Fall Ball is played at the start of the school year as an instructional season. Coaches work with players in new positions and at higher levels as part of a process of improving skills and an understanding of the game. Fall Ball provides an opportunity to play youth baseball in a fun and casual atmosphere.

On-line Registration is available through a link at www.arlingtonlittleleague.org. This is the preferred registration option. In-Person Registration dates for all levels to be announced. Early registration for Majors Divisions is encouraged for team formation.

Fall Ball 2007 begins in early September and ends in late October. The cost is $30. Each player receives an Arlington Little League Fall Ball T-shirt.

TEE BALL – Every Saturday morning, players who will be 5 or 6 on 4/30/08 gather at Bluemont Park, field #3, from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM. For first half-hour coaches run a clinic, focusing on proper hitting, throwing, and fielding mechanics. For the next 45 minutes, players are divided into teams for scrimmages.

COACH PITCH – Every Saturday morning, at Bluemont Park, field #3, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, players who will be 7 or 8 on 4/30/08 gather for 45 minutes of instruction in basic skills, followed by a 45-minute scrimmage. The focus at this level is on making contact with a pitched ball, as well as on proper throwing mechanics.

CHALLENGERS – Physically and mentally disabled baseball players, aged 5 to 22, gather every Sunday at Barcroft Park, field #4 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, with parents, family members, and other volunteers serving as buddies to each player.

MAJORS 2 – Players who will be between the ages of 9 and 12 on 4/30/08, but would like more time practicing baseball basics, play at this level. Balanced teams are formed. Each team plays a game on Saturday, and practices once on a weeknight. Practices are scheduled immediately before or after another Majors 2 team, so that coaches have the option of organizing scrimmages. All team events are at Barcroft Park.

MAJORS 1 – Players who will be between the ages of 10 to 12 on 4/30/08, and are ready for Arlington Little League’s highest level of play will play at this level in the fall. Balanced teams are formed, and scheduled to play once during the week, and once on the weekend. Players are encouraged to work on their regular positions, and also to try new ones.

For more information contact Arlington Little League