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Teeball & 6U Baseball 8U Baseball 10U Baseball 12U Baseball 14U Select Teams Softball Pixies 8U Softball Cadets 10U Softball Juniors 12U Softball Minors 16U

Teeball & 6U

Teeball

Primarily for 4 and 5-year-olds (as of April 30th of the current year), or those playing for the first time, this division aims to give kids the opportunity to have organized exposure to playing the game of baseball.

Teeball focuses on introducing the game to players while teaching them the fundamentals. Teams will consist of 7-8 players to keep the batting order moving quicker and to allow for more action on the field with chances to field live balls in play. Teams will be comprised of both boys and girls, and a softie-style baseball is used during practices/games. Practices will be held one evening per week for one hour, and teams will play one, hour-long game on Saturday mornings. Each player will be assigned to a team by the league director. There is no skills testing for this league.

In Teeball, players begin by hitting off the tee. The goal is to begin to gradually incorporate “front toss” (by the coaches). Once teams begin using “front toss” during games, players will get up to three pitches each at-bat; if the ball is not hit into the field of play by the third pitch, then the hitter will hit off the tee. Players will rotate through all positions on the field.

This division is primarily for 6-year-olds and experienced 5-year-olds and aims to build upon the fundamentals that were introduced in t-ball. The goal is to get the players ready to play 8U the following year. 5 year-olds, who have played one year of t-ball, can play 6U baseball; however, they will play 6U for two seasons and not move to 8U the following season as a 6-year-old would.

Co-ed 6U baseball will continue to focus on developing strong fundamentals, understanding the rules of the game, and general game-play. Teams will be comprised of both boys and girls and will consist of ~10 players. Practices will be held one evening per week for one hour, and teams will play one, hour-long game on Saturday mornings. Each player will be assigned to a team by the league director. There is no skills testing for this league.

In 6U, players hit machine pitched balls, and outs will be accounted for. Players will get up to three pitches off the machine; if the ball is not hit into the field of play by the third pitch, then the hitter will hit off the tee. Players will rotate through all positions on the field.

Baseball 8U

8U is designed for 7 and 8-year old’s, as of April 30th of the current year. It is all about the fundamentals while having the players play in a competitive environment.

The players will get to build on what they learned in the Tee Ball and 6U divisions. Players bat until 3 outs are made or 7 runs have been scored. The score is kept. Batters will hit off a pitching machine and/or coach pitch.

8U will take place at Klondike and other area Rec Programs. The typical schedule will be 2 days a week. Most events will take place at 5:30pm for both home and away games but could also fall into the later 7:15 timeslots on occasion. League will start in April and run through June.

Baseball 10U

10U Baseball is based for 9 and 10-year old’s, as of April 30th of the current year.

The players will continue their development with introduction of kid pitch. This division begins the player's training in the complete game of baseball. Runners will be able to advance to the 2nd and 3rd bases, on a pitched ball that gets behind the catcher. This division allows for kids to pitch until 3 strikes or 4 balls are reached. If 4 balls are reached, the player will be given coach pitch to complete the at bat.

10U schedule typically will incorporate 2-3 days per week with games scheduled at 5:30pm or 7:15pm. Teams will play at Klondike and other surrounding area Rec Programs.

Baseball 12U

12U Baseball is based for 11 and 12-year old’s, as of April 30th of the current year.

12U will work to develop young players into the full game of baseball while providing a fun and competitive environment. Live arm pitching is used and players can lead off and steal all bases.

Games will be played on fields with a 48' pitching mound and 70' base dimensions. Coaches will place emphasis on the continued development into the full game of baseball. Most rules of baseball will apply but there will be a heavy focus on getting kids comfortable pitching and hitting off "kids pitching".

This league will play both at Klondike and other surrounding area Rec Leagues at either 5:30pm or 7:30pm and can fall on any night Mon-Fri.

Baseball 14U

14U Baseball is based for 13 and 14-year old’s, as of April 30th of the current year.

This division continues to develop young players into the full game of baseball while providing a fun and competitive environment. Live arm Pitching is expanded upon with the mound moving further back in distance, while players can lead off and steal bases.

Players in this league will play on fields with a 54' pitching mound and bases set 80' apart.

The 14U league will play both at Klondike and other surrounding area Rec Leagues at either 5:30pm or 7:30pm and can fall on any night Mon-Fri.

Select Teams

What is Klondike Select?
Klondike Select Teams were started in 2023 to allow players to play baseball at a more competitive level without a full dive into travel baseball. Come Spring of 2025, there will be a 9U Select and 11U Select Team. Depending on age division, these teams will play doubleheaders against other local travel teams in the area, as well as some travel tournaments. Because of this, Select Teams will play additional fees above and beyond recreation registration fees.

How are players selected to be on the Select Team?
KSR coaches will have the opportunity to evaluate and recommend rec players for the Klondike Select Teams. Any player may request a tryout/evaluation by emailing the Baseball Director.

What happens to players that are not selected for the Select Team?

Any players that are not selected for the Select Team may still play/participate in the appropriate age group of rec teams.

Softball Pixies 8U

Pixie League is comprised of 6, 7, and 8-year old’s, as of January 1st of the current year. All 6-year old’s need to have played at least one year of t-ball.

It is all about the fundamentals while having the players play in a competitive environment. The players will get to build on what they learned in the Tee-ball division. Players bat until 3 outs are made or 7 runs have been scored. The score is kept. Batters will hit off a pitching machine.

Softball typically takes place on weeknights at either 530 or 715. Games will be played at Klondike and other surrounding Rec Programs starting in April and running through June.

Softball Cadets 10U

Cadet League is comprised of 9 and 10-year old players, as of January 1st of the current year. Players continue to build on the fundamentals while also being introduced live arm pitching in combination with the use of a pitching machine.

Cadet League stresses the basics of the game and fundamental skills of batting, fielding, and throwing. Cadet League also begins to introduce stealing bases while doing the use of the pitching machine. Batters can also strike out in this league. Pitchers will pitch from 35 feet.

Softball typically takes place on weeknights at either 530 or 715. Games will be played at Klondike and other surrounding Rec Programs starting in April and running through June.

Softball Juniors 12U

Junior League is comprised of 11 and 12-year-old players, as of January 1st of the current year. In the Junior League, players continue to build on the fundamentals. It is all live arm pitching with the pitchers pitching from 40 feet.

This League will teach the basics of the game and fundamental skills of batting, fielding, and throwing while adding more stress of competition along with the introduction of additional game strategies. It is all live arm pitching with the pitchers pitching from 40 feet.

Softball typically takes place on weeknights at either 530 or 715. Games will be played at Klondike and other surrounding Rec Programs starting in April and running through June.

Softball Minors 16U

Junior League is comprised of 13 through 16-year-old players, as of January 1st of the current year. In the Minors League, players continue to build on the fundamentals. It is all live arm pitching with the pitchers pitching from 40 feet.

Softball typically takes place on weeknights at either 530 or 715. Games will be played at Klondike and other surrounding Rec Programs starting in April and running through June.