Bergenfield Youth Baseball League

Youth Baseball League

FAQ

Frequently Answered Questions

Sure! This league is open to anyone who would like to play baseball.

April 16th through June 18th

K/1 and Junior Girls – Sundays

2/3, Middle Girls, and Senior Girls – Sundays and Monday/Tuesday

4/5, 6/7 and 8th Grade – Sundays and Wednesday/Thursday

YES! All New Milford, Fair Lawn, Tenafly and Englewood Residents are welcome to join as well. But all Teaneck residents should sign up for TBO.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade:   Youth baseball, played on a field with bases 45′ apart. The goal of the T-Ball Division is to provide a bridging experience between Instructional and the more competitive play that begins in the 2nd/3rd Grade Division.  The rules for this Division have been redesigned with that concept in mind, with the first half of the season weighted toward instruction, followed by the introduction of competitive elements in the second half of the season and the playoffs.  Coaches are expected to emphasize fundamental skill development and a positive experience for all participants throughout the entire season and the playoffs.  

2nd– 3rd Grade:   Youth baseball, played on a 42’-60’ diamond.  Coaches will pitch at the beginning of the season, with players taking over pitching as the season progresses.  No stealing or leading permitted.  Coaches still focus on instruction but the competitive element increases over the Tee Ball division.  No coaches are allowed on the playing field during the game.

4th-5th Grade:  Youth baseball on a 46’-60’ diamond.  Players pitch exclusively.  Stealing is permitted, subject to limitations.

6th-7th Grade:  Intermediate baseball, played on a 50’-70’ diamond.  Players pitch exclusively.  Leading and stealing are permitted.

8th Grade:  Subject to sufficient enrollment, 8th Graders will play Junior League baseball on a regulation 60’-90’ diamond.  If enrollment does not allow for an internal recreational league, one or more teams will be formed to compete in a local or regional travel league, and any player who does not qualify for a travel team may opt to join the 6th-7th Grade Division subject to league approval. 

 

You will need to purchase your own baseball glove and cleats. All other equipment will be provided for you.

Yes. While we will supply each team with 2-3 bats, you may use your own bats if you choose to do so.

PLEASE note that as of January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard will be implemented. For more  information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit usabat.com.