Junior League Division

The Home Run Card

The League continues its Field Improvement Fund to support the continuing effort to improve and build new baseball fields in Glastonbury. The Home Run Card is a major fund-raiser for this Fund.  Each player will purchase two $5.00 Cards along with the $45 registration fee. The player may sell these valuable discount cards and keep the proceeds of the sale. This provides each player the opportunity to participate in the development of facilities which all will enjoy.

Junior League Program: How it works

The Junior League is designed  for 13 year old players, all of whom must play this League. This League serves as a transition program to bridge the gap between the Major League and the Senior League. Players are exposed to a full size diamond for the first time and more of baseball's challenges. The pitching mound is at regulation distance thus affording batters more reaction time. Assignment to teams is based on tryouts and a draft.

Playing Fields and Times

A 14 game schedule is planned for the season. Games will be played on weekdays at the Smith Middle School Field starting promptly at 5:30p.m. Weekend games are also played at this field. There will be a week of playoff games following the end of the regular season on or about June 14. 

Important Junior League Playing Rules

In an effort to provide increased baseball experience for all Junior League players, the  following minimum playing rules apply. Players, parents and coaches are urged to take note of the following playing rules:

1. No player shall play one inning more than any other player in a game. Please advise your coach if you are going to miss a game as this rule requires pre-game planning

2. All players are placed in the batting order regardless of whether they are playing a defensive position

3. No player shall sit on the bench for consecutive innings.

4. The batting order is rotated one postion every game

5. Every player shall play at least 2 defensive inning(3 outs) at an infield position. The Pitcher and Catcher positions shall be considered infield positions.

6. A pitcher is allowed a maximum of 19 batters/game

Little League Age Defined

A Little League player's age is defined by that player's age on April 30, 2008

Junior League Tryout Information

All 13 year olds MUST attend the scheduled tryout. Failure to do so may jeopardize placement on a team. The tryout facilitate competitive balance between teams and are critical to the success of the program. The tryout schedule is as follows:

 Player Name              Day     Date                Time                Location

A-I                               Sat       Mar 15            12:30pm          GHS Gym

J-Z                              Sat       Mar 15            1:00pm            GHS Gym

                                                                                                                           

Equipment and Uniforms

All Equipment and uniforms except for personal gloves are supplied by the League. Players and coaches are required to return the uniforms immediately upon completion of the season as directed by the Junior League Commissioner.

Special Note to Players and Parents

Sportsmanship is the essence of the program, both on the field and in the stands. Positive cheering is encouraged, negative cheering is out of place. Adults can provide positive examples by demonstrating respect for Umpires under all conditions. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Questions and Further Information

Please call Jim Boice, Junior League Commissioner at 633-2029. Have a  FANTASTIC season!!!