MISSION
This program is designed to give players the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the sport, develop already established skills, learn about teamwork and the way to handle the ups and downs of winning and losing, and how to work hard to achieve a goal!
AGE DIVISIONS
Age Eligibility:
Tee Ball: 4-5 year olds: (Tee/Coach pitch, including 6 year olds that have never played before)
Rookies: 6-7 year olds: (all Coach pitch, including 8 year olds that have never played before)
AA: 8-9 year olds (Intro to Player pitch)
AAA: 9-10 year olds (Player pitch)
Majors: 11-12 year olds (Player pitch)
Juniors/Seniors: 13-16 year olds (Player pitch)
*Please be advised that 6 year old TeeBall players, 8 year old Rookies players and 10 year old AA players may play up to the next league if they prefer.
SEASON TIMELINE
The Spring baseball season plans to start the beginning of April for ALL AJAA Leagues (Tee Ball through Juniors/Seniors). The season will wrap up around mid-June.
Tentative Schedule:
January 6: Registration opens with Early Bird Pricing (pricing good through Jan. 31). Thank you for registering early!
February 1: Registration still available (additional charge applies)
February 27: Registration closes (March 15th for Jrs/Srs league)
March 5: Mandatory Coaches Meeting (All Head Coaches & Assistant Coaches)
March 12: Evaluations for Rookies, AA, AAA & Majors Divisions*
*Please make every effort for your athlete to attend evaluations. Tee Ball Division does not have evaluations.*
March 16: Evaluations for Juniors/Seniors Division*
*Please make every effort for your athlete to attend evaluations. Tee Ball Division does not have evaluations.*
April 2: Field Clean-Up Day
April 3: Practices begin
April 15: Opening Day
June 10: Championship Saturday
June 16: Possible All-Star Games
COST
Tee Ball: $80*
Rookie: $125*
AA, AAA & Majors: $145*
Juniors & Seniors: $160*
*Fees listed are early bird prices. Fees are raised after 01/31/23. Transaction fees may apply.
Interested in knowing what a registration fee covers? Click HERE for details.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open January 6, 2023. Register by January 31, 2023 to receive early bird pricing. Registration will close on February 27, 2023.
PLEASE NOTE: If your athlete is considering playing AJAA Baseball, but is waiting to see if they make a school team, please go ahead and register them so they have a spot. If they make a school team, per our Refund Policy we will issue a full refund.
PRACTICES AND GAMES
All league schedules vary. Each league will have two or three events per week (games and/or practices). Games may be scheduled in the evenings, but they are usually on Saturdays. If games are scheduled during the week, we will be mindful of school schedules.
Practices and games are held at the AJAA Fields, located at 866 S. County Road 625 E., Avon.
GEAR REQUIRED
AJAA will provide players with uniform shirts and hats. Players are asked to purchase gray baseball pants, a fielding glove, a bat, and a batting helmet. Cleats and a protective cup are encouraged (non-metal), but not mandatory.
Juniors/Seniors bat regulations - click HERE