Rec Baseball
2024 SEASON:
Registration opens February 1. Discount for early bird is applied at checkout. Read the Program Dates/Policies page for program dates/deadlines.
The registration system automatically places boys in the appropriate division based on age as of April 30.
6U T-Ball/Coach Pitch $120 with early bird discount applied at checkout
Division Coordinator - Tom Bee
T-Ball Rules click here
This is an introduction to baseball in a fun, safe, and supportive team environment. OYAA uses a combination of coach pitch and hitting from a tee in 6U.
Equipment needed: Baseball glove, helmet, USA Baseball bat, molded cleats (soccer or football cleats are fine for this age), gray baseball pants.
OYAA will provide a hat and jersey, baseballs, and a team bat.
Practices will start the week of 4/22/2024.
Games start 5/19/2024 (1st weekend games will be on a Sunday; remaining weekend games are on Saturdays). Games will not be played on Memorial Day weekend.
Fridays and Sundays are generally reserved for make-up games. No Sunday games will start before noon.
The season consists of 1 or 2 weekday games (Monday or Wednesday) and 1 Saturday game over 6 playing weeks for up to 14 total games. There will be no games Memorial Day weekend or the weekend of June 7-9, 2024.
Picture day will be scheduled in early June.
The T-ball season will conclude by June 28, 2024.
Teams for 6U T-Ball/Coach Pitch are formed by school attendance areas as much as possible. Requests, though not guaranteed, will be considered.
8U Coach/Machine Pitch $130 with early bird discount applied at checkout
Division Coordinator - Brad McMahon
8U Rules click here
Coaches will continue teaching the fundamental skills necessary for further development of the young ballplayer.
Equipment needed: Baseball glove, helmet, USA Baseball bat, molded cleats (soccer or football cleats are fine for this age), baseball pants (color determined by coach).
OYAA will provide a hat, jersey, and baseballs.
Practices start the week of 4/22/2024
Games start 5/19/2024 (1st weekend games will be on a Sunday; remaining weekend games are on Saturdays). Games will not be played on Memorial Day weekend. Fridays and Sundays are generally reserved for make-up games. No Sunday games will start before noon.
The season consists of 1 or 2 weekday games (Tuesdays & Thursdays) and 1 Saturday game over 6 playing weeks for up to 14 total games. There will be no games scheduled Memorial Day weekend or the weekend of June 7-9, 2024.
Picture day will be scheduled in early June.
The 8U regular season will conclude by June 28,2024.
An All-star doubleheader will be scheduled after the season has concluded. More information will be communicated by coaches in June.
Post-season opportunities may be available.
Teams for 8u Coach/Machine pitch are formed by school attendance areas as much as possible. Requests, though not guaranteed, will be considered.
10U Baseball $160 with early bird discount applied at checkout
Division Coordinator - Eric Ermie
10U Rules click here
All players in the 10u division must attend an evaluation. Players will then be drafted by the coaches to form teams in this division
The 10U Division affords those players whose baseball skill sets develop at a different pace the opportunity to enhance their skills and to fall in love with the game. The focus is to introduce strategy and team play with further refinement of the fundamental skills of baseball. Played on 65' bases and 46' mounds.
Equipment needed: Baseball glove, helmet, USA Baseball bat, molded baseball cleats, baseball pants, socks & belt (color determined by coach), and protective cup.
OYAA will provide a hat, jersey, and baseballs.
Evaluations will be April 14, 2024, at 1 PM at Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Draft for 10u will occur on a date to be confirmed after evaluations
Practices can start as early as 4/13/2024.
Games will start the week of 5/13/2024.
Picture day will be scheduled in early June.
Fridays and Sundays are generally reserved for make-up games. A weekday rainout will generally be made up on Friday. Saturday rainouts will generally be played on Sundays. No Sunday games will start before noon.
Teams can expect to play one or two weeknight games and one Saturday game per week. Plan on up to three doubleheaders - up to 16 total games.
The last regular season scheduled game will be 6/19/2024.
The end of season tournament will start 6/22/2024 with the league tournament championship game played on 6/28/2024.
The 10U All-star game is tentatively scheduled for 7/11/2024.
10U Advanced:
There will be an opportunity for selected players to play at a more competitive level after the season has concluded. Details will be determined after the coaches meeting. Information will be shared by the coaches and coordinators when it becomes available.
12U Majors $185 with early bird discount applied at checkout
Division Coordinator -
12U Rules click here
All players in the 12u division must attend an evaluation. Players will then be drafted by the coaches to form teams in this division
This division plays on 70' bases with 50' mounds. The players in this age group should have a solid understanding of the game. The 12u Majors division is designed to be fun, competitive, and higher quality baseball.
Equipment needed: Baseball glove, helmet, USA Baseball bat, molded baseball cleats, baseball pants, socks & belt (color determined by coach), and protective cup.
