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DIVISIONS & LEAGUE-AGE

EVB LEAGUE AGES    
Spring Season League Age: players age prior to May 1 of the current year
Fall Season League Age:  players age prior to December 1 of the current year DIVISIONS (by EVB 'League Age'):
  • Filly (5u T-Ball, League-Ages 4-5) - players will learn the basics of baseball. Each player will hit off of a tee and graduate to coach-pitch when they are ready for it. All players play and the entire roster bats each inning. A specially designed level-1 safety ball is used, scores & standings are not kept, and every child receives a trophy at end of season.
  • Shetland (6u Machine-Pitch, League-Ages 5-6) - players play "real" games with scores and playoffs. Batters hit machine pitching (approx. 22mph). A specially designed level-5 safety ball is used in Shetland. Scores, playoffs and All-Stars begin at the Shetland level. 
  • Pinto-7u  (7u Machine-Pitch, League-Age 7) - players continue "real" baseball at a faster pace. Batters hit off of a Juggs Pitching Machine (approx. 38mph). Scores, standings and playoffs are included. 
  • Pinto-8u  (8u Kid-Pitch, League-Age 8) - division introduces kid-pitching (from 38') and base stealing. There are no walks, instead at ball 4 the coach takes over pitching. 
  • Mustang (10u, League-Ages 9-10) - players begin leading-off and learning pick-offs, balks, dropped 3rd-strike and bunting. Pitchers throw from 46'. 
  • Bronco (12u, League-Ages 11-12) - plays with full MLB rules and uses a larger field, with bases at 70' and mound at 50'. 
  • Pony (15u, League-Ages 13-15) - division continues the gradual field dimension increases to prepare players for high school ball by using 80' bases and a 54' pitching mound. 
  • All-Stars-EVB players are eligible to tryout to join Menifee Pony All-Star teams  for ages 5 & up. NOTE, there are minimum division size and other requirements to All-Star eligibility. 
Field dimensions increase gradually at each level to match players growth and development.  

Mission Statement
The mission of Elsinore Valley Baseball is to teach the fundamentals of the game of baseball, life skills through competition, teamwork and sportsmanship, and to provide these teachings in an environment that is safe and fun for the children. EVB provides baseball divisions for all skill levels for ages 3 years old to 19. We will treat every player, parent, spectator, umpire and coach fairly. Everyone involved at Elsinore Valley Baseball is expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct that promotes the well-being and safe and healthy atmosphere for all. Our local rules are focused on making this a positive experience for ALL of our children whether they aspire to play in the major leagues or simply want a place to play and enjoy youth sports with their friends and family. We work hard to select coaches that not only know baseball, but are truly focused on the development and enjoyment of EACH player on their roster. Our generous “minimum play” rules help Elsinore Valley Baseball lead the way in giving all of the children of our community a chance to shine.