Tri-Town Little League

*** T-BALL Division *** The T-Ball division is for all our 5 year old players. T-Ball teaches fundamentals in an extremely enjoyable atmosphere. Special coaching help from the Boonton and Mountain Lakes high school baseball and softball teams make T-Ball a special experience for our youngsters. The 2013 T-Ball Division will open its season in late April. All T-Ball sessions are held at our Fanny Road complex and runs from 11:00 - 1:00 each Saturday.

*** ROOKIES Baseball Division *** The Rookies division is our primary division for all of our 6 year olds. Building upon the lessons learned in T-Ball, Rookie players will transition from hitting off a tee to learning to hit pitched balls from their coach. In addition to hitting skills, our Rookie players will be taught game fundamentals and will begin to play actual games. The 2013 Rookie Division will begin play in mid-April. All Rookie practices and games are held at the School Street School field in Boonton.

*** FARM Baseball Division *** The Farm division is our primary division for all of our 7 year olds. The Farm division is also the home to all 8 year olds who may need a bit more seasoning before they advance to the more competitive Continental Division. Building upon the lessons learned in Rookies, our Farm players transition from coach pitch, to actual player pitch later in the season. In addition to hitting skills, our Farm players will be taught advanced game fundamentals and will play more actual games. The 2013 Farm Division will begin play in mid-April. All Farm practices and games are held at the John Hill School fields in Boonton.

*** CONTINENTAL Baseball Division *** The Continental division is comprised primarily of 8 and 9 year olds as well as some 10 year olds who require an additional year before moving into the next division. Continental is the first level utilizing umpires, standings and playoffs. The 2013 Continental Division will open its season in early April. Most Continental games and practices will be held on Pitcher field or Scerbo field at our Fanny Road complex.

*** NATIONAL Baseball Division *** The National division is the primary division for our 10 year olds. The National is also heavily populated with 11 year olds and a few exceptional 9 year olds. By far the most diverse division by age, the National is a very competitive environment that provides a unique opportunity for our developing pitchers who might not be ready to face the rigors of the American division. The 2013 National Division will open its season in early April. Most National games and practices will be held either on Scerbo field at our Fanny Road complex or Pepe field in Boonton.

*** AMERICAN Baseball Division *** The American Division is comprised of all our 12 year olds and Tri-Town's most skilled 11 year olds. The American division also provides a limited opportunity for several of our very talented 10 year olds to play some games as "call ups". This is by far our most competitive division. Some 12 year old players may not be ready for this level of competition. If you feel you are not ready for the rigors of the American Division, please contact the League about being placed in the National Division. The enjoyment and safety of our players is our top priority. The 2013 American Division will open its season in early April. Most American games and practices will be held on Pepe field in Boonton, however, away games at other District 1 towns is expected.

*** JUNIOR Baseball Division *** The Junior Division is comprised of all Tri-Town's 13, 14 and 15 year old players. Played on a 90' diamond, The Junior division plays an intra-league schedule as well as an inter-league schedule with the other Little Leagues in Morris county. The 2013 Junior Division will open its seaso in mid-April. Most Jr. Baseball games and practices will be held at the RFL Baseball field in Boonton Township, however, away games at other District 1 towns is expected.

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During or just after periods of bad weather, coaches should check the Tri-Town "Fields Availability Hotline" by calling (973) 299-1335.

Those teams with games or practices scheduled for any of the Boonton Board of Education fields (John Hill, School Street or Boonton High) can call (973) 335-9700 extension 5007 to see if the field is open or if a school function has been planned.

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FIELD AVAILABILITY

Even when a field is designated as 'Open' coaches should refrain from practicing on them if they are wet.

These fields are only available to the Tri-Town Little League on those days and times specified by each town.

Please refer to your League Agent for details.

*** TRI-TOWN LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS *** Pitcher Field Scerbo Field *** TOWN OF BOONTON FIELDS *** BHS JV Baseball Field BHS Varsity Baseball Field John Hill School East John Hill School West John Hill School Lower School Street School Field Pepe Field *** BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES FIELDS *** MLHS Baseball Field *** TOWNSHIP OF BOONTON FIELDS *** Johanson Field RFL Baseball Field RVS School Field