Adult (ages 16+)Adult Leagues - Team Fees Varyco-ed, men's, women's, open, 30+, 35+, 40+. Teams or Individual Players Beginners and Advanced Welcome! |
Juniors (ages 11-17)Junior Leagues - $60.00co-ed 1 hr game per week. Perfect complement to outdoor soccer! |
Pee Wee (ages 4-11)Pee Wee Leagues - $60.00co-ed, 1 hr game per week. No practices - fun and educational! |
Lil' Kickers (18mos-9)Lil' Kickers Classes $104co-ed, Instructional, 1 class per week Non-Competitive Learning Environment Parent / Child Classes Available |
Office Hours
Monday - Friday3pm - 10pm
Saturday
8am - 10pm
Sunday
12 - 7pm
Lil Sluggers is a child development program created to introduce children ages 2-5 to the game of baseball. Lil Sluggers classes develop important baseball skills such as throwing, catching, hitting and base running. Developmentally appropriate equipment and games are used to teach your child the game of baseball in a fun, exciting and positive environment.
- Maximum 6 students per instructor. Four different class levels offered.
- Eight classes in a session. Lil Sluggers jersey and Award medal included.
- Trained Instructors work off a weekly curriculum.
- All classes are held at the North County Soccer Park.
- Ask about our No Obligation Trial Class.
- We do fun birthday parties (starting in February 2009).
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FOUR CLASS LEVELS
MASCOTS (2 Year olds with parent/caregiver participation)
The Mascots curriculum is designed to have the children begin their baseball experience in a fun environment that also introduces simple basics of the game. Objectives:- Simple base running and base recognition.
- Hitting; holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact with the ball off of a tee.
- Throwing in an overhand motion.
- Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down.
- Fitness and agility.
- Improved hand/eye coordination.
- An introduction to social skills such as following simple instructions and taking turns.
MINORS (3 Year olds with parent/caregiver participation as needed)
The Minors curriculum is designed to have the children continue their baseball experience in a fun environment that also reinforces the fundamentals of the game. Objectives:- Simple base running and base recognition.
- Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch.
- Throwing point, step, and throw with proper motion and aim.
- Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down.
- Improved hand/eye coordination.
- Understanding straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out.
- Fitness and agility.
- Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.
MAJORS (4 Year olds)
The Majors curriculum expands on the skills learned in the 3 year old program, with slightly more technical instruction and game situations. Objectives:- Proper base running and sliding techniques.
- Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing, and follow through off the tee. Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach.
- Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion for distance and accuracy.
- Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball.
- Catching pop flies with two hands.
- Learning various offensive and defensive game situations.
- Fitness and agility.
HALL OF FAMERS (5 Year olds)
The Hall of Famers curriculum is designed to have the children continue improving their fundamentals skills while preparing them for their next level of participation, organized tee-ball. Objectives:- Base recognition and proper base running techniques.
- Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation.
- Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance.
- Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball.
- Using the baseball glove for fielding of line drives and pop fly catches.
- Teamwork.
- Game situations.
- Fitness and agility.