Registration Information
Registration Opens Monday, December 12, 2022
Please read the information below before registering. Registration links (if active) are located at the bottom of this page.
Player Eligibility
The age of the player on May 1 of the playing season is considered the league-eligible playing age.
Grade Exception Rule
PSO has a "grade exception" rule in effect which allows kids to play "down," even though they are considered league-age eligible to play in the next division up. As long as they are still in the same grade as those playing in the league down they are allowed to play with their classmates. Players playing down must get permission from the league approving them to pitch prior to the season. Proof of grade must be submitted for approval by the league leadership of PSO to allow older players to play down with their classmates. Apart from the grade exception rule, the only circumstance where a player can possibly play down is for physical or health reasons, and that must be documented by a doctor and submitted to the league for approval.
Divisions
In the 7U - 12U Divisions we will have 2 divisions. The American League will be for Advanced Teams (AA and Competitive Rec) and the National League will be for Recreational Teams. We want to create the best atmosphere for every team. If your players play at PSO and on a AA select team or your team plays seasons and tournaments in addition to the PSO league, then your team should play in the American League. If your team practices once per week and is a group of friends from school then the National League is likely the right place for that team.
Note: PSO Baseball has age specific divisions in 7U and 8U. If not enough players or teams are registered, PSO reserves the right to combine divisions like we've done in the past.
Tiny T-Ball (Coed — Ages 3 - 4)
- $80 Registration Fee
- 8 games
- No scores kept
- No league standings
- Minimum 6 players per team
- Medals are given to each player
- 45-minute games
- Games location TBD
- Opening Day - April 15
T-Ball (Coed — Age 5 - 6)
- $115 Registration Fee
- 8 Games
- This league is for 5-6 year-olds playing T-ball for the first time
- Minimum 9 players per team
- Teams use Level 5 RIF ball
- 60-minutes max or 6 innings, whichever comes first
- Games location TBD
- Opening Day - April 15
Modified Coach Pitch (Coed — Ages 5 - 6)
- $120 Registration Fee
- 8 Game Season plus Post Season (if qualified)
- Teams use Level 5 RIF ball
- 3 pitches and 3 swings off tee
- League standings kept
- Minimum 10 players per team
- 60-minutes max or 6 innings, whichever comes first
- Games location TBD
- Opening Day - April 15
7U Coach Pitch
- $130 Registration Fee
- 75 minutes / 6 inning games
- 8 Game Season plus Post Season (if qualified)
- Hitters receive 6 pitches per at bat
- No advancing on overthrows
- Minimum 10 players per team
- Grade Level - 1st Grade
- Game location TBD
- Opening Day - April 15
8U Coach Pitch
- $130 Registration Fee
- Team Fee Option - $1560
- 75 minutes / 6 inning games
- 8 Game Season plus Post Season (if qualified)
- Hitters receive 6 pitches or 3 swinging strikes per at bat
- One base on overthrows
- Minimum 10 players per team
- Grade Level - 2nd Grade
- Game location TBD
- Opening Day - April 15
9/10 Kid Pitch
- $150 Registration Fee
- Team Fee Option - $1800
- 10 Game Season plus Post Season (if qualified)
- 90 minutes / 6 inning games
- Leadoffs w/Modified Stealing Rules
- No dropped 3rd strike
- Minimum 10 players per team
- Grade Level - 3rd/4th Grade
- Games on PSO Fields 1, 2 or 3
- Opening Day - March 18
9/10 Baseball
- $150 Registration Fee
- Team Fee Option - $1800
- 10 Game Season plus Post Season (if qualified)
- 90 minutes / 6 inning games
- Leadoffs w/Modified Stealing Rules
- Dropped 3rd strike
- League Tournament Champion plays in Rec World Series
- Minimum 10 players per team
- Grade Level - 3rd/4th Grade
- Games on PSO Fields 1, 2 or 3
- Opening Day - March 18
11/12 Baseball
- $170 Registration Fee
- Team Fee Option - $2040
- 10 Game Season plus Post Season (if qualified)
- 90 minutes / 6 inning games
- Leadoffs w/Modified Stealing Rules
- Dropped 3rd strike
- League Tournament Champion plays in Rec World Series
- Minimum 10 players per team
- Grade Level - 5th/6th Grade
- Games on PSO Field 1, 2 or 3
- Opening Day - March 18
10U and 11/12U DH League (Tournament Teams)
- Team Fee - $1500
- 5 Double Headers
- 90 minutes / 6 inning games
- *Leadoffs w/Modified Stealing Rules
- Minimum 10 players per team
- Games on PSO Field 1, 2 or 3
- Opening Day - February 25
*Will discuss with select coaches prior to season
New for 2023: Modified Leadoff & Stealing Rule
The purpose of the Modified Leadoff and Stealing Rule is to introduce it to the runners and make the game as realistic as possible to the real game of baseball instead of the run-a-thon rules most leagues allowed where the runner is standing on 3rd base easily within 2 pitches. This rule allows the pitchers to continue in their development of mechanics and learning to throw strikes without their focus being on the base runners. It also puts a premium on the catchers being able to catch the ball. Runners who are typically able to steal bases will still do so at a normal rate, but there’s still the element of being thrown out if the catcher makes a good throw. Runners who are slower have a higher percentage of being thrown out which is true in a realistic baseball game. This rule has been through a trial period during our fall league and well received by the coaches.
- 9/10 Baseball, 10U DH League and 11-12 Baseball and DH League: Runners are allowed to leadoff and take reasonable secondary leads no further than the area marked on the field.
- Runners can be picked off by either the pitcher or the catcher and are allowed to advance at their own risk on an errant pickoff attempt
- Runners can’t attempt to steal until the ball passes the plate OR there’s a passed ball or wild pitch
*Team Fee Option - The Coach may pay the team fee upfront and lock the roster to the players invited by the coach. PSO reserves the right to assign pool players to open rosters as needed. To process a team registration please contact Gail Mixon at [email protected]