League Age 8
In 8 Yr Old Coach Pitch, the focus is on development of baseball fundamental skills and teamwork. Players hit overhand balls thrown by a coach from a distance of 46 feet. Managers are required to give even playing time to each child with significant time in both infield and outfield.
Please check the Baseball League Age Chart to confirm player's "league age".
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Minimum Age Requirement
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Your child must turn 8 years of age on or before August 31 of current year in order to register for the regular Spring season.
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Season
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The regular spring season starts at the beginning of March and typically runs through the end of May.
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Practice
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Multiple practices are scheduled prior to the season with usually one practice per week during the Regular season. Practices usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Games
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Each team plays a minimum of 12 regular season games.
Games played during the week are typically on Friday nights and can start at 5:30 PM or 7:15/7:30 based on scheduling.
Games played on Saturday are scheduled between 9 AM to 7 PM.
Game length is typically 1½ hours and can go no longer than two hours and consists of 6 innings.
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Uniforms
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HLL provides a jersey, socks and cap. Parents must provide pants and athletic shoes. Rubber cleats are optional.
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Playing Equipment
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Parents must provide glove, bat, water bottle, and batting helmet with a mask.
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Team
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Teams usually consist of 10 to 12 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches and a volunteer team parent.
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Volunteer Work/Fund Raising
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HLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help! Parents are needed to support HLL through fundraisers.
Click here for more information on HLL volunteer opportunities.
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Division Director
Coach Pitch
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Please contact Justin Metacarpa - [email protected] with any questions about Coach Pitch Baseball. |
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8 Year Old Baseball - Coach Pitch - FAQ’S
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Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires? A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a home plate umpire. Q: Can I Manage or coach a team? A: Yes, if positions are available. Prospective managers must complete an online application. If you would like to serve as a coach, then please note that on your child's spring online registration. All managers and coaches must be approved by the Huguenot Little League Board of Directors. Q: Will my child get to play all the time? A: No, not all the time, but no player sits twice until all have sat once. Q: Can my child play up? A: Parents may request that their child play up one division level but HLL Divisions and Drafting rules are setup and aligned to assessment based placement . However to play up, there are two factors that come into play: - a player must attend both the higher and lower division’s assessment and be drafted to the higher division. If they are not drafted to the higher division, they must accept playing in the lower division. All player assignments are ultimately determined by the Player Agent and Division Director of Coach Pitch Baseball.
- Little League rules specify the number of players that must be on a team and as a league we must have coaches to support additional teams. The numbers in the upper and the lower divisions must support the move. There is no guarantee that just because your player is good enough, and would be drafted that they will be able to play in the upper division.
Q: Is my child eligible for an All Star or Tournament team? A: There are tournament teams at this level. Please see our All Stars link for more information. Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends? A: Not unless they are drafted on to that team. In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment. Then a draft is held. Q: What are the volunteer requirements? A: Huguenot Little League is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with pictures, opening day and fun day activities.
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