Get ready for real baseball! The AA division is the first player pitch division and umpires record balls, strikes, and outs. Each team gets the standard 3-outs per inning, and games may last up to 6 innings, but often end sooner because of time.
RUG encourages kids to be hitters, and does not play with walks in AA baseball. If a batter receives four balls, a coach or parent from the same team will come in to pitch to the batter. Regular season may include interleague play vs. teams in surrounding leagues such as Northwest Seattle LL, North Central LL, and Ballard LL.
**In order to create balanced teams and ensure proper division placement, a player assessment may be held at Jane Addams Middle School on February 8, 2025. Specific time slots are to be determined and will be communicated closer to the date.**
AGES: 8- and 9-year-olds, typically in 2nd or 3rd grade.
ELIGIBLE BIRTHDAY RANGE: 9/1/2015 to 8/31/2017. If your child’s birthday is outside of this date range and they wish to play in this division, please contact the RUG registrar at [email protected] for assistance.
PRACTICES: Two per week from early March until games begin the week of March 29. Expect two practices/week: one weeknight and one Saturday (Sundays possible too). Practices are scheduled by the head coach based on field availability.
GAME SCHEDULE: 12-13 game season with 1-2 games/week: usually Wednesday evenings and Saturdays (weekend start times range from 9am to 4pm). Games start the week of March 29 and run through early June, including the League Championship. Expect schedule to be released in mid-March.
LOCATIONS: Home games are played at Maple Leaf, Ravenna, and Green Lake. Interleague away games are played at fields throughout North Seattle.
UNIFORMS & GEAR: Full uniforms are provided including jersey, pants, and cap. Players return pants at the end of the season, but keep the rest. League provides team bats, helmets, catcher's gear, and balls. Players need to provide their own mitt and shoes. Cleats are strongly recommended.
FIELD SIZE: 60' between bases and 43' pitching rubber.
ROSTER: 11-12 boys and girls, mixed. Teams are formed through a draft process in late February or early March. If you have a specific request for your son or daughter to be placed on a team with another player or with a specific coach, please specify this in your registration. We will do our best to accommodate requests while still trying to create balanced teams based on the draft.