Recreation Leagues

How long is each season?

Spring: Registration is open from December to February with team selections occurring the week that follows the last player evaluation date. Team practices begin immediately, Opening Day is around the first week in March, and the season ends the week before schools dismiss for the summer.

Fall: Registration is open from July to August with team selections occurring the week that follows the last player evaluation date. Team practices begin immediately, Opening Day is around Labor Day, and the season ends around the last week of October (softball will end the first or second week of November).

Please check the website regularly for specific dates for registration, player evaluations, and opening days each season.

 

Where are practices and games played?
Baseball: All practices and games are played at Pinckneyville Park.

Softball: All practices and most games are played at Pinckneyville Park. Some  away games (4-5) are also played at other local Gwinnett County parks.

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Pinckneyville Park
4758 South Old Peachtree Road
Peachtree Corners 30071

 

What happens at evaluations? Do we need to attend both sessions?

Each season, two separate evaluation sessions are held for each baseball and softball league. Players are only required to attend only one session, not both.

The purpose of evaluations is for the coaches and league commissioners to get a feel for the skill level of each player for the purpose of making teams in each league as even as possible.

Evaluations typically include fielding, batting, running, and pitching (if applicable) stations. Players should bring their own gloves, bats, helmets, and cleats, but they can also borrow equipment if they do not have their own or still have questions on what types of equipment they need to acquire.

 

What happens after evaluations? How do I know what team we are on?

Players are distributed to teams once both evaluation sessions have been completed. The first team practice is the Saturday after the last evaluation session, so players will hear from their coaches 2-3 days before that first practice.

 

When will I know our team schedule?

Season scheduling is not started until teams are selected. Practice times are set at the same time teams are selected. The game schedule for each league is usually finalized a week or two later.

Typically, most teams will have one practice/game on Saturday and one practice/game on a weeknight. This may vary slightly depending on the number of teams in each league and field availability.

 

What equipment will be required to purchase?

Baseball: Each player will need a fielding glove, a bat, and a NOCSAE approved batting helmet. Helmet chin straps and face masks are required for our Rookie, Teeball, and Peewee leagues. “C-flap” helmets are an option for our Minor, Major, Pony, and Senior leagues.

Softball: Each player will need a fielding glove, a bat, a softball fielder’s mask, and a NOCSAE approved batting helmet. Helmet chin straps and face masks are required for all leagues.

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Cleats are optional, but highly recommended. Metal cleats are prohibited with exception to some Pony/Senior leagues.

The association supplies each team with age-appropriate catcher’s equipment.

Keep any eye out for our exclusive Dick’s Sporting Goods 20% off coupon during evaluations!

 

What are the bat rules?

Baseball: Teeball, Peewee, Minor, and Major leagues allow any metal or composite bat that includes a “USA Baseball” stamp or a “USSSA BPF 1.15” stamp. Wood bats that are in good condition are also allowed. Pony/Senior league bats vary by age and division, so it is recommended that team coaches be consulted before purchasing bats in those leagues.

Softball:  All bats must be 2-1/4" and include a “USA/ASA” stamp.