U3 Division

League age is for 3 year olds ONLY. This is to introduce the game. Fundamentals will be taught and the safety of the game all while maintaining a fun, high energy environment.  Players will learn proper techniques on how to hold a ball and bat.  Players will learn the beginning stages of hand and eye coordination while catching and hitting. Practices will typically be 2 days a week for 30-45 minutes.

U4/5 Division

League age 4 & 5 year olds ONLY. This is to introduce the game. Fundamentals will be taught and the safety of the game all while maintaining a fun, high energy environment.  Players will learn proper techniques on how to hold a ball and bat.  Players will learn the beginning stages of hand and eye coordination while catching and hitting. Practices will typically be 2 days a week for 30-45 minutes.

U6 Division.

League age for 6 years of age.  This is the first level for softball players.  A fun atmosphere is maintained while working on skills.  Players will not be participating in official games.  It is a fun instructional league with emphasis on skill development.  Batters will hit against coaches’ pitching.  Players will learn to hit a moving ball, assist in a putout at a base.   A Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) ball, i.e., a softer softball is used for U6 Ball.  Players should feel comfortable with a ball thrown or hit to them and be able to protect themselves with their glove.  There will be a minimum of two practices per week.  Saturday morning practices may be scheduled. This division will schedule at least 3 games in the late May- early June part of the season.

U8 Division.

League age 7-8 years of age.  This is a competitive league with scores and standings. This division is available to 6 year olds with at least one year of U6 division experience and based on a tryout basis and only if there are open roster spots available.  Tryouts will be evaluated by at least one coach from current age group, one from advancing age group and at least one board member. A fun atmosphere is maintained while working on skills and players will participate in official games.  It is a fun instructional league with emphasis on continued skill development.  Batters will hit against the BLUE FLAME SPRING LOADED PITCHING MACHINE as suggested by Babe Ruth Headquarters.  Players will learn to hit a moving ball, assist in a putout at a base and play with most of the basic Babe Ruth Softball rules.   Players should feel comfortable with a ball thrown or hit to them and be able to protect themselves with their glove.  Some Saturday morning games/practices may be scheduled.  The rules according to the Babe Ruth League rulebook will apply.

U10 Division.

League age 9-10 years of age. This is a competitive league with scores and standings. 7/8 year old players may be permitted to play U10 based on a tryout basis and only if there are available roster spots. Tryouts will be evaluated by at least one coach from current age group, one from advancing age group and at least one board member.   U10 teams play inter-league games against other NJ District 2 teams and will travel to other area towns for some of these games.  The rules according to the Babe Ruth League rulebook will apply. There will be no coach pitch implemented after 4 balls to any one batter during her at bat as stated in the BABE RUTH LEAGUE Handbook.

U12 Division.

League age 11-12 years of age.  This is a competitive league with scores and standings.   Games are played by official Babe Ruth League rules.  U12 teams also play several inter-league games against other NJ District 2 teams and will travel to other area towns for some of these games.  The U12 division will be entered into a league with no less than 6 games allowing consistency in games both away and home. The rules according to the Babe Ruth League rulebook will apply when playing teams within our district.

U14/16 Division.

League age 13-16 years of age.  This is a competitive league with scores and standings.   Games are played by official Babe Ruth League rules. 16U teams play inter-league games against other NJ District 2 teams and will travel to other area towns for some of these games. The U14/16 division will be entered into a league allowing consistency in games both away and home.   The rules according to the Babe Ruth League rulebook will apply when playing teams within our District.