Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can play?
- How is the league setup?
- How much playing time will my child receive?
- When does the season start?
- What equipment does my child need?
- Do I need Insurance?
Any boy or girl who is a residence of Milford and between the ages of 4 and 18
is eligible to play baseball with the Milford Junior Major League. The age
cutoff date is May 1. For the 2011 season, your child must be born after
April 30, 1993 and before May 1, 2006.
The Milford Junior Major League runs under "PONY" rules. There are 5 divisions
based upon a players age.
|
Affiliation
|
Division
|
Ages |
# Games |
|
Pony |
Shetland |
4 - 6 |
12-15 |
|
Pony |
Pinto |
7 & 8 |
12-15 |
|
Pony |
Mustang |
9 & 10 |
12-15 |
|
Pony |
Bronco |
11 & 12 |
18-21 |
|
Pony |
Pony |
13-14 |
18-21 |
|
Babe Ruth |
Babe Ruth 15 |
14-15 |
18-21 |
|
Babe Ruth |
Babe Ruth 18 |
16-18 |
18-21 |
Instructional Divisions (Shetland & Pinto) are formed by school district as best
as possible. Late registrations are placed on a space available basis. So
register early.
Mustang, Bronco, Pony,
and Babe Ruth 15 Divisions are formed through the draft process. A
returning player to the same division as the previous year is placed on the same
team. All new players to a division must attend the scheduled evaluations to be
eligible for the draft. While this process is not perfect, it is the best method
that we have found to achieving balanced teams.
All
"PONY" divisions use a continuous batting order, meaning that all players present
for the game are placed in the batting order. Our bylaws also specify that each
child play a minimum of 2 defensive half innings.
Exceptions are made for shortened games. Playing time rules are important. If
you believe that your child has not been given their fair share of playing time,
check with the manager immediately. If this doesn't work contact the judiciary
board.
The Babe Ruth program has no minimum playing time rules.
Teams will start practice the beginning of April, with games starting the last
week in April after opening day. The season runs through the end of June. The
Babe Ruth program will start after the High School season usually the first week
in June and run through the end of July.
Players only need a glove and bat. A protective cup as well as shoes with cleats
(rubber for Shetland - Bronco Divisions) are recommended. The league supplies
batting helmets, and catchers gear. Each player gets a uniform including pants,
jersey and cap. The players get to keep the entire uniform.
No! The league carries liability and medical insurance. However, if your child
is injured and requires medical treatment and you have medical insurance, all
claims go through your insurance carrier as the primary coverage with the league
insurance acting as secondary coverage.
Any injuries requiring medical treatment must be reported to your team manager
or the executive board within one week of the injury. Our policy will not accept
claims after 12 months of the accident date.