Equipment
T-Ball & Advanced T-Ball
An introduction to baseball for young children, focusing on basic skills, teamwork, and fun.
- Age Group: 4-6 years
- Focus: Basic skills, teamwork, fun
- Format: Hitting off a tee
Equipment List:
- Bat: T-ball size, typically aluminum or composite
- Helmet: with faceguard recommended
- Glove: small, lightweight, easy to close
- Tee: used for practice
- Balls: soft-core or foam T-ball
- Cleats: optional, rubber cleats recommended
- Baseball Pants: elastic waist, optional
- Jersey & Hat: typically provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
Challenger League Adaptive
A league designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities to enjoy baseball.
- Age Group: All ages
- Focus: Inclusion, enjoyment
- Format: Adaptive rules
Equipment List:
- Bat: Adaptive Baseball Bat
- Helmet: with faceguard recommended
- Glove: small, lightweight, easy to close
- Protective Gear: Adaptive Protective Gear
- Balls: soft-core or foam T-ball
- Cleats: optional, rubber cleats recommended
- Baseball Pants: elastic waist, optional
- Jersey & Hat: typically provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
Minors Baseball/Softball
A step up from T-Ball, introducing coach pitch or player pitch, with a focus on skill development.
- Age Group: 7-9 years
- Focus: Skill development, introduction to pitching
- Format: Coach pitch or player pitch
Equipment List:
- Bat: USA Baseball certified
- Helmet: with faceguard or chin strap recommended
- Glove: size depends on position, typically 10-11.5 inches
- Balls: standard Little League baseballs or 11-inch softballs
- Cleats: rubber only, no metal spikes
- Batting Gloves: optional for better grip
- Catcher’s Gear: if playing the position; league may provide it
- Baseball/Softball Pants: with belt loops
- Protective Cup: mandatory for boys
- Jersey & Hat: provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
Minors/Majors Baseball/Softball
More competitive play with standard baseball and softball rules, preparing players for higher levels.
- Age Group: 10-12 years
- Focus: Competitive play, advanced skills
- Format: Standard baseball/softball rules
Equipment List:
- Bat: USA Baseball certified
- Helmet: faceguard optional but recommended
- Glove: depends on position, usually 11-12 inches
- Balls: standard Little League baseballs or 12-inch softballs
- Cleats: rubber or molded plastic, no metal
- Batting Gloves: optional
- Catcher’s Gear: if playing catcher, league may provide
- Baseball/Softball Pants: belt loops required
- Protective Cup: mandatory for boys
- Sliding Shorts: optional for protection
- Jersey & Hat: provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
Intermediate Baseball/Softball
Bridges the gap between Minors and Juniors, played on a larger field with expanded rules.
- Age Group: 11-13 years
- Focus: Transition to larger field, expanded rules
- Format: Intermediate rules
Equipment List:
- Bat: USA Baseball certified
- Helmet: faceguard optional but recommended
- Glove: depends on position, usually 11-12 inches
- Balls: standard Little League baseballs or 12-inch softballs
- Cleats: rubber or molded plastic, no metal
- Batting Gloves: optional
- Catcher’s Gear: if playing catcher, league may provide
- Baseball/Softball Pants: belt loops required
- Protective Cup: mandatory for boys
- Sliding Shorts: optional for protection
- Jersey & Hat: provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
Juniors Baseball/Softball
For players ages 12-14, featuring full baseball/softball rules with increased competition.
- Age Group: 12-14 years
- Focus: Full rules, increased competition
- Format: Standard baseball/softball rules
Equipment List:
- Bat: USA Baseball certified
- Helmet: faceguard optional but recommended
- Glove: depends on position, usually 11-12 inches
- Balls: standard Little League baseballs or 12-inch softballs
- Cleats: rubber or molded plastic, no metal
- Batting Gloves: optional
- Catcher’s Gear: if playing catcher, league may provide
- Baseball/Softball Pants: belt loops required
- Protective Cup: mandatory for boys
- Sliding Shorts: optional for protection
- Jersey & Hat: provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
Seniors Baseball/Softball
The highest youth level, preparing players for high school and beyond with competitive play.
- Age Group: 15-16 years
- Focus: Preparation for high school, competitive play
- Format: Standard baseball/softball rules
Equipment List:
- Bat: USA Baseball certified
- Helmet: faceguard optional but recommended
- Glove: depends on position, usually 11-12 inches
- Balls: standard Little League baseballs or 12-inch softballs
- Cleats: rubber or molded plastic, no metal
- Batting Gloves: optional
- Catcher’s Gear: if playing catcher, league may provide
- Baseball/Softball Pants: belt loops required
- Protective Cup: mandatory for boys
- Sliding Shorts: optional for protection
- Jersey & Hat: provided by the league
Present this coupon at your local Big 5 Sporting Goods store for your child who is enrolled within one of the five Kitsap Little Leagues.
