2017 Rookie Tournament at Lighted Field
Rookie is a developmental league that builds upon what was learned in Coach Pitch. At this level, games are held on a baseball diamond, and a pitching machine is used in lieu of a coach or player. The Regular Season ends with an in-house tournament between all Hamel Rookie teams as part of the Hamel Jamboree in late June. The season is considered a success if kids have fun and are excited to sign up for baseball next season.
DAYS | Monday and Wednesday (with two weekend events, Interleague Rookie Day (May) and Hamel Jamboree (June)) |
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TIME: | Three sessions starting at 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 |
DATES (approx.): | May 1 – June 30 |
DAYS | Monday and Wednesday |
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TIME: | Three sessions starting at 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 |
DATES (approx.): | July 15 – August 31 |
In the case of inclement weather, the league will continue as of the date listed on the schedule. The league may choose to make up games after the last week of the season if there are a higher than normal number of canceled games during the season.
Games and practices will be held at the Hamel Legion Park "Quad Fields".
See the Fields page for more information on these locations.
Season fees may vary year-to-year and will be listed in registration.
Age Requirements:
Rookie is for 8-year-olds as of August 31 of the current year.
We do also accept 7-year-olds who are ready to hit off a pitching machine. Parents are responsible for determining if their 7-year-old is ready for this level. Regular baseballs are used in play at this level.
We may accept 9-year-olds to further their skill development and provide for equally matched competition. If interested, please contact the registrar.
Team Formation:
Teams will be formed using 1) elementary school, 2) a single "friend request", and 3) an equal distribution of available coaches.
Player "Play with" requests must be mutual (i.e., Player A must request Player B and Player B must request Player A on their individual registrations). Due to the size of the league, we can only attempt to honor one "play with" request per player.
This is not a “run at your own risk” league. Players will stop advancing once the ball is returned to the infield and will be allowed one extra base on an over-throw. Proper baseball habits will be taught (i.e. players should not keep running simply because they could “make it” at this level as poor habits will more than likely lead to outs as the defensive abilities of players increase).
The batting team’s coach will serve as umpire for the ½ inning. Other coaches should not try to influence the call on the field unless the umpire asks for help, and there should not be any arguing of the calls. Scores may be kept, but there will be no standings. The Rookie league adheres to Little League Machine Pitch rules (no bunting, no stealing).
Regardless of outcome, coaches will focus on the things that players can control—showing up on time, running hard on the base paths, hustling onto and off the field, taking quality at-bats and giving their best effort.
At the Rookie League level, Hamel Baseball provides:
Players are required to supply their own:
NOTE: Please write your child’s name on all personal equipment.