Intro to Tee Ball

Your child:

This is a co-ed league that is stronger with both boys and girls participating. Check the league age of your child here. They must be 4 (league age) by August 31st. Kids will practice and play all in 1 hour on Sunday mornings.  No kid will pay attention every minute- and that's okay. Four year old's can also elect to play in the standard tee-ball division for a longer season, and traditional team baseball.

The game:

The Intro to Tee Ball division makes baseball accessible to more children and families who may not be ready for a full year of tee-ball. Kids will start with a wiffle ball off a tee and progress to a "real" ball and bat. Active parent participation will be needed to ensure the kids have a great time. Have your child try this if they don't feel ready for Tee Ball but would still like to play. We may adjust the structure of the division based on the number of children who are registered to play and the number of parents who volunteer to help.

Timing:

This runs on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., from April 20 to May 18, at Miller Creek Middle School.

Friends:

We do our best to place kids with schoolmates and/or friends if possible. Families find that this can be a great way for kids to meet some new friends, especially valuable for kids as they move from their old pre-school friends to the big Kindergarten. There is an opportunity in the registration form to make a request to be on the same team as a friend. We do our best to accommodate these requests whenever possible. Sign up early so we can make these considerations before teams are formed.

Our community:

Our league, and specifically the lower divisions, is a reflection of our community. It's run by us parents and we get out of it what we put into it. We try to foster a fun, friendly, and open environment for our kids and families. It's a great place to meet other kids and families during events.

At this level will be improving their knowledge of the game and their baseball skills. “Outs count” and this is the first division where kids can strikeout, but this is a non-competitive program where scores and standings are not kept and having fun is the top priority. Everyone plays throughout the game. Players are given the opportunity to play all of the different positions.

Our AAA division uses a pitching machine that throws approximately 40mph. Toward the end of the year kid pitch we may be introduced based on the readiness of the kids. We make every attempt to place kids with schoolmates and/or friends if it can be done in a fair way. The Coaches will create a practice schedule with an expected commitment of 3x per week. Practice begins in late February/March. The games begin the end of March the last game in early June. Lots of fun for all!! 

Intermediates (50/70) League - League age 13

The Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division utilizes a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths which offers a transition for players between the standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths) and the Junior/Senior/Big League field size (60-foot, 6-inch pitching distance and 90-foot base paths).

The division offers a postseason with tournament opportunities, including a World Series. 

Junior League - League ages 13-15.

New teams are drafted each year, and all candidates will be drafted to a team. Players play on the “big” diamond, (60/90) and have expanded rules (lead-offs, etc.). 2 Interleague games per week are played against other teams from Marin County and San Francisco, typically one during the week and one game on each Sunday except during school breaks. The Junior League season begins in late March and lasts about 12 weeks. It is followed by a Local Playoff and Tournament of Champions. Excellent Players will be eligible for an extended season into the end of July in the Jr. League ALL STARS.

The GV Academy AAA Throwing & Hitting Clinic is a two-session clinic designed to help AAA-level players develop strong fundamentals on both sides of the ball. Players will work on proper throwing mechanics, arm care, and accuracy, along with key hitting fundamentals such as stance, swing mechanics, and contact through fun, age-appropriate drills.

Dates: February 8 & February 15

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Location: Gallinas Field

Cost: $40 (includes both sessions)

This clinic is a great opportunity for players to build confidence, improve technique, and continue developing their overall game in a supportive GV Academy setting.