations. No players are drafted.

8YO Option#2
Have a Majors and a Minors Divisions
Majors = Protect 8 and draft remaining players whereas Minors = Protect 6 and draft the rest

7/8YO Option #3
7/8YO Minors – targeted for 7YOs and then any 8YOs not ready to advance