Minors Baseball
WELCOME TO MINORS BASEBALL FOR PRE-K TO 2ND GRADERS
South Jeffco Sports Association have provided 4-8 year-olds in our community the opportunity to play baseball. During their time with SJSA, the players will learn about the game, team sports, and develop skills that are important to being successful in baseball, as well as life. Teams in the minors program will compete against other teams in the Bear Creek, Denver, Golden, Littleton and South Metro areas. Games are typically played on Saturdays and the two practices are held after school during the middle of the week. There is a 10-game regular season schedule and an end-of-season tournament for all teams in the program. Starting in Mid-March, South Jeffco Sports Association will begin practices for teams in their Minors Baseball Program. There are four levels of play in the Minors Baseball program with T-ball, two different levels of Coach Pitch, and Modified Kid Pitch.
South Jeffco Sports facilitates the registrations for Bear Creek, Littleton, and the entire South Jeffco area for Minors Baseball. For all other areas please contact their local association. Thank you!
WANT TO BE AN UMPIRE FOR MINORS BASEBALL
BEGINNING MARCH 1ST YOU MUST HAVE A PASSWORD TO REGISTER AS SPACE IS LIMITED.
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR AVAILABILITY.
office@southjeff.org or 303-979-9239
2024 Minors Season Information - CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR AVAILABILITY
Key Dates:
- Registration begins - November, 2023
- Players must be 4 by April 30, 2024 and no older than 8 on April 30, 2024.
- February 25, 2024 - Registration Late Fee Deadline
- March 1, 2024 - Rosters will be formed
- March TBD - This year we will have a virtual meeting via GoToMeeting at 7:00 p.m. Invites will be sent out to all coaches.
- March 11, 2024 - Practices Begin
- April 6, 2024 - Opening Day
- June 15th & 16th, 2024 - End of Season Tournament (Weather Permitting)
Important Information
Teams will be formed around Public Elementary School Boundaries. When there are not enough players in a single age group from a single elementary school, school groups will be combined to form a team.
Player cost ranges on level and includes a team shirt and hat.
Players are responsible for the following equipment:
- Glove
- Bat
- Cleats Select All
- Baseball pants (ask your coach what style and color)
- Mask
| DIVISION | FEES | AGE CUTOFF-Players must be 4 by February 29, 2024 and no older than 8 on April 30, 2024. |
|---|---|---|
| A - T-Ball (Pre-School) | $165 | Players may not be more than 5 years old as of 4/30/24 |
| AA - Coach Pitch (Kindergarten) | $195 | Players may not be more than 6 years old as of 4/30/24 |
| AAA - Coach Pitch (1st grade) | $230 | Players may not be more than 7 years old as of 4/30/24 |
| AAAA - Modified Kid Pitch (2nd grade) | $295 | Players may not be more than 8 years old as of 4/30/24 |
**Players may play up in age, at NO time may players play down in age.
***Please note that we will have scholarship opportunities for some or all of the registration fees. If you are in a situation to need support in allowing your child to play baseball we ask that you email our our office at office@southjeff.org.
All teams get 2 practice days each week, with games on Saturdays. There may be games scheduled during the week after Jefferson County Public Schools break for the summer. Sundays may be utilized for make up games. Practice days and times vary.
A - T-Ball for PreK
1. Players may not be more than 5 years old as of 4/30/24.
2. 10 league games are typically held on Saturdays with 1 end of season single elimination tournament.
3. Games will be 4 innings or one hour.
4. 1 paid young teenager will umpire each game.
5. Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
6. All players will play in the field on defense (c, p, 1b, 2b, 3b, ss and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
7. Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning whichever comes first.
8. All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
9. 2 one hour weeknight practices.
AA - Coach Pitch for Kindergartners
1. Players may not be more than 6 years old as of 4/30/24.
2. 10 league games are typically held on Saturdays with 1 end of season single elimination tournament.
3. Games will be 5 innings or one hour and fifteen minutes.
4. 1 paid young teenager will umpire each game.
5. Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
6. All players will play in the field on defense (c, p, 1b, 2b, 3b, ss and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
7. Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning whichever comes first.
8. There are no walks. Each batter will receive up to 6 pitches from the coach. If the ball is not put in play on the 6th pitch the batter will hit from a tee that is placed on home plate.
9. All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
10. 2 one hour weeknight practices.
AAA - Coach Pitch for 1st Graders
1. Players may not be more than 7 years old as of 4/30/24.
2. 10 league games are typically held on Saturdays with 1 end of season single elimination tournament.
3. Games will be 5 innings or one hour and fifteen minutes.
4. 1 or 2 paid young teenagers will umpire each game.
5. Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
6. All players will play in the field on defense (c, p, 1b, 2b, 3b, ss and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
7. Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning whichever comes first.
8. There are no walks. Each batter will receive up to 6 pitches from the coach. Strikeouts are on the 6th pitch only. If the ball is not put in play on the 6th pitch the batter is out.
9. All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
10. 2, 60- 90 minute weeknight practices.
AAAA - Modified Kid Pitch for 2nd Graders
1. Players may not be more than 8 years old as of 4/30/24.
2. 10 league games are typically held on Saturdays with 1 end of season single elimination tournament.
3. Games will be 6 innings or one and one half hour.
4. 1 or 2 paid young teenagers will umpire each game.
5. Each team will have all kids in the batting order.
6. All players will play in the field on defense (c, p, 1b, 2b, 3b, ss and all remaining players will be in the outfield).
7. Each team may send 9 batters to the plate or record 3-outs per at bat or half inning whichever comes first.
8. There are no walks. Each batter will receive up to 6 pitches from the pitcher. If after the 6th pitch a batter hasn't put the ball in play or struck out a coach will throw 2 pitches to the batter until they put it in play, swing and miss or watch it.
9. All volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background check and be concussion compliant.
10. 2, 60- 90 minute weeknight practices.
