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Assessing to a Different Division

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSESS UP OR DOWN REQUESTS
Requests to assess up or down to a different division than our governing bodies USA SOFTBALL and PONY BASEBALL have designated for your player will require an evaluation and board approval. If you are interested in your player assessing into a different division please COMPLETE your registration for the players designated division and then submit a formal request using the form below,  If approved your registration will be manually updated.

FALL ASSESS UP/DOWN REQUEST  PLEASE CLICK HERE

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Fall 2024 SEASON INFORMATION

 

  • Practices start end of AUG
  • FALL season is 10-12 weeks depending on the division.
  • All Games and Practices are on local Valley-wide fields in the French Valley Area unless the division requires an interleague partner.
  • All players must provide any safety equipment needed to participate. This includes batting helmets, bats, gloves and cleats. No shared equipment.
  • FULL UNIFORMS will be provided this season for 6u/8U Softball
  • 10U SOFTBALL-UPPERS will receive Shirt and Socks ONLY
  • The number of teams will be formed per division is based on the volunteers available. 

 

 

GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ONLINE AND WILL CLOSE AUG 1, 2024 , waitlists will form prior to this date if Volunteer Capacity is exceeded.  

LATE REGISTRATION accepted on a limited basis. Late Fee will Apply.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES Uniform, Player Picture package, End of season Award, Team Practices and Games, field use, player insurance, volunteer background checks.

SPONSORSHIP FEE Each team will be required to secure a $200 sponsorship. If the team does not secure sponsorship, each parent will be responsible for an equal portion to make up the $200 sponsorship.

MANDATORY FUNDRAISER FEE NOT APPLICABLE FOR FALL 2024

PRACTICES Due to work schedules, practice schedules are scheduled between the Volunteer Managers and our Field Coordinator. Team change requests due to practice schedules will not be granted. Coaches will contact players as teams are formed. Practices will be 1-2 times per week depending on the Division and volunteer Coach availability.

GAMES Younger divisions will have up to 2 practices and 1 game a week. Older divisions will have 2 games a week.

GENERAL WAITLIST INFO: Waitlists are formed for various reasons. Reasons could include; not enough managers, not enough players to form an additional team, or we have reached divisional capacity. If you are interested in playing this season, please register and if space becomes available due to; players dropping, space opening, or managers being acquired, players will then be placed onto teams in order of registration paid. If players remain on the waitlist after all teams are formed, full refunds will be issued

 

 

BASEBALL DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS

DIVISION

AGES

DESCRIPTION

SANDLOT CO-ED

3/4 YR

The Sandlot Division 100% Parent driven practices and games. This division requires a 1-1 Player to Parent ratio and is intended for the younger players to get familiar with a team environment. The division is Co-ed and open to all 3/4 year old players and their parents who wish to have a fun weekly practice that will lead into games as the season progresses.

SHETLAND JR

4/5 YR

The Shetland Jr. Division does not participate in PONY All Stars for the spring season. All ages are calculated based on Pony Baseball League Age as of April 30, 2023. Click here to access the age chart.

 

This is a beginner's division for those Shetland league aged 4-6 year olds. We recommend players with experience to assess in the Shetland Sr. Division. This division will use the mechanical pitching arm and/or a tee for hitting, no outs are recorded and all players hit each inning. All who sign up will be placed on a team without an assessment.

SHETLAND SR

6 YR

The Shetland Sr. Division will participate in PONY All Stars for the spring season. All ages are calculated based on the Pony Baseball Age Chart. Click here to access the age chart.

 

Shetland Super 6 (6U) Division. This is an advanced division for those Shetland league age 6 year olds (and advanced 5 year olds) who have outgrown the tee and coach pitch. This division will use the mechanical pitching arm only for the duration of the season. All who sign up must assess at the beginning of the Season.

 

If the player is not proficient for this division, they will be moved to the Shetland Jr. Division based on Assessment and draft selections. This division is Assessment and Draft based. No Player or Coach requests will be accepted.

PINTO

8 & Under

PONY Baseball Pinto 8 and Under Division division will utilize a Wheeled Pitching Machine for all games. All ages are calculated based on the PONY Baseball age chart.

