2024 SPRING RECREATIONAL BASEBALL

2024 President's Welcome Letter

RECREATION PROGRAM DIVISIONS

• Bambino (5-6 years old):  Tee-ball.  The program's focus is on introducing and developing the core fundamental baseball skills.  Players will also begin to learn the various positions on the field and begin to play simulated games; players will hit from a tee.

• Mantles (7 years old):  Coach Pitch.  Players are introduced to the rules of the game and begin playing simulated games where limited player pitching and catching are introduced in the second half of the season. The focus is on the development of hitting, throwing and catching skills.

•  Rookies (8 years old):  Kid Pitch.  Players are introduced to the rules of the game and begin playing simulated after the first month with umpires. Player pitching and catching are introduced. The focus is on the development of hitting, throwing and catching skills.

•  Minors (9-10 years old): Players play games with umpires, player pitching, and official scoring. Teams may also hold separate practice sessions during the week. Games are played on a 46-60 field.

•  Majors (11-12 years old): Players play games with umpires, player pitching, and official scoring. Teams may also hold separate practice sessions during the week.  Games are played on a 50-70 field.

•  Seniors (13-15 years old): Players play games on a 60-90 field at Lenape Park.

PROGRAM DETAILS

2024 FRB DIVISIONAL GUIDELINES - Spring 2024
Updated March 2024

GUIDELINES FOR BAMBINOS, MANTLES, AND ROOKIES
Click here for details.  These guidelines are provided to give parents, coaches, and players the framework for participation at this level. The Bambino, Mantle, and Rookie leagues of Flemington Raritan Baseball (FRB) serve 5, 6, 7, and 8 year old children in the community. 

GUIDELINES FOR MINORS AND MAJORS
Click here for details.  Minors, Majors, and Seniors are governed by the rules of baseball.  See FRB Ground Rules for the Division Specific exceptions.

Safety & Conduct

This applies to all Divisions

1.        All catchers must wear a helmet, mask, shin guards, chest protector, and cup. Note: Catching is not introduced until the Rookie level.

2.        Bambino use “soft” safety balls only.

3.        All batters, base runners, and “on-deck” batter(s) practicing, in the field of play, or warming up, must wear helmets. If the child has a bat in their hands, they must have a helmet on. During games, only one on deck batter should have a bat in their hands.

4.        Metal cleats are not permitted. Rubber cleats are optional.

5.        No sunglasses are allowed unless prescription and properly secured. Sport goggles are recommended.

6.        Jewelry is not permitted.

7.        All players must remain on the bench, except “on-deck” batter(s) or as otherwise directed by a coach.

8.        It is recommended that head coaches and assistant coaches attend any league sponsored coaching clinics.

9.        Any coach or player using profanity will be ejected from the game and face possible suspension.

10.     Yelling and raising your voice is not an effective teaching technique. Coaches who yell at children will be warned and potentially removed from the game and  face possible suspension.

11.     Try to live by the 5:1 rule of positive comments to constructive points.

12.     It is the responsibility of each coach to have the team clean up the field and bench area after each practice or game.

13.     Player pitchers (Rookies and Mantles) should stand no more than 6 feet in front of the mound for their safety. 

14.     A parent or designated guardian must be present at all sessions for Bambino, Mantles, & Rookies levels.