
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
SPRING ’23:
April 2 – May 28
Registration Opens March 5
$15/Class
SUMMER ’23:
June 18 – August 13
Registration Opens May 12
$15/Class
Lil’ Fielders Baseball
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Our coaches will teach and entertain your child with 50 minutes of creative, high energy and age-appropriate activities that serve as a great introduction to baseball, and help children in their development.
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Open to boys & girls
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Late to register? We can prorate the fee!
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No equipment is necessary for 3 year olds. For 4 and 5 year olds, baseball gloves are recommended.
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For 3, 4 and 5 year olds, parents are welcome to assist their child until they become comfortable with the instructor.
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All other equipment is provided. For safety reasons, whiffle balls and bats are used for classes.
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Please note: Classes are not drop-off, a parent/guardian must be on-site during the class.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected].
Age Groups
Minors: 3-4 year olds
*Parent/caregiver participation as needed: The Single-A curriculum is designed to have the children begin their baseball experience in a fun environment that introduces the game’s simple basics.
Objectives:
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Simple base running and base recognition.
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Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch.
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Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion and aim.
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Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down.
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Improved hand/eye coordination.
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Understanding straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out.
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Fitness and agility.
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Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.
Majors: 5-7 year olds
*Parent/caregiver participation as needed: The Triple-A curriculum is designed to have the children continue their baseball experience in a fun environment that also reinforces the fundamentals of the game.
Objectives:
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Base recognition and proper base running techniques.
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Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation.
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Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance.
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Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball.
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Using the baseball glove for fielding of line drives and pop fly catches.
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Learning various offensive and defensive game situations
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Fitness and agility.
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Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.
PROGRAM POLICIES:
Class Details
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Classes are once per week and are 50 minutes long.
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Times and classes are subject to change.
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Dangerous, disruptive or disrespectful behaviors will be dealt with case-by-case and could result in the loss of privilege to participate. No refunds or credits. will be issued if your child is unable to participate due to negative behaviors.
Transfers
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Customers may transfer their child at any point in the session. All class transfers are dependent upon space availability.
Make-up Classes
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Make-ups are done on a space available basis. Make-ups do not carry over into the next session. No refunds will be given for missed classes.
Registration
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No spaces in any class are guaranteed without payment as full payments are due at the time of registration. All registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Annual Membership fee of $11 is required for all participants.
Trial Classes
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Trial classes are only allowed during the first three weeks.
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Customers may only do trials in classes that have space available.
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Field House waiver must be completed before stepping onto the field.
Refunds
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Refunds will ONLY be given if a class has been canceled.
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Refunds are not issued due to missed classes. If a child stops coming, a credit to the FFH may be issued, pending approval.