Each player is provided a team hat and jersey.
Evaluations are tentatively scheduled for April 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Scioto Ridge Elementary School. Arrive early to check in. Be on the field at 6.
Rainout Session: April 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Scioto Ridge Elem School. Arrive early to check in. Be on the field at 6:00 PM.
Practices start the week of 4/13/2024.
Games start week the week of 5/13/2024.
Picture day will be scheduled in early June.
Fridays and Sundays are generally reserved for make-up games. A weekday rainout will generally be made up on Friday. Saturday rainouts will generally be played on Sundays. No Sunday games will start before noon.
The season consists of 1 or 2 weekday games and 1 Saturday game over 6 weeks with up to three doubleheaders. The 12U Division will play up to 16 games.
The last regular season scheduled game will be 6/19/2024.
The end of season tournament will start 6/22/2024, with the league tournament championship game played on 6/28/2024.
The 12U Majors All-star game is tentatively scheduled for July 11, 2024.
12U Advanced:
There will be an opportunity for selected players to play at a more competitive level after the season has concluded. Details will be determined after the coaches meeting. Information will be shared by the coaches and coordinators when it becomes available.
Downloads/Reference
COACHES' TRAINING SCHEDULE:
January - March - Check the Rec Baseball Coaching Tab
UMPIRE TRAINING SCHEDULE:
March - Check the Rec Baseball Umpire Tab
Bat Info Starting 2020: http://www.baberuthleague.org/bat-rules.aspx
AND USA Baseball Bat Guide
Evaluation Schedule:
GIRLS | BOYS |
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Grade 3 October 15 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 3 October 21 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 4 October 14 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 4 October 22 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 5 October 14 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 5 October 24 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 6 October 15 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Grade 6 October 28 6:00 - 7:30 PM, sign in at 5:45 |
Team Formation
Players are evaluated by coaches at OLSD high schools and/or Otterbein University Basketball. Teams are formed based evaluation results and, to some degree, elementary school attendance. Please note that these assignments are prior to requests. Volunteer location is a huge influence on roster formation. PLEASE CONSIDER COACHING YOUR CHILD!
Rosters will be posted early November.
Teammate and Coach Requests
Please provide the full name of the teammate or coach request in the child registration. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT COACHES' REQUESTS FOR PLAYERS. Parents chosen to coach will have their own child on their roster automatically.
We will not guarantee that requests will be honored but we will try to accommodate requests if it does not sacrifice the competitive balance of the league and if the requesting player attends a player evaluation.
Coaches
Parents who want to coach must complete a volunteer registration to be considered. Any parent requests to coach together must be noted in the volunteer registration and will be reviewed after all teams have been formed with at least one coach per team.
Assigned coaches must authorize a background check and have a valid concussion cert on file by the scheduled coaches' meeting. Failure to complete these requirements will delay delivery of your team uniforms and/or schedules. See VOLUNTEERS page for details.
Coaches' Meeting - November 24 at 12:30 PM at Orange HS main gym. It should last approximately one hour.
Practices
Practices begin the week of December 2. Practice sessions are one hour, scheduled between 6 and 9 pm. Each team will have one practice, one weeknight per week at an elementary school within the Olentangy district. Due to limitations on space, two teams will be assigned to a gym - so each team will get one half-court for practice. Please be prompt beginning and ending practice in consideration of other teams sharing the gym.
Practice Make-up policy: Practices are automatically cancelled when there is no school. Due to limited space within the district practices may not be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Games
Games begin January 11 and will take place on Saturdays at a school within the Olentangy district. Home team is responsible for the score clock operator. Visitors are responsible for keeping the scorebook. Game schedules will post in late December. Scoresheets can be printed under Downloads below.
Game Make-up Policy: Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstance ~ OYAA will reschedule one game make-up: Sunday, February 9.
Rules
3rd Grade Rules
4th Grade Rules
5th-6th Grade Rules
Team Pictures
Professional photos will be taken prior to games. No purchase is required but please attend for the team photo.
Scheduled for January 18. Click here to preview order form.
Tournament
A tradition of OYAA Rec Basketball's program is our version of "March Madness". Played on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23, the single elimination tournament involves all boys' and girls' 5th and 6th grade teams. Bracket positions are determined by seeds based on regular season records. Final brackets will be posted after last game results are received. If the tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances it will not be rescheduled.
Season Awards
Medals will be awarded to the tournament winners of both the 5th grade and 6th grade.
2025 Tournament Brackets and Schedule - schedule is tentative, will be finalized a week before the tournament
2025 Tournament Game Schedule Matrix (tentative)
5th Grade Girls Bracket (tentative)
6th Grade Girls Bracket (tentative)
5th Grade Boys Brackets (tentative)
6th Grade Boys Brackets (tentative)
Downloads
Basketball Scoresheet