Intramural Baseball

Intramural Baseball

Community baseball focused on fundamentals, teamwork, and fun for players from Quickball (4-5) through Majors (11-12).

Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Chartered Ages 4–12 Balanced Teams Local Play Volunteer Coaches

Registration

Registration for the Spring 2027 will open in January. Late fees may apply after deadlines.

Divisions & Age Guide

Ages are based on league age as of April 30 for the current Spring season. Players are placed to ensure safety and competitive balance, with the goal of providing a positive experience for all new and returning players.

Quickball (Ages 4 – 5)

Quickball is the fast-paced, active version of tee ball, designed to keep young players engaged by using coach pitching, shorter games, and continuous action. It replaces the batting tee with a coach pitching to the batter and emphasizes constant movement, skill stations, and fun over scores or standings.

A dynamic, positive introduction to baseball for children aged 4–5.

Feature Quickball Traditional Teeball
Hitting Coach pitches to the batter. Batter hits from a tee.
Player Activity Constant action, all players involved. Frequent idle time.
Pace Fast-paced — up to 50 balls/game. Slower — one ball in play.
Gameplay Skill stations + mini-games; no scores kept. Full innings with scores tracked.
Baserunning Progressive advancement — multiple bases. Limited to one base per hit.

Coach Pitch (ages 5–6)

  • Still considered a beginner level of baseball but more geared toward teaching game play and flow
  • Coach-thrown pitches; outs are taught but not tracked
  • 1 practice + 1 game per week
  • Progression of fielding positions & baserunning
  • Certified tee ball is used for game play
  • Game pace is managed by coaches on participating teams

Rookies (ages 7–8)

  • Coach pitch using a hard ball with progression to opportunities for player pitch being introduced
  • 2–3 activities/week (mix of practices and games)
  • Balanced teams through evaluations
  • Outs and score recorded
  • Officiated by youth community members

Minors (ages 9-10)

  • Full kid pitch with modified rules for safety and game pace
  • 2–3 activities/week (mix of practices and games) + playoffs
  • Balanced teams through evaluations
  • Officiated by certified umpires

Majors (ages 11–12)

  • Full kid-pitch, regulation rules
  • 2–3 activities/week + playoffs
  • Officiated by certified umpires; post-season tournament

Season Outline

  • Jan–Feb: Registration window
  • Mar: Player evaluations & team formation; practices begin
  • Apr–Early Jun: Practices and games (weeknights + Saturdays)
  • Early-Mid-Jun: Playoffs/championships (Rookies and up)

Fields: Middletown Community Park & area elementary schools.

Player Equipment

Required: glove, baseball pants, cleats (molded), batting helmet (NOCSAE), bat (USA approved for divisions that hit pitched balls), water bottle.
Provided by LAA: team jersey & hat, game balls, catcher’s gear, tees, and practice equipment.

Program Fees

Fees vary by division and are shown during registration. Multi-child discounts may apply.
Financial assistance is available—contact the board in confidence.

Interested in supporting the league? See our Sponsorship Opportunities.

Coaches & Volunteers

Our program thrives on volunteers—head coaches, assistants, and team parents. Training and practice plans are provided.

FAQs

How are teams formed?
Player evaluations help us create balanced teams by skill and experience. Requests are considered but not guaranteed.
Practice & game schedule?
Most teams have 1 practice and 1–2 games per week. Schedules vary by field availability and weather.
What if my child is new to baseball?
Perfect! Intramural is designed for all levels—Tee Ball and Coach Pitch focus on fundamentals and fun.

Contact

Questions about divisions, schedules, or registration?