to the new online home of the Eagan Athletic Association
Registration for the 2012 baseball season is now OPEN.
There are seven age divisions that range from Kindergarten to 11th grade. Note: All groups are based on the actually school grade that your child is currently attending. The number one goal for the program is for the kids to have FUN! For the younger ages, coaches pitch to their own team for Mites (K-1st) and Squirts II (2nd). With a successful pilot of the Squirts III (3rd) coach pitch/kid pitch (pitch to their own team) last season, we will continue this approach this season. Note: Not all of the boys will be ready, but we give them the opportunity. This gives the boys that are ready the opportunity to gain the confidence of being on the mound and pitching to batters in the batters box. Note: Other cities start in 2nd grade with this approach, which Eagan baseball needs to adopt. From 4th grade to 11th grade, the boys pitch just like the high school teams. For the kids in the 4th/5th and 6th/7th grade levels we have a season ending tournament and all teams will be included this year. Teams in the 8th - 11th grade levels play other EAA teams and teams from other local organizations (Apple Valley, Eastview, and Lakeville). EAA provides shirts, hats, team bat, and catcher gear. Note: 2012 EAA In-house baseball rules are currently being updated and should be completed by January 23, 2012, which will be labeled "2012 Rules".
NOTES:
Registration Important Dates:
Team Formation:
Coaches Meeting:
Please see note in the "Traveling Players" section pertaining to travel baseball players that don't make the cuts (shown below).
Mites – Minors
An age division coordinator will form the team. The teams will be formed as follows:
NOTE: Late sign-ups will be placed on teams with availability only. No special requests will be honored.
Majors, Ponies and Mustang Player Draft
Purpose of the draft system is to achieve as much team parity as possible. This will provide each team with adequate pitchers and catchers as well as a reasonable disbursement of players of all skill level into each team.
Player to player requests will not be honored at these age levels.
Please consider volunteering your time to the In House Baseball program. We are in need of age coordinators, playoff tournament help and other support activities.
Coaches are needed at all levels. No experience is necessary.
| Age Divisions* | Division Name | Type of Pitching | Fees** |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & 1st Grade | Mites | Coach Pitch | 70 |
| 2nd Grade | Squirts II | Coach Pitch | 75 |
| 3rd Grade | Squirts III | Coach Pitch/Kid Pitch (own team) | 75 |
| 4th and 5th Grade | Minors | Player Pitch | 90 |
| 6th and 7th Grade | Majors | Player Pitch | 90 |
| 8th and 9th Grade | Ponies | Player Pitch | 110 |
| 10th and 11th Grade | Mustangs | Player Pitch | 110 |
*As of the 2011-2012 school year. Participants must play with their current grade level and must be 5 years old as of August 31, 2011.
**Fees are subject to change from one year to the next.
In-House Baseball
For Coaches:
41° – 26°
South St. Paul Municipal-Richard E, MN
Baseball clinic information has moved to it's own page. Click on the button located to the left of this page labeled -
"Baseball Clinic Info".
All notification must be by e-mail to ihbaseball@eaasports.org.
Please e-mail the EAA In-house Baseball Director with the following information.
Anyone who tries out for traveling baseball and is not placed on a team will need to go to the website (www.eaasports.org) within 5 days of notification and follow the directions to sign up for In-House Baseball. (The late fee will be refunded).
Important
No changes will be made to any team roster without consent from the age coordinator or director. Any team in violation of these rules will result in their team forfeiting any and all playoff games.
Umpires information has moved to it's own page labeled "EAA Umpires Corner" on left toolbar as of January 24, 2012.
Bubba Chambers - EAA In-house Director
Currently the 2012 rules are being updated from last season and will return by February 15, 2012. Sorry for the delay.
Bubba Chambers - EAA In-house Baseball Director