MUSTANG

10 & Under

Beginning with MUSTANG 10U™ LEAGUE Baseball, the players are playing real baseball in accordance with The Rules of Major League Baseball as well as specific PONY rules that are in place to supersede the MLB rules where appropriate such as pitching, substitution, re-entry, etc. 

BRONCO

12 & Under

BRONCO 12U™ LEAGUE is a continuation of the philosophy to fit the diamond to the physical potential of the players. The bases and pitching distances are scaled up slightly from MUSTANG 10U™ LEAGUE. The transition diamond used in BRONCO 12U™ LEAGUE, permits infielders and outfielders to select their defensive positions in relation to the anticipated speed of the ball when they field it.

PONY

14 & Under

PONY 14U™ LEAGUE is the transition league that takes players from the "kid" leagues to "young adult" status. It permits a player to play on a diamond tailored to his size and capability rather than being moved to one with twice the playing area in a single year. PONY 14U™ LEAGUE is specifically designed for the player in those very formative early-teen years. 

COLT/Palomino

18 & Under  

 

 

BASEBALL FAQ

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR A TYPICAL SEASON:

Where are Practices and Games played? All Games and Practices are at our Local Parks in French Valley. Our Home field is Spencer's Crossing Sports Park but we utilize fields as far south as Crown Valley Park and as far north as Abelia Sports Park.

When does Registration Close? Typically fall registration begins in the Summer and Closes in AUG.  Spring Registration opens in NOV and Closes in Jan.

When are practices and Games? Practices and Games vary based on the division. Practices are determined on a couple of factors such as Volunteer Coach availability and Field availability.  Most Divisions will play one evening during the week and one game on Saturday.. Younger divisions typically play Saturdays Only. 

When does Middle School Registration start? Middle School is a FALL ONLY program. Registration will begin end of July.

What is the Age Calculation Date? League age is determined as of April 30

For additional BASEBALL Questions please email: [email protected]

 

Approved Bats List for Pony Baseball Play Click Below

 

2024 FALL CALENDER

FRENCH VALLEY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL 2024 FALL SEASON (Times & Dates Still Tentative)

JUNE 17, 2024
  • Registration Opens
JUNE 17, 2024
  • Payment Plans begin
AUGUST 1ST
  • Late Registration begins
  • Manager Selection
AUGUST 3RD
AUGUST 12TH -- MANDATORY Managers Meeting
  • ALL Divisions approximately 1-1.5 hours
AUGUST 14TH -- MIDDLE SCHOOL TRYOUTS BEGIN
AUGUST 16TH, 2024
  • Softball Assessments Times TBD
AUGUST 17TH, 2024
  • Baseball Assessments Times TBD
AUGUST 19TH--PLAYER NOTIFICATION 
  • Teams will be formed the week of AUG 19TH and all players should be notified by FRIDAY AUG 23RD
  • Please wait until this day to contact league if you haven't heard from a coach yet
  • Please DO NOT CONTACT LEAGUE before this date
  • Shetland Jr-Colt Teams Notified
  • 6u-Uppers Teams Notified
AUGUST 24TH-- Practices Begin 
  • Practices may begin Saturday AUG 31ST
  • Sandlot and Shetland/6U may begin the following week
AUGUST 24TH-  6u/SHETLAND Practices Begin
  • Times TBA
AUGUST 27/28TH  -- MANDATORY Team Parent Meeting
  • For each teams OFFICIAL PARENT ONLY 
  • There will be a Baseball night and a Softball night
  • Approximately 1-1.5 hours
SEPTEMBER TBD- OPENING DAY
  • Schedule of events will be release closer to the event
SEPTEMBER TBD-- PICTURE DAY
  • Schedule TBA 
SEPTEMBER 14TH--  Games Begin
  • TBD
NOVEMBER 2ND, 2024 -- Playoffs Begin (Kid pitch divisions)
  • TBD
NOVEMBER  16TH, 2024-- EOS Championship Saturday 
  • Final Championship Games

NOVEMBER 19TH 2024  -- ALLSTAR GAME

  • 6u Allstar Game
  • Shetland Jr Allstar Game
All events listed as TBD are currently in the planning stages. We are in need of many volunteers to run these events.  If you are willing and able to assist please visit our VOLUNTEER PAGE for ways to HELP!

 

Contact us

French Valley Baseball Softball Association

39252 Winchester Rd Ste #107-318 
Murrieta, California 92563
Email: [email protected]

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