BLBS Fall Youth League

BLBS Travel Baseball Leagues are for players 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 with a desire to develop their skills in a “travel style” competitive playing environment. Games will be played at either the NCS Complex (behind Ridgeview Middle School) or OSU’s Fred Beekmen Sports Complex. Coaches can use the Fall League as a developmental program for next year (a perfect venue to try out new players) while players interested in making the jump to travel ball can "get their feet wet" with this valuable opportunity. 

Players not playing other sports can continue development, possibly at new positions or use this valuable game experience to fine tune parts of their game. The Fall League emphasis will be on the PLAYERS by creating a playing environment where they can maximize their enjoyment and development. The season begins the third week in August and finishes the first weekend in October.  

Registration for Teams, Free Agents, and Players begins July 1
NOTE: Age is based on players age the 1st day of the Season.

League Features

Fee includes:

• Jersey
• 12 game schedule (Includes *Year End Tournament)
• Two games per week (doubleheader on a Saturday or Sunday)
• One certified umpires per game
• Skills Clinics-free to league participants
• Web Site access for Weekly League Standings
• Batting tokens and equipment discounts to Big League Baseball School
• Trophies awarded to all league division winners as well as tournament champions
  
  *Year End Tournament
  Seeded tournament with all teams competing.Teams are placed in pools of 8 based on their season record. Each pool produces a champion. Each champion player receives a trophy.
  
  Skill Clinics
  Big League Baseball School owners, Dan Briggs and John Pacella bring thirty years of experience as players (10 Major League Teams) and coaches at both the college and professional level, to these specialized skill clinics. The Clinics concentrate on the core fundamentals every player needs to be successful. Big League has been instructing players from ages 9 through college since 1995 with over 150 competing successfully at the College and Professional level. BLBS Travel Baseball offers these development clinics free to league participants. We highly recommend players attend. Check the web site for dates and times.

Field Rules & Maintenance

• BLBS Travel Baseball will have the fields dragged, lined, and ready for play. BLBS will set bases and provide game balls.
• No soft toss against any fences will be permitted.
• Portable soft toss nets MUST be 20 yards away from the dugout.
•  It is the team’s responsibility to thoroughly clean up the dugout before leaving.
•  Parent’s/players should pick up after themselves.
• There is NO alcohol permitted at any facility.
• Vehicles are permitted in designated parking areas only, and MUST NOT enter the complex.

Please report any abuse of fields to BLBS as we do not want to loose the use of these facilities.

Youth Division League Guidelines

• 9-10 Youth Division: 65 ft base path, 46 ft mound/home
• 11-12 Youth Division: 70 ft base path, 50 ft mound/home
• 13-14 Youth Division: 80 ft base path, 54 ft mound/home
  
  All Leagues follow Ohio High School Association Rule Book with the following exceptions:
• Home/Away: Determined by a coin flip prior to game.
• Umpire will set game clock.
• All roster players will hit in the batting order.
• Unlimited substitution - coach can move players in and out of lineup.
• Pitchers throw maximum 3 innings per game.
• All 6-inning games.
• No inning starts after 1 hour and 45 minutes, games may result in a tie.
• 10 run rule after 5 innings, 15 after 4 innings.
• Coach must agree on final score-keep personal record.
• Pinch run for catcher OK anytime (mandatory with 2 outs) Runner has to be the batter to make the last out.
• Tiebreaker: Used to determine division and tournament winners only. Based on season head to head play, then fewest runs allowed.
  
  Non- Roster Players

• Substitutes are permitted to avoid forfeits in the following proportions: 9/1sub or 8/2 subs.
• Substitute Players MUST register on-line prior to game.
• If the team only has 7 players, game is forfeited, but you may play the game.
• Roster players should have priority in game play.
• Substitutes cannot pitch and must bat last in the line up.
• Players may sub for one weekend only. If they play more than one weekend, they will be considered a player and charged the player fee.
  
  Stealing Bases
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: No straight steal of home & no suicide squeeze.
• 13-14 Youth Division: Straight steel & suicide squeeze permitted.
  
  Bat Restrictions
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: No bat restrictions
• 13-14 Youth Division: -5 or -3 bat only
  
  Spikes
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: Rubber only
• 13-14 Youth Division: Metal or rubber

Registration
Registration for Teams, Free Agents, and Players begins June 1st.

Team Registration

1. Select Team Registration from the Registration Page
   
   
2. $100 deposit is due at time of registration.
   The $100 deposit will be refunded once a full roster of 12 players or more are registered/paid.
   
   
3. Head Coach Discount
   Head coach will receive a discount code in the Team Registration confirmation email worth $70 toward their son’s registration. Discount code expires August 1st, so the head coach must register their player by August 1^st to receive the discount.
   
   
4. Free Agent Need
   Please indicate your need for free agents on your registration, and follow up with Big League Baseball School early to ensure availability.
   
   
5. 11 Player Option
   Coaches have the option to “buy” the 12^th player. Option is payable at coach meeting.
   
   
6. Roster and Uniform Orders Due August 1st
   Coach must submit full roster with uniform sizes (if applicable) to Big League Baseball School.
   
   
7. Coach Meeting
   A coach, or team representative needs to attend the coach meeting.
   1. Schedules will be given out.
   2. Rules will be gone over
   3. All outstanding balances for uniforms are due
   4. Full roster must be submitted

Free Agent Registration 

1. Select Free Agent Registration on the Registration Page
   
   1. A $100 deposit is required when registering. This will apply to your player registration later.
   2. Division determined by the player's age on first day of the League season.
      
      
2. Call to schedule an evaluation at the Big League Baseball School immediately, 614-433-9980
   
   
3. Once you have agreed to a team assignment
   1. You will need to follow the procedure for registering as a player
      
      
   2. A discount code worth $100 will be given to you by Big League to credit you for your deposit.
      If you do not remember this code, please call (or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) before registering.
   
   We make every attempt to place players with appropriate teams. However, in the unlikely event you are not placed with a team you will receive a full refund for your $100 deposit

Player  Registration

1. Select Player Registration from the Registration Page
   
   
2. Payment is due in full at time of registration.
   Registrations made AFTER the posted due dat will be assessed a $25 late fee.

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