MISSION
To teach boys and girls teamwork, develop self-confidence, practice discipline and hard work, and have fun while learning and enjoying the game of baseball.
PROGRAM
The North Division is one of four Divisions that comprise the Cambridge Little Baseball League. The North Division consists of a five team Major League (ages 10-12), a six team Minor League (ages 7-12), and a Farm League Program (ages 5-10), which provides basic instruction to younger players or those who have limited baseball skills. The North Division is 55 years young and is one of the oldest youth baseball programs in Massachusetts.
Farm League:
The Farm League plays T-ball. It meets every Saturday morning from 9-10:30 AM at Russell Field starting in late April and running for 8 or 9 weeks (skipping Memorial Day weekend). Registration is done at the field. The fee for Farm League is $25.00, including a T-shirt; scholarships are available.
Regular Season:
Major and Minor League teams play a 16-game schedule over 8 weeks beginning in late April. Prior to the start of the season, a team usually holds at least two practices a week and at least one practice a week after the season begins. A Major and Minor game consist of six innings. Each Major League player must play a minimum of three innings per game. The Minor League uses a batting order which includes all players with a two inning minimum in the field for all players.
After the end of the Major and Minor regular season, there is a double elimination playoff tournament which ends prior to July 3rd.
The first place teams from our Major and Minor League plays in a single elimination tournament known as the "Mayor's Cup Tournament" which involves the regular season champions from the other three Divisions. The Mayor's Cup Tournament is usually held during the last weekend in June.
Early in the regular season we hold a "picture day" to take individual and team pictures. Typically, "picture day" is held in mid-May at the Peabody School or another inside location. In addition, we sponsor a "can day" on the same day as "picture day" to raise money for the League. We ask all players and parents to participate.
Summer League Season:
The North Division participates in the Bay State Baseball League which is a summer baseball program involving over 25 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts. The summer league program begins in early July and ends in mid-August. Our teams play between 12-20 games depending upon the number of rounds we participate in and the success of the teams. Two games are played during the week plus one or two games during the weekend. Games are played at our home field or at an opponent's home field. Since there is travel involved, parents are expected to provide transportation for away games. The summer league teams which participate involve our 11 and 12 year old Major League players (A and B teams) and our 9 and 10 year old Major and Minor League players (C team).
City All-Star Series:
During the second or third weekend in September, the North Division along with the other three Divisions participates in a single elimination Major and Minor League All-Star Tournament.
Annual Banquet:
In mid-October, the North Division hosts a banquet for our players, parents, family members, coaches, and sponsors. At our banquet, we present numerous awards for exemplary sportsmanship, individual and team accomplishments, and volunteer and sponsor commitment. Every player receives a participation trophy at the banquet. In addition, we ask parents and players who attend the banquet to complete a program evaluation survey so that we can continue to improve our program.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
Over 36 coaches volunteer 100-150 hours per season on the field. Many of our coaches have 10, 15, or 20+ years of experience. The Board of Directors which includes parents, coaches, and sponsors, sets league policy, oversees the budget, and plans special events. We also conduct an annual coaching clinic at the beginning of the season to continue to improve our coaches' teaching skills.
SPONSOR COMMITMENT
Over 25 local businesses, churches, and civic organizations sponsor our Division. Some sponsors have been with us for more than 45 years. The City of Cambridge is also a major sponsor of our program.
PARTICIPATION
If you would like to volunteer in any capacity or sponsor a team, please contact any board member or our President Ronald Slager (617-547-1578), Karen Lounsbury (617-899-4489), Player Agent, or Robin Knych, League Secretary (617-864-3585).
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